Let’s be honest: a world cruise is the ultimate journey. You unpack your suitcase just once, and then the entire planet passes you by while you stand on deck with a drink in hand. No airport hassle, no dragging suitcases around, but a different horizon every single day. Costa Cruises has three itineraries ready for 2026, 2027, and 2028 that are sure to make quite an impression.
2026: The ‘Short’ World Cruise – from neon lights to glaciers in 66 days
Not everyone can or wants to be away from home for four months straight. The journey with Costa Serena (which received a complete makeover in 2025) is therefore a smart move. On October 18, 2026, you depart from Tokyo for a route you rarely see on a single schedule.
You’ll cross the Pacific, but forget the standard routes. This journey is all about contrasts. One week you’re walking through the futuristic streets of Japan and standing among the skyscrapers in Sydney; the next week you’re sailing through the rugged, icy fjords of Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego. It’s a bizarre experience: you go from tropical heat and coral reefs to the absolute silence of the planet’s southernmost reaches, where you can spot penguins from the deck. You finish after 66 days in passionate Buenos Aires. It’s the ideal choice if you want to seek out extremes without overturning your entire yearly schedule, all while enjoying the luxury of a completely renovated ship.
2027: The ‘American Dream’ & New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas
The 2027 World Cruise aboard Costa Deliziosa (departing November 25, 2026) is one for lovers of iconic skylines. Costa is going all-in on the ‘American Dream’ here, with stops in New York, Miami, San Francisco, and San Diego. But what makes this 139-day journey truly unique is that you get the time to actually experience these metropolises.
Instead of a rushed daytime visit, you take advantage of strategic overnight stays in cities like Sydney, Tokyo, and Hong Kong. Because the ship remains at the pier, you don’t have to be back for dinner. You can experience the neon lights of Tokyo by night, dine in a local Michelin-starred restaurant in Hong Kong, or soak up the atmosphere of Sydney Harbour long after the day trippers have left.
And speaking of atmosphere: forget cold squares in Europe; you’ll celebrate New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas. Costa handles the logistics and ensures you’re right in the heart of the action, while you make sure you’re ready for a legendary night in the entertainment capital of the world. It’s the ultimate way to ring in a new year – and a new continent.
2028: The Grand Tour including a 5-day Safari
The 2028 itinerary (departing November 25, 2027) goes a step further for those who want to truly feel the heart of a country. The ship serves as your fixed home base, but at a few strategic points, you have the chance to leave the coastline behind for a deep dive inland. In South Africa, for instance, you can opt for the ultimate extra: a five-day luxury safari. While the ship slowly sets sail for the next port, you head into the wilderness. You’ll sleep in the heart of nature, head out with a ranger at sunrise to find the ‘Big Five’, and end the day with dinner under a starry sky that looks nothing like what we’re used to in Europe.
In Japan and New Zealand, too, Costa goes beyond the standard port visits. Instead of a fleeting stop, you can participate in multi-day tours that take you to places you would normally never reach. Imagine serene overnight stays at ancient Japanese temples or a trek past the active volcanoes and cinematic landscapes of New Zealand. It gives you the peace to truly experience a country, knowing that your comfortable stateroomt and your trusted crew are waiting for you a few hundred miles away.
Always coming home, wherever you are
The greatest advantage of these maritime marathons is the tranquility. Your own stateroom or suite on Costa Deliziosa or the renovated Costa Serena is your permanent home base. While the world passes by outside, you never have to check in or out of hotels, and you never have to search for a good restaurant or a gym; everything you need is always within reach. Whether you want to relax in the extensive spa after a day in the jungle or enjoy refined Italian gastronomy while setting course for a new time zone: you travel in total comfort. The only question is: which horizon will you choose?
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