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Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Crossing the Atlantic Ocean over a Repositioning Cruise

By Barbara Thomas


Back previous to commercial jet liners, having to Europe meant boarding a steamer and spending a week crossing the Atlantic. These days, once time will be the ultimate luxury, a trans-Atlantic cruise is an extravagance from another time.

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

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

Fares had been under $1,000 per person, that is certainly one of the very best cruise values for those looking for 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 plenty of special events, parties, and amenities to appeal to golfers. Along with the chance to play courses in Scotland, Iceland, and Nova Scotia.

MSC Cruises is a European line that is certainly 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 before 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 ahead of sailing to Funchal, Maderia. With seven days at sea, there's many time to appreciate the amenities of this lovely ship.

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

What a lovely way to spend the month. Carrying just 450 passengers, the Odyssey is a single from the roomiest ships afloat. There are private verandahs on 90% from the cabins. And also the menus at The Restaurant have been formulated 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 a single of the Balinese Dream Beds is a hedonistic delight. Sea Dream II sails from Seville, Spain to San Juan Puerto Rico, calling at Funchall and Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands along the way. The 11-night cruise is selling for around $200 per person, per night.

If you have time and need 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 prior 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 is plenty of time to enjoy the amenities of this beautiful masted motor sail ship prior to arriving in Barbados.

Trans-Atlantic repositioning cruises are commonly out there during the spring and fall. Mainly because they are 1 with the very best cruise bargains, they are becoming additional well-known with savvy travelers who incredibly want to relax.




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