wrote:

I have always wanted to do a Trans Atlantic crossing.
I know the two times of the year are usually in April and October when the
ships are either going to Europe or coming back for repositioning. I
realize we will have to fly one way and take a cruise the other way.

I was thinking that it would be the best thing to fly over and then take the
ship back. That way we would be able to bring back gifts without worrying
about the weight. and lost baggage. That would be in October.

I have been looking at the different cruise lines and the ports in Europe
where they go and where one needs to fly too to catch the ships and NCL
seems to have the best schedule of ports for us. They would be leaving
from Barcelona and arriving in Fort Lauderdale.

My questions are these;
Would October be a good time to do the Trans Atlantic crossing, weather
wise, or would April be safer?

Has anyone done the crossing and if so, would you comment about it?

Any other information will certainly be appreciated.

Sandy

My one trip on a liner so far was across the Atlantic, so for what it's
worth:
It was two years ago, in September on the QMII. Left NY
on the evening of the 3rd if I remember aright, took about four days,
and arrived at Southampton. Spent 2 weeks in Britain, then flew back
from Glasgow airport to Southampton for the return trip to NY.
Thoroughly enjoyed both trips: great food, excellent service from all,
nice cabin or stateroom as they call it, with a balcony to get the fresh
air along with my nicotine-filled smoke !
I found seven bars and decided the Churchill was the one that best suited
me.
Weather: there was a short period in mid-Atlantic of what I'd call heavy
seas, but the ship has some kind of advanced stabilizer mechanism that
damps down the rocking and rolling considerably. I'd recommend that liner for
anyone wanting to try a transatlantic crossing.
--
Ian
Official licensed Town Drunk, Ft Worth, TX, USA