Transatlantic
The original ocean crossing
Best season: April–May and September–October (avoiding winter storms)
Avg. 7–14 nights
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About Transatlantic Cruises
The transatlantic crossing is cruise travel's most singular experience — days at sea with no ports, no excursions, no agenda except the ocean itself. Once the only way to cross the Atlantic, today it's an antidote to the over-scheduled, Instagram-optimized modern vacation. You arrive somewhere, but the journey is the point.
Top Highlights
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Queen Mary 2 as the only true ocean liner02
Reading, lectures, and complete disconnection03
Spectacular sunsets with no land in sight04
The tradition of formal dining at sea05
Arrival into New York Harbor