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A passenger has died aboard Royal Caribbean’s nine-month world cruise, with the company confirming the incident and providing support to the deceased's loved ones. The cruise, which set sail in December, has been the subject of public fascination due to its extensive itinerary and has been documented on TikTok by both passengers and spectators.
A passenger died aboard Royal Caribbean's nine-month world cruise, with fellow traveler and TikToker Adita sharing the news on social media. The cruise line confirmed the death and is providing support to the guest's loved ones. The cruise, which has inspired TikTok content, takes passengers to 65 countries and has gained attention for its unusually long duration.
Oceania Cruises' sold-out six-month 2024 world cruise set sail on January 14, featuring a 180-day itinerary visiting 96 ports across 34 countries and five continents, with prices ranging from $48,500 to $174,000 per person. The cruise, which sold out in 30 minutes in 2022, offers a culinary and destination-focused experience. In comparison, Royal Caribbean's nine-month Ultimate World Cruise, which began in December 2023, offers a longer itinerary with destinations including Antarctica and South America, with starting per-day prices of about $222, slightly lower than Oceania's $270.
MSC Cruises has made significant changes to the itinerary of its 121-day World Cruise onboard MSC Poesia, excluding parts of the Mediterranean and the Middle East due to security concerns, bypassing the Red Sea and replacing stops with new destinations along Africa's west coast. Despite the alterations, most original destinations are still included in the itinerary, albeit in a different order, ensuring that guests still have ample opportunities to experience Africa and beyond.
A three-year world cruise organized by Life at Sea Cruises has been canceled just weeks before its scheduled departure, leaving passengers devastated. The unique voyage, covering 130,000 miles, 375 ports, and 135 countries, was eagerly anticipated by passengers who had paid at least $29,999 per year. One woman even sold her apartment to fund her retirement cruise. The cancellation was attributed to financial difficulties faced by the parent company, Miray Cruises, which couldn't afford the ship. Passengers were promised refunds, but some are left without a home to return to and are struggling to make alternative plans.
Life at Sea Cruises, a residential cruise startup, is facing challenges in acquiring a ship for its upcoming three-year world cruise due to investor withdrawals. The company had promised a unique life at sea experience, with residents buying a three-year package and sailing to 382 ports across 140 countries. However, the company has yet to acquire a vessel for the cruise, and unless it finds one without extensive refurbishments, the trip may be canceled. Life at Sea is exploring options to buy another ship, but if unable to sail on December 1, it will offer alternative departure dates or expedited refunds to buyers. Other residential cruise startups have also faced delays and challenges in 2023.
Princess Cruises has announced its longest itinerary ever, a 116-day around-the-world voyage that will visit 51 destinations across six continents. The voyage will begin on Jan. 5, 2025, in Fort Lauderdale, and end on May 2, 2025, after a nine-night Atlantic crossing from Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. Fares for the 116-night sailing start at $20,539 per person, based on double occupancy, and early booking benefits include free airfare, a free Princess Plus package, extra onboard spending money, free specialty dining, and extra savings for Captain’s Circle members.