An around-the-world cruise will let travelers live on a small cruise ship for 155 nights — see what it'll be like aboard

Brittany ChangJan 13, 2024, 03:27 IST

Miami-based Azamara's 2026 world cruise will hit 36 countries over 155 nights. The cruise line's upcoming 2024 world cruise is now sold out.Azamara

Miami-based Azamara has unveiled a 155-night 2026 world cruise to 36 countries.
The itinerary starts at $39,000 for an interior stateroom on the 684-guest Azamara Onward.

Miami-based Azamara is giving travelers the opportunity to live on a cruise ship for 155 nights as it sails around the world in 2026. But if it ends up being as popular as its soon-to-depart 2024 counterpart, this sailing could sell out.

Azamara isn't like other cruise giant-backed companies that operate around-the-world sailings. For starters, its previous parent company Royal Caribbean Group sold the brand for $201 million to private-equity firm Sycamore Partners in 2021. And the premium cruise line — which specializes in smaller vessels — has a more compact fleet of four vessels that each only carry up to 700 passengers.

The vessel that'll be deployed for this 2026 global vacation, the Azamara Onward, can accommodate up to 684 guests.

Azamara

The boom in interest for extended and world cruises has been a windfall for both small and legacy cruise lines, including Azamara.

Azamara

Following the first week of bookings, Azamara expects this 2026 itinerary to sell out as well, Andrew Smith, its assistant vice president of revenue optimization and business intelligence, told Insider in a statement.

Azamara

Following the first week of bookings, Azamara expects this 2026 itinerary to sell out as well, Andrew Smith, its assistant vice president of revenue optimization and business intelligence, told Insider in a statement.

On January 6, 2026, the Onward and its passengers will embark from PortMiami.

Miami-based Azamara's 2026 world cruise will hit 36 countries over 155 nights. The cruise line's upcoming 2024 world cruise is now sold out.Azamara

The itinerary is broken down into 10 segments that hit destinations across Central America, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Azamara

Of the 155 nights, 55 will either be late departures or overnight stays at ports like Bangkok, Thailand; Athens, Greece; and Progreso, Mexico.

Azamara

Five months at sea is a big commitment. For travelers who need a break from the ocean, there are several on-land overnight excursion opportunities.

Azamara

If you've been keeping up with Azamara's world cruises, you'll recognize the Onward.

Azamara

The 592-foot-long vessel has 278 guest staterooms.

Azamara

During the months-long voyage, guests can dine at one of the ship's five restaurants, take a dip on the pool deck, and relax at the spa.

Azamara

For dinner, travelers can indulge in filet mignon with a black truffle sauce in the primary dining room.

Azamara

A ticket for this 2026 sailing ranges from $39,000 per person for an interior stateroom to $157,000 for the owner's suite.

Azamara

This cost also covers WiFi, airfare credit, laundry service, and one night at a hotel before the trip commences, among other conveniences.

Azamara

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An around-the-world cruise will let travelers live on a small cruise ship for 155 nights &mdash; see what it'll be like aboard

The vessel that'll be deployed for this 2026 global vacation, the Azamara Onward, can accommodate up to 684 guests.

The boom in interest for extended and world cruises has been a windfall for both small and legacy cruise lines, including Azamara.

Following the first week of bookings, Azamara expects this 2026 itinerary to sell out as well, Andrew Smith, its assistant vice president of revenue optimization and business intelligence, told Insider in a statement.

On January 6, 2026, the Onward and its passengers will embark from PortMiami.

The itinerary is broken down into 10 segments that hit destinations across Central America, French Polynesia, New Zealand, Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and Europe.

Of the 155 nights, 55 will either be late departures or overnight stays at ports like Bangkok, Thailand; Athens, Greece; and Progreso, Mexico.

Five months at sea is a big commitment. For travelers who need a break from the ocean, there are several on-land overnight excursion opportunities.

If you've been keeping up with Azamara's world cruises, you'll recognize the Onward.

The 592-foot-long vessel has 278 guest staterooms.

During the months-long voyage, guests can dine at one of the ship's five restaurants, take a dip on the pool deck, and relax at the spa.

For dinner, travelers can indulge in filet mignon with a black truffle sauce in the primary dining room.

A ticket for this 2026 sailing ranges from $39,000 per person for an interior stateroom to $157,000 for the owner's suite.

This cost also covers WiFi, airfare credit, laundry service, and one night at a hotel before the trip commences, among other conveniences.

An around-the-world cruise will let travelers live on a small cruise ship for 155 nights — see what it'll be like aboard