Round-the-World Cruising

As the nights draw in, what could be a better way to escape the chilly British winter than to pack up a trunk and sail around the world?  Three glorious months of sunshine and relaxation on a leisurely journey visiting ports of call around the world.  You can mix busy days exploring new ports with lazy stretches at sea relaxing, enjoying the facilities of a top class hotel, making the most of all the facilities of the modern-day cruising ships, without once having to pack and unpack your suitcase.  Facilities on offer will included libraries, ship's cinemas and theatres, computer rooms, lectures, gyms, spas, casinos, bars, discos, quizzes, games, and much much more depending on the ship you choose.

Before you commit yourself to three months, however, it is a good idea to "test the waters" to ensure that cruising is for you!   All the world cruise operators break their round-the-world itineraries into shorter sectors, packaging them with flights.  Some people opt for doing half a world cruise, from the UK to Australia, and then returning the following year to complete the voyage.

What to Pack?

You'll need a good range of clothes to get you through a long trip, but the days when passengers would book an extra cabin just to accommodate their wardrobes are long gone.  Ships now come equipped with laundries and self-service launderettes, so you can have your clothes cleaned as you go.  Pack clothes that mix and match, and remember to pack a few warmer items, an umbrella and comfortable shoes for exploring ashore.  It's a good idea too to take an empty suitcase for all the souvenirs you're bound to accumulate along the way.

Remember to take the addresses of all your friends to send them postcards, but most importantly remember to take an ample supply of any regular medication and check with your doctor well in advance of departure to ensure you're up to date with any necessary inoculations.

The Options

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