That’s correct! If you need to feel comfort in luxury, have a significant amount of savings and of course are free for 245 days – then this could be the cruise for you. Viking Sun (the newest in the line’s ocean fleet) is offering the Ultimate World Cruise which will span 6 continents, 59 countries, 113 ports with 22 overnight calls.The Viking Sun which was built in 2017 is 47.800 tonnes, 745 feet in length and will carry only 930 passengers. So whilst most world cruises last anything between 115 and 180 days, this one hits a world record by taking guests around the world for a whole eight months.
This mammoth cruise trip starts on 31st August 2019 sailing around Great Britain, then calling into Iceland, Greenland and Canada. After then the Viking Sun will head along the east coast of the United States, the Caribbean and around South America before crossing the Pacific to reach New Zealand including stops stops at Auckland and Dunedin. Then from there it willsail on to a variety of Australian destinations, including Thursday Island, Cairns, Whitsundays, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Hobart. The luxury vessel will then move up through Asia, over to the Middle East and northern Africa, through the Mediterranean, to arrive back in London on the 2nd May 2020.
So how much will the cost and what’s included do you ask? – Well the starting price starts an eye watering £66,990 per person or £273 per day if that’s sounds better for a Verandah Stateroom, with the top stateroom the Owners Suite which are all SOLD OUT! for a mere £194,390 per person.
Below is what’s included in this World Cruise –
- Ground transfers to/from the ship; private car transfers for all guests on the 245-day Viking Ultimate World Cruise.
- All onboard gratuities and service fees
- Our Silver Spirits beverage package, including virtually all drinks on board
- Complimentary VISA Service
- Free luggage shipping services for embarkation & disembarkation for all guests on 245-day Viking Ultimate World Cruise
- One excursion in each port
- Unlimited free Wi-Fi (connection speed may vary)
- Alternative restaurant dining at no extra charge
- Access to top-rated spa & state-of-the-art fitness center
- Self-service launderette available to all guests; laundry, dry cleaning, shoe shine and pressing available based on stateroom category
- Port taxes and fees
- Plus, book before 31st December 2018 and receive – $4000 USD per person shore excursions credit, which can be used toward optional shore excursions or overland tours. $2000 USD per person shipboard credit, which can be used toward spa services, onboard shops & beverages.
So what are you thoughts – Could you do 245 days at sea? Have you ever done a World Cruise?
Please call Sean on 0330 303 8190 or email me at seand@cruise.co.uk if you want me to check anything from a 2 night mini-cruise or if you have more time on your hands we have many cruises from a week up to 8 months.