• Transatlantic cruises are a luxurious alternative to air travel.cruise ship image by Roy from Fotolia.com
  
  Transatlantic cruising between New York and London is a luxurious alternative to air travel. Cruise lines offer the trips most often in the spring and fall, when they are in the process of repositioning ships for itineraries most popular during the summer and winter months. Transatlantic cruises between New York and London range from seven to 26 days, and offer direct trips in addition to multi-port trips that can include stopovers in Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Iceland, Greenland and Canada.
  
  

Cunard Line

• 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 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
  crystalcruises.com/VoyageDetail.aspx?CID=0220A&RK=TOC#link8
  
  

Princess Cruises

• 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
  princess.com/learn/ships/kp/staterooms/index.jsp