Transatlantic Florida - Portugal (April) Sunset Aft Veranda Good Choice?

[H2O_traveler]

We are booked for an April Transatlantic cruise leaving FLL that ends up in Portugal.  This will be our first transatlantic crossing and the first time we will be in a sunset veranda so are looking for information from others who have sailed similar before to see if you'd do it again.  Completely understand that the weather is unpredictable, which is why we're hoping to get some insight on past experiences.

 

I have an image in my head of lounging on the balcony, while enjoying the sunshine, with a book and drink in hand while randomly looking up to admire the wake every so often. Then during the evening, taking in the amazing sunsets with a glass of wine and our canapes.🍷🌅

 

Please tell me we made a good choice and the experience is everything imagined!

[Savycruiser12]

We did the Celebrity transatlantic last April. It rained the entire trip from Ft Lauderdale to Rome. We did not stop at the Azores due to weather. The Beyond was gorgeous though

[Hlitner]

On 2/13/2024 at 10:10 AM, H2O_traveler said:

We are booked for an April Transatlantic cruise leaving FLL that ends up in Portugal.  This will be our first transatlantic crossing and the first time we will be in a sunset veranda so are looking for information from others who have sailed similar before to see if you'd do it again.  Completely understand that the weather is unpredictable, which is why we're hoping to get some insight on past experiences.

 

I have an image in my head of lounging on the balcony, while enjoying the sunshine, with a book and drink in hand while randomly looking up to admire the wake every so often. Then during the evening, taking in the amazing sunsets with a glass of wine and our canapes.🍷🌅

 

Please tell me we made a good choice and the experience is everything imagined!

That might happen :).  Then again, it might not happen :(.

 

Hank

[Ex-Airbalancer]

On 2/13/2024 at 11:50 AM, Savycruiser12 said:

We did the Celebrity transatlantic last April. It rained the entire trip from Ft Lauderdale to Rome. We did not stop at the Azores due to weather. The Beyond was gorgeous though

Great weather on the Reflection last April 😁

[MBP&O2/O]

It could be interesting if you get into any serious pitching 🤭

[Heidi13]

8 hours ago, MBP&O2/O said:

It could be interesting if you get into any serious pitching 🤭

 

Or delayed and had to increase to max speed.

[lorif]

I am hoping for the same with our aft cabin, I love looking out over the wake in general.

[Galveston Cruiser]

Best cabins!!!