A 111-day, around-the-world cruise ship for 2020 sets sail

As surprising as it may sound, an astonishing 111-day, around-the-world cruise was recently flagged off with around 375 crew members and 670 guests onboard. Its itinerary boasts of exotic locations, including Singapore, Melbourne, Mauritius, and much more.

The voyage, named 2020 World Cruise, is being carried out on Princess Cruises’ Pacific Princess ship, with a ticket costing $22999. This ship will, reportedly, tour around 38 ports in 26 countries on five continents, and will cover 34287 nautical miles during the ship’s lengthy trip. As per a press release, it is for the first time that Princess Cruises will make stops at Praslin, Seychelles Islands; Kaikoura, New Zealand; Zanzibar, and Tanzania. Those on board will also get an opportunity to see around 20 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.The said cruise, carrying 670 passengers, has already set sail and will return on May 11. There will also be 12 late-night stays in places like Tahiti, Melbourne, Phuket, as well as Cape Town to maximise the amount of time passengers can spend at a port.
All in all, the cruise liner will cover 34287 nautical miles till the time it returns on May 11 at Fort Lauderdale, having crossed the Equator four times.
President of Princess Cruises Jan Swartz said that they have been offering World Cruises since 1998 and that their destination experts are aware as to how to create the best worldwide itineraries like no other in the cruise industry. In total, the cruise liner has 11 decks, two lounges, seven dining areas, one casino, a pool, and a spa and fitness centre.
For those who missed out on this opportunity, Princess Cruises is also accepting booking for its 2021 world cruise. Make the most of this window if you are interested in going around the world on a cruise ship.