If you've ever wanted to escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life and spend your days sailing around the world, then there's one cruise that went viral this year for all the right reasons. Royal Caribbean's Ultimate Cruise is the longest of its kind in the world, lasting a whopping 274 days - that's nine months - and travelling around an impressive 60 countries. The ship embarked on its first journey back in December last year, eventually coming to an end in September.
Alongside the 60 countries, passengers also visit some pretty impressive sites around the globe on the ocean voyage. At the time, Royal Caribbean said: “The adventure begins and ends in Miami, Florida, visiting all 7 continents, 65 countries, over 150 ports of call and 11 World Wonders." However, this once-in-a-lifetime journey certainly doesn't come cheap.
Prices range from $53,999 (£42,531) per person for an interior stateroom all the way up to $105,839 (£83,365) per person for a junior suite. One of the caveats of paying the massive price is that it is non-refundable. Royal Caribbean explained: “Our Ultimate World Cruise and the four Ultimate Cruise segments are a unique adventure that has never before been offered by Royal Caribbean and we want to ensure that our guests who are committed to sharing this experience with us receive priority placement.
“To preserve this unique experience, all sailings onboard Serenade of the Seas will be offered as exclusively nonrefundable.” According to Cruise.
