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  A transatlantic cruise can provide a fun and unique way to experience travel between America and Europe. The most popular time for these cruises is typically during fall or spring when cruise ships are positioned between the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Voyages range from as short as six days to as long as 25 nights, depending on the cruise line.
  
  

Queen Mary 2

• The Cunard Cruise Line Queen Mary 2 Cruise Ship offers a variety of transatlantic cruise voyages ranging from 6 to 25 days/nights. This cruise ship offers 14 decks with various forms of daytime activities, such as spa, fitness, shopping, galleries and children's activities, as well as evening entertainment like casinos, ballroom and theater. The most luxurious accommodations are the Queens Grill Suites, which feature extensive amenities. Other accommodations include the Princess Grill Suites, Britannia Club Balcony, Britannia Balcony, Britannia Ocean view and Britannia Inside. There is separate dining for each accommodation, in addition to six public dining facilities and 12 bars and lounges.
  
  Cunard Cruise Line
  
  24303 Town Center Drive Suite # 200
  
  Valencia, CA 91355-4805
  
  661-753-1000
  
  www.cunard.com
  
  

Oceania Regatta

• The Regatta is part of the Oceania Cruise Line. This cruise ship offers 342 suites and staterooms, ranging from 160 to 1,000 square feet of space. In addition to the Grand Dining room, which offers a variety of French-inspired Continental dishes, there are four restaurants and eight lounges and bars. Daytime entertainment ranges from heated swimming, whirlpool spas, afternoon tea, a card room, wine tasting and The Canyon Ranch Spa Club. Evening entertainment includes various boutiques, a casino, martini tasting and headline entertainers.
  
  Oceania Cruises
  
  8300 NW 33rd Street, Suite 308
  
  Miami, FL 33122
  
  800-531-5619
  
  oceaniacruises.com
  
  

Silver Spirit

• The Silver Spirit is the newest vessel in the Silversea Cruise Line family. There are seven different suite accommodations to choose from. Each suite features butler service, champagne upon arrival, fresh fruit and flowers, European bath amenities, personalized stationery, binoculars and daily news. Public areas include a beauty salon, boutiques, a card room, a casino, a conference room, an Internet café, self-service laundry facilities, a library, an observation deck, a pool, the Show Lounge and a fitness center. There are also six dining options ranging from casual to elegant. Additionally, Silver Spirit offers an 8,300 square-foot spa, a resort-style pool, four whirlpools and the largest suites in the Silversea fleet.
  
  Silversea Cruises
  
  110 East Broward Blvd
  
  Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
  
  877-760-9052
  
  www.silversea.com