Share to Facebook Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin Queen Mary 2 sails away from New York on a transoceanic crossing. Cunard All sea days? Weak Wi-Fi? Nothing to do? These are all common misconceptions of what it’s like to take a transoceanic cruise, says Jason Leppert, cruise editor for TravelAge West and the producer of the Popular Cruising YouTube channel . But, according to Leppert and many other cruise experts, these concerns are unfounded.
In fact, today’s modern cruise ships are so entertaining some people like to stay on board, even when they dock in various ports. Crossing the ocean by ship was once the only way to travel between continents. With the advent of jet travel, it became faster and easier to get around the world by air.
But, there are many people that still find allure and nostalgia in a transoceanic cruise. Most cruise lines offer these, but they are typically for their own logistical needs when repositioning a ship between regions. For example, cruise lines often put big ships in the Caribbean during the winter season and in the Mediterranean for the summer.
Sydney, Australia - March 12, 2015: Ferries pass the Queen Mary 2 cruise liner, docked at the ...
[+] Overseas Passenger Terminal before the Sydney Harbour Bridge. getty When these ships cross oceans to change destinations, they continue to operate their full roster of amenities from theatrical revue shows and water parks to specialty restaurants and even occasional port calls at various islands.