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Destination: Transatlantic Cruises |
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The most exciting and
glamorous way to cross the Atlantic is by cruise ship! Days at sea may
be spent taking advantage of the many onboard activities available on
today's modern ships. Whether you want to catch a movie, catch some rays
or catch up on some reading you can do as much or as little as you
choose.
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Transatlantic Crossing |
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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. 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.
Transatlantic cruises once were the heart of daily
commerce across the Atlantic, but today they are
seasonal treats. One cruise line operates a schedule of
crossings through the summer months, but most other
transatlantic sailings 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.
Eastbound crossings frequently depart from New York,
Boston, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and a few Caribbean ports.
Westbound ships often Cruise 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 the transatlantic cruise makes these
simply short diversions from the main event - the
transit across the vast expanse of the Atlantic.
When do you want to depart on a
Transatlantic cruise?
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