The Pacific World set sail from Yokohama, Japan, earlier this month for Peace Boat’s 118th global voyage.

According to the not-for-profit organization, the 96-night cruise was crafted as a circumnavigation of the Southern Hemisphere.

Guests were also able to join the vessel in Kobe for the itinerary, which features destinations in Africa, the Indian Ocean, South America, the South Pacific and French Polynesia.

With planned visits to 17 ports of call, the itinerary oincludes scenic cruising in Antarctica.

After leaving Ushuaia, Argentina, the Pacific World will head south to the Antarctica Peninsula before continuing to Punta Arenas, Chile.

The once-in-a-lifetime experience will allow passengers to witness the continent’s snow-covered lands, Peace Boat said, as well as its icebergs and unique wildlife.

The world cruise overnight visits to Toamasina in Madagascar, where the vessel is scheduled to celebrate New Year’s Eve, and Port Elizabeth in South Africa.

Other ports of call set to be visited by the itinerary include Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Buenos Aires, Argentina; Easter Island, Chile; Papeete, Tahiti; Singapore; Hong Kong; and Port Louis, Mauritius.

According to Peace Boat, throughout the voyage, more than 25 guest educators from around the world will conduct lectures and workshops to prepare participants for the places they are going to visit.

Formerly operated by Princess Cruises, the Pacific World was built by the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy and entered service in 1995.

The 1,950-guest ship was acquired by the Peace Boat Organization in 2020, after more than 25 years sailing as the Sun Princess.

As the largest vessel operated by the Japanese brand in its 37-year history, the 77,000-ton ship offers a four-deck atrium, a large theater, a selection of restaurants and bars, a complete spa and more.

After entering service in 2023 for Peace Boat, the ship has been offering a series of global voyages that aim to raise awareness on subjects that include peace, human rights, environmental protection and sustainable development.