Transatlantic cruises are a great way for a traveler to add more adventure to a trip to Europe. Once transatlantic crossings were done out of pure necessity, but nowadays are more out of choice for a special travel lifestyle.
* Cruise Lines
* Transatlantic Cruises
* Ports of Call
For those who value traveling in style and comfort, for romantic souls who want to experience the style and grace of the "good old days" (but with all the modern conveniences) and for who simply want to escape from the ordinary routine, nothing beats a transatlantic cruise.
Transatlantic cruises
Harkening back to the great ocean liners of the last century, transatlantic cruises offer the ultimate in elegant voyages.
* Enjoy a leisurely six days at sea
* Avoid the stress of air travel
* Enjoy the luxury of a fine cruise liner
* Dine in sumptuous surroundings every night
* Make new friends onboard
* Learn new skills and enjoy activities
* Attend a variety of lectures
As short as six days or as long as two weeks or more, these crossings between Europe and America feature the endless pleasures of leisurely days at sea the ship lovers and experienced cruisers treasure, rather than the usual series of port calls.
List of Lines that operate crossings
One cruise line operates a schedule of crossings through the summer months, but most other crossings occur with the migrations of cruise fleets from the Caribbean to Europe and the Mediterranean in the spring and the return voyages in the fall. Both Cunard and Royal Caribbean give you the chance to experience a thrilling journey across the Atlantic to see the Canary Islands, Ireland, France, and Portugal. Seabourn also offers unique vacations based on the crossing.
Ports of Call
Eastbound crossings frequently depart from New York, Boston, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and a few Caribbean ports. Westbound ships often sail from Southampton, England; Barcelona, Spain; and other major European port cities. In each case, ships may take a longer, slower southern route past the Canary Islands, or the shorter and quicker northern course.
While a few of these voyages include visits to ports along the way - such as the Canary Islands on the southern crossings or Iceland on the northern path - the unique character of a crossing makes these simply short diversions from the main event - the transit across the vast expanse of the Atlantic.
Ambience and Activities
Imagine spending six days sailing between the two greatest cities in the world - and have the chance to do all the things you don't have the time for at home. The most exciting part of this type of trip is that you get to choose the style you travel in. You can choose to relax on deck and do little at all until your sumptuous evening dinner, or fill your time with lectures, classes, activities and making new friends.
