- The 2028 World Cruise lasts 175 nights aboard the $AzamaraOnward$, spanning six continents, 40 countries, and 91 ports.
- The itinerary emphasizes extended exploration, featuring 44 late nights and 24 overnights in port, more than other comparable 2028 world cruises.
- Guests can visit more than 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites and choose from multi-day overland excursions to landmarks like the Great Wall and the Taj Mahal.
- The full-cruise booking includes premium benefits valued over $37,000, and Azamara has introduced a specialized World Cruise Desk for pre-cruise concierge support.
Azamara Cruises has announced its 2028 World Cruise aboard the $AzamaraOnward$, an extensive 175-night itinerary that emphasizes Destination Immersion. The cruise will span six continents, 40 countries, and visit 91 ports, a combination which the cruise line states provides more late nights, overnights, and countries visited than any other 2028 world cruise currently available. The journey departs from Miami on January 5, 2028, and concludes in Athens, Greece, on June 29, 2028.

The itinerary begins with calls in the Southern Caribbean and Latin America, including a Panama Canal transit, before sailing across the Pacific to destinations like Easter Island, Tahiti, Bora Bora, New Zealand, and Australia. The voyage continues through Asia, with immersive calls in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand, and Singapore, then proceeds across the Indian Ocean to Sri Lanka. The second half of the cruise explores southern Africa, including South Africa and Namibia, before moving north to the Canary Islands, Morocco, the Mediterranean, and the Greek Isles.
The total voyage is divided into 14 segments, providing travelers with flexibility to book the full itinerary or shorter portions. Throughout the cruise, guests will benefit from 68 extended stays (44 late nights and 24 overnights) designed to facilitate deeper cultural exploration. The experience is further enhanced by 17 total exclusive cultural events, including signature AzAmazing Evenings. The cruise line is also offering a robust portfolio of multi-day overland experiences to iconic sites like the Great Wall, Angkor Wat, the Taj Mahal, and African safari lodges. Guests booking the full cruise receive premium inclusions valued at over $37,000, and a new World Cruise Desk is available to provide pre-cruise concierge services.
