Trip Bacon — The secret ingredient to the perfect getaway logo

Transatlantic Cruise Pros & Cons: Is Crossing the Ocean by Ship Worth It?

AlexisTravelTips
AlexisTravelTips
🥉Knowledgeable
👁️ 181 views📅 2 weeks ago⏱️ 7:22
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship Review🥉Knowledgeable Creator
Transatlantic · 14 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

For the price of a decent transatlantic flight, plus a few nights in hotels, you get a floating hotel with meals, entertainment, pools, and so much more.

If you are someone that needs um something new every day, a new scenery, then maybe transatlantic crossing might not be for you.

On a ship, they change the time gradually so that way you get used to the time zone that you will be heading towards.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book a balcony if you can afford it for extra space and views.
Bring binoculars, a good camera, and motion sickness medicine.
Download Netflix shows and books onto your Kindle before boarding to avoid expensive or slow internet.
Take advantage of the time to talk to other passengers.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sicknessPlan ahead and bring medicine; ships do have supplies on board but it is better to be prepared.
Boredom/Cabin FeverEnsure you enjoy a slow, relaxed routine and sea days; if you need new scenery every day, this may not be for you.
Jet lagCruising is actually a benefit as ships change time zones gradually.

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs a transatlantic cruise worth the time?
QIs the food good on transatlantic cruises?
QDo you get bored on a transatlantic cruise?
QHow bad is the weather during an ocean crossing?
QDoes cruising help with jet lag?

Topics Covered

Itinerary Route1 Happy BaconValue Pricing3½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Sad BaconWifi Connectivity2 Sad BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Southampton3 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
Happy Bacon — creators loved this aspect
Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

About our Bacon Score methodology
YouTube Video Description

I just finished my third transatlantic cruise and I’ve done a few ocean crossings before that. In this video I break down the real pros and cons of sailing across the Atlantic instead of flying. Is it worth the time? Is the food that good? Do you get bored? And how bad is the weather really? Here’s everything I wish I knew before booking my first one. TIME STAMPS 0:00 - 0:48 - INTRO 0:40 - 2:57 - PROS 2:58 - 5:15 - CONS 5:16 - 5:34 - WHO THIS TYPE OF CRUISE IS FOR 5:35 - 6:52 - TIPS 6:53 - 7:23 - OUTRO Have you done a transatlantic crossing or are you thinking about it? Drop your questions or experiences in the comments — I reply to as many as I can! 👍 Like the video if you found this helpful 🔔 Subscribe for more real travel stories & cruise tips 💬 Comment: Would you rather sail or fly across the Atlantic? #TransatlanticCruise #CruiseTips #OceanCrossing #CruiseVlog #TravelTips