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Regent Seven Seas Cruises, one of the finest ultra-luxury cruise lines, has announced the most expensive world cruise for 2027 with fares as high as $839,999 per person.

The World of Splendor cruise will depart on January 11, 2027 on Seven Seas Splendor. The cruise will be 140 days in length with cruise fares ranging from $91,499 to $839,999 per guest. Cruise fares include first class airfare, pre-cruise hotel, premium beverages, WiFi, specialty dining, unlimited laundry, door to door luggage service and onboard medical consultations.

It will depart from Miami and end in New York. A map of this cruise can be seen below.

The cruise will visit 71 ports in the Caribbean, South Pacific, Hawaii, Australia, Asia, Africa, and Europe. It will visit every continent but Antarctica and includes 480 shore excursions.

In three ports, Panama City, Colombo, and Málaga, three exclusive shore-side events will take place.

“We have seen continued interest and demand to venture further afield and for longer durations and so we are thrilled to announce that our 2027 World Cruise will take place on board Seven Seas Splendor, offering more luxury travelers the opportunity to enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience” said Andrea DeMarco, President of Regent Seven Seas Cruises. “This will be the first time a World Cruise will sail on board one of our magnificent Explorer-Class ships, Seven Seas Splendor, which was launched in 2020 and offers the highest standards of unrivaled luxury, and featuring the one-of-a-kind, 4,443 square foot Regent Suite.”

This 140 day world cruise includes the following:

• 35,668 Nautical miles
• 486 Included shore excursions
• 71 Ports of call
• 40 Countries
• 14 Overnight stays
• 16 Seas, straits, gulfs, bays, and channels
• 6 Continents
• 3 Oceans
• 13,000lb of lobster
• 150lb of caviar
• 14,000lb of filet mignon
• 3,600lb of smoked salmon
• 4,200lb of chocolates
• 58,000 bottles across 200 varieties of wine
• 14,000 bottles of champagne

This will be the first world cruise where guests can sail in the most exclusive address at sea, the Regent Suite. The price for the Regent Suite for this 140 day cruise is $1.7 million for two guests.

The Regent Suite includes a dedicated butler, a $200,000 hand-crafted Hästens Vividus mattress, full bar setup, private sauna, steam room, and jacuzzi, and a personal car and driver at every port.

Seven Seas Splendor is a 55,000 gross ton ship with 373 suites, each with a private balcony. They range from 307 square feet to the 4,443 square foot Regent Suite.  It has a $5 million art collection, over an acre of Italian marble, and over 500 crystal chandeliers.

Guests can choose a slightly shorter cruise that ends in Rome. This 126 night segment starts at $84,999 per guest with fares as high as $755,999 per guest.

The cruise will open for bookings on April 10, 2024. However, guests can pre-register starting today.

In early 2026, Four Seasons Yachts will sail their first cruises in the Caribbean and the Mediterranean. This new cruise line has released more information on their first ship that will have modular walls for customizable living space.

The ship is currently under construction at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy. It will offer 50% more living space than any other cruise ship. All suites will have floor-to-ceiling windows, double vanity bathrooms, and private terraces.

There will be more than 100 different connection options between suites thanks to modular walls that include the ability to reserve an entire side of a deck. This unique design will allow for spaces up to 13,000 square feet, perfect for large families and groups.

“We are excited to showcase the breathtaking destinations and world-class design awaiting guests aboard Four Seasons Yachts as we approach our inaugural season in 2026,” says Alejandro Reynal, President and Chief Executive Officer, Four Seasons. “At Four Seasons, guest-centricity has always been the foundation of our luxury service offering and our exceptional Yacht will extend this approach to the seas. Our teams are dedicated to innovating and delivering genuine service, ensuring each journey is defined by comfort, elegance, and personalization, setting a new standard for luxury hospitality experiences at sea.”

The largest suites on the yacht will be just under 10,000 square feet in size. The Funnel and Loft Suites will have three bedrooms, outdoor showers and splash pools.

The Loft Suite can connect to seven additional suites that will be able to accommodate groups up to 20.

“Our goal was to craft an environment that feels both familiar and extraordinary, with warm hues and open designs. We are creating an inviting, welcoming environment that reflects the same feeling one experiences at a Four Seasons hotel or resort,” says Fredrik Johannson, Partner and Executive Director of Tillberg Design of Sweden. “At the same time, we are designing a look and feel that is unique to this project, creating an elegant yet simple interior that stands out on its own, while blending beautifully with the majestic seas that will surround it.”

Four Seasons Yacht is promising to redefine luxury at sea. Their ships will have a crew to guest ratio of 1:1 while delivering world class service on a residential style yacht.

Four Seasons Yacht will debut in January 2026 and the inaugural season will visit 130 destinations in 30 countries.

The first cruises will sail in the Caribbean before the yacht heads to the Mediterranean in the spring.

Carnival Cruise Line is the second largest cruise line in the world right now in terms of the number of passengers that take cruises on their ships every year.  Their parent company (Carnival Corp.) owns eight other cruise lines including some of the more popular ones like Princess Cruises and Holland America Line.

Also Read: See what other cruise lines are owned by Carnival

How many cruise ships does Carnival Cruise Line have right now?

Carnival Cruise Line currently has 27 cruise ships, with at least two more being added to the fleet in the next four years.  A fourth Excel class ship will debut in 2027 with a 5th coming out a year later.

This is now tied with Royal Caribbean, which currently has 27 cruise ships in their fleet as well.

See a full list of Carnival cruise ships listed from newest to oldest here.

Carnival has become world renown for creating shorter cruises that people of all ages can enjoy at an affordable price.  They cater to families and a younger audience, but also offer a lot of amenities for those in their golden years of life as well.

Carnival is also called “America’s Cruise Line” since they offer cruises from more homeports in the U.S. than any other cruise line.

“The Fun Ships” is what Carnival calls their fleet of vessels that carry fun-loving passengers all over the world.  These ships also carry with them the award winning youth program called Camp Ocean which has been a huge success.  If the kids are happy on the cruise ship, it makes for a better experience for everyone right?

With so many ships from Carnival it shouldn’t be hard to find a ship at a port near you.  You can read a few of our Carnival ship reviews here, and check out some of the cool features that each one has.

Here is a list of all of the cruise ships Carnival Cruise Line has in their fleet right now:

Excel Class
Carnival Celebration
Carnival Jubilee
Mardi Gras

Costa by Carnival
Carnival Firenze
Carnival Venezia

Vista Class
Carnival Horizon
Carnival Panorama
Carnival Vista

Dream Class
Carnival Breeze
Carnival Magic
Carnival Dream

Fantasy Class
Carnival Elation
Carnival Paradise

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Sunshine Class
Carnival Radiance
Carnival Sunshine
Carnival Sunrise

Conquest Class
Carnival Conquest
Carnival Glory
Carnival Valor
Carnival Liberty
Carnival Freedom

Splendor Class
Carnival Splendor

Spirit Class
Carnival Spirit
Carnival Pride
Carnival Legend
Carnival Luminosa
Carnival Miracle

Carnival Corporation has announced an order for a 5th Excel class ship that will enter service for Carnival Cruise Line in 2028.

Carnival Cruise Line currently has three Excel class ships in their fleet. Last month, the cruise line announced an order for a 4th Excel ship for 2027 and will now be adding a 5th ship in 2028.

This 5th Excel class ship will be built at the Meyer Werft shipyard and it will be the 11th of its class across all of Carnival Corporation’s cruise lines.

“Carnival’s Excel-class fleet will soon be a quintet of these very popular ships that provide outstanding guest amenities and tremendous operating efficiencies,” said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. “Since the introduction of Mardi Gras in 2021 and the subsequent expansion with Carnival Celebration in 2022 and Carnival Jubilee in 2023, these Excel-class ships are driving excitement, demand, and strong guest satisfaction ratings. With the arrival of Carnival Firenze in April, we are completing the addition of five ships to our fleet in less than 20 months, and then we will pivot to another phase of growth with these two Excel ships.”

This 5th Excel class ship will be a sister ship to Mardi Gras, Carnival Celebration, and Carnival Jubilee. It will be 180,000 gross tons in size and be lowered by LNG. It will carry 6,400 guests and 1,800 crew members.

“This new order continues to balance our commitment to growth with our responsible capital approach to utilize strong free cash flow over the next several years to strategically improve our balance sheet, significantly reduce our leverage levels and continue to transfer value from debt holders to shareholders,” said Josh Weinstein, CEO of Carnival Corporation & plc.

“Carnival Cruise Line continues to perform at an outstanding level, and we are focused on adding capacity across the company where it aligns with demand and our position in the marketplace. This measured capacity growth strategy will result in our adding one to two ships per year beginning in 2027, and we will be identifying additional fleet plans over the coming months for our cruise lines to meet capacity demand and improve execution across all aspects of our operation, with the benefit of yielding higher return on invested capital,” said Weinstein.

“We are proud of the role the Excel-class from MEYER WERFT and MEYER TURKU has played in contributing to the success of Carnival Corporation for many years now. We look forward to continuing this success story together,” said Bernd Eikens, CEO MEYER Group.

The order for this new cruise ship is contingent on financing, but Carnival is expecting that to be completed later this year.

MSC Cruises has announced that their second World Class ship, MSC World America, will be christened in Miami next April. The World class are currently the third largest class of cruise ships in the world and the largest outside of Royal Caribbean.

The naming ceremony will take place at PortMiami on April 9, 2025 at the cruise line’s new terminal that is currently under construction. When completed, it will be the largest cruise terminal in North America and will be able to process up to 36,000 passengers each day.

MSC World America will span 22 decks and have 2,614 cabins. The cruise ship is being designed specifically for North American guests and will feature unique restaurants, bars and experiences.

Rubén A. Rodríguez, President, MSC Cruises USA, said: “There is no better place to welcome MSC World America than the cruise capital of the world. We look forward to seeing her sail out of our new, state-of-the-art cruise terminal built in partnership with Miami-Dade County and PortMiami. As we build upon our offering in the North American market and help attract more international guests to the Caribbean, we are excited to bring our newest and most remarkable ship yet to Miami. We eagerly await April 2025, when we can welcome guests on board to experience the world of choice that our new flagship has to offer.”

Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, Miami-Dade County, said: “We are thrilled to welcome MSC World America to PortMiami. I also want to commend MSC Cruises for their investments in our community. Their new terminal has created many jobs for our residents and positively impacted our local economy. We look forward to a successful partnership and continued growth at the Cruise Capital of the World.”

Following the naming ceremony, MSC World America will depart for her inaugural season to the Caribbean on April 12, 2025.

The cruise ship will offer alternating week long Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises with stops in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic; San Juan, Puerto Rico; Costa Maya and Cozumel, Mexico; Isla de Roatan, Honduras; and the cruise line’s private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve in The Bahamas.

MSC World America will be the second world class ship from MSC Cruises. MSC World Europa was the first and is currently sailing cruises in the Mediterranean.