{"id":55535,"date":"2019-09-18T14:53:32","date_gmt":"2019-09-18T18:53:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/?p=55535"},"modified":"2026-02-27T12:41:09","modified_gmt":"2026-02-27T18:41:09","slug":"viking-sun-sets-sails-for-longest-cruise-in-the-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cruiseexperts.com\/news\/2019\/09\/18\/viking-sun-sets-sails-for-longest-cruise-in-the-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Viking Sun Sets Sails For Longest Cruise in the World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n

The destinations are the world’s longest cruise are truly amazing.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On August 31, 2019, the Viking Sun set sail on the longest cruise in the world. The longest cruise trip on record will visit 6 continents (only Antarctica is omitted), 51 countries, make stops in 111 ports along the way and take 245 days (8 months). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Viking Cruises, the impetus for this amazing cruise is to set a new record for the longest continuous world voyage. The world’s longest cruise trip will end when it returns to London in 2020.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

The Longest Cruise in the World<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The\nlongest cruise in the world is already underway, and the fares started at\n$92,990 per person. That’s pretty steep price for the average vacation, but\nthere is nothing ordinary about this cruise. It has the most extensive\nitinerary of any cruise in the industry and nearly twice as long as any other\nViking world cruise itinerary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

World-class\nguest lecturers include archaeologists, news correspondents, and former\ndiplomats. Resident historians and TED Talk screenings are also provided for\nguests. You won’t find casinos or children on Viking ships, and they have\nhauled in 10 first place awards this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The\nlongest cruises itinerary includes heading up the west coast of Central America\nand the United States before heading across the Pacific to beautiful French\nPolynesia, New Zealand, and Australia, home of the kangaroo. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some of the 111 stops the ship makes will be in Indonesia, Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand and Singapore, Sri Lanka and India. There will be a passage through the Suez Canal to the Mediterranean and port stops in Italy and Tunisia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Find the best cruises for adults on Viking Ocean Cruises here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Long World Cruises<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Viking\noffers some of the longest cruises in the industry, ranging from 37 days to\n161. There are numerous options and destinations to choose from including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Grand Pacific Explorer – Auckland to\nVancouver (93 days) – 48 Tours – 15 Countries <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Australia, Asia, and Alaska – Sydney to Vancouver (79 days) – 39 Tours – 14 Countries <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 Exploring the Americas – Buenos Aires to Los Angeles (48 days) – 21 Tours – 11 Countries <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 The Americas and Chilean Fjords – New York to\nLos Angeles (87 days) – 38 Tours – 24 Countries <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2022\u00a0\u00a0 West Indies, Amazon, and South America – San\nJuan to Santiago (Valpara\u00edso) (47 days) – 18 Tours – 8 Countries <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Viking also offers many more cruises of various durations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discover the best cruise lines for active couples here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call CruiseExperts.com at 1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> for complete information on Viking Cruises. We can help you book the dream cruise of a lifetime. Where will your longest cruise take you? Wherever you decide will be your destination, you can be sure your cruise will be an event you’ll remember for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Call us today at 1.888.804.CRUISE (2784)<\/a> to book your Viking cruise. Enjoy great dining, and luxurious accommodations We have the details and the deals on all upcoming cruises. As with every cruise we book, we’ll get you the very best deals and discounts, and we’ll never charge for our services. We can answer all your questions, book plane flights (when needed), hotels, your cruise, excursions, and more. Our job is to lessen your workload, save you money and time, eliminate guesswork, and give you more time to enjoy your amazing cruise. We can help you with all your cruise-related questions, and we love doing it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit our webpage at CruiseExperts.com<\/a>, and check out our Facebook page<\/a> and join the InnerCircle<\/a> for exclusive offers. The new\u00a0Resource Center<\/a> gives you all the “expert” knowledge you’ll need for your next cruise or cruise tour!\u00a0<\/strong> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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