Princess Cruises has announced that its 2021 world cruise, which opened for sale on 27 March, became the fastest-selling in its history within 24 hours.

The 111-day cruise departs from either Fort Lauderdale on 3 January 2021 or Los Angeles on 17 January 2021, on the 2,200-guest Island Princess. The Los Angeles sailing is a 97-day world segment. 

Highlights of the cruise include:

• Visits to 25 UNESCO world heritage sites including the Great Barrier Reef in Australia; Petra in Jordan; the city of Ephesus in Turkey; and Rabat in Morocco 
• Maiden ports of call including Gynthion, Greece; New Plymouth, New Zealand; and Mindelo, Cape Verde Islands
• An optional overland excursion to Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in the Australian Outback
• Late-night stays in 14-ports, including Honolulu, Singapore, Tahiti and Barcelona
• Overnight stays in Dubai and Venice

Princess Cruises vice president UK & Europe Tony Roberts said: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank our travel agent partners for their continued support and commitment to becoming Princess brand experts, which has proven key to the unprecedented success of our latest world cruise.

“Selling a world cruise requires a travel professional who understands not only our business, but one who can help both new and existing customers see the value of this once-in-a-lifetime experience.”

Customers booking the 111-day or 97-day voyages before 30 November 2019 will receive early booking perks such as onboard credit and complimentary gratuities, wifi, wine and speciality dining.

Prices for the 2021 world cruise start from £17,639pp for the 111-day sailing and from £14,669pp for the 97-day sailing, princess.com