KristinOnTheGo

Thank you, everyone! These are really great tips. It is probably something we will plan for 2019 or 2020, so it was really helpful to understand the timing of the repositioning cruises and the info about the Queen Mary! Let the planning begin - thanks again. :)

Hi All! Inexperienced cruiser here looking for some help regarding cruises from US to Europe. My parents have always wanted to go to Europe, but my mom’s a very nervous flyer. They are both retired and are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary, so my siblings and I are looking into whether they could cruise instead. In my research, it seems like most cruises between US and Europe are one-way. Is it possible to tie two one-way cruises together, and any suggestions on how to locate them/which cruises are best? Here are a few other notes:

• New York might be the best departure port, though we would consider any US departure port
  
• We are interested in efficient routes to/from Europe, and would like them to have one or two weeks between cruises to tour around Europe
  
• Amenities on the ship are less of a priority than efficiency
  
• Cost is a consideration, but we are interested in looking at as many options as possible
  

Thank you all so much in advance! We are excited about the possibility of making this once in a lifetime trip a reality for our parents!