Transatlantic Cruises: Repositioning Crossings, Ships, Ports & Night Spans
Transatlantic cruises here are 447 itineraries and 386 open departures on 11 lines and 79 ships. Most are one way, and the night span runs 7 to 244 nights.
It’s All Cruises · October 26, 2026
A transatlantic cruise is the rare week where the sea days are the point, and the fare often looks gentle for the number of nights! 447 itineraries and 386 open upcoming departures cross, on 11 cruise lines and 79 ships.
Quick facts
| Metric | Details |
|---|---|
| Active itineraries | 447 |
| Open upcoming departures | 386 |
| Cruise lines / ships | 11 lines, 79 ships |
| Round trip / one way | 28 / 419 |
| Night span | 7 to 244 nights |
| Eastbound itineraries / open departures | 166 / 151 |
| Westbound itineraries / open departures | 216 / 183 |
| 7 to 25 nights | 324 itineraries, 287 open departures |
| Lowest listed starting fare | $554 starting cruise fare, as of October 24, 2026 |
- 419 itineraries are one way. 28 return to the same port.
- Read Transatlantic and repositioning cruises: what to know before booking for the practical checks. This page is the ships, ports and night spans.
- Island stops such as the Azores sit on Atlantic Islands cruises.
Direction and length
| Slice | Itineraries | Open departures |
|---|---|---|
| Eastbound | 166 | 151 |
| Westbound | 216 | 183 |
| 7 to 25 nights | 324 | 287 |
| All crossings in this set | 447 | 386 |
Eastbound here means the first port is on the American side of the Atlantic and the last port is on the European side. Westbound is the reverse. A crossing outside 7 to 25 nights is still in the full set: the night span runs 7 to 244 nights.
Cruise lines
| Cruise line | Itineraries | Open departures | Ships |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSC Cruises | 100 | 64 | 7 |
| Princess Cruises | 72 | 65 | 9 |
| Oceania Cruises | 70 | 62 | 8 |
| Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 53 | 52 | 6 |
| Holland America Line | 53 | 47 | 8 |
| Norwegian Cruise Line | 37 | 36 | 12 |
| Celebrity Cruises | 27 | 27 | 10 |
| Royal Caribbean | 19 | 20 | 10 |
| Virgin Voyages | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| Carnival Cruise Line | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Disney Cruise Line | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Where they embark
| Departure port | Itineraries |
|---|---|
| Miami | 56 |
| Barcelona | 55 |
| Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 42 |
| Rome (Civitavecchia) | 34 |
| Southampton | 28 |
| New York | 15 |
| Fort-de-France | 15 |
| Marseille | 13 |
| Lisbon | 13 |
| Genoa | 13 |
| Tokyo | 13 |
| Athens (Piraeus) | 11 |
A repositioning week often starts in a city you do not live in. Price the flight as part of the trip. Flight fares are Not listed here.
Ports these crossings use
| Port | Itineraries calling | Open departures calling | Itineraries embarking | Arrival | Ashore | Nearest airport | If you sail from here |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barcelona | 212 | 176 | 55 | Usually docked | Confirm terminal and public paths | BCN, about 13 km | Cruises from Barcelona |
| Rome (Civitavecchia) | 123 | 105 | 34 | Usually docked | Confirm terminal and public paths | FCO, about 50 km | Cruises from Rome (Civitavecchia) |
| Southampton | 56 | 54 | 28 | Usually docked | Confirm arrival and public paths | SOU, about 6 km | Cruises from Southampton |
| Lisbon | 80 | 73 | 13 | Usually docked | Check the terminal and terrain | Not listed | Cruises from Lisbon |
| Ponta Delgada (Azores) | 109 | 98 | 0 | Usually docked | Passenger and commercial quays differ | Not listed | Not listed |
| Funchal (Madeira) | 95 | 80 | 3 | Usually docked | Check the harbour exit and hill connections | Not listed | Cruises from Funchal (Madeira) |
| Santa Cruz de Tenerife | 99 | 82 | 0 | Usually docked | Confirm arrival and public paths | TFN, about 9 km | Not listed |
| Royal Naval Dockyard | 72 | 71 | 0 | Usually docked | Explore Dockyard on foot | Not listed | Not listed |
| Miami | 120 | 104 | 56 | Usually docked | Plan a ride out of the port | MIA, about 11 km | Cruises from Miami |
| Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 89 | 84 | 42 | Usually docked | Confirm terminal and public paths | FLL, about 4 km | Cruises from Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) |
| New York | 51 | 39 | 15 | Usually docked | Confirm arrival and public paths | LGA, about 14 km | Cruises from New York |
Eastbound sample fares
| Itinerary | Ship | Cruise line | Nights | Embarks | Open departures | First departure | Lowest listed starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe Passage | Regal Princess | Princess Cruises | 13 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 1 | April 17, 2027 | $554 starting cruise fare, as of October 24, 2026 |
| Spanish Passage | Sun Princess | Princess Cruises | 14 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 1 | March 28, 2027 | $644 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026 |
| 12-Night Bermuda & Azores Transatlantic | Freedom of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12 | Miami | 1 | April 27, 2027 | $739 starting cruise fare, as of October 4, 2026 |
| Transatlantic: Spain & Portugal | Norwegian Star | Norwegian Cruise Line | 15 | Miami | 1 | March 1, 2027 | $779 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026 |
Westbound sample fares
| Itinerary | Ship | Cruise line | Nights | Embarks | Open departures | First departure | Lowest listed starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transatlantic: Italy, Spain & Malta | Norwegian Pearl | Norwegian Cruise Line | 13 | Ravenna | 1 | November 1, 2026 | $629 starting cruise fare, as of October 23, 2026 |
| 13-Night Transatlantic | Carnival Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line | 13 | Barcelona | 1 | October 16, 2027 | $672 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026 |
| Spain, Portugal, Puerto Rico, United States | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Cruises | 13 | Barcelona | 1 | October 31, 2026 | $746 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
| Transatlantic: Spain & Portugal | Norwegian Star | Norwegian Cruise Line | 14 | Southampton | 1 | November 20, 2026 | $749 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026 |
7 to 25 night sample fares
| Itinerary | Ship | Cruise line | Nights | Embarks | Open departures | First departure | Lowest listed starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe Passage | Regal Princess | Princess Cruises | 13 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 1 | April 17, 2027 | $554 starting cruise fare, as of October 24, 2026 |
| Transatlantic: Italy, Spain & Malta | Norwegian Pearl | Norwegian Cruise Line | 13 | Ravenna | 1 | November 1, 2026 | $629 starting cruise fare, as of October 23, 2026 |
| Spanish Passage | Sun Princess | Princess Cruises | 14 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 1 | March 28, 2027 | $644 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026 |
| 13-Night Transatlantic | Carnival Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line | 13 | Barcelona | 1 | October 16, 2027 | $672 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026 |
Ships
| Ship | Cruise line | Itineraries in this set | Built | Gross tonnage | Guests (double) | Space ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSC World Europa | MSC Cruises | 22 | 2,022 | 215,863 | 5,252 | 41.1 |
| MSC Magnifica | MSC Cruises | 20 | 2,010 | 95,128 | 2,518 | 37.8 |
| MSC World Asia | MSC Cruises | 18 | 2,026 | Not listed | 5,164 | Not listed |
| MSC Meraviglia | MSC Cruises | 17 | 2,017 | 171,598 | 4,428 | 38.8 |
| Seven Seas Splendor | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 16 | 2,020 | 55,498 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Volendam | Holland America Line | 16 | 1,999 | 61,214 | 1,432 | 42.7 |
| Coral Princess | Princess Cruises | 15 | 2,003 | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Seven Seas Mariner | Regent Seven Seas Cruises | 13 | 2,001 | 48,075 | 704 | 68.3 |
Space ratio is the quick crowding check when the figure exists. A blank is Not listed.
Lowest listed fares in the full set
| Itinerary | Ship | Cruise line | Nights | Embarks | Open departures | First departure | Lowest listed starting fare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Europe Passage | Regal Princess | Princess Cruises | 13 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 1 | April 17, 2027 | $554 starting cruise fare, as of October 24, 2026 |
| Transatlantic: Italy, Spain & Malta | Norwegian Pearl | Norwegian Cruise Line | 13 | Ravenna | 1 | November 1, 2026 | $629 starting cruise fare, as of October 23, 2026 |
| Spanish Passage | Sun Princess | Princess Cruises | 14 | Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) | 1 | March 28, 2027 | $644 starting cruise fare, as of October 25, 2026 |
| 13-Night Transatlantic | Carnival Sunshine | Carnival Cruise Line | 13 | Barcelona | 1 | October 16, 2027 | $672 starting cruise fare, as of October 21, 2026 |
| 12-Night Bermuda & Azores Transatlantic | Freedom of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | 12 | Miami | 1 | April 27, 2027 | $739 starting cruise fare, as of October 4, 2026 |
| Spain, Portugal, Puerto Rico, United States | MSC Grandiosa | MSC Cruises | 13 | Barcelona | 1 | October 31, 2026 | $746 starting cruise fare, as of October 15, 2026 |
Open departures by month
| Departure month | Open departures |
|---|---|
| January | 27 |
| February | 7 |
| March | 44 |
| April | 103 |
| May | 11 |
| June | 12 |
| July | 11 |
| August | 24 |
| September | 20 |
| October | 55 |
| November | 62 |
| December | 10 |
April has the most open departures, 103. Spring and autumn are the usual repositioning seasons, and the table is the check. Weather at sea is Not listed.
How to choose
- Count the sea days you actually want. A 14-night crossing and a 7-night hop are different moods.
- Match the direction to the flight you can live with. Eastbound ends in Europe. Westbound ends in the Americas.
- Open the ship page before you fall for the fare. A low nightly fare can sit on a very long itinerary.
- Then read the companion guide: what to know before booking.
Fares are marketing prices, confirmed when you book.
Frequently asked questions
Are these all one-way repositioning cruises?
Mostly. 419 itineraries are one way and 28 are round trip. The name on the sailing still deserves a look.
Which direction has more open departures?
Eastbound has 151. Westbound has 183.
What is the night span?
7 to 244 nights across the full set. The 7 to 25 night slice is 324 itineraries and 287 open departures.
What is a lowest listed starting fare?
Western Europe Passage on Regal Princess: $554 starting cruise fare, as of October 24, 2026.
Filed under transatlantic, repositioning, ocean