voyage

/ˈvɔɪ.ɪdʒ/noun

A lengthy trip, particularly one made by sea.

Example sentences

“The voyage across the Atlantic took nearly two weeks.”
“Columbus made his first voyage to the Americas in 1492.”

Reserved for long journeys by sea or through space; you would not call a road trip a voyage. 'Maiden voyage' means a ship's first.

Synonyms for voyage

Related words

cruiseA trip by ship or boat, usually one taken for enjoyment.passengerA person traveling in a vehicle who is neither driving it nor working as part of its crew.harborA protected area of water next to the coast where boats and ships can safely anchor or tie up.terminalThe building at an airport where travelers move between ground transport and their flights.compassAn instrument with a magnetized needle or electronic sensor that shows which way north is.visaAn official permit, usually granted by a country's authorities, allowing someone to enter and leave that country.