When Alan and I plan international land tours, we like to end the trip with a cruise back home. That way, we only have one long international flight to begin the trip plus some sea days at the end of our travels to rest after a busy time of exploring.
We put our Transatlantic cruise tips to work and started planning. Here’s the result.
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After 12 days touring in the south of Italy, we boarded the Silversea ship, Silver Spirit for a 21-day cruise Atlantic crossing that included a 7-day port intensive segment in the Mediterranean. Then we sailed along the coast of Spain before crossing the Atlantic to Ft. Lauderdale. We enjoyed some cruise excursions but also used repeat (to us) ports as sea days or as a time to explore on our own.
Silver Spirit Atlantic Crossing itinerary
We boarded Silver Spirit in Civitavecchia (the port for Rome) followed by:
Livorno (for Florence)
Monte Carlo
Marseille, France
Porto Mahon, Spain (Menllorca)
Palma De Mallorca, Spain (Mallorca)
Barcelona, Spain, where we’ll overnight and the ship will take on new passengers
Valencia, Spain
Cartagena, Spain
Malaga, Spain
Gibraltar, UK
Day at Sea
Funchal, Madeira Islands, Portugal
Day at Sea
Day at Sea
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St. George’s, Bermuda
Day at Sea
Day at Sea
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Although this was our third Atlantic Crossing, the experience was as unique and interesting as the first time. Of course, as always, Alan and I enjoyed dressing for formal night as well as other evenings on the ship. Read my tips about dressing for a luxury cruise in cruise wear for women over 50.
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Cartagena Walking Tour
During our cruise stops, we decided to take a break from organized events and created a Cartagena walking tour that allowed us to see the sights at our own. Click on: On Our Own in Cartagena, Spain to read more about our experience.
4 Hours in Menorca
Menorca is one of the beautiful islands that make up Spain’s Balearic islands in the Mediterranean. Not only does it offer incredible beaches, but years of history as well. Click on: 4 Hours in Menorca to read more about our experience.
And the Angels Sang on Montserrat
Barcelona is a common port stop for many Mediterrranean cruise ships. However, if you’re looking for a unique experience, our excursion to Montserrat was a beautiful day in a mountaintop monastery filled with angelic voices. Click on: And the Angels Sang on Montserrat to read more about our experience.
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