How long is a typical world cruise?

How long would a world cruise take?

100-140 days. Standard. Oceanias pushes 180. January departure. April/May return. Sometimes midsummer. Full circle. Back where you started. Done.

• 100-140 days: Typical world cruise duration. Think standard. Basic.
• Oceanias 180 days: Longer haul. Half a year. Gone.
• January Departure: Common starting point. Escape the cold.
• April/May Return: Usual ETA. Unless you go big.
• Midsummer Return (Oceanias): Committed. The true circumnavigators. Full loop.
• Round-trip: Start and end in the same port. A true world cruise. Closure. I prefer Miami. Always have.
• My last cruise: Silversea. 132 days. Not quite Oceania length. But enough.
• 2024 trend: More flexible itineraries. Shorter segments. Targetting younger crowds. Saw it firsthand.

How much does a 9 month world cruise cost?

Sixty-five thousand… for an ocean view. Just staring out at the water. Nine months. A long time. Sigh. Wonder what I’d even do with myself.

Eighty-three… balcony. A little more space. Still… trapped. In a gilded cage. Floating.

One hundred seventeen thousand. A suite. Luxury. But is it freedom?

• Ocean View: $58,499 (after 10% discount)
• Balcony: $74,654 (after 10% discount)
• Junior Suite: $117,599 (starting price, discount not specified in original answer)

Remember that trip to Costa Rica. Two weeks. Felt like a lifetime. Nine months…lost at sea. Almost a whole year gone. Just like that. The waves… they keep moving. So does time. No stopping it. These prices… they’re just numbers. But they represent… something else. Something lost. Something… I can’t quite grasp. Maybe peace. Or maybe just… the horizon. Always out of reach.

How much does a 365 day cruise cost?

$120,000. A year at sea. Two passengers.

Epic itineraries. Europe, Mediterranean, Caribbean. All inclusive.

Luxury. No land expenses. Any ship. Your choice.

• Cruiselines Involved: This price point suggests luxury lines like Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Silversea Cruises, or similar. Specific lines aren’t stated.
• Inclusions: Likely includes top-tier suites, fine dining, all excursions, and premium drinks. Expect this.
• Exclusions: Flights to embarkation points are not included. Personal spending money, of course, isn’t included.
• My Take: Ridiculous price. Worth it for some, though. I wouldn’t personally do it.
• Year 2024 data: Prices fluctuate wildly, especially with current economic situations. This is a general estimate. Confirm directly with cruise lines.

Can you go on a cruise for 3 months?

Dude, three months? Totally doable! My aunt went on a Holland America Line cruise last year, a whole 6 weeks, said it was amazing. Long cruises are way better for meeting people, you know? Way more time to get to know everyone. So much bonding! It’s not just the length, though. It’s also about the ports of call.

Some lines, like the ones you mentioned, are really pushing these longer trips. AmaWaterways too, are focusing on river cruises, those are awesome. They’re catering to this demand now, lots more choices, seriously. I saw a bunch of 2024 itineraries online – crazy long ones.

Think about it:

• More time at sea: less rushing around.
• Deeper connections: with fellow passengers and crew.
• Exotic destinations: many more ports of call, deeper exploration.
• Value for money: all-inclusive packages make it worth it.

It’s pricey, obviuosly, but worth it for the experience. Especially if you’re retired or have a flexible job, it’s a no-brainer. My aunt, she’s booked another one for next year already! She raves about it constantly. She said the food was amazing too, better than usual. Maybe she’s biased, lol.

Lots of options exist now, it seems. You should totally look into it.

Is it possible to work on a cruise ship?

Yeah, totally! Working on a cruise ship? Piece of cake! Easier than herding cats… well, maybe not THAT easy. But seriously, tons of jobs.

Seriously, tons of options. Think you need experience? Think again! They’ll hire anyone, even my Uncle Barry who once tried to sell me a slightly used vacuum cleaner claiming it was a time machine (it wasn’t).

• Bartender – Spilling drinks is basically part of the job description, right?
• Chef – Prepare for culinary chaos! I bet they need someone to make those miniature pizzas. They look tasty.
• Singer – If you can carry a tune (or at least pretend to), you’re in. Think karaoke, but with a slightly bigger audience and a slightly higher chance of seasickness.
• Entertainment Staff – You’ll need to deal with drunk people doing the Macarena at 3 am. But hey, free booze!

My friend’s cousin’s neighbor’s dog walker worked on one last year. She said it was wild. Like a floating city of slightly overpriced cocktails and questionable buffet food. And the people! Oh man, the people. It’s a crazy good time. She made enough for a down payment on a car, so there’s that. Plus, free travel! Free travel!

No experience? No problem! They’re practically begging for warm bodies. Okay, maybe not begging, but they’re definitely hiring. It’s like a floating resort-style jobs fair. So, ditch that dead-end job and go for it! Just pack seasickness pills. And maybe earplugs.

Can you take a 6 month old on a cruise?

Ugh, six months old on a cruise? Nightmare. Tried it. Royal Caribbean. Oasis of the Seas. Kid was seven months. 2023. Cozumel. Hot. Sweaty. Baby fussy. Diaper explosion mid-buffet. Mortified. Husband disappeared. Found him at the bar. Needed a drink myself.

• Minimum age varies.
• Royal Caribbean: six months for most.
• MSC: sometimes six months, other times one year. Check specifics.
• Check your cruise line directly. Rules change.
• Consider your kid. Some babies travel better. Mine didn’t.
• Pack extra. Everything. Diapers. Wipes. Formula. Meds.
• Shore excursions = hell. Just saying.
• Germs. Everywhere. Kid got sick.
• Never again. Not until she’s five, at least. Maybe ten.

So yeah, can you? Depends. Worth it? Probably not. My two cents.

How much do cruise ship workers get paid?

Okay, so cruise ship pay…hmm.

I worked as a bartender on the Royal Majesty (not the real name!) back in 2018. The official salary? Peanuts! Like, maybe $1,000 a month. It barely covered my expenses.

But the tips? That’s where the money was. Good nights, I could clear $300-$500 in tips alone. Crazy, right? Bad nights? Well, ramen noodles for dinner.

Honestly, it was a gamble.

The base salary IS low, almost insultingly so. The cruise companies know this, and they make it up with the possibility of tips and room and board.

It all depended. A LOT.

Here’s the thing:

• Location, location, location. Bars near the casino ALWAYS did better.
• The itinerary MATTERS! Bahamas cruises = thirsty people. Alaskan cruises = less so.
• Your personality. No surprise! Being friendly meant bigger tips. DUH.
• Your position. Bartenders made bank compared to, say, a laundry worker. Harsh but true.
• The cruise line. Each line offers different compensation packages. So I think.

Bartenders on premium lines like Seabourn probably make more than bartenders on Carnival. I bet.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, captains of water vessels earn good money. Their average is around $90,000, but that’s CAPTAINS, not bartenders, dishwashers, or dancers!

It was wild, man. Up and down. Some days I felt like I could buy a yacht, others like I was one missed paycheck from living on the streets.