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By Julia Barnes
The light gray dolphins are leaping out of the turquoise
waters next to the ship, smiling their toothy grins
and laughing at their own ability to keep up with your
massive cruise liner.
You take a deep breath of that humid, summer ocean
air and feel the sun shining down on your skin, the
breeze in your hair, a loved one’s hand clasping yours.
"Truly it doesn’t get much better than this,"
you think. That is, until the millions of stars come
out that night, twinkling more brilliantly than cityscape
lights.
While the Mediterranean cruise may get all the publicity,
it’s the Transatlantic cruises that provide the best
experience for veteran sailors who want unparalleled
luxury and full amenities aboard their ship, more time
at sea and less crowded port stops.
The Northern Route Takes Seven Days
There are several different Atlantic cruises’ routes
you may take. The first, the Northern Route, traverses
from Southampton, England to New York, passing along
Southern Greenland. This short voyage, similar to the
one the Titanic took, can be accomplished in just seven
days.
The Middle Route begins in Madeira, in the Portuguese
archipelago, at the Spanish Island of Tenerife or in
the Grand Canary Islands and ending in the Caribbean
or South America. This route is much like Christopher
Columbus’s fated 1492 voyage, which was guided by trade
winds. The transatlantic Southern Route cruise starts
in South Africa’s Cape of Good Hope and takes you to
Chile’s Cape Horn.
Queen Mary 2
One of the most highly regarded Transatlantic cruises
is aboard Cunard’s "Queen Mary 2," which launched
in 2004. Since then, she’s seen high profile passengers
such as Queen Elizabeth II, Jacques Chirac, Tony Blair,
George W Bush, George Lucas, Rod Stewart, Katie Couric,
John Cleese and Donald Trump.
Aboard you’ll be treated to 15 restaurants and bars,
5 swimming pools, a casino, a ballroom, a theater, a
planetarium, the Canyon Ranch Spa, a state-of-the-art
fitness center, basketball courts, book stores and a
movie theater. Three-quarters of the rooms offer private
balcony views, as well as cozy apartment-like accommodations.
Enrichment programs also help to make this voyage an
informative, unforgettable and never dull experience,
as you see what Atlantic cruises have to offer.
Rest And Relaxation On An Ocean Voyage
The long days at sea involved in Transatlantic cruises
are ideal for passengers who want to get some rest and
relaxation on their voyage, without the burden of constant
port stop bombardment. They’re also perfect for passengers
who like the predictability of all-inclusive food, drinks,
entertainment and accommodations, without having to
penny pinch for too many land excursions.
Travelers can review their options and get that real
feeling of "being at sea" if they step out
on the decks, or they can go below and do some gambling
at the casino, take a ballroom dancing class, watch
a movie, play a game of shuffleboard or take a language
course. The food aboard voyages that spend most days
at sea are usually much better than those on shorter
Greek Islands cruises or the port-heavy Western Mediterranean
cruise.
These journeys may not be for everyone, but they’re
the most like what you’d imagine a cruise to be; adventurous,
serene and loaded with amenities.
About the Author:
Julia Barnes is an author of articles on travel, romantic getaways and dating including
Romantic Getaways,
Romantic Inns,
Romantic Cruises,
Elopement Announcements,
Live Webcams,
Dating,
Matchmaking.
Keep a lookout for more articles coming soon.
More Mediterranean Cruises Facts....
What ports of call can I visit while taking Mediterranean
cruises?
If you choose a Mediterranean cruise
that takes you along the coast line of Croatia you will
be visiting ports such as Split and Dubrovnik. The same
cruise could also place you in Venice where you can
tour the fabulous waterways and canals that have made
the city famous.
If you are more interested in
the Greek Islands and want to check out Mediterranean
cruises there, you can count on visiting places such
as: Athens, Santorini, Kusadasi, Katakolon, and Mykonos.
If you are not sure of the ports of call that are available
you can usually count on larger cities with airports
being ports of call for embarking or disembarking.
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