Cunard Line offers direct New York to London transatlantic cruises on the exquisite Queen Mary 2.
Awarded "Best Luxury Cruise Ship" for three consecutive years by Travel Weekly, the Queen Mary 2 offers guests the height of luxury at every turn, including the Grand Lobby, a three-deck high lobby featuring two sweeping staircases worthy of a Hollywood movie. The gallery showcases original artwork and lithographs by Chagall, Dali, Picasso and Erte. The ship's Canyon Ranch Spa offers guests world-class relaxation and rejuvenation. There are 10 restaurants, including one by Todd English, a world-renowned chef famous for his Mediterranean cuisine, plus 14 bars and lounges. There are recreational, educational and cultural activities for every age and virtually every interest.
Staterooms include 24-hour room service, a TV, a telephone, a hair dryer, safe, refrigerator, bathrobes and slippers, nightly turn-down service, daily newspapers and electrical outlets designed to accommodate both United Kingdom and United States electrical appliances. Suite amenities include priority check-in and embarking accompanied by sparkling wine and strawberries, complimentary fruit basket and bottled water refreshed daily, single-seat or en suite dining from the Princess Grill, shoe shine service, a choice of nine different pillow options from the Pillow Concierge and Canyon Ranch personal care products plus the stateroom amenities.
Rates start at $1,025 for seven nights for a stateroom. Suites start at $3,040 for seven nights. Taxes, fees, tariffs, shore excursions, ground transportation and airfare to the port are not included in the base price. All rates are current as of April 2010.
800-728-6273
cunard.com/OurShips/default.asp?Ship=QM2&main=int&sub=pro
Crystal Cruises' Crystal Symphony offers a 25-day transatlantic itinerary that takes guests from London to Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Iceland, Greenland and Nova Scotia, Canada, before docking in New York City. Shore programs are available at every stop for an additional fee based on the type and duration of the experience.
Staterooms are 202 square feet. Amenities include large picture windows (some are obstructed), complimentary soft drinks and water, flat panel TV with DVD player, refrigerator and in-room safe. Some staterooms also have verandas and in-room seating areas.
The penthouse suites are 491 square feet. Amenities include a spacious living area, a private veranda, complimentary wine or spirits upon embarking, complimentary in-room soft drinks, beer and bottled water, butler service, full bathroom with a Jacuzzi tub and separate shower, a bidet and walk-in closet in addition to amenities available in staterooms.
The Crystal Penthouse is 982 square feet. It features a large bedroom, living room, dining room, private veranda, guest bathroom, complimentary wine or spirits upon embarking, complimentary in-room soft drinks, beer and bottled water, personal butler service, cordless phone, data port for laptop hook up in addition to amenities offered in penthouse suites and staterooms.
Fares start at $9,835 for a deluxe stateroom, penthouse suites start at $28,540 and the Crystal Penthouse starts at $55,045. Taxes, fees, tariffs, shore excursions, ground transportation and airfare to the port are not included in the base price. All rates are current as of April 2010.
888-722-0021
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Princess Cruises offer eight different transatlantic trips ranging from 14 to 26 days. Shore stops vary for each cruise, but may include Ireland, Scotland, Iceland, Greenland and Eastern Canada before docking in New York City.
There are several choices of staterooms offering amenities ranging from no view, obstructed view and unobstructed views, a balcony, a TV, closet, refrigerator and bathroom with shower. Mini-suites amenities include a separate sitting area with a sleeper sofa, desk, two TVs, a walk-in closet and a welcome glass of champagne plus stateroom amenities. Full suites feature furnished balconies, fresh flowers, DVD/CD player with access to a DVD library, two flat-screen TVs, one complimentary mini-bar set up, upgraded bathroom amenities and complimentary use of the Lotus Spa Thermal Suite, laundry, dry cleaning and wireless Internet access in the Internet Cafe.
Fares start at $1,699.00 for a 14-day cruise interior stateroom. Taxes, fees, tariffs, shore excursions, ground transportation and airfare to the port are not included in the base price. All rates are current as of April 2010.
800-774-6237
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