Premium Transatlantic Crossings: Routes, Dates & Opportunities Not to Miss
Yvan Junior Blanchette, Travel and Cruise Specialist | ÆRIA Cruises
Sometimes the most beautiful way to cross the Atlantic… is by taking your time.
In 2026 and 2027, premium transatlantic cruises are making a strong comeback. Fewer ports. More days at sea. A different light every morning. And that rare sensation of being between two worlds.
If you’ve ever dreamed of leaving the Americas and arriving in Europe by sea — or vice versa — here is a curated selection of crossings I’ve uncovered. Elegant, strategic itineraries that are sometimes surprisingly accessible.
Why choose a transatlantic cruise?
A transatlantic crossing is not a “typical” cruise.
It’s a different pace. Days at sea to read, write, work, breathe. Longer evenings. A clientele that often knows what they want. Fares can be remarkably competitive for 12 to 16 nights… sometimes even more.
It’s also an intelligent option if you want to combine with a land stay in Europe or South America.
Princess Cruises
Classic elegance, great value, relaxed yet refined atmosphere.
Fort Lauderdale → Europe
Caribbean Princess (15 nights)
April 21 – May 6, 2027
Fort Lauderdale → Copenhagen
Ports: Hamilton (Bermuda), Ponta Delgada (Azores, Portugal), Dover (England), Kristiansand (Norway)
From:
• Interior 1,160 USD
• Oceanview 1,320 USD
• Balcony 1,510 USD
Enchanted Princess (15 nights)
April 16 – May 1, 2027
Fort Lauderdale → Rome
Ports: Hamilton (Bermuda), Ponta Delgada (Azores), Gibraltar (UK territory), Cartagena (Spain), Ajaccio (Corsica, France)
From:
• Interior 1,245 USD
• Oceanview 1,555 USD
• Balcony 1,640 USD
Sky Princess (15 nights)
Mar 7 – 22, 2027
Port Canaveral → London
Ports: Hamilton (Bermuda), Ponta Delgada (Azores), Casablanca (Morocco), La Coruña (Spain)
From:
• Interior 1,310 USD
• Oceanview 1,780 USD
• Balcony 1,885 USD
South America → Europe
Majestic Princess (15 nights)
Feb 9 – Mar 3, 2027
Buenos Aires → London
Ports: Montevideo (Uruguay), Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Las Palmas (Canary Islands), Arrecife & Santa Cruz de La Palma (Canaries), Casablanca (Morocco), La Coruña (Spain)
From:
• Interior 1,745 USD
• Oceanview 1,820 USD
• Balcony 2,020 USD
Europe → North America
Caribbean Princess (16 nights)
Aug 22 – Sep 7, 2027
Copenhagen → Boston
Ports: Gothenburg (Sweden), Akureyri & Ísafjörður & Reykjavík (Iceland), St. John’s & Halifax (Canada)
From:
• Interior 1,800 USD
• Oceanview 3,690 USD
• Balcony 4,320 USD
Regal Princess (15 nights)
Aug 6 – 21, 2027
London → New York
Ports: Kirkwall (Scotland), Lerwick (Shetland), Akureyri & Ísafjörður & Reykjavík (Iceland), Halifax (Canada)
From:
• Interior 2,380 USD
• Oceanview 2,640 USD
• Balcony 2,780 USD
Epic Seasonal Crossing
Majestic Princess (22 nights)
Oct 30 – Nov 21, 2027
London → Buenos Aires
Ports: Vigo (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Funchal (Madeira), Canaries, Fortaleza & Rio de Janeiro (Brazil), Montevideo (Uruguay)
From:
• Interior 2,555 USD
• Oceanview 3,175 USD
• Balcony 3,520 USD
Holland America Line
Soft elegance, strong cuisine, excellent Atlantic reputation.
Nieuw Statendam (13 nights)
Apr 4 – 17, 2026
Fort Lauderdale → Dover
Ports: Hamilton (Bermuda), Portland (England), Le Havre (France)
From:
• Interior 970 USD
• Oceanview 1,210 USD
• Balcony 1,400 USD
Zuiderdam (14 nights)
Apr 17 – May 1, 2027
Miami → Amsterdam
Ports: Hamilton (Bermuda), Le Havre (France)
From:
• Interior 1,120 USD
• Oceanview 1,225 USD
• Balcony 1,520 USD
Rotterdam (15 nights)
Mar 21 – Apr 11, 2027
Fort Lauderdale → Rotterdam
Ports: Hamilton (Bermuda), Le Havre (France)
From:
• Interior 1,190 USD
• Oceanview 1,450 USD
• Balcony 1,560 USD
Oosterdam (14 nights)
Nov 2 – 16, 2027
Barcelona → Fort Lauderdale
Ports: Alicante & Malaga (Spain), Gibraltar, Hamilton (Bermuda)
From:
• Interior 1,250 USD
• Oceanview 1,465 USD
• Balcony 1,710 USD
Rotterdam (14 nights)
Oct 17 – 31, 2027
Rotterdam → Fort Lauderdale
Ports: Le Havre & Cherbourg (France), Hamilton (Bermuda)
From:
• Interior 1,385 USD
• Oceanview 1,595 USD
• Balcony 1,805 USD
Celebrity Cruises
Modern design, refined cuisine, contemporary atmosphere.
Celebrity Constellation (15 nights)
Nov 2 to Nov 17, 2026
Rome → San Juan
Ports: Valencia (Spain), Cartagena (Spain), Malaga (Spain), Tangier (Morocco), Philipsburg (St. Maarten)
From:
‣ Interior 1,230 USD
‣ Oceanview 1,513 USD
‣ Balcony 3,280 USD
Celebrity Eclipse (14 nights)
Nov 10 to Nov 24, 2026
Barcelona → Fort Lauderdale
Ports: Palma de Mallorca (Spain), Cartagena (Spain), Malaga (Spain), Gibraltar, Hamilton (Bermuda)
From:
‣ Interior 1,442 USD
‣ Oceanview 1,510 USD
‣ Balcony 1,576 USD
Celebrity Ascent (14 nights)
Oct 30 to Nov 13, 2026
Rome → Fort Lauderdale
Ports: Cagliari (Sardinia, Italy), Malaga (Spain), Funchal (Madeira), Hamilton (Bermuda)
From:
‣ Interior 1,587 USD
‣ Oceanview 2,354 USD
‣ Balcony 3,004 USD
Celebrity Apex (13 nights)
Oct 18 to Oct 31, 2026
London → Port Canaveral
Ports: Vigo (Spain), Lisbon (Portugal), Ponta Delgada (Azores), Hamilton (Bermuda)
From:
‣ Interior 1,728 USD
‣ Oceanview 2,078 USD
‣ Balcony 2,597 USD
Celebrity Apex (13 nights)
Apr 25 to May 8, 2026
Port Canaveral → London
Ports: Hamilton (Bermuda), Ponta Delgada (Azores), Lisbon (Portugal)
From:
‣ Interior 1,775 USD
‣ Oceanview 1,951 USD
‣ Balcony 4,723 USD
Virgin Voyages
Modern style, adults only, vibrant atmosphere.
Scarlet Lady (14 nights)
Apr 26 to May 10, 2026
Miami → Barcelona
Ports: Las Palmas (Canary Islands), Casablanca (Morocco), Alicante (Spain)
From:
‣ Interior 1,462 USD
‣ Oceanview 1,610 USD
‣ Balcony 1,758 USD
Scarlet Lady (14 nights)
Apr 24 to May 8, 2027
Miami → Barcelona
Ports: Las Palmas (Canaries), Casablanca (Morocco), Alicante (Spain)
From:
‣ Interior 1,463 USD
‣ Oceanview 1,611 USD
‣ Balcony 1,759 USD
Resilient Lady (14 nights)
May 2 to May 16, 2027
Miami → Barcelona
Ports: Santa Cruz de La Palma (Canaries), Tangier (Morocco), Malaga (Spain)
From:
‣ Interior 1,463 USD
‣ Oceanview 1,610 USD
‣ Balcony 1,906 USD
Valiant Lady (14 nights)
Apr 25 to May 9, 2026
New York → Barcelona
Ports: Ponta Delgada (Azores), Funchal (Madeira), Tangier (Morocco), Malaga (Spain), Palma de Mallorca (Spain)
From:
‣ Balcony 2,051 USD
Virgin is perfect if you want a transatlantic that feels more festive, more design-forward, adults-only, and full of personality.
What these fares really mean
These are base fares per person based on double occupancy, including taxes, according to data available at the time of research.
The magic of transatlantic crossings is often the price per night. Sometimes you’re looking at 100 to 150 dollars per night for 15 days at sea. Often less than a week at a Caribbean resort in high season.
But the real luxury here isn’t the price.
It’s time.
Who I recommend a transatlantic to
The one who wants to slow down.
The one who dreams of writing while watching the ocean.
The couple who wants a romantic crossing before a European stay.
The entrepreneur who can work a few hours a day and enjoy the rest.
And anyone who understands that crossing an ocean isn’t just traveling. It’s changing mental space.
If one of these crossings catches your attention, reach out.
I’ll analyze real-time cabin availability with you, applicable promotions, drink or Wi-Fi packages, and we’ll build the trip around it. Maybe with a few nights in Rome. Or Copenhagen. Or Buenos Aires.
Crossing the Atlantic by plane is fast.
Crossing it by sea is unforgettable.
Yvan Junior Blanchette
Travel & Cruise Specialist
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