Cruises to the 7 Wonders of the World

It’s very much possible to explore all the new seven wonders on a world cruise. Small-ship cruise line Azamara will be offering a 155-night round-the-world journey starting in 2026, which provides passengers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to discover all seven wonders of the world. Royal Caribbean International also sets sail on an epic world cruise, where you’ll discover the Great Wall of China, Chichén Itzá and all the other world wonders.

The best time to visit the Great Wall of China is during autumn (September to November) for comfortable temperatures and the postcard-perfect fall foliage! For the Taj Mahal, summertime (March to June) is the  most ideal season for warm weather and sunrise is the peak time of the day for the best photography opportunities. Weather-wise, the perfect time to go to Petra is during spring (March to May), allowing you to enjoy the outdoors with milder weather without having to endure the sweltering heat of a summer day. If you’re planning a trip to Rome to see the Colosseum, make sure to schedule your visit for the shoulder seasons of spring or autumn to avoid the swarm of crowds and still enjoy dry weather. For a better chance to see Christ the Redeemer on a bright day without the clouds or fog covering it, schedule your trip to Rio de Janeiro between September and October. If you time your visit to the Chichen Itza from November to March, you’re surely in for a special treat when the crowds aren't overwhelming and the weather is clement. Finally, the dry season (March to October) is the most ideal time to climb up the Machu Picchu for clear and sunny skies.

The seven wonders of the ancient world were chosen by adept Hellenic travellers passing through Persian, Babylonian, and Egyptian lands. Meanwhile, the new 7 wonders of the world were selected via an online popularity poll initiated by a Swiss company to prove the power of the Internet to engage people across the globe in the early 2000s. The results were announced in 2007 with over a 100 million of votes tallied. All of the 7 wonders of the world are recognised by UNESCO as World Heritage Sites.

The seven wonders of the ancient world are: the Great Pyramid of Giza, Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Statue of Zeus, Temple of Artemis, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, Colossus of Rhodes and Pharos (Lighthouse) of Alexandria. Out of all seven, the Pyramid of Giza is the sole wonder of the ancient world that exists today.

The admission fee to the Badaling section of the Great Wall of China is 40 CNY in the winter and spring and 45 CNY in the summer and fall. A cost of 1100 INR applies for tourists visiting the Taj Mahal, but kids below 15 years old are free to enter. Note that Taj Mahal is closed every Friday. Non-resident guests staying at least one night in Petra are required to pay 50 JOD while non-accommodated visitors will be asked 90 JOD. Children under 12 years old are free of charge. The regular adult ticket for the Colosseum is 16 EUR and 6 EUR for children aged 17 and below. For Christ the Redeemer, the price of the ticket for adults is 55.50 BRL and free for senior citizens over 60 and children under 11. Be sure to bring cash because cards aren’t accepted here. The general admission rate for foreign adults above 13 years old is $614 MXN during weekdays, $708 MXN for Friday and Saturday and $450 MXN for Sunday. General admission tickets for the main destinations to Machu Picchu are priced 57 USD.

For more information, check out the official ticketing sites of each wonder.