This Cruise Takes Travelers Around the World in 155 Days
After suffering during the early days of the pandemic, it’s safe to say that the cruise industry is officially bouncing back. This resurgence has led to some ambitious voyages. Case in point: Azamara’s buzzy 2025 world cruise, which will take travelers to a total of 37 countries over 155 nights.
The luxury cruise will depart from San Diego after a kickoff gala, before ultimately ending the voyage in Southampton, England. The journey will include 46 late night or overnight stops and thirteen “exclusive cultural events,” giving passengers plenty of time to explore various destinations along the way.
As part of this cruise, travelers will also receive $4,000 in onboard credit, $3,000 for on shore excursions, a weekly laundry service, roundtrip business class airfare, and a premium beverage package.
Azamara will no longer require passengers to be vaccinated if their cruise starts and ends in the U.S., beginning December 1. However, all other cruises require proof of vaccination
Here’s the full world cruise itinerary:
Segment 1: Hawaii & French Polynesia
Dates: January 6 – January 24, 2025
Destinations: Hilo, Hawaii; Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii; Honolulu, Hawaii; Nawiliwili, Kauai, Hawaii; Bora Bora, French Polynesia; Moorea, French Polynesia; Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
Segment 2: South Pacific Jewels
Dates: January 24 to February 8, 2025
Destinations: Tahiti, French Polynesia; Bora Bora, French Polynesia; Pago Pago, American Samoa; Apia, Samoa; Nuku ‘Alofa, Tonga; Lautoka, Fiji; Suva, Fiji; Bay of Islands, New Zealand; Auckland, New Zealand
Segment 3: New Zealand & Australia
Dates: February 8 to February 20, 2025
Destinations: Auckland, New Zealand; Tauranga, New Zealand; Napier, New Zealand; Wellington, New Zealand; Picton, New Zealand, Christchurch, New Zealand; Dunedin, New Zealand; Oban, New Zealand; Milford Sound (cruising); Sydney, Australia
Segment 4: Western Australia & Bali
Dates: February 20 to March 14, 2025
Destinations: Sydney, Australia; Eden, Australia; Melbourne, Australia; Adelaide, Australia; Esperance, Australia; Albany, Australia; Margaret River (Busselton, Australia); Perth (Fremantle), Australia; Geraldton, Australia; Benoa, Bail, Indonesia; Semarang, Indonesia; Singapore
Segment 5: Treasures of Asia
Dates: March 14 to April 3, 2025
Destinations: Singapore; Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia; Puerto Princesa, Philippines; Manila, Philippines; Kaohsiung, Taiwan, China; Hong Kong; Hue (Da Nang), Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Sihanoukville, Cambodia; Bangkok (Klong Toey), Thailand
Segment 6: Ancient Trade Routes
Dates: April 3 to April 20, 2025
Destinations: Bangkok (Klong Toey), Thailand; Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Malaysia; Georgetown, Penang, Malaysia; Phuket, Thailand; Madras (Chennai), India; Colombo, Sri Lanka, Cochin, India; Mumbai, India
Segment 7: Ancient Pathways
Dates: April 20 to May 8, 2025
Destinations: Mumbai, India; Salalah, Oman; Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; Aqaba, Jordan; Safaga, Egypt; Suez Canal (passage); Jerusalem (Ashdod), Israel; Haifa, Israel; Limassol, Cyprus; Athens (Piraeus), Greece
Segment 8: Aegean & Adriatic Gems
Dates: May 8 to May 22, 2025
Destinations: Athens (Piraeus), Greece; Syros, Greece; Santorini, Greece; Monemvasia, Greece; Argostoli, Greece; Venice, Italy; Koper, Slovenia; Split, Croatia, Dubrovnik, Croatia; Kotor, Montenegro; Sorrento, Italy; Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy
Segment 9: Mediterranean Icons
Dates: May 22 to June 1, 2025
Destinations: Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy; Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Italy; Portovenere, Italy; Nice, France; Barcelona, Spain; Palma, Majorca, Spain; Gibraltar, UK; Lisbon, Portugal
Segment 10: Bordeaux & Normandy
Dates: June 1 to June 11, 2025
Destinations: Lisbon, Portugal; Porto (Leixoes), Portugal; Bordeaux, France; St. Malo, France; Saint Helier, Jersey; Cherbourg, France; Honfleur, France; Southampton, UK
Ready to embark on this cruise for yourself? You can make a reservation and view the full itinerary here.