What is the difference between a transatlantic cruise and a repositioning cruise?

Is a repositioning cruise the same as a transatlantic cruise? Not necessarily. Many ships do reposition across the Atlantic as they move between Europe and the Caribbean, or the East Coast, or South America. But a repositioning cruise might follow a completely different route.



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Repositioning cruises are the one-off, one-way itineraries when ships sail across oceans or change seasonal homeports. When the seasons change, cruise ships tend to relocate (or reposition) to chase warm weather -- for example, a ship moving its itineraries in the Mediterranean to the Caribbean.

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Where and when do repositioning cruises take place? The good news is you can book a repositioning cruise nearly six months out of the year, spanning mid-spring and mid-fall months, which are the cruise lines' shoulder seasons.

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Shipboard dress is casual during the day. Shorts and tasteful T-shirts are acceptable even in the dining room. At dinner, dress codes will vary daily, among the following: Casual: Slacks and sport shirt for men (no jeans); slacks and blouse, sundress or pantsuit for women.

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Daytime dress is casual on a Transatlantic voyage. However, this isn't a Caribbean cruise. The weather in the north Atlantic can be stormy and chilly even during the summer months. It's wise to pack a few sweaters and a jacket.

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The Pros & Cons of a Repositioning Cruise
  • A repositioning cruise is less expensive. ...
  • It's a one-way trip. ...
  • Fewer ports of call. ...
  • Ports may be the less traditional. ...
  • Entertainment is not full on. ...
  • The ship is less crowded. ...
  • It's about relaxation. ...
  • There will likely be an educational component.


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Cruise prices do not get cheaper closer to the sailing date in all cases. Cruise prices are usually the cheapest furthest from the sailing date when first launched or 60-90 days before the cruise sets sail. The prices of some cruises will decrease last minute – but this doesn't always happen.

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Paying for Medical Care While Cruising When you get sick or worse and need treatment or emergency services, you will pay for it, typically out of pocket.

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I change 2-3 times per day but many items may be worn more than once during the cruise. I've only cruised to the Caribbean. I usually have a day clothes (shorts, shirt or casual dress), then change for dinner, and then often change to jeans or something for hanging out at karaoke or seeing a band or something.

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To be a deadhead is to be on duty and generating no revenue for the boss). As for the cruise in question if they are selling cabins to passengers it's not a proper deadhead, it's simply a re-positioning cruise.

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