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Climate and current weather information for Transatlantic cruises: The climate for spring and fall transatlantic sailings is similar. Daytime temperatures range from the 60 to 70°F / (16-21°C), with evening temperatures 10-20's °F/(5-6°C) degrees less. Rain is common in spring and fall which will affect the calmness of the waters. Overall you may experience a variety of weather.
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Transatlantic Journeys
For the cruiser who treasures sailing in style, enjoys soothing days at sea, and has a romatinc soul with a desire to experience the style and grace of days long past, nothing can come close to a transatlantic cruise. With sailings as short as six days or as long as two weeks or more, these journeys between America and Europe feature endless pleasures and leisurely days at sea. A journey for those that truly love life aboard ship and treasure the sea rather than the daily ports of call.
The transatlantic journey has been a popular choice for more than 500 years. Todays transatlantic cruise offers you the opportunity to cruise in the lap of luxury, and experience some of the greates cities within Europe and North America. The experience of crossing one of the world’s great oceans is something that everyone should experience. Isnt it time to live this experience?
A Guide to choosing the perfect Journey:
There are a varity of transatlantic crossings to which you can choose from.
Eastbound crossings will most often depart from New York, Boston, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale along with a few Caribbean ports.
Eastbound transatlantic cruises are offered in the Spring when the ships reposition from the Caribbean & US to Europe.
Westbound crossings will most often sail from Southampton, England; Barcelona, Spain; as well as other major European port cities.
Westbound Transatlantic cruises are offered in the late summer and fall, during the time when ships reposition from Europe to the Caribbean & US.
There are always great deals to be found when searching for the perfect transatlantic cruise. It is always best to book early. Planning a stay in Europe even if for only a few days will add to the pleasure of your transatlantic journey.
Longer Trans-Atlantic cruises of 10 to 18 days are offered when ships are repositioned between their European and North American itineraries. These usually include several ports in Europe and sometimes a couple of islands in the Caribbean along their route. One cruise line has used a more northerly route for its repositioning, sailing from London or Copenhagen to New York and including British Isles ports, Iceland and Greenland.
Generally these sailings involve only a one-way air ticket. It can be at times less to buy your air ticket from an air ticket consolidator rather than the cruise line, be sure to ask your cruise professional about these options.
Cruise Lines Offering Transatlantic Cruises:
Celebrity Cruises
Clipper Cruise Line
Costa Cruises
Cunard Line
Crystal Cruises
First European Cruises
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
Holland America Line
Norwegian Cruise Line
Orient Lines
Oceania Cruises
Princess Cruises
Radisson Seven Seas Cruises
Royal Caribbean International
Royal Olympia Cruises
Seabourn Cruise Line
Silversea Cruises
Swan Hellenic Cruises
Star Clippers
Windstar Cruises
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