How to make your upcoming vacation unforgettable? It is important for someone to stay in a comfortable hotel, enjoying bars and palm trees, swimming pools, sun loungers and spa treatments. And someone will prefer an active pastime and go where there is extreme entertainment, tennis courts, good gyms and treadmills.
Any wishes of a person going on vacation can be satisfied in a transatlantic sea cruise. It remains only to choose the appropriate route and liner.
Visit the New World
Traveling across the Atlantic is the most legendary cruise destination that has ever existed on our planet. At the stage of its growth in popularity, it was practically the only opportunityallowing those who wish to get from Europe to America, that is, from the Old to the New World.
As air traffic emerged and developed, the sea route across the Atlantic Ocean began to be perceived as nothing more than a journey with a decorative focus. The time has come, and several dozen sea carriers left their activities, which every year became less and less in demand. Only a handful of them have gone into cruise shipping.
Modern offerings
Today, only the largest companies offer tourists to take part in a transatlantic cruise. These are such as Carnival, Norwegian Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean. Among all the available offers, a transatlantic cruise can be available in more than a dozen varieties. This is a trip for the whole family, for pensioners, luxury, extreme vacations, etc.
How to choose a transatlantic cruise company? Reviews of people who have already been on such a trip and have received a lot of useful information from their own experience are advised to stay at the company that is closest to the place of residence of the future tourist. Such a solution will help avoid long trips to the port, which sometimes require several more changes.
The choice of a particular cruise company is not so important. Unlike hotels offering their services in different countries, they all provide a high level of accommodation, food and service. Compared to terrestrial, it can be attributed to4-5 star. So there are no bad companies in this business. Vacationers, especially if they go on their first cruise, the main thing is to choose for themselves a route that would be interesting to them and suit their cost.
Prices
What is the cost of a transatlantic voyage? She is different. The fact is that the companies organizing such a vacation have a large fleet. In this regard, the liner going on a particular transatlantic cruise is sometimes a little more luxurious or a little simpler. May have slight differences and services provided on board. In accordance with this, the assessments of the cruise and the company itself are different. But, as a rule, the cost of travel does not exceed the price of an air ticket. Such, for example, is the cost of transatlantic cruises to New York from the port of Southampton. But, having given the same money as for the plane, the tourist goes not just on the road. He will have an extraordinary journey, which will certainly give vivid emotions and unforgettable impressions.
Place of departure
According to the reviews, transatlantic cruises, which are currently the most popular among tourists, start their route from the ports of Europe and North America.
US transatlantic cruises depart from ports such as Fort Lauderdale, New York and Miami. From Europe, they start from Barcelona, Rotterdam, Lisbon, London, Rome, Southampton and St. Petersburg.
It is not difficult to choose a transatlantic cruise for yourself and loversexotics. One of the unusual routes, for example, is the one that departs from Rio (Brazil) and runs to Cape Town (South Africa).
Time to travel
When is the best time to go on a transatlantic cruise? The season for such trips are autumn and spring. The peak period is mid-April and mid-September. This is a hot time in terms of demand among those planning to spend their free time on a cruise, and prices accordingly.
Schedule of travel on the Pacific liner may be different. Only one cruise runs regularly. It is offered by Cunard with the historic Queen Mary 2. This is a transatlantic cruise from Europe to the USA on the Southampton - New York route.
Features of sea travel
What is special about transatlantic cruises? Their main feature is a small number of excursions conducted in the coastal zone. Travelers spend most of their time on board the liner, enjoying excellent service and sea views.
Tourists who prefer excursions to passive recreation are recommended to choose the port of Barcelona or Rome for transatlantic cruises from Europe. And you can choose a trip that ends in these cities. Choosing such a cruise will allow you to visit at least 3-4 European countries.
Some companies regulate only start and finish ports. The itinerary of the Atlantic cruises themselves may not be specified at all. The fact,that such trips are often part of a round-the-world trip. It is a small number of stops during a long journey (up to 14 days) that allows companies to reduce its cost.
Sightseeing cruises
Some transatlantic trips are similar to those organized along the coast of Europe. At the same time, tourists can choose for themselves one of two options for routes. The first of them runs along the northern seas. It can start, for example, in the B altic, in the Netherlands or in the UK. Further, such a route will pass through the Norwegian fjords, head to Iceland and Svalbard, and finish in the port of New York.
The second of the possible options for a cruise trip is proposed to start in one of the ports of the Atlantic coast or the Mediterranean. Such routes lie past the northern territories of Africa, cover the Canary Islands, and then, constantly being in the equatorial zone, continue their direction to the Caribbean Islands or California.
Such a transatlantic journey on a liner turns out to be very original and spectacular. At the same time, a large number of sea passages makes it possible for a tourist to alternate days of a relaxing holiday on a luxury ship with active sightseeing trips to port cities. In the event that at the end point of the route it is possible to stay longer on the coast, here you can enjoy not only a magnificent beach holiday, but also become a member of one of the excursion programs to the most interesting places in North America.
Sometimes in order to contribute totransatlantic cruises are diverse, the companies include in their itineraries calls at the ports of some islands. Travelers are given the opportunity to visit Portuguese Madeira or the Azores.
Cruises without port calls
True connoisseurs of comfort, solitude and the sea can choose the best travel option for themselves. Cruises will allow you to stay alone with yourself, the routes of which do not include calls to ports on the way from the point of departure to the finish point. Those tourists who prefer to choose just such a trip are advised to pay special attention to the cruise ship, the company and the style of the upcoming adventure.
Routes that do not call at ports are offered only by the largest companies. One of them is Cunard. This company organizes luxury trips and is known as the designer and owner of the Titanic. Most tourists from Russia prefer to choose such trips, leaving, as a rule, only rave reviews about their vacation. The only nuance that should be taken into account when buying tickets is the company's scrupulous adherence to old traditions. To date, Cunard remains the only company in the world that has retained service classes, which determine the type of cabin, the level of food, as well as the ability to move around the decks of the ship.
A more comfortable alternative is offered by Sea Dream Yacht Club, Silver Sea and Crystal Cruises. On such journeys on small, but at the same timeLuxury ships provide vacationers with luxury service.
Cruises from St. Petersburg
Russian tourists can go on a transatlantic journey from the port of the northern capital. Here they are waiting for the newest and incredibly elegant liner called Princess Cruises. It was launched in 2014
Transatlantic cruise from St. Petersburg on this comfortable ship will leave a lasting impression. Indeed, on board the liner, every vacationer will be able to find an amazing balance between stylish sophistication and endless entertainment. The ship's interiors are done in warm colors with a lot of marble and wood. All rooms have a fairly high level of comfort. The ship has a huge atrium. It occupies three decks at the same time and is surrounded by a network of graceful spiral staircases. Music lovers gather here in the evening.
During a transatlantic cruise from St. Petersburg, travelers can enjoy the view of the sea to the fullest. To do this, just go to one of several observation platforms located on the liner. The most popular of these is SeaWalk. This is a glass gallery, which is located on the upper deck of the ship. From here you can admire the amazing beauty of the sea landscapes. There are observation galleries on both sides of the liner.
In addition to a large number of traditional restaurants, cafes and bistros, there are also alternative ones on the ship. So, true tea connoisseurs can visit Tea Tower. This is a tea club where you can trydifferent varieties of this drink, as well as create a mixture of them as you wish. There is also an ice cream parlour. It offers sweet pancakes, smoothies, crispy waffles, original ice cream and much more. A small cozy bar Ocean Terrace offers a variety of rolls, sashimi and sushi. There is also a grill restaurant on the ship. It serves unique dishes such as chili beef, sweet pork ribs and more.
A wide variety of entertainment awaits travelers on the liner. Every evening, vacationers can become spectators of large-scale theatrical performances, namely cabaret shows, opera medleys in pop processing and modern musicals. You can also hear solo instrumental and vocal performances here.
Tourists can become a member of one of the many recreational activities throughout the day. The liner hosts sports competitions and numerous competitions, discussions on historical events and he alth, as well as lectures from which you can learn more about the places that are supposed to be visited as part of the route.
Travelers can see concerts and various films on a large screen located by the pool. The “cinema under the stars” introduces them to the novelties of cinema. It is a huge screen, which you can watch from comfortable sun loungers, covered with a warm blanket in cool weather.
However, the most spectacular event that can be observed on a ship departing fortransatlantic cruise from St. Petersburg, - a show of dancing fountains. It is held at night right under the open sky.
On board the liner, any traveler can find almost everything that will allow him to feel comfortable and enjoy his vacation. This includes a large boutique area, a spa, a library with a large selection of films and books, a fitness center where, in addition to individual training, you can sign up for a group lesson, as well as aerobics grounds, treadmills, tennis tables, volleyball and basketball courts., and of course the golf course.
Thus, one of the most modern ships on our planet, guests are offered the latest achievements and innovative features of the cruise industry. Those wishing to travel from St. Petersburg are offered a route that runs through Northern Europe, as well as the Caribbean and Bahamas.
Select cabin
Ships making transatlantic cruises are usually very large. They house from 10 to 16 floors (decks). Here are cabins for passengers, which come in various categories. Which of them will be the best option for the traveler, he should determine in advance.
When booking a cruise, it is also important to pay attention to the location of the cabin. It is desirable that it is located near the elevator. This will allow you not to spend a lot of time on transitions along the corridors.
When choosing a cabin, pay attention to its category:
- Internal. In such a cabin there is no window, and therefore, a beautiful view of the sea, fresh air and sunlight. Its advantage is the most affordable price.
- With a window. These cabins usually go to the promenade decks. That is why there are always vacationers behind the windows, which, by the way, do not open.
- With a balcony. These are the most popular cabins, reaching up to 20 square meters, which is significantly larger than the options described above.
- Suites. This is the largest and most luxurious type of cabins. They are designed for connoisseurs of comfort. However, be aware that suite prices are the highest.
