Top 6 Transatlantic Cruises for 2026: From Classic to Expedition
Transatlantic cruises offer extended time at sea with fewer port stops, appealing to travelers seeking relaxation. U.S. News & World Report highlights six top cruise lines for 2026-2027 crossings. Cunard provides classic elegance on Queen Mary 2 with 7-23 night sailings between New York, Southampton, Hamburg, and Miami. Seabourn offers 12-86 day voyages to remote destinations like South Georgia and Greenland, with small ships like Seabourn Pursuit. MSC Cruises' Grand Voyages on MSC Divina include Casablanca and Malaga, featuring Italian-inspired design and MSC Yacht Club luxury. Princess Cruises' 53-day Ultimate Pole-to-Pole Odyssey on Majestic Princess covers 20+ ports from Buenos Aires to Southampton. Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Xcel offers 13-17 night crossings with new onboard spaces like The Bazaar. Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas (debut July 2026) sails from Fort Lauderdale to Spanish ports, with 17 dining venues and the largest water park at sea. Booking early is advised for popular sailings.
Key facts
- Transatlantic cruises have fewer port days, offering more time at sea.
- Cunard's Queen Mary 2 carries 2,691 guests and features Royal Court Theater, casino, spa, and library.
- Seabourn Pursuit carries 264 guests and sails from Rio de Janeiro to Genoa.
- MSC Divina has 3,436 passengers and includes Sophia Loren-inspired design.
- Princess Cruises' Ultimate Pole-to-Pole Odyssey is 53 days from Buenos Aires to Southampton.
- Celebrity Xcel has 3,260 guests and seven new onboard spaces including Bazaar and IYKYK.
- Royal Caribbean's Legend of the Seas debuts July 2026 with 17 complimentary dining venues.
- Booking early is recommended for balcony cabins on new ships.
Entities
Artists
Institutions
- U.S. News & World Report
- Cunard
- Seabourn
- MSC Cruises
- Princess Cruises
- Celebrity Cruises
- Royal Caribbean
Locations
- New York City
- Southampton
- England
- Hamburg
- Germany
- Miami
- Florida
- Long Beach
- California
- Reykjavik
- Iceland
- Denmark
- Greece
- Sint Maarten
- Rio de Janeiro
- Brazil
- Genoa
- Italy
- Barcelona
- Spain
- Naples
- Salvador
- Casablanca
- Morocco
- Malaga
- Fort Lauderdale
- Athens
- Rome
- Copenhagen
- Buenos Aires
- Argentina
- Amsterdam
- Netherlands
- Lisbon
- Portugal
- Cork
- Ireland
- Gibraltar
- Bermuda
- Cape Liberty
- New Jersey
- New Orleans
- Louisiana
- Seville
- Alicante
- Azores
- Puerto Rico
- South Georgia
- Greenland
- Barbados
- Canary Islands
Sources
- Quartz —