jeanaa Posted May 21, 2006 #1 Share Posted May 21, 2006 Okay, so it's not exactly cruising as we know it - but has anyone ever taken a transatlantic freighter or completed a Europe / South America route? Any suggestions? Thanks, jeanaa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYCRUISR Posted October 25, 2007 #2 Share Posted October 25, 2007 I didn't realize people do this type of cruising. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odblnt Posted October 27, 2007 #3 Share Posted October 27, 2007 If I'm allowed to say this, check out freighterworld.com for more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abarb Posted November 8, 2007 #4 Share Posted November 8, 2007 Also you might contact a New York agent...Maris Freighter and Specialty Cruises, 1320 State Route 9, Champlain, NY 12919. I get a monthly mag. from them and they seem to be the experts in USA for freighter and container ship travel. Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaspar Posted October 21, 2008 #5 Share Posted October 21, 2008 Okay, so it's not exactly cruising as we know it - but has anyone ever taken a transatlantic freighter or completed a Europe / South America route? Any suggestions? Thanks, jeanaa i m loking aswal for a freighter from europe to south america (brasil) after 14.nov.08. do you know how to find? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
odblnt Posted October 28, 2008 #6 Share Posted October 28, 2008 Check out this link: http://www.strandtravel.co.uk/strand_voyages/search/voyage_detail.aspx?vid=18#content I'm not sure of the dates, but you can contact them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MYMOTHERSCHILD Posted November 26, 2008 #7 Share Posted November 26, 2008 Google Freighter travel and lots of info will pop up. Ordinarily they take 12 passengers-- more and they require a doctor on board. Age limit...79 on some. I've done Around the World on the Oriental Carnaval cargo liner (200 passengers) many years ago. MANY. I preferred freighters for the exotic itineraries and "surprises"...once itinerary changed so had to disembark in Trieste and offered air fair to scheduled destination...Amsterdam. Instead, we flew to Israel and took our sweet time getting home. I enjoyed a Meditterean on the Lykes line (containers) in the '90's for the great ports, but always had to rush back to ship, especially in Alexandria where we were docked so far from the gate, we needed a navigator to find our way back. Before containers we were in port two or three days as all cargo was loaded by crane and the decks were clear. Now containers are plopped on the decks so fast, you're in port no longer than cruise ships. Still the passengers scorn cruise ships, are likely to be more cultured, more adventurous, read a lot or play cards and must love the sea because you have to entertain yourself or sit on a tiny deck and watch the wake. Food is not gourmet but when I used to "freighter," the kitchen was always open to raid. Cabins are large. The fare is similar to cruising which I still don't understand but it's an altogether different experience, one you should share with someone close. I loved the Orinoco when there was never another ship in sight. MMC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abner Posted April 1, 2009 #8 Share Posted April 1, 2009 You're going to have to locate a ship that you're interested in riding on and ask them directly. ---------------- whale watching tours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Two Tumbleweeds Posted May 22, 2011 #9 Share Posted May 22, 2011 The Orinoco Was one of the ships that my parents used to get back to Mexico, back in the early 30's. There is an excellent photo of her on the internet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffropedro Posted May 25, 2011 #10 Share Posted May 25, 2011 We often go on boat cruises and have never been in any danger at all. I would say the previous 8 out of 10 cruises have been very relaxing and the weather has always been spot on. On a couple of occasions its been a bit of a bumpy ride but what else would you expect, it wont be perfect every time. Its great to pull up, chuck your car into valet parking storage and then disappear for 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sherry28461 Posted July 3, 2011 #11 Share Posted July 3, 2011 Just sent a query to Maris Freighters. Thanks for the heads-up-sherry28461 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seafarer of the world Posted October 17, 2011 #12 Share Posted October 17, 2011 I myself made several trips with oceanus freighter travel (www.freighter.travel). They have different voyages to virtually everywhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houtbay Posted October 22, 2011 #13 Share Posted October 22, 2011 I am taking a container ship out of Auckland in March back to US west coast. I can post my experiences after the fact. Female travelling alone and I have booked the owners suite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MMDown Under Posted November 19, 2011 #14 Share Posted November 19, 2011 (edited) I am taking a container ship out of Auckland in March back to US west coast. I can post my experiences after the fact. Female travelling alone and I have booked the owners suite. I look forward to reading of your experiences. Have a great trip. Where on the US West Coast? Do you know which ports en route? Edited November 19, 2011 by MMDown Under Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LouMonika Posted April 28, 2015 #15 Share Posted April 28, 2015 6:40 PM Show details Thanks for your outrageous response to my normal and reasonable questions - I will forward it to your regulatory agency with my complaint. Please consider this request closed. From: maris@freightercruises.com Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2015 16:54:36 -0400 Subject: Benda, Mr./the MSC Alessia, Valencia - Newark To: Loumonika Hello, We usually do not answer unnecessary questions, such as your 'follow up'. USA visa information was given and MSC Flaminia itinerary explained (she calls at Valencia), in my first email. MZ -------- On Tue, Apr 28, 2015 at 4:14 PM, Loumonika> wrote: Hello, I was wondering if you can please answer our two follow up questions below. Many thanks. From: Loumonika To: maris@freightercruises.com Subject: RE: Benda, Mr./the MSC Alessia, Valencia - Newark Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 13:04:17 -0400 Thanks - two follow up questions - is it possible to embark Bremerhaven instead of Valencia and is a Visa required for German tourist (visa waiver country) citizenship and if so what is the visa called? From: maris@freightercruises.com Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2015 10:15:22 -0400 Subject: Benda, Mr./the MSC Alessia, Valencia - Newark To: Loumonika Dear Mr. Benda, Thank you for your inquiry. We might be able to offer you double cabin (only cabin available) onboard the MSC Alessia (MSC Ilona sister vessel) sailing from Valencia approx. June 9th to Newark. The voyage takes about 9 days and the fare would be EUR 105 per day + EUR 225 for port and vessel fees. Please note, for a freighter voyage you will need a USA visa (B1/B2) or resident card. ESTA visa program is not accepted on freighters. Please advise, thank you. Maja Zunic PS. The MSC Alessia runs regular service from US East Coast to India, but since there is no embarkation / disembarkation at Indian ports, passengers are accepted from USA to MED and from MED to USA, only. -------- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted June 19, 2015 #16 Share Posted June 19, 2015 You can try contacting CMA-CGM directly. They don't own all their ships but managed on behalf of investors and have them painted their colours. http://www.cma-cgm.com/products-services/cargo-cruise For trans-Atlantic, they have Malta-eastern U.S. as well as other European origins. You can even sail on a route that takes you to Australia and New Zealand (said to be very popular, booked up to 18 months ahead). If you want to use an agency, mer-et-voyages.info is good. Here is a blog: http://voyages-madeleine-guillou.over-blog.com/article-epilogue-de-ce-voyages-sur-l-utrillo-109535510.html http://www.mer-et-voyages.info/voyages_en_cargo_produit.php?id_produit=0024#comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseonthebrain Posted December 22, 2015 #17 Share Posted December 22, 2015 This sounds like a blast! I had no idea this was even an option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruising cockroach Posted April 6, 2016 #18 Share Posted April 6, 2016 If the OP is reading this, the CMA CGM Sambar (or some name like that), a relatively-small ship does Europe to west coast South America (including Callao and Valparaiso being the turnaround). Other ships on the line may also carry passengers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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