Oceanliner Cruising

There are a wide variety of companies offering cruises across the ocean’s depths.  From commercial cruise lines that offer the typical cruise ship experience to private ventures that allow patrons to make the crossing while enjoying their privacy on a smaller vessel.  Depending on your desires and your budget, there is a cruise opportunity that is sure to please your every whim.

The pinnacle of trans-Atlantic travel is by far the legendary Queen Mary II.  This fabulous ship holds the honor of being the tallest, longest, and largest ocean liner to ever grace the water.  She is truly the queen of the seas and travels between Southampton in the United Kingdom and the Big Apple, New York City.  This cruise is pampering in every sense of the word, from the tremendous services at the only mobile branch of the world famous Canyon Ranch Spa to the remarkable menu featuring the latest in haute cuisine.

Cunard operates the Queen Mary II, as well as sister ship Queen Elizabeth II and offers trips across oceans and all over the world.  Whether you choose to heat up in the Mediterranean region, chill out in Scandinavia, or go explore unique areas of the world without ever leaving hotel room or waiting in line in busy airports.  These twin luxury ocean liners are the epitome of quality travel and, although a trip comes with a hefty price tag, the rewards of ocean travel by ship are unparalleled.

For those on a more modest budget than required by Cunard’s massive ocean liners, cruising is still an option.  Holland America offers a fantastic trans-Atlantic passage that still offers five star service without having passengers dig too deeply into their pockets.  Whether you choose to travel from Rio de Janeiro to Lisbon, New York to Rome, Fort Lauderdale to Lisbon, New York to Copenhagen, or Boston to Rotterdam, these cruises are perfect for the traveler who wants to experience luxury and enjoyment in the physical aspects of traveling.  After lounging on a private balcony, the long lines and cramped legroom in an airplane will make you think twice about any other means of travel.

Princess Cruises offers an even more budget-friendly option for travelers who are not willing to liquidate their savings in exchange for a trip.  The most popular routes offered are from Tampa Bay to Southampton, Galveston to Lisbon, Miami to Barcelona, and Fort Lauderdale to Harwich.  Although the cabins and amenities are quite as luxurious as those ships by Cunard or Holland America, the trip will be fabulously enjoyable, allowing visitors to eat, drink, and be merry while sailing the open sea.