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Getting to America by boat?

  • 13-09-2004 7:40pm
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    OFDM
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    I'm trying with little success to find information on how to travel the US/Canada by boat (ocean liner). All I've been able to find so far is the Queen Mary II, and even then can't find prices.

    Are there any ocean liners making regular transatlantic crossings?


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    Capt'n Midnight
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    CUNARD http://www.cunard.co.uk/CruiseCalendar.asp?SFM=01&SFY=2005

    Cargo/Passenger Services at the bottom http://members.aol.com/CruiseAZ/transat.htm
    Trans-Atlantic Sailings - A Few Frequently Answered Questions:

    1. How much will it cost me to cross the Atlantic ? You should expect to pay a minimum of $1,000 to $1,200 per person each way, depending on the route and the cabin. If you think sea travel is cheaper than flying, it is when you consider the many days you will spend on board (compared to a hotel stay ashore) with three full meals a day and a private cabin. Don't think of it as a way to beat an air fare - it isn't. Drinks on board are not only tax and duty free, but also profit free (what we call bonded stock).

    2. Can I work on board to lower my fare? Briefly, No. Thirty or forty years ago crews numbered 39 to 49 people but today, with automation, crew size is more like 21, so don't even think about asking if you can work your way over. There just aren't enough jobs to go round for the real seamen.

    3. What about single (and female) travellers? Freighters have the great advantage of being inexpensive for single travellers, often with no single supplement for single cabins. And single women may travel without fear - the crews of these ships are accommodating and welcome ladies - most of them have wives and girlfriends at home. Single female travellers are among the more important groups who travel this way.

    4. How quickly can I sail across the Atlantic? Relax. You won't get there in just 5 days. Most Trans-Atlantic freighter voyages take 10 to 14 days and even Queen Mary 2 takes 6 days. The fastest freighter passage is 7 days on Canada Maritime from Montreal to the UK or Le Havre to Montreal or 8 days on CMA CGM The French Line from Lisbon to New York.

    5. How accurate are sailing schedules? Dates for QM2 and cruise ships are unlikely to change unless there is a realignment of schedules. Container ship sailings are usually year-round, but dates are subject to change due to cargo or weather. Take care to make flexible arrangements, eg. changeable flight tickets and allowing time for connections. Tramp sailings depend on cargo and are less reliable than container ships.


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