Princess Cruises plays host to the Fire & Ice Explorer cruise, an 18-day excursion from New York to Dover, England. Sailing aboard the Ocean Princess, passengers also make scheduled stops along the way in Canada, Greenland, Iceland and Scotland, as well as up-close glimpses of glaciers and waterfalls scattered throughout the region. The vessel accommodates 670 passengers, with some staterooms offering ocean views and balconies. Various on-board dining options include a steakhouse, afternoon tea service, an Italian restaurant and a pizzeria. Prices for the August 2011 cruise range from $4,840.00 for an interior room to $6,540.00 for a suite.
Fire & Ice Explorer: New York to Dover - 18 Days
Princess Cruises
800-774-6237
princess.com
Holland America offers a 45-day cruise which departs from Fort Lauderdale, Florida before traveling north to New York and Martha's Vineyard. Crossing the Atlantic, the vessel makes stops in such major European cities as Lisbon, Copenhagen and Oslo, before disembarking in Amsterdam. The cruise also visits the countries of Norway, Russia, France, Spain and Belgium. Passengers travel upon the ms Prinsendam, a vessel equipped with an art gallery, a shopping arcade, a casino, a spa, a salon, a swimming pool and multiple whirlpools.
45-Day Portugal, France and The Far North
Holland America
877-932-4259
hollandamerica.com
The Voyager of the Seas departs from the port of Galveston, Texas for a 14-night transatlantic cruise, featuring stops at the Portuguese island of Azores and the Spanish cities of Barcelona, Cartagena and Malaga. The ship itself, christened by ice skating legend Katarina Witt, holds more than 3,000 passengers, offering a variety of staterooms outfitted with such basic amenities as private bathrooms and vanities. On-board activities include a nine-hole miniature golf course, golf simulators, a basketball court, a rock climbing wall and an in-line and ice skating rink. Prices for the ship start at $659.00.
14-Night Transatlantic Eastbound Cruise
Royal Caribbean
866-562-7625
royalcaribbean.com
