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Transatlantic Cruises

Transatlantic cruises are the most unique and luxurious ways to travel between Europe and America. These cruises are thought to be the best available. They are rather lengthy and can cost significantly more than other cruises, but the experience is one that can never be duplicated. Sailing on a transatlantic cruise may be the most memorable holiday that anyone could ever embark on. Since so many major cruise companies offer a transatlantic cruise itinerary, there is a lot of price competition, so it is possible to get some great cruise deals when looking for the perfect holiday.

Common Ports on Transatlantic Cruise Holidays

Most Transatlantic cruise packages will depart from Europe and will include many ports along the way. Some of the most common ports visited include Barcelona, Southampton, Boston and New York. There are also several islands in the Caribbean that may be included on the itinerary, such as St. John, Tortola, Barbados, Antigua and St. Thomas. Most of these cruises will consist of a journey from east to west.

The leader by far on Transatlantic cruises is by far Cunard Line and her 5 star superliner Queen Mary, undertaking regular crossing from New York to Southampton.

With an increased number of cruise ships sailing in the Mediterranean more and more are undertaking the annual migration from the Mediterranean to winter cruising area such as the Caribbean. These can be a great choice for someone looking for a nostalgic cruise and a great cruise bargain.

Why Choose a Transatlantic Cruise Holiday

Travelling across the ocean to another part of the world is an exciting journey. This journey is made more enjoyable by being embraced with the luxuries found on cruise ships. There is no better way to see many parts of the world at one time. These cruises take travellers on a unique journey through Iceland, into the Caribbean, to the United States and various other locations in the Atlantic Ocean.

Other Trans-Ocean Cruises

With Transatlantic being the most popular in number and variety to select from there are of course other cruises that navigate oceans, many of these are part of world cruise and world cruise sectors but not all of them.

A selection of cruises offer Trans-Pacific sailing several crossing the northern waters of the Bering Straits whilst others plying warmer waters of the South Pacific.