A globetrotting woman on the longest cruise around the world is emphatic that the whopping £38k cost is "worth every penny" for a chance to see more than 60 countries, with one in particular standing out. Amike Oosthuizen, 26, is spending eight months at sea with her spouse Gustav, 27, as well as with her parents, Renske, 56, and Heinrich Lammerding, 55. The epic voyage takes travellers across all seven continents, offering snapshots of over 60 nations which include wonders like Australia , the charm of Slovenia, and the vibrancy of India.
Included in the hefty ticket price are all-inclusive amenities such as gourmet meals, drinks, and practical services including laundry; meanwhile, Amike and Gustav are keeping up with their jobs thanks to the ship's Wi-Fi. Have you travelled the world whilst working? Email us at webtravel@reachplc.com Pretoria-based regulatory officer Amike said: "I think it would cost so much more if you were flying everywhere.
I'd say it is worth it. It's a once-in-a-lifetime, life-changing experience." It was Amike's retired entrepreneur father, Heinrich, who first caught wind of Royal Caribbean's Ultimate World Cruise from a news piece in 2020, sparking the family's itch to embark together.
Booking the epic journey in 2021, the family set sail this past December from Miami, USA, embarking on a route through destinations like the Bahamas, Mexico, the Caribbean Isles, before trailing down to the icy wonder of Antarctica. "Antarctica was amazing. We could.