Malcolm and I sailed from Ft. Lauderdale on April 1st and are now into day thirteen of our fourteen-day voyage on the Silver Ray. With only three ports of call and eight sea days, we quickly settled into a good routine. We have sailed on the Silver Ray before and knew what to expect in …
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Taking the Slow Boat – Re-positioning Cruise
What is a Re-positioning Cruise Each Spring cruise lines re-position many of their ships from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale to Europe in order to service itineraries there. The fares for these cruises are typically discounted in order to fill the ship for its voyage across the Atlantic. The duration of a re-positioning cruise will depend …
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Celebrity Eclipse Transatlantic
When we booked this cruise, our intention was to use the ship as transportation to Europe, where we would continue our travels. The cost was comparable to airline travel, and we had an added bonus of room and board daily while traveling in a luxurious style. Several ships make this voyage each April, but we …
Sail Away
Malcolm and I have set sail on a thirteen night Transatlantic cruise to South Hampton, England, aboard the Celebrity Eclipse. This cruise is commonly referred to as a "re-positioning" cruise, which means that there will be lots of sea days and very few ports of call. Most cruise lines re-position some of their ships to Europe in April and bring them …
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