Cruises to World Cruise: Best Ships, Ports & When to Go (2026)

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◆Which ship is right for you◆

Top of the class

MSC Magnifica

This Large resort ship from MSC Cruises leads every World Cruise vessel on our grade.

Travelers' favorite

3.8

MS Zaandam

Highest review score in the region: 3.8/5 across 590 published reviews.

◆Best ships sailing World Cruise◆

#86

MSC Magnifica

MSC Cruises · Contemporary

Large resort ship (2,550 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed

Holland America Line · Premium

Mid-size ship (1,432 guests) · refit 2025 · Recently refreshed

Holland America Line · Premium

Mid-size ship (1,432 guests) · refit 2024 · Recently refreshed

Vessel

3.8Reviews

◆Ports you’ll visit◆

Airlie Beach

Surabaya

Singapore

Darwin

Townsville, Australia

Crossing the Equator

Benoa (Denpasar)

Semarang, Java, Indonesia

Sydney

Port Kelang (Kuala Lumpur), Malaysia

Male, Maldives

Port Louis, Mauritius

◆When to go◆

Jan 20272 sailingsMar 20282 sailingsFeb 20273 sailingsMar 20272 sailingsJan 20282 sailingsApr 20271 sailings

◆Common questions◆

How long are World Cruise cruises?

The World Cruise sailings CruiseIndex tracks run 18 to 90 nights.

Which ports do World Cruise cruises visit?

Tracked World Cruise itineraries call at Airlie Beach, Surabaya, Singapore, Darwin, Townsville, Australia and Crossing the Equator.

What is the best cruise ship in World Cruise?

MSC Magnifica (MSC Cruises) currently holds the region's top Vessel Class grade, #86 in our fleet-wide ranking.

Vessel Class and Review Score scores are live and real. Fares shown on sailing pages are preview samples until the live fare feed arrives.