The Joy of Cruising on a Trans-Ocean or Repositioning Cruise
The "transatlantic" cruise is the main type of so called trans-ocean cruises in which
cruise lines typically relocate cruise ships after a summer spell in Europe or a winter schedule in the Caribbean. East bound cruises take place in the spring, west bound cruises in the Fall.
But there's a lot more on offer now.
While Cunard Line used to be the only company that offered regularly scheduled transatlantic crossings many cruise lines, like Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean International and Holland America Line have numerous ships crossing the Atlantic or the Pacific in the spring, from ports in North and South America, heading back to the Americas in the fall.
Other cruises with more days at sea include those repositioning from the Caribbean to Alaska and usually take place in the spring and the fall. These cruises don't just hug the coast of Canada and the USA but often take in a spell across the Pacific to Hawaii offering yet again the chance to relax during several days at sea.
Other repositioning cruises offer a variety of itineraries as ships locate around the globe. From Alaska to Asia, from Hawaii to Australia - the choices are endless.
The Joy of Cruising on a Trans-Ocean or Repositioning Cruise