Two winter transatlantic cruises compared

Norwegian Cruise Lines has a fly-cruise from Gatwick to Barcelona, sailing on November 29th that gives you a thirteen night crossing on the Norwegian Gem, visiting Cannes, Livorno, Civitavecchia, Corsica and Malaga before heading through the Straits of Gibraltar to sail to New York. Starting fares are £900 per person including flights.

Alternatively you can make a fourteen night crossing on Celebrity Solstice, starting by flying to Rome on November 20th and then visiting Livorno, Villefranche, Barcelona, Cartagena and Madeira before the transatlantic crossing to Fort Lauderdale. Fares start at £999 per person including flights, for a balcony cabin.