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What does Translantic Mean?? one way? Im thinking about going on this cruise but it doesnt say anything about roundtrip??

http://cruises.orbitz.com/b/c/sc.asp?d=6/15/2008&d2=11/30/2009&i=839759&c=18&v=420&IncludeAlumnirates=true

Answer 1

The term transatlantic refers to something occurring all the way across the Atlantic Ocean.

Answer 2

Worldwide Destinations: Transatlantic

For those who value traveling in style and comfort, for romantic souls who want to experience the style and grace of the "good old days" (but with all the modern conveniences) and for who simply want to escape from the ordinary routine, nothing beats a transatlantic cruise. As short as six days or as long as two weeks or more, these crossings between Europe and America feature the endless pleasures of leisurely days at sea the ship lovers and experienced cruisers treasure, rather than the usual series of port calls.

Transatlantic cruises once were the heart of daily commerce across the Atlantic, but today they are seasonal treats. One cruise line operates a schedule of crossings through the summer months, but most other transatlantic sailings occur with the migrations of cruise fleets from the Caribbean to Europe and the Mediterranean in the spring and the return voyages in the fall.

Eastbound crossings frequently depart from New York, Boston, Miami, Ft. Lauderdale and a few Caribbean ports. Westbound ships often sail from Southampton, England; Barcelona, Spain; and other major European port cities. In each case, ships may take a longer, slower southern route past the Canary Islands, or the shorter and quicker northern course.

While a few of these voyages include visits to ports along the way - such as the Canary Islands on the southern crossings or Iceland on the northern path - the unique character of the transatlantic cruise makes these simply short diversions from the main event - the transit across the vast expanse of the Atlantic.

Who Cruises There

With the Cruise Guide for Worldwide Destinations you can view today's top cruise lines and where they sail. To find the cruise(s) that suits you best, select a region below.  

--- Select a Region --- Africa - Southern Alaska Antarctica Australia/New Zealand Bahamas Baltic/Russia Bermuda Black Sea British Isles/Ireland Canary Islands/North Africa Caribbean Chesapeake Bay Costa Rica Cruises to Nowhere Europe - Western Far East/Orient Greek Isles/Aegean Hawaii India Israel/Egypt Mediterranean - West Mexico Mid-Atlantic US Coast New England/Canada Northeast Coast Panama Canal Red Sea/Suez Canal River - Amazon River - China River - Europe Scandinavia, North Cape South America South Pacific/Tahiti Southeast Asia Southeast US Coast Trans-Atlantic Trans-Pacific West Coast World Cruises

Answer 3

It looks like a one-way trip, doesn't it?  And going by the price, I think it is definitely one-way.  I did the  Alaska cruise from Seattle last year, which was 7 days but MUCH shorter than France in actual mileage, and round-trip was about the same price.

Better call before you book!

Answer 4

Transatlantic mean that the cruise will cross the Atlantic ocean either from NY to the UK or Spain, or vice verse.  Cunard cruise line is the one which does regular transatlantic  crossings.  The cruises are one way, mean you either fly to Europe or Spain to board the ship, or you board in NY City and then fly back home.  OR, you can always book a second cruise to come back to your destination/start point.

Several cruise lines also do transatlantic cruise primarily on a seasonal basis to move their ships from Europe to the US or the Caribbean.  These cruises are called "repositioning cruises" and they also cross the Atlantic ONE WAY but generally do not end in New York City.  They may end in Florida or a Caribbean port or if they cross going east they may end in England, Spain or the Mediterranean.  Repositioning transatlantic cruises are typically in the Spring and/or Fall.