Transatlantic Cruise Expert

Crossing The Atlantic

If you are considering a transatlantic cruise, it is of immense value to get advice from someone that takes them regularly, because they are unlike every other cruise out there, and you may be surprised to learn how amazing they can be!  

In other words, we are your people!

Why Take a Transatlantic Cruise ?

There was a time when transatlantic cruising was the way to go when moving between Europe and America. It was replaced by the luxury of flying and getting overseas so quickly, transatlantic cruising became a thing of the past, and cruises made the voyage simply for the purpose of repositioning their ships and crew.

Transatlantic cruising later became slightly popular for people that preferred not to fly or were looking for a great deal. These "repositioning" cruises were extremely inexpensive, but the trade-off was that there was not much going on during the voyage, so it could become quite boring. Additionally, the Atlantic can get rough, so the voyage was not always "smooth sailing"

But things have changed!

Nowadays, the transatlantic crossing has mad a major revival! Newer and larger ships offer so much to do during the sea days, that it is difficult to get bored. After all, many newer cruise ships are in and of themselves, destinations. Additionally, larger ships with major advances in stabilization technology make it so that even in rough weather you don't feel the movement nearly as much as you once did. Additionally, the cruise lines tend to alter their routes to navigate around the rough weather more than ever, making transatlantic crossings a truly fantastic experience!

Who is a Trans-Atlantic Cruise for?

While it was once common that only elderly retired people would take these cruises, it has become less and less so over time. More young adults, people that work remotely, and even some families choose a transatlantic as part of their trip to Europe, either cruising to Europe in the Spring, then enjoying a trip and flying back, or flying to Europe for an Autumn vacation, and cruising back.

Are All of Those Sea Days Boring?

Generally, on a transatlantic cruise, you will have six to eight days at sea. Some people think they will be stuck, cooped up in a ship. But the reality is that with today's larger ships, there is just so much going on that you can do as much, or as little as you like. Consider that these modern ships are often between 150,000 and 250,000 tons, 10 to 20 times larger than the ships of just 25 years ago. With countless restaurant venues, entertainment venues, and activities going on, you can do as much, or as little as you want. The entertainment rotates enough that you don't feel the repetition, and best of all, these cruises are not as crowded as many of the traditional Caribbean cruises are. So you truly get so much more out of it.

Working Remotely on a Transatlantic Cruise

Nowadays, Internet connections on ships are getting faster and faster, making it possible to work while on the ship. Michael lives half the year in Europe and half in the United States. He actually take transatlantic cruises in both directions as part of his commute! We absolutely love working on board. We will get three or four hours of work done with the Internet connection we have on the ship, and enjoy all of the amenities of the ship the rest of the day. We even find ourselves to be significantly more productive while working on the ship. And we are by no means alone! When we cross, we see more and more people with their laptops open, and they often tell us they work remotely and see the world like this!

Transatlantic Group Cruises & Tours to and from Italy

Each year sun the spring, we set up a group cruise from Florida to Italy, followed by one of our company's all-inclusive, Immersive Wine & Culinary tours in Italy (culturediscovery.com). In the Autumn we do the reverse, starting with a tour in Italy, and ending with a cruise back to The United States. We provide everything, from transfers at the port in Italy to all of the food, wine, tours, and experiences. Naturally, if you are not interested in one of our tours, I can pair you up with another cruise/tour package anywhere in Europe.  

Pro Tips:

Ship Choice: We personally love small and intimate ships for shorter cruises or cruises with more port stops. But when crossing the Atlantic, we want to go BIG. If all you are looking for is peace and quiet, and you love the motion of the ocean, smaller ships can be the experience of a lifetime!

Internet: Depending on your desires, this may not be important to you. But if it is, choosing the right ship and the right Internet package can make all the difference. Knowing some tricks can matter as well. For example, when Michael is going to bed at night, he may want to stream a movie, and the ship choices are extremely limited. If that matters to you, Talk to us! We can give you the secrets to streaming your Netflix on the TV right in your room while aboard!