Norwegian Gem Cruise Ship
At one time, transatlantic crossings were the only way to get from Europe to North America. Now for those who value traveling in style and comfort, nothing beats a transatlantic cruise.
The cruise can be as short as six days to a couple weeks. These cruises are perfect for romantics or ship lovers who want to experience the leisurely pleasure of days at sea. The main attraction is the crossing of the vast Atlantic ocean, to experience the good old days but with all the modern conveniences and as a bonus, a complete disregard for watches or alarm clocks.
Cruises today literally have something for everyone. The Norwegian Cruise Line founded Freestyle Cruising which means you can do what you want, when you want. Freestyle cruises are different from traditional cruises; they offer more flexibility, more choice of dining aboard ship, and activities for every member of your family like bowling and two story Wii games. You can even take in a Broadway or Vegas style show!
The Norwegian Gem transatlantic crossing starts in Venice and takes a southern route to Greece, on to Lisbon and then to New York. The dress code is casual and relaxed and you have lots of choices for dining. Each itinerary is unique and you need to look at each to determine which is best for you.
The pricing is outstanding for these types of cruises, especially when you look at what is offered. It is best to book in advance and plan your cruise with a land stay, so you can get explore where your cruise leaves from, even if just for a few days.
The biggest challenge for this type of cruise is the airfare so some planning with your cruise expert in advance is adviseable. If you are flying a long distance to reach your port of departure for your transatlantic cruise, it is a good idea to arrive a few days ahead. This will give you time to rest and get oriented before boarding the ship. Ask your travel agent to look into flights and pre cruise hotel packages.
Wed, Mar 24, 2010
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