Escaping the harsh winter has become a tradition for many Quebecers. Some decide to stand out and opt for a cruise around the world.
After all, browse for months, never worry about making the bed, to clean, cook or even to choose his leisure with the added bonus of visiting distant countries, this would not be a good life?
What you should know is that most of the major cruise lines offer trips around the world. Of course, the ship does not really gone around the world, but according to the number of days spent on board, he can afford to set foot on the five continents, browse the different seas from calling in many countries and become familiar with different cultures.
A world tour generally lasts between 100 and 180 nights and is divided into several cruises that one does, one after another, remaining in the same boat.
Is it any wonder that some "snowbirds" who have the means abandoning the crowded beaches to offer a small floating cabin causing them to discover the wide world?
SOME EXAMPLES FOR TRAVEL 2016:
- A pioneer in the field, Cunard already offers this type of trips in 1922. Since then, every year, three vessels conducting world tours.
This year, the start for each of them will be on 10 January. While Queen Elizabeth offers 121 nights with stops in Africa and Australia before a full tour of Asia and the Far East, the Queen Mary 2 will dock in North and South America, will slip to Cape Town Horn before crossing the South Pacific towards Australia (120 days).
As the Queen Victoria, he will drive west across the Atlantic from Southampton, UK, to the United States. It will then travel the Panama Canal and sail into the Pacific Ocean to New Zealand. As of 19 US $ 998. Info: www.cunard.com.
- In 1958, the Holland American Line company offered its first world cruise, aboard the SS Statendam. Next January, is on board the MS Amsterdam that will begin this great journey 52nd.
The boat will perform a loop from Fort Lauderdale with stops in Thailand, Sri Lanka, Dubai, Singapore, Australia and New Zealand (115 days). As of 20 US $ 398. Info: www.hollandamerica.com.
-The Crystal Serenity will also perform a loop from San Francisco, as of January 24. Among the stops: Singapore, Bali, Sydney, Honolulu, Hong Kong and Tokyo (102 days). As of 35 US $ 725. Info: www.crystalcruises.com.
• The Silversea Silver Whisper will visit 51 ports in 31 countries to visit during the 115 days of a cruise from Fort Lauderdale to Venice. Starting January 5th. As of 59 US $ 950. Info: www.silversea.com.
• The Insignia of Oceania 180 days sail from Miami January 4. After the Caribbean ride, passengers will visit South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific, five continents, 45 countries and 57 heritage sites UNESCO World. From 39 $ 999. Info: www.oceaniacruises.com.
• The Costa Luminosa will depart, January 6, from Savona in Italy for a journey of 108 days. The itinerary includes Marseille, Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro and even Easter Island, not to mention Bora Bora, Australia and New Zealand. As of 20 US $ 499. Info: www.costacruise.com.
• The Pacific Princess will travel to Hawaii, Australia, New Zealand, Asia, as well as in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean during a 104 days circuit, on May 15. As of 19 US $ 989. Info: www.princess.com.
Note: Prices quoted (US $) are for an inside cabin per person, double occupancy. They may vary depending on availability and promotions. The gap between prices is explained by the onboard benefits and "all inclusive".
