General Question

Hi everyone, I pretty much new for cruising.

Recently, I got plans for making a world cruise. I see lot of places/cities mentioned in the list. But the question is

1) Will they let us go around when they stop at ports for break.

2) If they, will they provide transit & guide or it’s going to be individuals interest.

3) Will that time be sufficient to cover places nearby.

Can anyone share their experience.

Thanks in Advance.

Hello and welcome. I'm sure many will weigh in with their personal observations and opinions. :)

Firstly, my thought for someone who is new to cruising is that a world cruise is generally quite long with many ports. Are you sure you want to take this on? How long is it (or the leg you are considering)? How many ports and how many nights is the cruise?

If a city/town is mentioned on the itinerary as a port, then yes of course you can get off the ship. The number of hours (or even days) you will spend there should be mentioned in your itinerary. However, in some places you cannot just get off the ship and go out on your own; you'll need a visa to do this. That is why if you mention your itinerary/ports, we can help you further.

In some ports, you may be given a short shuttle ride into town, or at least the busy area of the pier if you are docked a long way out. Usually, you are on your own and you will need to plan a do-it-yourself, private, or ship-sponsored excursion and this cost is your responsibility.

You will know how many hours you have in each port and that will give you an idea of how far from the ship you can travel. You do not want to miss the ship (obviously) and the usual time to be back is 30 minutes prior to leaving, but this can vary. We like to be back several hours before, just in case.

You have a lot of research to do and this website is a good place to start, but you'll need to take some of this on yourself. You can select a good travel agent in your local area, and there is a wealth of information available online. :)

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Hello and welcome. I'm sure many will weigh in with their personal observations and opinions. :)

 

Firstly, my thought for someone who is new to cruising is that a world cruise is generally quite long with many ports. Are you sure you want to take this on? How long is it (or the leg you are considering)? How many ports and how many nights is the cruise?

 

If a city/town is mentioned on the itinerary as a port, then yes of course you can get off the ship. The number of hours (or even days) you will spend there should be mentioned in your itinerary. However, in some places you cannot just get off the ship and go out on your own; you'll need a visa to do this. That is why if you mention your itinerary/ports, we can help you further.

 

In some ports, you may be given a short shuttle ride into town, or at least the busy area of the pier if you are docked a long way out. Usually, you are on your own and you will need to plan a do-it-yourself, private, or ship-sponsored excursion and this cost is your responsibility.

 

You will know how many hours you have in each port and that will give you an idea of how far from the ship you can travel. You do not want to miss the ship (obviously) and the usual time to be back is 30 minutes prior to leaving, but this can vary. We like to be back several hours before, just in case.

 

You have a lot of research to do and this website is a good place to start, but you'll need to take some of this on yourself. You can select a good travel agent in your local area, and there is a wealth of information available online. :)

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Langley Cruisers gave you excellent information.

I would second the idea of finding a good travel agent who can answer all your questions, which will be ongoing if you're seriously considering a world cruise. Not only are world cruises expensive but as previously mentioned take a great deal of planning. I've been on cruises all over the world but the longest was only 17 days and even that took a great deal of planning.

So, secure a good travel agent and be prepared to invest additional time of your own on the internet in research. Good luck!

My only concern is that cruising is not for everyone. If you are considering taking a very long cruise, I would caution you to take a shorter one first to gain some knowledge as to what the experience will be. I have heard of people who after a few days were anxious to get off, so please consider giving a shorter cruise a try before committing to a long, expensive cruise.

Our first was a 7 day Caribbean cruise. We discovered that we like this form of vacation, and all cruises after that were in the 12 to 17 day range.

Being new to cruising and planning a world cruise is quite a leap! You will be allowed to disembark at the various ports on your own, without using the ship's excursions, but be aware that for many countries you will require a visa. If you don't have the proper visas in advance, there is a good chance you won't be able to board at sail-away. Do your research, go to a travel agency and speak with someone who has experience in long cruises, and seek their advice. Good luck to you!

Smooth Sailing ! :) :) :)

Some lines will provide the VISAs you need but do your homework

You may also want to check the World cruise forum

https://boards.cruisecritic.com/forumdisplay.php?f=833

Welcome to Cruise Critic.

You really need to talk to a TA in your area.

I agree -- strongly consider a shorter cruise -- 7 - 14 days -- just to see if you will like cruising. World cruises are expensive and you may find that you don't like a small cabin, don't like rough seas, don't like just exploring the port area, don't like dining with the same people for days at a time, etc.

Hi everyone, I pretty much new for cruising.

Recently, I got plans for making a world cruise. I see lot of places/cities mentioned in the list. But the question is

1) Will they let us go around when they stop at ports for break. define 'stop at ports for a break' if it is a supply run only, then no( and would be overnight most likely) if it is a scheduled port stop, thats the whole point.. to get off and sightsee

2) If they, will they provide transit & guide or it’s going to be individuals interest. you can purchase a ship sponsored tour, or explore on your own. transportation is rarely provided other than maybe a shuttle that runs for the ship to the end of the pier if it is very far from the main drag.

3) Will that time be sufficient to cover places nearby. far too vague a question. you may be in port 5 hours, or 12. nearby attractions may be easy to get to in a matter of minutes, or an hour away.

Can anyone share their experience.

 

Thanks in Advance.

it is up to YOU to do all the leg work when it comes to researching each port call on the itinerary and planning what to do. the ports of call board here on CC is a valuable resource to get the real skinny on feasibility.

Hi everyone, I pretty much new for cruising.

Recently, I got plans for making a world cruise. I see lot of places/cities mentioned in the list. But the question is

1) Will they let us go around when they stop at ports for break.

2) If they, will they provide transit & guide or it’s going to be individuals interest.

3) Will that time be sufficient to cover places nearby.

Can anyone share their experience.

 

Thanks in Advance.

1) Don't understand your question but I think the answer is "yes"

2) Yes but the material you get on the ship will be totally useless

3) No

DON

OP, it seems obvious from your questions that you aren't just "pretty much new to cruising", but have never taken a cruise before. Before even contemplating a world cruise, like the PPs I urge you in the strongest terms to take a first cruise of at least a week. Use a cruise specialist TA ( preferably in a brick and mortar store) to plan that first trip. Read cruise reviews, trip reports, Ports of Call threads to learn about what to expect. You need to do a lot of research and get a few sea miles behind you before even thinking about something as complicated, lengthy, (and expensive) as a world cruise.

Hi Anugnu...here's some things to consider from someone who's longest cruise was 28 days. I have over 300 actual sea days and LOVE to cruise. By the 25th day I was ready to jump ship. I had always wanted to do a world cruise but living in a stateroom that is the size of my bedroom at home (and we won't book less than a balcony) I realized that 110-120 days away from home is not for me.

A world cruise is going to cost you $100,000 US$ at a conservative minimum (this includes shore excursions, visas, airfare, and ports/taxes along with your base cruise fare; and don't forget Travel Insurance..for an undertaking this size this is a MUST, not an option). An inside cabin is the cheapest but realize that there is no fresh air, no natural light, it is small and it is your base for 3-4 months. And your cruise companion is with you A LOT for 110-120 days. (or maybe that's just MY DH).

Do you have any motion sickness? I do and can handle it for 3 weeks, but not sure I want to deal with it for 3 months. Or in your case find out that I have it three days into a 110 day trip.

I may get flamed here for being truthful, but these are only some of the things you should think about before you jump in.

A world cruise is wonderful to dream about...I have a friend who did one. From the complaints when he got back you would have thought he had spent the time in a prison (and he is a regular CC poster).

Take your time to investigate...the research and the planning are always the best part for me.

Good luck.

Rachel