This $150,000, 6-month long world cruise visits all seven continents and if you want a spot, you’ll need to book fast

• Regent Seven Seas has released details for its 2029 world cruise which takes in everywhere from Antartica to the Amazon Rainforest.
• The 150-night cruise is expected to book out fast.
• Pre-registration is now open with suites starting at $142,860.

Regent Seven Seas has released the details for its 2029 world cruise, with the luxurious Seven Seas Mariner set to visit 31 countries across all seven continents. 

The cruise will sail for nearly half the year, with a total of 150 nights of cruising for the 700 passengers that will be onboard. 

Regent Seven Seas is about as upscale as cruise lines get, so it doesn’t come cheap. Fares for the epic cruise open from $142,860 for a veranda suite, and go up to $292,860 for the premium Signature Suite. 

The world cruise is bookable from April 1, and despite the hefty fares, Regent Seven Seas world cruises tend to book up quickly due to a dedicated customer base and the line’s sparkling reputation. This means if you want to book the cruise, it’s best to be in touch with a travel advisor as soon as possible or to pre-register your interest with Regent by calling 1300 455 200. Pre-registers open today.

Wesley D’Silva, President, Regent Seven Seas Cruises says: “We are delighted to announce the latest iteration of our iconic World Cruise, which has been inspired by history’s most intrepid explorers and the paths of legendary adventures.

“The 150-night Eras of Exploration World Cruise will be an unforgettable experience that taps into the true essence of travel and adventure; we are looking forward to bringing our discerning guests onto this journey in the most luxurious and all-inclusive way possible.”

What to expect on the cruise

The world cruise will start out of Miami, before sailing deep into South America, even offering an exploration of the Amazon River. This warm climate will then be left behind as the cruise continues to Antarctica, where guests can enjoy the bucket-list experience of one of the planet’s best places for scenery and wildlife.

It will then head into the Pacific Ocean, with explorations throughout the South Pacific and Polynesia, before arriving in Australia. Next up comes South East Asia, and then the cruise leads on to a deeper exploration of India, and then into the Middle East with visits to famous sites like Petra and the Nile River. The cruise then moves into classic Mediterranean destinations before winding up in Rome.

By the numbers, guests will:

• Sail 37212 nautical miles
• Enjoy up to 326 included shore excursions
• Stop at 70 ports of call 
• Visit up to 57 UNESCO sites
• Port in a total of 31 countries
• Enjoy 13 overnight stays
• Visit all seven continents
• Cruise across three different oceans

Guests will enjoy overnight ports at the following cities

• Aqaba, Jordan
• Bali (Benoa), Indonesia
• Bora Bora, French Polynesia
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates
• Jerusalem (Haifa), Israel
• Lima (Callao), Peru
• Luxor (Safaga), Egypt
• Mumbai, India
• Papeete (Tahiti), French Polynesia
• Phuket, Thailand
• Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
• Singapore
• Sydney, Australia

A refreshed Seven Seas Mariner

Seven Seas Mariner is already a luxurious ship, but cruisers will get another level of luxury following the ship’s recent refurbishment. Suites have been redone and refreshed, and now feature new marble bathrooms for instance to capture higher suite categories. 

The Pool Grill has a new pizzeria concept, with an enhanced designed. And this isn’t the only upgrade to dining. Regent’s new Epicurean Enrichment Studio, a brand new culinary theatre, has been opened on the ship.

Other eateries include continental food at Compass Road, the Prime 7 steakhouse, French cuisine at Chartreuse and classic Italian food at La Veranda.

Guests on these world cruises receive a range of amenities including unlimited shore excursions, unlimited dining, fine wines, spirits, Starlink Wi-Fi, valet laundry, a pre-cruise hotel stay and more.