We sailed our first Transatlantic Cruise 2024 | Our First Impressions | The Good, Bad and Ugly

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In our JJ Cruise News today, just like the World’s Largest Cruise Ship Wonder of the Seas Cruise did in 2022, we are sailing on our First Transatlantic Cruise 2022! We share our First Impressions of our Transatlantic Cruise onboard the Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship 2022! We tell you the Good, the Bad, and the UGLY of our first Transatlantic Cruise Review 2022!
In the cruise news latest, join us as we chat through this cruise news today. The latest cruise news we are bringing is all about our first Transatlantic Cruise Full Review including New Things we have experienced on Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship 2022. This latest cruise news proves transatlantic cruises 2022 are full of interesting experiences that are unique to transatlantic cruises first impressions review include people onboard, demographics as well as age range, family cruisers, overall vibe onboard, capacity, food and dining experiences as well as entertainment comparisons, new activities as well as favorite cruise activities, WiFi connection onboard, pool deck, outdoor activities, weather, seasickness, time changes, and so much more! On Celebrity Edge, Celebrity Cruises largest cruise ship class, there are so many things to do! Those things include Theatre, Specialty Restaurants, Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship architecture, Sunset Bar, Retreat Suite Deck and Lounge, Cafe Al Bacio, Casino, Eden Restaurant and Bar, Rooftop Garden, and champagne Hot Tubs. Other venues onboard Celebrity Edge and that are on the new Celebrity Beyond Cruise Ship 2022 include Rooftop Garden Grill, Le Petit Chef, Blu, Luminae, Raw on 5, Fine Cut Steakhouse, Le Grand Bistro, Mast Grill, Eden Cafe, Oceanview Cafe, Spa Cafe and Juice Bar, Tuscan, Normandie, Cosmopolitan, Cyprus and favorites such as Cafe al Bacio, The Club and Magic Carpet Bar! Will this Transatlantic Cruise Ship Celebrity Edge Cruise Ship 2022 make cruise news headlines? What are your first impressions of Transatlantic Cruises 2022? This is the latest cruise news allowing cruising to restart in the US! We are talking about what this cruise ship news means for the major North American cruise lines, Royal Caribbean International, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, MSC Cruises, Virgin Voyages, and Disney Cruise Line and how it ties into the US Cruise Restart.
We had the incredible opportunity to climb aboard Royal Caribbean Cruise Line's Adventure of the Seas FIRST sailing out of Nassau, Bahamas on June 12th, 2021. We were also onboard the FIRST sailing out of the US on Celebrity Edge on June 26th, 2021. Celebrity Cruise Lines was the first major North American cruise line that sailed from a North American port since March 2020. We were also on the first Carnival cruise out of Florida on July 4th Carnival Horizon sailing. We were on the Inaugural Season Carnival Mardi Gras cruise ship maiden voyage sailing on July 31st! We were on one of the first Disney Cruise Line ships sailing out of the US on Disney Dream on August 20th, 2021! We were on one of the first Alaska sailings in 2021 on Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas on August 27th, 2021! We are thrilled to be on these ships to bring you the latest cruise news and information about the future of the cruise industry in 2022.
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[@tamarapetrov4990]

I was on a cruise once through the most terrible stormy weather. Nearly everyone got sick, even the crew. I never get seasick, so I was fine, but it was like walking through a ghost ship with all the passengers and most of the crew laid up. When I did come across a crew member they'd always ask me wide eyed "are you ok?" While I did have to feel for all the sick people, I had so much fun. Imagine a whole ship to yourself!

[@JJCruise]

Oh wow!! That’s some serious storms to lay-up so many crew and passengers! So glad you were okay though!

[@Chris.T616]

Lucky you!

[@grandrapidsboy]

Lmao 😂 I slept like a baby during a bad storm to the Bahamas

[@Mleencihols]

I LOVE transatlantic crossing. I've done two...Viking and Virgin..and will do another on Regent this September. As a solo traveler, I have found better prices on transatlantic cruises. I love sea dayss and the extended itineraries, i.e. 14-16 days. And shockingly I have yet to have any problems with weather. In fact on my Viking transatlantic cruise this past December, the weather was actually balmy and warm. I managed to come home with a great tan. On the Virgin cruise, we did encounter a water spout aka ocean tornado, but all was fine as the ship had great ballast. I do agree with the passengers you meet on such crossings. They tend to be more cruise savvy. And as J&J mentioned, I found the food, entertainment, and activities superb.

[@X0awsome]

Doing a TA from Copenhagen to Boston this summer. I chose it for the ports (Norway, Iceland, Greenland & Canada). Chilly weather cruising is a very different experience. I spend much more time inside and participate in more activities. Hanging on deck means a coat and uggs and spiked coffee is my go to cocktail. No need to hose down with sunscreen 5 times a day! I can wear a beanie to hide morning hair. My favorite thing about the cold water cruise is the way the brisk salty air refreshes you; opening your sinuses and lungs like a wiff of peppermint.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences with us! 🤗🥳

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

I completely agree, nice to cruise in colder weather sometimes since I get tired of lathering on the sunscreen all the time in a semi tropical climate.

[@TehCbass]

Reading this comment was so satisfying for some reason, thanks for sharing! Hope to do a TA/ Cold water cruise one day 🤞🏼

[@greengrands]

We did a Transatlantic on the Celebrity Reflection in 2019. Loved it. We met wonderful people who are now good friends. With all those sea days, you really have time to slow down and partake in lots of activities you never would have time for on a port intensive cruise. Planning on doing another!!

[@lindagilgren898]

We did a 28 day Hawaii and South Pacific from L.A. in October 2018. The weather was beautiful and the sea most days very calm. I don't know if that's typical but for sure our favorite cruise so far.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and commenting your experiences!! We hope to do a Transpacific in the near future!

[@FraserAtSea]

Very jealous of this cruise - it’s on my bucket list!

[@lindacasias8800]

I just found your cruising channel and I love love love you guys!❣ I appreciate your honesty, your humor, and your enthusiasm. Thank you for all of the great info you share. I dream of our next cruise, it can't happen soon enough. Keep up the great work. You'll hit 30K in no time!!!

[@christiankessler1002]

We did a TA from Rome to FFL on the Edge in 2019. What I loved, it was like 2 different cruises. The first part was your traditional cruise with port stops and the second half was totally different experience. This was late October early November. The weather was good and we were headed to warmer temperatures. We also spend a week in Italy before. So we had to deal with the Daylight Savings Time change twice and we loved the 25 hour days coming back.

[@JJCruise]

Such a nice retreat to have 25 hour days😎

[@micheletomei3670]

We were on the same cruise!!! The weather was perfect!!!

[@cynthiawilliams192]

LOVE THIS VIDEO THANKS FOR SHARING LOVE YOU GUYS🥰🥰

[@dawnturner8735]

Love the information you two share.

[@Lealelan]

This was a great review, thank you! I'm probably very different than most. I love to cruise to be on the water. I spend more time in my cabin than most, reading, doing stuff I've brought with me. AND I love rough seas (not dangerous, but love the rockin' and rolling). With all that said, I really want to go on a transatlantic cruise. Getting the time off work is just difficult, so I continue to dream! Gonna have to go back and watch your other vlogs on this trip! Enjoy the rest of your trip!

[@JJCruise]

Thank you for watching and sharing your thoughts!! We loved our Transatlantic and hope you sail one soon! 🥳

[@evelynr.6835]

We did a similar cruise on Royal, the plus is that transatlantic crossings are usually at a great price. Ours was in 2019, in April, lucked out with great weather only one bad stormy day. The way to get used to loosing the hour as time changes is to stay up one hour later, this helps the body adjust as long as you get up at your normal time. This worked for us.

[@JJCruise]

Great advice!! Thanks for watching and commenting your experiences 🤗

[@teresamagnusson8711]

I've never been on a transatlantic cruise but is on my bucket list. I enjoy sea days and my husband and I aren't night life people. The thought of just relaxing and enjoying some reading sounds like heaven to me.

[@JJCruise]

It would be perfect for you!! 🥳🤗

[@DaveM-FFB]

We're the same way. But we're also foodies. Any day where someone else cooks, cleans, and makes the bed, is heaven. Some live lounge music, is a bonus. A 7 day cruise is too short for us.

[@davidramstad1213]

That was a terrific video. I love your enthusiasm. I also like that you give a very balanced review of a transatlantic. I did one transatlantic on Royal Caribbean from Miami to Malaga Spain and before the cruise was worried about the days at sea but they brought on additional staff who did very interesting lectures about places we would be stopping, about history, and one was actually a stunt person from Hollywood and she was hilarious. Like yourselves, I met terrific well traveled people. To me the most interesting thing was meeting people who would combined round-trip airfares with two transatlantic cruises. They would for example, cruise in the spring to Europe spend a few weeks in Europe and then fly back to the United States as the first leg of their airplane ticket then in the fall they would use the return trip back to Europe and then Cruise in the fall from Europe back to the United States. I thought that was so clever and some thing I had never thought of and help them avoid buying two one-way airplane tickets

[@JJCruise]

Yes! That’s what we are doing too!! 🤗

[@suedougmactavish3213]

When we traveled to Scotland and England we flew over and spent 10 days in Geeat Britain and then took the Queem Mary 2 from Southampton to New York. Our agent was able to get a fly cruise deal on British Airways and saved a bundle of money over a normal one way airfare.

[@Robroy459]

Thank you for this video. Really enjoyed it, fun and informative.

[@JJCruise]

Thank you for watching!! 🤗

[@tufornumberone]

You guys are so so cheerful. Love your videos. Thank you.

[@JJCruise]

Aww, thanks for watching!! Cruising makes us happy and we want to share it with the world 🥳

[@kimberlypruitt161]

Love your Cruise videos! You guys are always so upbeat and happy. That is so refreshing to see. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us!

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and commenting your kind thoughts!! 🤗🥳 How can cruising bring you down 😉

[@joyce52]

@@JJCruise You got that right.

[@anniesimon5504]

Great review as always and very encouraging to hear hour much you are enjoying his transatlantic even with the Bad and Ugly👍 enjoy guys and can’t wait to see more on your ports 👏🥳👍

[@koompaloompa1695]

Would love to do trans-Atlantic, trans-pacific. Just need to get that much time off work. I like the idea of lots of sea days to allow lengthy exploration and enjoyment of the ship and time to relax. 7 day port intensive cruises don’t give me enough down time to take in the ship’s beauty.

[@susiehutchinson7312]

We LOVED The Edge! Captain Tasos is phenomenal and he made us laugh every day! 💚 Just watched this episode and can’t wait to watch the sailing on Beyond with Captain Kate and Bug!

[@JJCruise]

He’s hilarious! One of our faves too!

[@jeffreykyle8587]

Thanks for this video. Loads of advise I haven’t heard before.

[@JJCruise]

Thank you for watching and commenting your thoughts! 🤗

[@davidforbes8595]

VERY INFORMATIVE!

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@s.wilson4115]

We are faithful Princess cruises & repositioning or transatlantic our favorite cruises.. We love 28 days.. Breaks in between ports, time for relaxation,meeting new friends!! Can’t wait for next cruise🎉🎉🎉 And you guys are the best!! I can watch you when i can’t cruise!!!!

[@lornekay8948]

We are two days away from doing our first TA on the Queen Mary 2. That is a different experience than a repositioning cruise on a cruise ship. An ocean liner is designed to cross the Atlantic smoothly and Cunard knows how to make Sea Days special days. That is just what they do.

[@littleglimmer2325]

Absolutely right. We did Southampton to New York on 8 May and it was like glass. Unique ship.

[@dondgc2298]

The QM 2 is designed for ocean crossings but it can definitely rock when the seas get big enough. The TA is a great experience. I hope you enjoyed it.

[@Angiehere-1]

Queen Mary 2 is on my bucket list.

[@slowmads]

We have booked a 3rd QM2 cruise. In 12 foot seas, not a dish moved in the MDR. It’s a crossing, not a cruise. It is understated elegance at its best. We are fans.

[@snn6134]

Can’t compare QM2. She’s an Ocean Liner which makes it apples to oranges.

[@shantia_30]

I can't wait to see all the vlogs from this cruise! I'll probably get to sick on a transatlantic but I will live through you guys!

[@JJCruise]

Aww thanks!! 🤗

[@melissabarrett7676]

So glad you guys are enjoying it! :)

[@JJCruise]

We are so pleasantly surprised! 🥳

[@cutnpaper6831]

Thanks guys. Good subjects now I have a better understanding as to what is a TA

[@Livingtheglobe]

You two are so sweet! Thank you for sharing! We are thinking of going on October 31st

[@tiffanyriley3162]

You had me at no kids. hahaha Great video, very informative.

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

I’ve done four trans Atlantics in my life all of them before the Covid. Only one of them was the ocean as still as a pond. One of them was a huge storm that we had to avoid but we had a great captain and the most stable of ships, a true ocean liner called the queen Mary 2. Huge waves and the promenade was closed because of safety reasons and I’m prone to sea sickness but I just chomped on ginger and was fine. I chomped on the fresh ginger at the sushi bar, Also on the Ginger at the dinner so no problem was in fact a little entertaining for me to see people walking like they were drunk across the floor when in fact the deck was a little wavy because of the ocean. When the ship has up-and-down motion it doesn’t bother me but we also had side to side motion as well so that bothered me but I didn’t become motion sick hardly at all because of the ginger so well half the people didn’t show up to breakfast or lunch I showed up but I ate bland foods. And was fine. I would do it all again !!!!! Maybe even encouraged one person who was very frightened and was turning a little bit green under the gills. I would always go on one again, a trans Atlantic, I would never get tired of seeing the great scenery of ocean and clouds and not having to decide what to do in a port each day. Even if the wireless wasn’t working I sort of welcome it as a time to do without a like electronic devices for a while. Also met many great people to avoid I’m still in touch. Also saw dolphins a little bit of off England. As for only 23 hours day, I would say it’s certainly better than flying on a plane and then having to get used to Jetlag of six or seven hours difference depending if you’re flying to England or to Europe. Yeah coming back with 25 our day is great.!!!!!!!

[@enjoyslearningandtravel7957]

Meant to write I met many great people that I’m still in touch. I didn’t mean to write, to avoid so I guess I’ve kept in touch with at least two of them.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences with us!! We do agree it’s better to lose one hour a night than 6 at once

[@justaname9874]

Thank you for the tip regarding ginger. I’m hoping to take a TA Cruise next year, God willing, and I will try that. Can you bring your own ginger aboard?

[@sharonpinkney9081]

What time of the year did you sail when the ocean was as still as a pond?

[@jeanius123]

Thanks 4 this

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching!

[@angelagaither6439]

Thanks for being so positive but keeping it real. I have been plotting a trans-atlantic cruise for awhile. We were on the Edge in Dec 2019 and really liked it. We were on a cruise March 2022 and the people, fellow cruisers and staff were so friendly and just happy to be out of their house. Just Subscribed.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks Angela for subscribing! We love being positive but always honest on our experiences so you and our clients can be certain to have the best cruise they possibly can have! 🥳

[@jeffrosenberg8456]

Thanks for a great video. My partner and I did Lisbon to Miami and loved the vibe of the crowd.

[@postaldee68]

This was really interesting and useful information. A transatlantic (or Pacific) is on my MUST list and I had not considered many of these things. You've definitely helped narrow down lines. Having the Infinite Veranda is perfect! Get to enjoy the sea even when the weather isn't ideal.

[@JJCruise]

Yes! So glad we could help! 🤗

[@julieosypenko7053]

I was told if if rains I the infinite window automatically closes,is this true .We have booked a normal verandah but is very small

[@joyce52]

I have never been on a transatlantic cruise, but have always wanted to go to Greece. That being said, when you talked about the ocean, I just began to recall the waters on my very first cruise when I was 19 years old. Now first you must understand that was 60 years ago and a friend of mine and I decided to take a cruise for our vacation. Do you have a good imagination? This ship was so small and left from NY and sailed to Nassau. We were docked right in the Nassau's downtown along the street. We had to get a tender to go over to the other side of the island to the beach and from there they took us on a golf cart to the actual beach and that is all it was "A BEACH," where the Atlantis now sits. You talk about rocky weather, this little thing called a ship we were on was rocking the entire cruise. I would love to share more with you, but do not want to keep going in your comment section. I just returned from a 12-night Southern Caribbean cruise on RC's Enchantment and when people asked me if it was my first, I told them about my first cruise and everyone thought they should give me a spot in the centrum to speak about it. I had people rolling on the floor laughing. Wish I could cruise sometime with the two of you.

[@JJCruise]

What a story!! Thanks for sharing! Join one of our group cruises! We’d love to cruise together 🤗

[@dena-mo118]

This is such an informative video. Loved how you both gave good input from all viewpoints. Did a Panama Canal of 15 days on a Royal ship. They had a choir that was so fun my husband and I joined. We did music from the Jersey Boys! We even performed in the theater one evening prior to a show. Fun memory. Shorter days isn't something I would have thought about, and early closing of venues. Things closing early is understandable to make sure the crew has enough down time. Thank you both for such authentic thoughts when you do your videos.

[@JJCruise]

We are so glad you enjoyed our video! Jersey Boys is a great musical! 😁

[@theodorecleaver]

I like to watch for the big big smiles on your faces! It's infectious!

[@JJCruise]

Aww thank you 😁

[@AlleineDragonfyre]

First time cruiser - thank you for this information. Thank you for not assuming we all know this stuff! All I knew was the rocking because, you know, ocean! Also you guys are adorable!!

[@cathejo]

Our first TA cruise is next month from Lisbon to Tampa. We chose TA to enjoy our first time in Portugal (we're going a few days early) and then relax on the cruise. Also, we're writers & need the internet a bit for work on the way back. We are looking forward to the 6 ports we'll visit on the trip. Thanks so much for your report; it helps to know what to expect!

[@aecs422]

We have been on transatlantic cruise east to west. We love this type of cruising.

[@kalozakos]

Thank you for the video guys. I have done many trans-Atlantic cruises and can tell you that you have yet to experience the worst thing about them (going West to East). Thee worst thing is that you have been relaxing for all of your sea days, then it will be port, port, port, port, get off thee ship feeling exhausted. Doing a trans-Atlantic from East to West, you get the ports first, then you can relax with all of the 25 hour days. You arrive home feeling refreshed. Good luck and hope when you have done the opposite crossing you will have a compare and contrast video.

[@JJCruise]

Yes! We did feel that rush at the end but we did feel the sea day break before the last two ports helped us a lot! 😄

[@michaellemos6053]

I’ve done four and love them. I really like the ship so enjoy the sea days, plus there is something about actually going somewhere. On my list is the 14 day Windstar from Lisbon to San Marteen. How cool to do a TA on a sailing ship!

[@estevammadarasjunior6832]

Well, watch for sea motion!

[@teresaforsyth6185]

I was HOPING to find this information!!! Thanks!!!

[@JJCruise]

Thank you for watching!! 🤗

[@travelwithchris8744]

My mom and I (my husband likes cruises but not two weeks at a time, lol!!) have been on two TA cruises and are going on another one this November. We love them! I tell people that it is the ultimate in relaxation. You know how after a 7-day cruise you are kinda tired? You get plenty of rest and relaxation on a TA cruise. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@pamelanurse2024]

How was your November cruise? Thinking of doing Barcelona to Florida on Princess November 12.

[@ohdiverdoc]

Have done two Trans-Atlantics and the third is upcoming in a few months. Looking at a fourth for next year. We are thinking it needs to be an annual event. One thing in particular that I enjoy are having some sea days. I see too many cruise itineraries which have one or no sea days at all. Those do not interest me at all. It's good to see interesting ports, but time to read, relax and talk with other cruisers is just the best. The people we have met onboard have been wonderful and so interesting. There were lecturers onboard so there was always something to learn about. Played a lot of trivia, which was fun and a good way to meet people. Food and entertainment were good and enjoyable. Had a few days of rocky waves, but wasn't bad and only lasted a day or two. One time I could see four water spouts, with one that was pretty close, and got some great pictures. I was excited, since I had never seen one before. Can't wait to go again.

[@janetmichelson3978]

Jerrad, your face is like a sunrise. Best smile ever!

[@lindabennett9556]

I totally agree I LOVE a TA. We did a Venice to NYC in the fall on an NCL Jewel class ship. We got into the end of a Nor’easter and spent 36 hours with waves that were 35+ feet. Lots of people seasick and most venues were closed. But it was still a fantastic time!

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences!! So glad you love TAs!

[@shtupman]

SOLID advice! I've had one TA from New Jersey to Le Havre France on the Celebrity Constellation. I'm a huge fan of the Connie...i like her size, and as you said, the diversity that Celebrity attracts is fantastic. Since it was March for that crossing, the seas were pretty rough for most of the voyage, but people who book these cruises pretty much have salt water in their veins, so it was a great experience! The wave action rocked me to sleep every night!

[@kvom01]

I was on Odyssey's transat that left several days later than Wonder. We originally had a course fairly far south to avoid the effects of the storm, but because of a passenger injury we diverted even further south to PR to let them off. This meant that we skipped a port stop in Funchal to make up time. So pretty good sea conditions the entire transit.

[@JJCruise]

That’s what we heard from some of our friends onboard your cruise! So glad you had a nice and warmer crossing!

[@carolr9301]

I’m from the UK and have so far done two transatlantic cruises from Barbados to the UK. We absolutely loved them, so relaxing. The weather was very good in March. In fact the Atlantic was like a millpond, but bad from the Azores. I am sailing from the UK to Barbados next January on the new P & O ship Arvia. That should be interesting weather in January, but I love the rocking and rolling.

[@gabrielcarreon7720]

We enjoyed this so much! Loved loved LOVED our very first cruise! It was a Celebrity transatlantic 18 night, month of May. Fabulous! We had a junior balcony suite and our own butler. We were one of the youngest couples onboard at the time (a couple from Germany was younger.) We loved the fact that so many Europeans were onboard. We were also thrilled that many retired educators were guests as well. Mercy, but we had our own tour guides, and took full advantage of their offers to follow them around at ports of call. We’ve cruised other Celebrity, and a number of other cruise lines, but nothing has compared to that 1st cruise. Ahhh...🥰

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences with us!! 🤗

[@aRICHandJAZZYLife]

Great video guys! Hope to do a transatlantic one day!

[@JJCruise]

That would be amazing to do one together! 🤗

[@mavoisine3]

Hi guys, love your channel. I have done 2 transatlantics. The first on eon Celebrity Silhouette - Bayonne to Rome. That crossing was tough. But the second one, Rome - St Juan (PR) was just amazing. The second was in November, The weather gets warmer and warmer as you approach Puerto Rico.

[@JJCruise]

That’s great feedback! Thanks for watching and letting us know your experiences!! 🤗🥳

[@pumpkin462]

We were on the Apex transatlantic a week later. Sunny and calm seas everyday. People were at the pool everyday, and seas never got higher than 4’. Some days were flat calm and we had no rain.

[@JJCruise]

So hit or miss! Thanks for watching and commenting your experiences!! 🤗🥳

[@cathyspanton1716]

Great video !

[@JJCruise]

Thanks!! 🤗

[@paulinevahedi4797]

Did my 1st transatlantic from Fort Lauderdale to Dublin on a Celebrity in April-May 2019 for my 50th bday. We were in the port where my Irish family name originated, on the day of my 50th bday, which is why I chose this cruise. We had a blast & the seas were very calm. I'm doing another transatlantic, in April 2023, with Holland America, to Rome. 2 transatlantic's i booked previously were cancelled due to covid so I am anxious to do the next one. I've done almost 40 cruises & the longer cruises are my favorite. Celebrity has amazing food, entertainment & the hot tub was popular & fun to be in during the chilly weather crossing. I plan to do more transatlantic's in the future to different European destinations.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences with us!! 🤗🥳

[@pamelanurse2024]

How was your TA in April on HAL? I booked it for April 2024.

[@caseytcat888]

Thanks for sharing your TA experience. I've been on two TA cruises traveling both directions and absolutely love them!!! The first was on the Carnival Vista in late October when it was new and coming across from Barcelona to its home port in the US. The early morning arrival in NYC was fantastic as we passed the Statue of Liberty. There were a few days of rough weather that caused the cove balconies to be locked for three days. The furniture was stacked inside the cabin, so it was a little cramped. Otherwise, it was fantastic. The second was aboard the Crown Princess from Ft Lauderdale to Southampton in April. It was another great cruise with good weather. I think the best part of a TA cruise is the increased number of sea days. Usually on a cruise, the highlight is the ports and most of the day in port is spent off the ship. So, some of the onboard experiences are missed. On a TA there is more time to really enjoy the entire ship. I've cruised 47 times from 3 to 21 days and prefer longer cruises. TAs are 12+ days with so many consecutive sea days, so they are my favorite. 👍 My advice in cabin selection on a TA is to skip the additional cost of a balcony cabin due to the cooler weather crossing the Atlantic. It's not practical or even possible to use a balcony most days. I have two more TA cruises booked. Can't wait.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and commenting your experiences!! 🤗🥳

[@caseytcat888]

Thank you for starting the conversation and allowing me to share my great memories. It's been fun. 🗽☺🛳

[@lindadennis867]

Hello guys Thanks for the update I am taking notes continue to have a great cruise can’t wait to hear about your first port of call👍🏽🛳

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and commenting!! 🤗

[@aharrison3022]

Thanks for the kids section... I've been wondering

[@jancatperson8329]

My first ever cruise was ten nights on the Disney Wonder from Vancouver, BC to Hawai’i. The first five full days were sea days, and I fell in love with cruising in the middle of the Pacific before we reached our first port. We had three 25-hour days on the way, and they were fantastic! You can stay up late, sleep in, and still get up in time for breakfast. Thinking of a UK to USA transatlantic next year. Hope I can make it work.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and sharing your experiences!! We hope that TA cruise is next for you! 🤗

[@pata6045]

We did a transatlantic FLL-Rome a few years ago leaving on May 1st or 2nd. Nothing but calm seas and unusually hot weather - fantastic trip on Holland America. The weather changes all the time so one never knows. Glad you enjoyed your trip. Also, I don't recall the casino closing early and the piano bar was open late every night.

[@estevammadarasjunior6832]

I did, and twice, in the very beginning of the season. First time was on the Seabourn Quest, Ft Lauderdale to Barcelona, on March 31st. Well of course, mostly in the first half of the crossing, we did get choppy seas, and waves were high, but actually it was rather good. And just now on March 18th we did sail from Barbados to Fuerteventura Canary Islands, and then Las Palmas, Funchal and a glorious moon entrance into the Tagus river and Lisbon. Well, the only nights when the sea was calm were on arrival to Fuerteventura and from there to Las Palms. Most of the time we experienced high seas, with swells around 4,5 - 5 meters, on the Silversea Dilver Spirit. And, although I never tried the pool, there being a lot of motion within the pool, deck was almost always rather full, and some people did actually arrive in Europe with a beautiful tan. Don’t really know where they found so much Sun, but in fact they did! It was a wonderful crossing, if you take your sea motion proper meds! And some years back, we cruised the Crystal Sumphony to Norway, Faroe Islands and Iceland. Well, so high in the North Atlantic I could experience how bad it actually can get, as we hit 10m high waves, on a very rough passage. And next morning, it was so calm as a lake. Love taking these wonderful cruises, and, most interesting of all was the only time I got seasick, was on the Med, on a smaller vess, the now Windstar Legend, when it was still with Seabourn, on a full sea day from Mallorca to Elba island, boy, I wasn’t expecting it, and it was very unpleasant!!! But the ship was only 10000 ton, and it rocked and rolled all that she could!

[@juliemcgowan4257]

We have done over 10 April transatlantic cruises and most of them the ocean was like a pond, flat, just flat and the weather beautiful

[@JJCruise]

That’s good to hear! 🥳

[@mercyrodriguez5780]

We were planning to do it this year, but are waiting for next year because of COVID, so definitely will do it on Celebrity! Love your videos!

[@pekaro11]

Love it when I get a notice you've posted a new video or are live. It's always a good time when I can watch or chat with you. I think I could live on the water, love being in a boat and the rocking of the sea doesn't bother me. I just don't like to combine water and cold, I need heat! LOL.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and commenting your kind thoughts!! 🤗 We really appreciate it and believe a Caribbean Cruise is perfect for you! 😉

[@stustuart7323]

this was a great video.....love your honest opinions......this brought back good memories for us.....we want to do a TA again!! We love them.......

[@JJCruise]

Thank you! We are so glad you enjoyed! TAs are great! 🥳

[@mapletaffyglobal9248]

I am so happy you’ve experienced a TA , also happy TA day - Happy Travel Agent Day and week, tons of celebration snd gratitude across our beloved travel and cruise industry !!!!

[@JJCruise]

Happy TA Day to you too! 🥳🤗

[@mapletaffyglobal9248]

@@JJCruise you are both unbelievable and one of the very best parts of travel , KZbin stars and TA all star too !!! Have the best day have a 5 star Celebrity dinner n drink !!!

[@sandraschmidt8551]

Going on a transpacific in sept. Can’t wait

[@wammara]

I would do it in a heart beat. We are new to cruising (only 3 under our belt) but we love it!! We love sea days so I think we would love to go on one. Continuing having fun!!

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and commenting your thoughts! 🤗🥳

[@renatobernardin2183]

Good to see you are enjoying your transatlantic voyage and your blog of the sea days section of the trip. I have been on a 21 day round trip with P and O Arcadia from Southampton to the Caribbean. The passengers were mainly from the UK so the activities and entertainment were geared to the British.The sea days were relaxing - enjoying the facilities and events at a leisurely pace, and the sea conditions were calm which helped (Oct 2017), I was prepared if they weren't. It is worth mentioning my Caribbean section was port intensive with day excursions starting early every day in each ..Antigua, St Kitts, Martinique, St Lucia and Barbados. Soooooo glad for the relaxing uninterrupted journey back to a cooler Europe which was used to recover from the utter madness of the ports and the heat and humidity. We did stop in the Azores on the way over from So'ton to the Caribbean which was absolutely stunning and La Coruna in Spain on the way back. Enjoy your trip. Looking forward to seeing your blogs. I have done the Queen Mary 2 NYC to So'ton which was a COMPLETELY different type of voyage so won't say anything about that and also a repositioning trip with MSC from Venice to Durban South Africa which was amazingly and incredibly good. I am a solo traveller and am always able to enjoy my trips even long ones on my own. I'll chat with anyone and participate in anything that is going and that is the key.. Renato

[@JJCruise]

Thanks Renato for sharing your experiences with us!! We are intrigued on how this would be starting from another country so your experiences help us prepare! 🤗

[@pamelanurse2024]

Any thoughts on doing Barcelona to Florida in November on Princess?

[@renatobernardin2183]

@pamelanurse273 The weather and sea conditions should be ideal. End of tropical storms season. Be prepared to do a lot of relaxation. I love Princess. I have just come off a two week trip to Norway and Iceland with Sky Peincess. Beautiful ship and great food, entertainment and activities. Enjoy. I am booked on a transatlantic from New York to Southampton on Nowegian Getaway in April 2024. First time with Norwegian. I love sea days.

[@barbb]

Did a cruise from San Diego to Hawaii and back a few years ago. Rain and rough weather for 4 of the 5 days going there and about the same coming back. It was warm around Hawaii but still a bit rough . Enjoyed your video thanks.

[@Opinolosiguiente]

Excelente reseña, muchas gracias.

[@JJCruise]

De nada ☺️

[@toddbatik7302]

Awesome recap of the good, the bad and the ugly. I have always wondered about a Transatlantic and I think Edge-Series sounds like the way to go. Keep up the amazing content!

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching! We are so glad you enjoyed our video! 🥳

[@alexramos3976]

I have been on several Transatlatic cruises, the best is when you go into the Caribbean first . I did a crossing out of Port Canvarel Fl. with stops in Puerto Rico, St Thomas, St. Martin, Funchal, Barcelona. The first 10 days of the cruise was faboulous, the weather was amazing, however by ther time we hit the Gibralter it was cool and some what damp. Another trans Atlantic I did was on The windsurf out of Barbados to Lisbon, again amazing almost all the way across, but you are are correct, if its your first cruise, be aware its not like cruising the Caribbean. But I love it.

[@lyndadavidson391]

My first cruise was on a transatlantic on Jewel of the Sea and it was a blast! My daughter and I loved the rough sea days laughing as we bounced from wall to wall going down the halls.

[@careyanglemyer4893]

Hi guys!, loved your trans-Atlantic cruise account. You definitely covered all the pros & cons thoroughly. My favorite cruise ever, was taken on the Queen Elizabeth II(QE2) in Sept.1994 from NYC to Southampton, UK. That’s a glorious time if year. I hope to do another “ across the pond” cruise one day. Happy cruising!

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts/experiences!! 🤗

[@barryhaley7430]

Did a TA from Southampton to NY a few years ago. Outstanding on the QMII. Felt the history of trans Atlantic travel. Was end of October early November. Absolutely flat the whole way. Not a ripple.

[@JJCruise]

We look forward to trying Cunard in the next year or so! Transatlantics are wonderful! And we hear so much smoother while on a cruise liner.

[@denizalgazi]

Hope you booked the Disney Magic WBTA this September! The EBTA departed from Miami this past Sunday. This Autumn will be its final transatlantic crossing. The Disney TA crossings are mostly adults, about 95%, and also a fantastic journey! You'll appreciate the 23-hour days when you disembark in Europe without jet lag! I've sailed on many TA crossings and it's absolutely my favourite and almost always an excellent value on a per night basis.

[@JJCruise]

We haven’t booked a Disney TA cruise but we aren’t against it down the road 😉

[@kaynguyen5909]

It was amazing video and both of you! All questions i have for my future transatlantic cruise trip 2024 were answered. We love cruise too. Thank you very for information.

[@JJCruise]

So happy to help! 🤗

[@StayStrong221]

Thank you for the video. I’ll be doing my first TA from Baltimore to Barcelona and I am so excited

[@JJCruise]

What a wonderful cruise! Definitely extend your stay in Barcelona! We love that city!

[@DenisetonioSantos]

I have done 6 transatlantic cruises and I just got off one last week from Tampa to Barcelona. We had a varied group of passengers from toddlers to elderly. We are doing a b2b cruise in October to bring the ship back to Tampa.

[@JJCruise]

Very nice! Number 7 coming in a few months! 🥳

[@bethcoddington4721]

I just got off of a transatlantic on anthem of the seas. We LOVED it. The ocean was like glass even the first day it was drizzly out. The rest of the 10 days were picture oerfect 65 ish days. We are 40 and 42 and were some of the younger people onboard but agree, everyone was awesome. Would absolutely do that again.

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching and commenting your experiences!! 🤗

[@carmenjohnson6449]

I was on the same cruise and couldn’t believe how great our sea days were. We loved it and will do it again!

[@tinastrickland354]

My Husband and I went on the Celebrity Apex back in February. The ship was a floating Art Show! So beautiful! Had wonderful time.

[@JJCruise]

The art truly is breathtaking!

[@maxwhitlock1558]

I'm trying one next summer!

[@JJCruise]

Excited to hear your thoughts! ☺️

[@RebekahMartinModernJaneAusten]

Going on my first transatlantic from Southampton to Miami on the Carnival celebration in November. I'm so excited!

[@JJCruise]

That is very exciting!! One epic cruise!

[@AbilityToBeAwesome]

I’m so glad you posted this video! I’m looking forward to the maiden Voyage for Jubilee next year!

[@JJCruise]

That should be a blast! 🥳

[@AbilityToBeAwesome]

Do you have any suggestions of a vlog of a Transatlantic cruise? Like what kind of vlog would you make if you were the first on the ship?

[@eugenescanzera4613]

Our first cruise is a Viking TA late March from FLL to Barcelona. It is a bucket list of mine (ancestors came across the Atlantic) and definitely NOT one of my husband's. Your video made me skeptical and now worried. But, informed is better than surprised... Thanks guys!

[@LiFe-nl5wo]

Just booked an 18-day Transatlantic in 2023. This has ALWAYS been on my bucket list. Nice thing is that this cruise ends up near my hometown so I only have to fly one-way to embark! I love your channel, (new subscriber here), and you both have such naturally upbeat personalities. Thank you for sharing all of your cruise knowledge with us 😃👍⚘❤

[@sharonpinkney9081]

How did your 18 day Transatlantic cruise go in 2023? would you do another TA in the future?

[@LiFe-nl5wo]

​@@sharonpinkney9081being cancelled as they opted to just sail with crew only

[@happycruiser]

Did one on NCL. Had some rough days for sure, but also had some sunny warmer ones. I was working at the time, so was very happy for the down time, reading, playing board games, attending some of the little classes. And we also ate in the dinining room more for breakfast and lunch as we were able to linger and enjoy.

[@JJCruise]

Those true vacation days are some of the best days! 😎

[@michaelparks170]

My bestie and I just got home yesterday from our first TA from FTL to Rome. I just got done watching your video but started it off thinking, "How in the world did I miss these guys?" until you mentioned that you were on the Celebrity Edge. We were on Royal Caribbean's Odyssey of the Seas. It sounds like we possibly had the same or similar itineraries. But what an experience!! We had a great time. As you mentioned, I was initially worried about how I was going to fill the days as well, but I should have never worried. There was so much to do that we sometimes found ourselves having to miss out on one thing to do another. Luckily, many things were offered on multiple days. We played a lot of trivia, did a couple silent discos, watched some poolside movies, I even took a 3-day "How To Be a DJ" class held by the ship's own DJ. Unfortunately, our ship had to make a small detour to San Juan to disembark a passenger who had an accident after sail away that resulted in multiple fractures. Because of that, the captain had to take Portugal off the itinerary. So that gave us 10 straight sea days, instead of 8, before reaching our first port in Màlaga, Spain. The rest of the cruise was really good and we made some great new friends and spent many late nights either dancing in the club until 2 and 3 in the morning or talking and having drinks in the casino until 2 and 3 in the morning, or even just camping out at a table in a closed restaurant to play cards until late into the night. It may be a couple years before we do another TA, I think the 10 sea days adversely affected my bestie more than me. But we both agreed that it was a great time and a much-needed getaway. Keep up the great videos!

[@melissajohnson2935]

I'm going on my first 23 day transpacific cruise in September (taking the Splendor back to Australia). Judging by the Facebook groups we actually have quite a bit of kids on board. I was shocked 😂 I was also shocked at how many people are going. I guess I thought 23 days would equal less people but most are actually Australians flying to Seattle and taking the ship home. I think they have been locked down so long they decide to start back traveling with a banger of a trip!

[@JJCruise]

Very interesting! Enjoy your cruise on Splendor! 🚢🥳

[@elabuterin7150]

Booked on the same. Sounds like we’re going to have a great time!

[@andreagriffiths3512]

As an Aussie I really feel the vibe! I’m not at all surprised that there’d be a lot of Aussies going.

[@eccabaybudgets]

I haven't been on a transatlantic or transpacific yet but would love to go on one. I love sea days and I want to expand my international travel to more than just around the gulf of mexico. :) Seems like a win-win to me.

[@chuckoneill2023]

As I've flown to Europe in the past, I think ---- if you're planning to spend time in Europe after the cruise ---- the 23 hour days are actually not a bad trade-off, because no jet lag.

[@robertc1982]

jj cruise you guys should be at 100k without any delay, your channel never disappoints!

[@JJCruise]

Aww thank you! 🤗 We really appreciate your kind thoughts! 😁

[@leeengler7402]

We have done two, but sail back to US.. We have been very lucky as we sail through warmer temps in the water, so we had no big waves or storms.. I so appreciate your observations and experiences, that you share with us.. Now u need to sail to Australia or back.. We did both ways, the weather was amazing !

[@JJCruise]

We hope to sail to Australia soon! 🇦🇺

[@ChristianLehrer]

I had a good friend on this trip. Can’t wait to hear about it. Was booked on Royal, Miami to Rome, this month, but cancelled. Re-booked for next year, hopefully. Thanks for a great video!

[@JJCruise]

Thanks for watching!! We hope your friend had a blast onboard like we did! 🥳

[@ChristianLehrer]

@@JJCruise Thanks for hitting me back. Hope you guys enjoy the Mediterranean on Celebrity!

[@debraedwards7048]

I took a three week Southern trans-Atlantic cruise just months before COVID hit the world. I loved it! But we were exceptionally lucky with the weather and ease of crossing. And our many stops incredible-- Spain, Africa, South America. Sailing across mid-Atlantic in a month-- not sure we will have the perfect weather and less stops and time- but looking forward.

[@alej8902]

Hi Jared and Jordan! You both are amazing!🤩🤩 🛳☀️🌊

[@JJCruise]

Hey Ale J! Thanks for watching! 🤗

[@dollyc4314]

Yes yes, yes! Love transatlantic cruising. On one we skirted 2 hurricanes. The hubby and I sat on our balcony wrapped in blankets for several nights watching the storm and the crashing of the waves. Between the seas and the swells, our cruise ship was rockin'-n-rollin'. Actually the first day, there weren't too many out and about. As avid sea-goers, we were surprised in the mornings that there were only a handful of cruisers in the dining room for breakfast. The wait staff seemed surprised that those few of us were actually there. The only difference between your April cruise and ours was that ours was in August and much warmer. Do it again? You bet we did...transatlantic all the way. Or try a 14 or 17-day from L.A. to Hawaii - a really great time around Christmas.

[@JJCruise]

Sounds like awesome experiences to us! Thanks for watching and sharing!! 🤗🥳

[@kathyallen7791]

Going on my first TA from Barcelona to Miami October 15 on the Valiant Lady. So excited.

[@JJCruise]

We are excited to hear how that is!! 🤗

[@mikesmile4188]

We are doing our second transatlantic and we love them and our 10 year old can’t wait of course we only sail Disney. We sail In 38 days out of London and can’t wait