Trans-Atlantic Freighter/Passenger Service
#1
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Trans-Atlantic Freighter/Passenger Service
Anyone done one of these? Taken to the high-seas on a freighter to cross the Atlantic?
Maybe you know someone who travels as a passenger on a freighter?
I am thinking of taking a freighter out of Baltimore to a UK port, would appreciate any positive or negative comments about such trips. tia
Maybe you know someone who travels as a passenger on a freighter?
I am thinking of taking a freighter out of Baltimore to a UK port, would appreciate any positive or negative comments about such trips. tia
Last edited by Patent Attorney; Jan 18th 2004 at 4:05 pm.
#2
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I haven't done it personally, but I guess if you would prefer peace and quiet to the hubbub of a cruise ship (and there is only the Cunard Line across the Atlantic) then a freighter is the only alternative. It's definitely more expensive than flying across the pond, but it would be an interesting adventure if you have the time to do it, or really can't stand flying.
Freighters also leave from the Elizabeth port in New Jersey (very close to New York City). I often see new imported cars being brought in off the ships. The seaport is only a mile or two from Newark airport, but I don't know if they go to UK ports such as Liverpool, Southampton, Harwich etc.
I found some good links on this excellent website (http://www.seat61.com):
http://www.freighter-cruises.com (has passenger accounts)
http://www.freighterworld.com
http://www.cruisepeople.co.uk
http://www.oldendorff.com
http://www.geocities.com/freighterman.geo
Freighters also leave from the Elizabeth port in New Jersey (very close to New York City). I often see new imported cars being brought in off the ships. The seaport is only a mile or two from Newark airport, but I don't know if they go to UK ports such as Liverpool, Southampton, Harwich etc.
I found some good links on this excellent website (http://www.seat61.com):
http://www.freighter-cruises.com (has passenger accounts)
http://www.freighterworld.com
http://www.cruisepeople.co.uk
http://www.oldendorff.com
http://www.geocities.com/freighterman.geo
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Originally posted by Englishmum
I haven't done it personally, but I guess if you would prefer peace and quiet to the hubbub of a cruise ship (and there is only the Cunard Line across the Atlantic) then a freighter is the only alternative. It's definitely more expensive than flying across the pond, but it would be an interesting adventure if you have the time to do it, or really can't stand flying.
Freighters also leave from the Elizabeth port in New Jersey (very close to New York City). I often see new imported cars being brought in off the ships. The seaport is only a mile or two from Newark airport, but I don't know if they go to UK ports such as Liverpool, Southampton, Harwich etc.
I found some good links on this excellent website (http://www.seat61.com):
http://www.freighter-cruises.com (has passenger accounts)
http://www.freighterworld.com
http://www.cruisepeople.co.uk
http://www.oldendorff.com
http://www.geocities.com/freighterman.geo
I haven't done it personally, but I guess if you would prefer peace and quiet to the hubbub of a cruise ship (and there is only the Cunard Line across the Atlantic) then a freighter is the only alternative. It's definitely more expensive than flying across the pond, but it would be an interesting adventure if you have the time to do it, or really can't stand flying.
Freighters also leave from the Elizabeth port in New Jersey (very close to New York City). I often see new imported cars being brought in off the ships. The seaport is only a mile or two from Newark airport, but I don't know if they go to UK ports such as Liverpool, Southampton, Harwich etc.
I found some good links on this excellent website (http://www.seat61.com):
http://www.freighter-cruises.com (has passenger accounts)
http://www.freighterworld.com
http://www.cruisepeople.co.uk
http://www.oldendorff.com
http://www.geocities.com/freighterman.geo
#4
Originally posted by Patent Attorney
Thanks for the info Englishmum. I don't know, but traveling as a passenger on a freighter seems such a cool thing go do! Armed with a laptop and piles of work I would "work my passage". Someone told me the beer is real cheap! Pity I just love drinking the traditional cuppa.
Thanks for the info Englishmum. I don't know, but traveling as a passenger on a freighter seems such a cool thing go do! Armed with a laptop and piles of work I would "work my passage". Someone told me the beer is real cheap! Pity I just love drinking the traditional cuppa.
#5
Originally posted by Patent Attorney
Someone told me the beer is real cheap!
Someone told me the beer is real cheap!