
No cruise has more allure than a trip around the world. These three- to five-month cruises typically depart in January or February and include stops like Bora Bora, Sydney, Hong Kong, Dubai, Athens and Rome. If you don't have time for a full circuit, many lines let you take just a portion of the cruise, so you can visit the part of the world that interests you most.
Los Angeles, New York and Southampton are the typical departure ports; however, recently some cruise lines have started offering itineraries out of Sydney. Unlike Caribbean cruises, ports can be many days apart with plenty of days at sea so choose a ship that has the right ship-board activities and amenities for you.