Crossing the Atlantic Ocean over a Repositioning Cruise

By Barbara Thomas


Back prior to commercial jet liners, owning to Europe meant boarding a steamer and spending a week crossing the Atlantic. These days, as soon as time stands out as the ultimate luxury, a trans-Atlantic cruise is an extravagance from one more time.

But quite a few trans-Atlantic repositioning cruises are terrific cruise bargains. In fact, they supply some of the lowest per diems at sea. So if you enjoy relaxing, leisurely dining, and taking advantage of shipboard amenities, you might would like to look at one.

To relive the elegance of a bygone era, a London to New York crossing aboard the Queen Mary Two is about as glamorous because it gets. Mainly because launching in 2002, the QM2 has raised the bar with ten restaurants, a 20,000-square foot spa affiliated with Canyon Ranch, including a 500-seat planetarium for star gazing. 1 of the few ships that nevertheless has classes, QM2's Queens Grill and Princess Grill accommodations have their unique dining rooms, lounges, and in some cases, sun decks.

Fares have been under $1,000 per person, that may be one of the greatest cruise values for individuals trying to find old-world luxury at an affordable price. The crossing takes six nights from Southampton and 7 nights from New York.

Golfers will appreciate the 14-night cruise on Crystal Symphony from London to Boston. This departure includes a lot of particular events, parties, and amenities to appeal to golfers. As well as the chance to play courses in Scotland, Iceland, and Nova Scotia.

MSC Cruises is really a European line that may be been experiencing tremendous growth. In March, 2010, the Lirica spends 17 nights sailing from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa. The ship calls at ports in Brazil, the Cape Verde and Canary Islands, Madeira, Morocco, Spain, and France prior to disembarking passengers in Genoa.

Also in March, Regent has a 10-night repositioning cruise aboard the Seven Seas Mariner. The ship departs from Fort Lauderdale and calls at Hamilton, Bermuda before sailing to Funchal, Maderia. With seven days at sea, there's lots of time to enjoy the amenities of this lovely ship.

Travelers who act effortlessly and have a lot of time for travel can sail aboard the Seabourn Odyssey for about half price. The October departure leaves Athens, cruises the Greek Isles and the Mediterranean, calls at Funchall, Madeira, and arrives in Fort Lauderdale right after 31 days.

What a lovely method to spend the month. Carrying just 450 passengers, the Odyssey is a single with the roomiest ships afloat. You'll find individual verandahs on 90% with the cabins. As well as the menus at The Restaurant were produced by celebrity chef Charlie Palmer.

The Seabourn Sprit also has 12-night cruises from Lisbon to Fort Lauderdale.

With space for just 110 passengers, Sea Dream Yacht Club's Sea Dream II is all about luxurious indulgence. Sunbathing topside on 1 from the Balinese Dream Beds is really a hedonistic delight. Sea Dream II sails from Seville, Spain to San Juan Puerto Rico, calling at Funchall and Jost Van Dyke during the British Virgin Islands along the way. The 11-night cruise is selling for close to $200 per person, per night.

If you've time and desire to visit some Mediterranean ports, Holland America's mid-October voyage aboard the Noordam calls at Livorno, Monte Carlo, and Barcelona. The 16-night cruise leaves from Rome and disembarks passengers in Fort Lauderdale. Also on Holland America, their repositioning cruise aboard the Oosterdam leaves from Barcelona and calls at ports in Spain, Casablanca, and Portugal previous to arriving in Fort Lauderdale. Fares are currently about 50% off.

The 13-night trans-Atlantic cruise aboard Windstar's 312-passenger Wind Surf leaves from Lisbon. There's a lot of time to appreciate the amenities of this beautiful masted motor sail ship prior to arriving in Barbados.

Trans-Atlantic repositioning cruises are typically out there inside the spring and fall. Simply because they are 1 in the very best cruise bargains, they are becoming a lot more well-liked with savvy travelers who very need to relax.




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