{"id":99920,"date":"2026-10-23T11:27:00","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:27:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/round-the-world-by-cargo-ship"},"modified":"2026-10-23T11:27:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-23T11:27:04","slug":"round-the-world-by-cargo-ship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/round-the-world-by-cargo-ship","title":{"rendered":"Le tour du monde en cargo : itin\u00e9raires, co\u00fbts et comment s'y prendre"},"content":{"rendered":"<head><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n    \"@context\": \"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\n    \"@graph\": [\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\n            \"headline\": \"Round the World by Cargo Ship: Routes, Costs and How to Plan It\",\n            \"description\": \"How to travel round the world by cargo ship: round-the-world container services, linking voyages, typical 3&ndash;4 month itineraries, costs, visas and tips.\",\n            \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/round-the-world-by-cargo-ship\",\n            \"image\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2026\\\/10\\\/round-the-world-by-cargo-ship-cargoholidays-1024x576.jpg\",\n            \"datePublished\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"dateModified\": \"2026-10-23\",\n            \"inLanguage\": \"en-GB\",\n            \"author\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\"\n            },\n            \"publisher\": {\n                \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n                \"name\": \"CargoHolidays\",\n                \"url\": \"https:\\\/\\\/cargoholidays.com\"\n            }\n        },\n        {\n            \"@type\": \"FAQPage\",\n            \"mainEntity\": [\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Can you travel round the world on a cargo ship?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Yes, on a round-the-world container service when cabins are available, or by linking several voyages.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How long does a round-the-world cargo ship voyage take?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Typically 80&ndash;120 days on one ship, or longer if you link voyages with stops.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How much does it cost to go round the world by cargo ship?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Typically &euro;8,000&ndash;&euro;16,000 per person, before insurance and visas.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"Which canals do round-the-world ships use?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Usually the Panama and Suez canals, though some routes go around Africa.\"\n                    }\n                },\n                {\n                    \"@type\": \"Question\",\n                    \"name\": \"How far ahead should I book?\",\n                    \"acceptedAnswer\": {\n                        \"@type\": \"Answer\",\n                        \"text\": \"Ideally 12 months or more.\"\n                    }\n                }\n            ]\n        }\n    ]\n}<\/script>\n<\/head><div class=\"ch-post\"><p class=\"ch-updated\">Derni\u00e8re mise \u00e0 jour : 23 octobre 2026<\/p><p><strong>Sailing round the world on a cargo ship is one of the great travel adventures.<\/strong> It&rsquo;s slow, it takes planning, and it isn&rsquo;t cheap, but you cross every major ocean, pass through famous canals and call at ports most travellers never see. Here&rsquo;s how to do it.<\/p>Two ways to go round the world<h3>1. A single round-the-world service<\/h3><p>Some container lines run <strong>pendulum or round-the-world services<\/strong> that call at ports across several continents before returning to Europe. When passenger cabins are available on these, you can stay on the same ship for the whole voyage. A typical loop from Europe might pass through the Panama Canal, cross the Pacific, call in Asia and return via Suez or around Africa.<\/p><h3>2. Linking several voyages<\/h3><p>More common is <strong>linking separate voyages<\/strong>, for example:<\/p><div class=\"ch-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Jambe<\/th><th>Example route<\/th><th>Typical time at sea<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Europe to the US East Coast<\/td><td>9 \u00e0 14 jours<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>US West Coast or Panama to Asia or Australia<\/td><td>3&ndash;4 weeks<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Australia or Asia to Europe<\/td><td>4&ndash;6 weeks<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><p>You can spend time on land between legs, or travel overland. This option gives you more flexibility, but needs careful timing.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/AdobeStock_262306740-1024x640.jpeg\" alt=\"Canal de Panama\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Canal de Panama\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">Many round-the-world voyages pass through the Panama Canal.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>How long does it take?<\/h2><ul><li><strong>Single round-the-world service:<\/strong> typically 80&ndash;120 days<\/li><li><strong>Linked voyages:<\/strong> 3&ndash;6 months or more, depending on stops<\/li><\/ul><h2>How much does it cost?<\/h2><p>At about &euro;90&ndash;&euro;150 per person per day, a round-the-world voyage typically costs <strong>&euro;8,000&ndash;&euro;16,000 per person<\/strong>, before insurance, visas and land costs. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-travel-cost\/\">how much cargo ship travel costs<\/a>.<\/p><figure style=\"margin:1.6em 0\"><img src=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Cargo-Ship-Travel-Cargoholidays18-1024x476.jpg\" alt=\"Cargo ship at twilight\" width=\"1024\" height=\"476\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;display:block\" title=\"Cargo ship at twilight\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.85em;color:#6b7280;margin-top:.45em;text-align:center\">A round-the-world voyage can mean three to four months at sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure><h2>Famous waters you might cross<\/h2><ul><li><strong>The Panama Canal:<\/strong> see <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/panama-canal-cargo-ship-transit\/\">Panama Canal cargo ship transit<\/a><\/li><li><strong>The Suez Canal:<\/strong> see <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/transit-dun-navire-de-marchandises-dans-le-canal-de-suez\/\">Suez Canal cargo ship transit<\/a><\/li><li><strong>The Pacific Ocean:<\/strong> see <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/transpacific-freighter-travel\/\">transpacific freighter travel<\/a><\/li><li><strong>The Strait of Malacca and Singapore:<\/strong> see <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-to-singapore\/\">cargo ship to Singapore<\/a><\/li><li><strong>The Cape of Good Hope<\/strong>, when ships route around Africa<\/li><\/ul><h2>Planning tips<\/h2><ol><li><strong>Book 12 months or more ahead.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Check visas for every country<\/strong>, including transit ports.<\/li><li><strong>Get long-voyage insurance<\/strong> that covers the full trip. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/cargo-ship-travel-insurance\/\">cargo ship travel insurance<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Think about the seasons<\/strong> on each ocean. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/best-time-for-cargo-ship-travel\/\">best time for cargo ship travel<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Pack for every climate<\/strong> and plan laundry. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/what-to-pack-for-a-freighter-voyage\/\">what to pack for a freighter voyage<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Plan connectivity<\/strong> for months at sea. See <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/le-wi-fi-sur-les-navires-de-fret\/\">le Wi-Fi sur les navires de fret<\/a>.<\/li><li><strong>Expect changes:<\/strong> schedules shift and port calls can be dropped.<\/li><\/ol><h2>Is it right for you?<\/h2><p>A round-the-world freighter voyage suits patient, independent travellers who love the sea. Many are retirees, writers or people taking a career break. It&rsquo;s less suitable if you need a fixed return date.<\/p><p>Read the <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/guide-de-voyage-a-bord-dun-navire-de-marfrais\/\">cargo ship travel guide<\/a> et <a href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/exploring-the-major-global-shipping-routes\/\">exploring the major global shipping routes<\/a>.<\/p><h2>Foire aux questions<\/h2><div class=\"ch-faq\"><h3>Can you travel round the world on a cargo ship?<\/h3><p>Yes, on a round-the-world container service when cabins are available, or by linking several voyages.<\/p><h3>How long does a round-the-world cargo ship voyage take?<\/h3><p>Typically 80&ndash;120 days on one ship, or longer if you link voyages with stops.<\/p><h3>How much does it cost to go round the world by cargo ship?<\/h3><p>Typically &euro;8,000&ndash;&euro;16,000 per person, before insurance and visas.<\/p><h3>Which canals do round-the-world ships use?<\/h3><p>Usually the Panama and Suez canals, though some routes go around Africa.<\/p><h3>How far ahead should I book?<\/h3><p>Ideally 12 months or more.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ch-cta\"><strong>Plan your world voyage<\/strong><p>Tell us your dream route, and we&rsquo;ll help you plan it leg by leg.<\/p><a class=\"ch-btn\" href=\"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/sinformer-pour-une-croisiere-cargo\/\">Start planning &rarr;<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<style>\n.ch-post{font-family:inherit;line-height:1.7;color:#1f2937;max-width:820px;margin:0 auto}\n.ch-post h2{font-size:1.6em;margin:1.8em 0 .6em;color:#0b2545;border-bottom:3px solid #f5a623;padding-bottom:.25em}\n.ch-post h3{font-size:1.15em;margin:1.4em 0 .3em;color:#0b2545}\n.ch-post p{margin:0 0 1em}\n.ch-post ul,.ch-post ol{margin:0 0 1.2em 1.3em}\n.ch-post li{margin:.35em 0}\n.ch-post .ch-updated{font-size:.9em;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.2em}\n.ch-post .ch-table{overflow-x:auto;margin:1.2em 0 1.6em}\n.ch-post table{border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:.95em}\n.ch-post th{background:#0b2545;color:#fff;text-align:left;padding:.65em .8em}\n.ch-post td{padding:.6em .8em;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e7eb;vertical-align:top}\n.ch-post tr:nth-child(even) td{background:#f6f8fb}\n.ch-post .ch-faq{background:#f6f8fb;border-radius:12px;padding:1em 1.4em;margin:1em 0 2em}\n.ch-post .ch-faq h3{margin-top:1em}\n.ch-post .ch-cta{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0b2545,#13315c);color:#fff;border-radius:14px;padding:1.6em 1.8em;margin:2.2em 0;text-align:center}\n.ch-post .ch-cta strong{display:block;font-size:1.35em;margin-bottom:.4em;color:#fff}\n.ch-post .ch-cta p{color:#dbe4f0;margin:.2em 0 1.1em}\n.ch-post .ch-btn{display:inline-block;background:#f5a623;color:#0b2545 !important;font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:.8em 1.6em;border-radius:999px}\n.ch-post .ch-btn:hover{background:#ffbb45}\n.ch-post em{color:#4b5563}\n<\/style>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Comment faire le tour du monde en cargo : services de conteneurs autour du monde, correspondances entre les travers\u00e9es, itin\u00e9raires types de 3 \u00e0 4 mois, co\u00fbts, visas et conseils.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":99919,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"single3.php","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1020,356,357],"tags":[361,1155,1723,1724,1725],"yst_prominent_words":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99920"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=99920"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99920\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":99921,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/99920\/revisions\/99921"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/99919"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=99920"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=99920"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=99920"},{"taxonomy":"yst_prominent_words","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/cargoholidays.com\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/yst_prominent_words?post=99920"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}