Choosing a cruise can be overwhelming, but it can also be easy once you narrow down what you’re looking for. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably already decided that you want to go on an Atlantic Cruise, so you made a step in the right direction. Now it’s time to think about budget, destinations, and the kind of travel experience that you’re looking for.
Laying out your budget helps taper your focus. The difference between budget, premium, and luxury cruises often comes down to staff to passenger ratio, age of the ship, included extras, and available on-board services. Another budget consideration is time allowance. If you only have a week’s vacation, you can rule out month-long transatlantic cruises.
The next question is ‘where’? Are you looking for sun fun on the Canary Islands? To explore the Nordic beauty of the Fjords of Bengal? Perhaps hiking the foothills of Scotland? Or exploring the historical port cities of the Americas? Even if you decide between the Northern Atlantic and the South, you’ll tighten your focus.
How you’d like to travel is your last major decision. Some ships cater...