judesM

just wondering if this is feasible alternative to air travel. I am aware that it is much slower with port stops, weather, etc...

Pulaski

It's definitely feasible, I'd like to do it myself one day, but it costs a good bit more than air travel.

Yorkieabroad

I saw a documentary and read a few articles about it a couple of years back. It found its way onto my " after the kids have gone" bucket list. Definitely something I'd like to try, once I've got the time to mosey my way somewhere at a leisurely pace rather than the rush and bustle of school and work schedules.

JHolden47

I have looked into it as a alternative, its more expensive and if you have pets you are limited to Cunard lines. It also depends on where you wish to arrive stateside. I realised that we would arrive on the dock with all our stuff no transport and we would still be several hours from our new home

Yorkieabroad

Ah...sorry......crossed wires....I thought the OP was talking about it as a vacation experience, not a relocation option. I'd definitely look at for the former, but no way for the latter!

Bob

For holidays, back in the day, my folks traveled the world doing this, but it was cheap then...

Psyman

Here's one website I've had bookmarked for a while.

http://www.freighter-travel.com/

judesM

thanks for the link!

My grandparents used to travel to the Canary Isles during winter in the 50's on 'tomato boats'. When we picked them up, they were loaded with crates of tomatoes!!

I was basically looking into seeing if there were any direct routes US to UK but not really. I'll need a spare few months to while away to get there.

Yorkieabroad

There are some great routes on there. When I have a bit more time, the Europe - Asia routes would be worth looking at. In the shorter term, that Royal Mail Ship looks good!