Azamara Cruises announced that its 2028 World Cruise will take place aboard Azamara Onward. This 175-night itinerary spans six continents, 40 countries and 91 ports, with the line saying it features more late nights, overnights and countries visited than any other 2028 world cruise. The sailing will be further enhanced by the support of Azamara’s new World Cruise Desk, a pre-cruise concierge for guests and travel partners.
In all, there will be 44 late nights and 24 overnights, as well as 14 signature AzAmazing Evenings and three exclusive World Cruise-only events.
The Journey
Departing Miami on January 5, 2028, Azamara Onward first stops in the Southern Caribbean and Latin America, calling in Aruba and Colombia before a Panama Canal transit and visits to Ecuador and Peru. Guests will have the opportunity to visit Easter Island, Chile, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rapa Nui National Park, as well as Pitcairn Island—home to fewer than 50 residents.
After crossing the Pacific, guests enjoy an overnight in Tahiti and Bora Bora before venturing on to New Zealand and Australia, including stops in Christchurch, Sydney and Cairns. The cruise continues through Asia with calls in Indonesia, Hong Kong, Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore, then sails across the Indian Ocean to Sri Lanka.
In southern Africa, guests visit South Africa and Namibia before continuing north to the Canary Islands. The cruise then carries on to Morocco, Barcelona, the French Riviera and Italy, including Rome, the Amalfi Coast and Sicily, before cruising through Croatia, the Greek Isles and Turkey. The journey concludes on June 29, 2028, in Athens, Greece.
The 2028 World Cruise is divided into 14 segments, giving travellers the flexibility to experience parts of the full 175-night journey. Each segment will have its own slate of exclusive events, AzAmazing Evenings and curated enrichment—from regionally inspired entertainment and guest lecturers to special tastings and celebratory deck parties—all complimented by Azamara’s industry-leading schedule of late nights and overnights.
Throughout the 2028 World Cruise, Azamara will also offer a collection of overland experiences designed to bring guests even closer to some of the world’s most iconic sites. Planned and anticipated programs include multi-day journeys to destinations such as Beijing, the Great Wall and Xi’an with the Terra Cotta Warriors; the temples of Siam Reap-Angkor Wat, Ta Phrom and Angkor Thom; the Taj Mahal, Agra and Delhi; Bhutan’s mountain monasteries; Sri Lanka’s ancient cities and wildlife reserves; and African safari lodges in South Africa. Additional overland options, including opportunities to reach can’t-miss landmarks like Machu Picchu and Marrakesh, will be announced as programming is finalized.
Exclusive World Cruise Inclusions
Guests who book the full 2028 World Cruise will also receive several premium inclusions valued at over $37,000 per stateroom to enhance their journey, including onboard credits for excursions and amenities, unlimited basic Wi-Fi and access to exclusive events. Additional benefits include unlimited wash-and-fold laundry, complimentary medical consultation, and pre-cruise offerings such as airfare, a one-night hotel stay, transfers and luggage shipping reimbursement.
To further enhance the planning experience, Azamara is also introducing a dedicated World Cruise Desk. This specialized team will serve as a pre-cruise concierge for guests and travel partners. From the moment of booking through embarkation, the team provides personalized assistance with travel arrangements and special requests and can be reached at 1-888-858-5388.
