World Cruises Explained | Why World Cruisers Keep Coming Back (Real Experience)
January 21, 2026
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Thinking about a world cruise? In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, we sit down with repeat world cruisers Jim and Diane Brill to share honest advice, real experiences, and what life is truly like on a world cruise.
What is a world cruise really like—and why do some travelers choose to do it again and again?
In this episode of RTE-Travel Talk, host Ken sits down with Jim and Diane Brill, experienced world cruisers who recently completed a 124-day world cruise and are currently at sea once again on their next global journey.
This conversation goes beyond itineraries and ports. Jim and Diane share what keeps drawing them back to world cruising—the friendships, the rhythm of life at sea, and how a world cruise evolves from a bucket-list trip into a lifestyle choice.
If you’ve ever searched for:
“Is a world cruise worth it?”
“What is life like on a world cruise?”
“Should I do a world cruise?”
“World cruise advice for first timers”
…this episode is for you.
We talk candidly about:
What daily life is really like onboard a world cruise
Who a world cruise is (and isn’t) right for
What surprises first-timers the most
Why working with an experienced travel advisor matters for trips of this scale
What keeps repeat cruisers coming back again and again
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Image & Video Credits:
Images and Video Courtesy of Holland America Line
00:00 Introduction
01:03 Special guests: the Brills
01:37 Background: cruising experience
03:00 Why do the Brills return to world cruises
04:58 Holland America world cruising
07:21 Memorable moments
09:48 Does one get bored?
11:39 Flexibility of ports or disappointment?
13:58 Number of ports? Sea Days?
16:13 Medical services on board
17:40 Affordability
21:50 Why having a travel advisor is important
25:39 The Brills' next world cruise
26:56 Final bits of advice
29:08 Sign off