We're planning a trip to Spain to celebrate our daughter's graduation from college. Instead of flying we've decided a transatlantic cruise would be much nicer.
I've been using
www.vacationstogo.com to see what cruises are available this May. I've only found 3 cruise lines offering trips from the US to Europe in May. Cunard's Queen Mary 2, Princess' Island Princess, and Disney's Disney Magic.
The QM2 is a 7-night direct ride from NY to London.
The Princess is a 16-night from Ft Lauderdale, with a stop in Canada, 3 stops in Iceland, a stop in Scotland, and ends in London.
The Disney is a 12-night from Miami, with 2 stops in Portugal, a stop in Spain, and ends in Barcelona.
The QM2 seems the least interesting since it's just a non-stop.
I don't know much about cruise lines. Of course there's plenty of info online about the luxury lines, but I haven't found a way to search through the various luxury transatlantic offerings to compare their rates & itineraries. Is there a site that compares their deals, or do I just need to call each of them individually for their rates & specials? (Their brochures rates seem confusing, especially with 3 of us.)
I don't know how Princess compares to Disney. Obviously, Disney seems like it would likely be loaded with kids & cartoon decor, but perhaps not? Any opinions about Disney here?
Should I call a travel agent? If so, how do I find a good one?
(FYI the quotes I have for a balcony room for 3 on the Princess is $$6500, the Disney is $7350 & for the QM2 $5000, including tips & travel insurance.)
Any advice would be great.