Atlantic Crossing – Lisbon & New Orleans
About this cruise
17 nights starts to feel like a proper adventure. You leave Southampton on October 18, 2027 and the route takes you through A Coruña, Vigo, Lisbon, Funchal, Nassau and New Orleans at a pace where there's never any need to rush. You finish in New Orleans. You do all the exploring first, then the last few days are at sea. It's like a built-in wind-down. Crossing 4 borders through the Western Mediterranean: Spain, Portugal, Bahamas and United States. You'll notice the culture shift at every stop. Lisbon alone is worth the trip, Seven hills of fado, pastéis, and golden light. Around 10 hours per port on average, which is generous enough to go beyond the obvious. Mariner Of The Seas takes the food seriously, with 12 restaurants to choose from. 4 are included, and the rest are worth the splurge. There are enough performances, events, and social mixers on a cruise this length that you couldn't do them all if you tried. And that's a good problem. Families and groups will find plenty to do: waterslides, shows, multiple pools, and something for every age. The autumn timing is underrated too. Good weather, calmer seas, and a more relaxed ship. Worth booking. That's the short version.