See what life is like aboard Royal Caribbean's wild $60,000 nine-month around-the-world cruise sailing to 65 countries

Brittany ChangJan 15, 2024, 22:52 IST

Royal Caribbean's nine-month around-the-world cruise is now underway aboard the 20-year-old Serenade of the Seas. Joni Hanebutt/Shutterstock

Royal Caribbean's 274-night Ultimate World Cruise set sail on December 10, 2023.
The ongoing around-the-world sailing has attracted plenty of internet attention.

Imagine living on a cruise ship for nine months as it sails around the world. For travelers aboard Royal Caribbean's ongoing 274-night "Ultimate World Cruise," that's reality.

If you're even somewhat on TravelTok, you've probably heard about this wild cruise itinerary. The global voyage set sail from Miami on December 10, 2023. From then through September 10, the Serenade of the Seas will visit more than 150 destinations across 65 countries, making it one of the longest world cruises on the market, its operator touts.

If you’re curious about what life will be like for these seafaring globetrotters, let’s take a closer look at the vessel they’ll be staying on for most of the 2024.

Actress and comedian Whoopi Goldberg is the Radiance class ship's godmother. Dan Lamont

If you’re curious about what life will be like for these seafaring globetrotters, let’s take a closer look at the vessel they’ll be staying on for most of the 2024.

The 965-foot-long Serenade of the Seas joined Royal Caribbean’s fleet in 2003.

Cadiz, Spain's Navantia Ship Yard oversaw the ship's three-week dry dock in 2012.Royal Caribbean International

Despite its operator's reputation, the Serenade of the Seas isn't massive.

Suites for the entire 274-night voyage started at $112,000.E.J.Johnson Photography/Shutterstock

The people calling this 13-deck ship their home for the next few months will inevitably face several sea days with no land in sight.

The ship has amenities like an outdoor movie screen.Jeff Whyte/Shutterstock

Active travelers might enjoy the onboard mini-golf course, sports court, or 40-foot-tall rock climbing wall.

Fit travelers can workout in the gym. Royal Caribbean International

Younger guests can spend their free time in the water play area, arcade, or teen and children clubs.

The Serenade of the Seas has an arcade.Royal Caribbean International

But those looking to stay far away from these youngsters can instead relax in the adults-only Solarium, a staple on many Royal Caribbean ships.

The atrium is often considered the "heart" of a cruise ship.Royal Caribbean International

The ship’s Italian Giovanni’s Table, steakhouse Chops Grille, and Japanese Izumi are also available across the cruise giant’s fleet.

Chops Grille is Royal Caribbean's take on American steakhouses.Royal Caribbean International

At least the main dining room, classic American Windjammer, and casual sandwich and salad hot spot Park Cafe are complimentary.

Royal Caribbean says travelers on this world cruise will visit 11 "wonders of the world."Royal Caribbean International

It wouldn’t be a cruise without booze: The ship has 10 bars and lounges.

Schooner Bar is one of the ship's 10 bars and lounges.Royal Caribbean International

But not everyone is sailing around the world for the full nine months.

The first segment of this nine-month world cruise is now underway and can no longer be booked.Royal Caribbean International

The most expensive cabins, the suites, have already been called for on the second and third segments, a representative told Business Insider.

This 274-night-long around-the-world cruise will conclude in September. Jeff Whyte/Shutterstock

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See what life is like aboard Royal Caribbean's wild $60,000 nine-month around-the-world cruise sailing to 65 countries

If you’re curious about what life will be like for these seafaring globetrotters, let’s take a closer look at the vessel they’ll be staying on for most of the 2024.

The 965-foot-long Serenade of the Seas joined Royal Caribbean’s fleet in 2003.

Despite its operator's reputation, the Serenade of the Seas isn't massive.

The people calling this 13-deck ship their home for the next few months will inevitably face several sea days with no land in sight.

Active travelers might enjoy the onboard mini-golf course, sports court, or 40-foot-tall rock climbing wall.

Younger guests can spend their free time in the water play area, arcade, or teen and children clubs.

But those looking to stay far away from these youngsters can instead relax in the adults-only Solarium, a staple on many Royal Caribbean ships.

The ship’s Italian Giovanni’s Table, steakhouse Chops Grille, and Japanese Izumi are also available across the cruise giant’s fleet.

At least the main dining room, classic American Windjammer, and casual sandwich and salad hot spot Park Cafe are complimentary.

It wouldn’t be a cruise without booze: The ship has 10 bars and lounges.

But not everyone is sailing around the world for the full nine months.

The most expensive cabins, the suites, have already been called for on the second and third segments, a representative told Business Insider.