Silversea Cruises has a number of voyages that depart from the New York Passenger Terminal at 55th Street and 12th Avenue. These cruises take about two weeks and weave their way up north, with excursions into New England and Canada, before crossing the Atlantic Ocean and making their way into the British Isles, where they go around Ireland and Wales before ending at Southampton. The ships feature elegant multi-course dining at Le Champagne along with a la carte Italian classics at the alfresco La Terrazza. Nightlife on the ships includea a casino, a humidor, and nightly shows and music.
Silversea Cruises - The Americas
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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301
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Each year, the Holland America cruise line offers a tour of Europe from an embarkation point in New York City. The ms Prinsendam travels along the coasts of Portugal, Spain, France, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the Netherlands. Some cruises continue into Scandinavian ports such as Oslo and Copenhagen. The ship holds 835 guests, with rooms ranging from the 128 square-foot interior state rooms to the stately 724 square-foot penthouse veranda suite, with its king-size bed and floor-to-ceiling windows. Also on board is a lido pool, fine dining at the Fontaine Dining Room, and nightly entertainment at the Queen's Lounge.
Holland America Line
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Seattle, Washington 98119
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Cunard's Queen Mary 2, one of the biggest and most luxurious ships in the world, offers frequent transatlantic service between New York City and Southampton, England. It also makes stops in Cherbourg, France, and Hamburg, Germany. On the ship's 13 decks, you'll find an art gallery featuring works from Picasso and Dali, five swimming pools, a 20,000-square-foot spa, a casino, a two-story disco, an authentic English pub, a coffee bar, four different opulent restaurants, Illuminations-- planetarium at sea--and the massive Queen's Ballroom. The largest suites aboard the Queen Mary II measure in at more than 2,200 square feet, while the smallest are the 155 square-foot state rooms, which feature a choice between king or two twin beds.
