The world’s first three-year world cruise has been announced by Life at Sea Cruises, covering more than 130,000 miles and visiting 375 ports across 135 countries and seven continents. The MV Gemini vessel, with 400 cabins and capacity for 1,074 passengers, will depart from Istanbul on 1 November, with additional pick-ups in Barcelona and Miami.
Guests can visit 13 of the 14 Wonders of the World on what the company describes as “the first reasonably priced, all-inclusive world cruise, starting from only $29,999 (£24,926) per year”. Working out at less than £70 per day, the price includes access to all dining venues, alcohol with dinner, a wellness centre, sundeck, swimming pool, high-speed internet, entertainment, enrichment seminars, and housekeeping.
The ship will also feature a 24-hour on-call hospital with free medical visits, and an onboard business centre with meeting rooms, 14 offices, a lounge, and a business library for digital nomads. “Professionals need connectivity, the right amenities and the functionality to perform their jobs. There is no other cruise that offers this sort of flexibility to their customers,” said Mikael Petterson, managing director of Life at Sea Cruises.
Friends and family are permitted free visits. Separately, Storylines Narrative ship is positioning itself as a “floating town” due to set sail in 2025, selling units starting at £300,000 for a 12- or 24-year lease, with the most luxurious costing up to £6m to buy outright.
