You can go further than you ever thought possible on a transatlantic cruise, crossing the waves between the U.S. and Europe. Departing from Florida, Barcelona, Southampton and Copenhagen, these cruises include both tropical and cultural island stops, in ports such as the Bahamas, Puerto Rico, Greenland and Iceland.

No, a cruise to the Bahamas is not considered a transatlantic cruise. A "Transatlantic" cruise is defined specifically by the crossing of the Atlantic Ocean from one continent to another—typically between North America (ports like New York, Miami, or Fort Lauderdale) and Europe (ports like Southampton, Barcelona, or Lisbon). These voyages usually take 12 to 16 days and involve at least 6 to 7 consecutive "sea days" without any land in sight. In contrast, a Bahamas cruise is a regional Caribbean/Bahamian itinerary, usually lasting between 3 and 7 days. While you are technically "in the Atlantic," the distance from the Florida coast to the Bahamas is only about 50 to 180 miles, depending on the island. However, there is a slight nuance: some "Transatlantic" repositioning cruises start or end with a stop in the Bahamas before making the long trek across the deep ocean. If your cruise only visits Nassau, Freeport, or a private island like Perfect Day at CocoCay, it is a Bahamian cruise, not a transatlantic one.