Does the idea of
crossing the entire expanse of the Atlantic Ocean tickle your imagination? If
so, talk with your professional travel advisor to explore the options for a transatlantic
cruise.
These ocean
crossings are truly special. With a string of consecutive days at sea, a
transatlantic cruise can put the stresses of everyday life into perspective,
reminding you of the vastness and beauty of the ocean and our world.
You’ll be away
from the pressures of home and work and the noise of social media, if you
choose. You won’t even need to worry about what to see on shore each day.
You’ll have time to enjoy all the amenities of the ship (spas and swimming
pools, deck games and more), to curl up with a good book for a whole day (or longer),
to relax on a deck chair and simply watch the changing colors and moods of the
ocean, and to try out every dining venue on board.
A transatlantic
cruise also provides time to get to know your fellow passengers and make new
friends. Cruise lines often schedule special guest lectures and learning sessions,
giving everyone something interesting to talk about at dinner.
Some
transatlantic cruises are repositioning cruises, which means the cruise line is
repositioning the ship from one part of the world to another. For example, some
ships sail the Caribbean through the winter, then reposition across the
Atlantic to sail Europe during the summer. These cruises range from about 11 to
20 nights or more, often visiting lovely ports at the beginning or end of the
cruise, or both. To provide just two examples:
A crossing from Miami to Barcelona would take about 15 days and
may stop in the Azores, Lisbon, and Majorca.
A ship that’s repositioning from Copenhagen might sail for about
20 days, with stops in London, Ireland, and Bermuda before reaching Miami.
There are also
transatlantic cruises that are not for the purpose of repositioning a ship. Some
cruise lines offer itineraries that regularly cross the Atlantic. For example, Cunard
Line’s Queen Mary 2 crosses the Atlantic from Southampton, England, to New York
at least once a month from April through November with voyages typically
lasting six days.
Transatlantic
sailings tend to provide excellent value, with costs per day as little as $50
per person – with all the relaxation and pampering you’ve dreamed of.
