hvsteve1
July 9th, 2011, 10:43 AM
Here's a new post from Fox Business. It's an article that runs through all the options for "world cruises", none of which really go around the world. After running through everybody from Princess to Crystal, the author concludes:
Here is my top pick if time and money are no concern: Regent Seven Seas (http://www.rssc.com/cruises/VOY120207J/Itinerary.aspx) has a 139-day itinerary that is not marketed as a “world cruise,” although it is the most extensive cruise of 2012. It starts Feb. 7 in Auckland, New Zealand and ends in Copenhagen. Amazingly, this cruise spends 110 of those days in ports, and shore excursions are included in the price of the cruise (this is not the case for other luxury cruise lines).
Compare this to the other cruises, with only about 40- 60 days in port, and there is a world of difference in terms of travel adventure. Personally, if I am cruising on the other side of the world I want to see what’s on shore, not just stay on the ship for 60 days.
The Regent cruise is pricey, starting at $78,999, with the master suite costing $262,799. But this is the most inclusive and extensive world cruise available. From New Zealand it visits Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, the Arab states and Israel (http://www.foxbusiness.com/topics/politics/israel.htm), the Mediterranean, Europe's Atlantic coast, Iceland, the U.K., Norway and finally Denmark.
Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/07/08/nows-time-to-plan-your-world-cruise/#ixzz1RcS9GlXL
Here is my top pick if time and money are no concern: Regent Seven Seas (http://www.rssc.com/cruises/VOY120207J/Itinerary.aspx) has a 139-day itinerary that is not marketed as a “world cruise,” although it is the most extensive cruise of 2012. It starts Feb. 7 in Auckland, New Zealand and ends in Copenhagen. Amazingly, this cruise spends 110 of those days in ports, and shore excursions are included in the price of the cruise (this is not the case for other luxury cruise lines).
Compare this to the other cruises, with only about 40- 60 days in port, and there is a world of difference in terms of travel adventure. Personally, if I am cruising on the other side of the world I want to see what’s on shore, not just stay on the ship for 60 days.
The Regent cruise is pricey, starting at $78,999, with the master suite costing $262,799. But this is the most inclusive and extensive world cruise available. From New Zealand it visits Australia, Indonesia, Thailand, India, the Arab states and Israel (http://www.foxbusiness.com/topics/politics/israel.htm), the Mediterranean, Europe's Atlantic coast, Iceland, the U.K., Norway and finally Denmark.
Read more: http://www.foxbusiness.com/personal-finance/2011/07/08/nows-time-to-plan-your-world-cruise/#ixzz1RcS9GlXL