by Ralph Grizzle

Want to really get away from it all? Consider a world cruise or a long voyage. Below, we highlight several cruises that can take you away from it all for a l-o-n-g time. All depart in 2008, giving you a nearly a year to plan. Cruise Line: Cunard Line Ship: Queen Victoria Duration: 105 days Departing: January 6 from New York Notes: Up to $2,000 in onboard credits (per stateroom) and other perks for full world cruisers. Cruise Line: Cunard Line Ship: Queen Elizabeth 2 Duration: 90 days Departing: January 13 from New York Notes: Up to $3,600 in onboard credits (per stateroom) and other perks for full world cruisers. Cruise Line: Holland America Line Ship: Prinsendam Duration: 141 days Departing: January 3 & March 11 from Fort Lauderdale Notes: Cruise is comprised of two Grand Voyages: a 68-day sailing exploring the continents of South America and Antarctica, followed by a 73-day journey to the ports of Africa. Cruise Line: Holland America Line Ship: Amsterdam Duration: 114 days Departing: January 4 from Fort Lauderdale Notes: Lots of extras for full world cruisers. Amsterdam also makes a 65-day sojourn to the Pacific Rim departing Seattle on September 19, 2008. Cruise Line: Silversea Cruises Ship: Silver Shadow Duration: 110 days Departing: January 16 from Fort Lauderdale Notes: Onboard spending credits, private car transfers and more for full world cruisers. Cruise Line: Crystal Cruises Ship: Crystal Serenity Duration: 108 days Departing: January 19 from Los Angeles Notes: Private car transfers between home to airport, and $1,000 shipboard credit, per person. Cruise Line: Regent Seven Sea Cruises Ship: Seven Seas Voyager Duration: 115 nights Departing: January 6 from San Francisco Notes: Regent Seven Seas' longest and most extensive voyage ever, visiting 51 ports in 26 countries. Cruise Line: Princess Cruises Ship: Pacific Princess Duration: 102 days Departing: January 10 from Fort Lauderdale Notes: After a long hiatus, Princess Cruises returns to world cruising aboard its 670-passenger Pacific Princess.