You are opting for luxury when you take Holland America Line's 20-Day Transatlantic to Bordeaux and Beyond cruise from New York to points in Europe. You will travel on the ms Prinsendam, stopping at Martha's Vineyard before heading out to sea. Stops are scheduled in the Azores, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Choose from an interior, ocean-view, verandah or suite. Ms Prinsendam carries 835 passengers. The atrium is three stories tall, depicting sea life illuminated by fiber optics. Your main dining room is La Fontaine with others available such as Pinnacle Grill, Lido Restaurant and the Culinary Arts Center, where you may take gourmet cooking lessons. Try the Greenhouse Spa for massage therapy or hair and nails.
Holland America Line, Inc.
300 Elliot Ave. W.
Seattle, WA 98119
877-932-4259
hollandamerica.com
Take the long way to the British Isles by way of Eastern Canada and Iceland on the transatlantic cruise Fire & Ice Explorer. This 18-day cruise on the Ocean Princess accommodates 670 people and offers stops in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland, Greenland, Iceland, Scotland and England. With more than 10 eateries and six bars and lounges, socialization is assured. Participate in the afternoon tea or go jogging. Work out in the gym or relax in the Lotus Spa, then find a bit more down time in the library or go shopping on board. Kids will be entertained by the arts and crafts, games and special kids' dinners. Have a little fun in the casino playing the tables, slots and even bingo. Golfers will appreciate the golf simulator and putting green.
Princess Cruises
24844 Avenue Rockefeller
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
800-774-6237
princess.com
Set sail from New York for six days at sea on the opulent Queen Mary. This 22-day cruise makes stops in Southhampton, Cherbourg, Cork, Liverpool, Glasgow and Edinburgh before returning to Southamption. You will dine according to accommodations. The Queen's Grill Experience caters to those staying in the most elegant and luxurious suites. Travelers in the Princess Suites enjoy the Princess Grill Experience. Other dining options include a Todd English restaurant, Sir Samuel's, the King's Court and the Queen's Room. Relax in one of the Queen Mary's bars or lounges. Enjoy live music in the Chart Room, and don't miss the ambiance of the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar. Take ballroom dance lessons or enjoy the tables and slots in the casino. The Queen Mary even has a planetarium for watching the stars.
Cunard Cruise Line
6100 Blue Lagoon Drive
Suite 400
Miami, FL 33126
800-728-6273
cunard.com
