(CNN)There are few more aspirational travel experiences than a six-month vacation that hits upward of 30 countries.
Sure, the first round-the-world sailing trip back in 1521 didn't go as planned -- legendary Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan died, along with 50 of his crew during the 1,082-day voyage.
Thankfully, today's global journeys are infinitely safer and more comfortable.
In fact, on many ships, you'd be forgiven for thinking you've checked into a five-star hotel suite, such are the levels of luxury on offer.
All the options below declare themselves as world cruises, though what defines a world cruise provokes considerable debate -- a number of companies offer extensive trips that don't fully circumnavigate the globe.
Nonetheless these journeys frequently sell out months, if not years, in advance, so it's worth planning ahead of time.
(CNN)There are few more aspirational travel experiences than a six-month vacation that hits upward of 30 countries.Sure, the first round-the-world sailing trip back in 1521 didn't go as planned -- legendary Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan died, along with 50 of his crew during the 1,082-day voyage.Thankfully, today's global journeys are infinitely safer and more comfortable.In fact, on many ships, you'd be forgiven for thinking you've checked into a five-star hotel suite, such are the levels of luxury on offer.All the options below declare themselves as world cruises, though what defines a world cruise provokes considerable debate -- a number of companies offer extensive trips that don't fully circumnavigate the globe.Nonetheless these journeys frequently sell out months, if not years, in advance, so it's worth planning ahead of time.
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