The Ultimate World Cruise Segments

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• Cruises
• Royal Caribbean's first World Cruise (2023- with Serenade OTS ship
• But not everyone is sailing around the world for the full nine months.
• How social media algorithms 'flatten' our culture by making decisions for us
• day Grand World Voyage
• Do you have 'TikTok voice'? It's OK if you don't want to get rid of it

"But I don't feel lucky that I'm on a cruise. I feel lucky that a brand noticed that I made content and trusted me enough to put me forth into this experience." Some memorable moments included him getting scolded for profanity, forming alliances for (boat) tenders, getting kicked out of a members-only lounge and the reservation incident. Whereas TV producers typically hold the keys to casting and plot points, it's the viewers who are shaping the #CruiseTok narrative, by reacting to and interacting with the passengers' posts in real time. On a typical day at sea, Schwetje’s morning begins at 6, catching the sunrise from Deck 12 before her workout routine. Lunch is a treasured time spent with family and with friends who have become like a second family.

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Along the way, discover World Wonders in South America, including man-made marvels and extraordinary natural phenomena. Other ports of call include Easter Island, Chile; Tahiti, French Polynesia; Bar Harbor, Maine; Edinburgh, Scotland; Halifax, Canada; Dover, England; Stockholm, Sweden; Cork, Ireland; Reykjavik, Iceland; Berlin, Germany; and others. Ultimately, the captain's top concern is safety, which means the ship will divert wherever necessary in order to keep the vessel, passengers and crew out of harm's way. In between, vessels receive regular tune-ups from an entire team of onboard engineers and maintenance employees; they work below deck to ensure everything runs smoothly and to fix problems when something goes wrong. It's entirely possible that your favorite food, wine or brand of spirits won't be available, but it's not a reason to worry. I assure you that you won't run out of options for eating or drinking, even on a nine-month voyage.

Royal Caribbean's first World Cruise (2023- with Serenade OTS ship

When influencers began posting about the Ultimate World Cruise on social media, people lost their minds over the idea of nine months at sea. Although this is Royal Caribbean's first-ever world cruise, long sailings that cover much of the globe have been happening for more than 100 years. On Dec. 10, 2023, Royal Caribbean's Serenade of the Seas departed on the Ultimate World Cruise, the line's first-ever around-the-world sailing – a 274-night voyage that's set to call on 60 countries. Because the sailing is one of the longest cruises in the industry's history, it's understandable that people who aren't regular cruisers might be curious, particularly if they didn't know voyages like this one were a thing. Travelers on Oceania's 180-day round-trip cruise from Los Angeles to New York aboard the Insignia will see some of the world's most impressive sights. Highlights include stops in stunning French Polynesia, Indonesia, Thailand, Egypt, Spain, France, and Iceland.

But not everyone is sailing around the world for the full nine months.

It's similar to obtaining airline lounge access, early check-in at hotels or line-skipping privileges at Disney World. Any time you've paid for something, even in a roundabout way through loyalty, there are privileges. But, in the end, everyone on the vessel has access to the same general bars and lounges, spa and fitness facilities, entertainment options, restaurants, pools and outdoor decks.

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In fact, you'll want to err on the side of bringing less rather than more. You'll have laundry services (among other complimentary treats) included in your fare, and can buy almost anything you need at ports. Focus on bringing a basic wardrobe built for laying in different climates, and any special items you know you can't easily buy, as well as medications and other need-to-haves.

How we are planning for the Ultimate World Cruise voyage

Well, according to the cruise line’s website, the price ranges from $54,000 to $117,000 per person. That’s quite reasonable for access to incredible global vistas, including Norway’s majestic fjords, Antarctic glaciers and adventures in French Polynesia. And Sebastian, 33, ended up going aboard for an 18-day stretch in January courtesy of Simon & Schuster's Atria Books, which enlisted him to host a virtual book club. His trip included a choppy ride through the Drake Passage ("Drake's best work since hotline bling," he captioned a post), the body of water between South America's Cape Horn and Antarctica's South Shetland Islands.

How social media algorithms 'flatten' our culture by making decisions for us

With Royal Caribbean, you can order and pay for drinks a la carte or purchase a soda or alcohol package for a per-day cost for the entire length of the voyage. You have only yourself to blame if you didn't do your homework before boarding. Some of the recent posts make it seem as though there's a Titanic-esque system in place that prevents people in the least expensive cabins from using the same facilities as the rest of the general ship population.

day Grand World Voyage

I was still working part-time from home, so I had to wait until my project was mostly finished before I could call myself officially retired. From our earlier research, we knew that to get all of the benefit of doing the full length cruise, we would need to have Platinum status with Crown and Anchor 180 days before the Ultimate Cruise began. Royal Caribbean was including seven excursions to new Wonders of the World as complimentary for everyone with this status. Neither of us had a single credit card that would accommodate the entire remaining balance, so we had to get creative.

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Do you have 'TikTok voice'? It's OK if you don't want to get rid of it

Other than the length and that some of our fellow passengers will come and go throughout the trip. There is already some level of disappointment due to current events and how those have changed our original itinerary, but it is perfectly understandable given the circumstances. We also had a blast, met some great people, and just enjoyed a relaxing vacation. His heart attack made it impossible for him to continue doing the kind of work we had done over the past decade or so.

This is your chance to dive deeper into the world’s most remarkable destinations on 16 unique, immersive sailings ranging from 9 to 28 nights. With that in mind, I'm happy cruising is receiving more attention from a new generation that might not be as familiar with it. Perhaps these online world cruise chronicles will convince someone who hasn't sailed before to give it a try.

While it's still possible to get sick on a ship, as it is anywhere, the difference is that cruise lines are well-versed in prevention and prepared if illness occurs. When this happens on a voyage that's already underway, cruise lines will usually refund port taxes and fees for any ports missed, as well as shore excursions purchased through the cruise line. However, per the terms and conditions that every passenger agrees to in order to sail, cruisers are not entitled to additional compensation in these cases.

Either way, it's important to get the facts right if you're going to share information or commentary. One influencer — who freely admits she's never cruised but did live in a dorm room once — created a bingo card for the sailing. It lists several ridiculous scenarios like "stowaways," "pirate attacks," "COVID outbreak," "2nd COVID outbreak" and "mass norovirus." Serenade of the Seas sailed through a storm, and some of the rainwater made its way into the onboard fitness center. Ships are constantly surrounded by water, and rough weather can bring all sorts of unexpected outcomes.

Cities include Honolulu, Hawaii; Sydney, Australia; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Salalah, Oman; Mykonos, Greece; Seville, Spain; Lisbon, Portugal; Agadir, Morocco; Puerto Vallarta, Mexico; and many others. Generally, the perks for being booked in a suite are more exclusive than they are for having high loyalty status. Plus, by the end of the voyage, everyone who was there for the full nine months should have reached at least Diamond Plus, the second-highest status, due to the length of the sailing. The more loyal you are to the brand (in the case of Royal Caribbean's Crown and Anchor Society, the more nights you've sailed with the line), the more perks you receive. They might include small things like priority boarding, the use of a dedicated onboard lounge, free Wi-Fi or laundry, and a welcome cocktail reception when the sailing begins.