Azamara Cruises has revealed its most expansive global voyage to date, announcing a 175-night 2028 World Cruise aboard Azamara Onward.
The small-ship line, known for its Destination Immersion® focus, will deliver one of the most comprehensive world cruise itineraries on the market, spanning six continents, 40 countries and 91 ports, with an industry-leading number of late nights and overnights.
A global journey designed for deep exploration
Departing Miami on five January 2028, the voyage will weave through the Southern Caribbean, Latin America and the Pacific before continuing through New Zealand, Australia, Asia, the Indian Ocean, Africa and Europe. The cruise will conclude in Athens on 29 June 2028.
Along the way, guests will experience a mix of marquee cities, remote islands and more than 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Highlights include:
- Easter Island and its famed Rapa Nui National Park
- Pitcairn Island
- Tahiti and Bora Bora overnight stays
- Calls in Christchurch, Sydney and Cairns
- Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore
- Sri Lanka, South Africa and Namibia
- The Canary Islands, Morocco and the Mediterranean
- Croatia, the Greek Islands and Turkey
The itinerary includes 44 late nights and 24 overnights, offering travellers more time to explore after dark, enjoy dining ashore and experience cultural moments not possible on shorter port calls.
Fourteen segments and immersive overland programs
Travellers can book the full world cruise or choose from 14 curated segments, each featuring exclusive events, AzAmazing Evenings® and tailored enrichment programs. Azamara will also offer a range of multi-day overland journeys, such as:
- Beijing, the Great Wall and Xi’an’s Terracotta Warriors
- Siem Reap with Angkor Wat, Ta Prohm and Angkor Thom
- Delhi, Agra and the Taj Mahal
- Bhutan’s monasteries
- Sri Lanka’s historic cities and reserves
- Safari lodge stays in South Africa
- Optional visits to Machu Picchu and Marrakesh (to be confirmed)
Added value for full-world-cruise guests
Guests booking the entire 175-night journey will receive more than US$37,000 in inclusions per stateroom, covering onboard credits, unlimited Wi-Fi, laundry services, medical consultations, exclusive events, and pre-cruise benefits such as airfare, hotel stay, transfers and luggage-shipping reimbursement.
Azamara has also introduced a new World Cruise Desk, offering dedicated pre-cruise concierge support to assist guests and travel advisors with planning, arrangements and special requests.
Reservations are now open via azamara.com or through preferred travel advisors.
