Great Ocean Voyages Transatlantic Passage to Spain

Celebrity Equinox April 15-29, 2016

cruise ship

Transatlantic Passage to Spain: 14 nights from Ft. Lauderdale to Barcelona aboard the Celebrity Equinox. Enjoy Week One aboard ship with the relaxed pace of a transatlantic crossing PLUS an exclusive educational enrichment program. During Week Two, explore six classic regions of Spain and Portugal. Fares start at just $1,425 for an inside cabin, or $1,695 for a balcony (per person, double occupancy.) Bonus: Book an outside cabin or balcony by October 9, 2016 and receive a $150 shipboard credit per cabin. With one-way return airfares from Spain to the USA starting under $500, this is a great travel value.


Register Now

To reserve your space(s) on the Transatlantic Passage to Spain, make your deposit of $235/person using the button below or by mailing a check payable to GTB Travel, 553 Ridgecrest Rd NE Atlanta, GA 30307. Your deposit is fully refundable until your cabin has been reserved. Once we receive your deposit, you will be contacted by a cruise specialist who will review the exact cabin options and prices and book the cabin of your choice. The cruise specialist will also be able to assist with any of your other travel needs, including airline arrangements and pre/post cruise travel plans.

After making a payment through the secure link below, you will be taken to our registration page. If you are not taken to the registration page, you can click here to register.

Click Here for printable PDF flyer

Click Here for printable PDF of cruise registration





Description and Highlights

Sailing on Celebrity Equinox Your home at sea is Celebrity Equinox, with the features you’d expect from a top-rated cruise ship. Enjoy lounges and coffee bars, a unique sky observation deck, daily entertainment, recreational programs and superb dining venues. You’ll also have access to cocktail parties and daily social activities arranged exclusively for members of Great Ocean Voyages. You’ll quickly become part of a small community at sea, traveling with new friends. Transatlantic Passage to Spain: 14 nights from Ft. Lauderdale to Barcelona aboard the Celebrity Equinox. Enjoy Week One aboard ship with the relaxed pace of a transatlantic crossing PLUS an educational enrichment program exclusively for members of Great Ocean Voyages. During Week Two explore six classic regions of Spain and Portugal. With fares starting at $1,425, this is a great travel value.

Itinerary April 15: Depart Ft. Lauderdale at 5:00 pm April 16-21: Six days at sea April 22: Ponta Delgada, Portugal April 23-24: Two days at seays at sea April 25: Lisbon, Portugal April 26: Cadiz, Spain (port for Seville) April 27: Malaga, Spain (port for Granada) April 28: Alicante, Spain April 29: Barcelona, Spain A New Travel Tradition Transatlantic Passage to Spain is the first in a new series of travel programs for lifelong learners. Each Great Ocean Voyage features an ocean cruise to a top travel destination. The leisurely pace of an ocean crossing combined with with the exclusive enrichment program ensure that the members of the Voyage have an enjoyable and educational experience. They also become part of a traveling community, enjoying one another’s company while establishing friendships that can last for years to come.

A Great Ocean Voyage…Plus Spain &Portugal A key benefit to traveling with Great Ocean Voyages is the exclusive onboard enrichment program during the eight days at sea. This Voyage features two themes: (1 ) Transatlantic Travel From 1492-2016, exploring the history of Atlantic travel since the time of Columbus; and (2) Iberian History and Culture, introducing the culture, geography and history of the regions of Spain and Portugal that you’ll be visiting. A series of interactive seminars on the two themes will be presented by your Voyage Director, Dr. George Brown, a former university professor who has more than 35 years’ experience organzing and leading edcuational travel programs. In addition, experts from the ship’s staff will give special presentations on Spanish wine and cuisine. Another highlight of the enrichment progam is a session on navigating a modern cruise ship across the Atlantic, led by one of the ship’s officers. During the second phase of the Voyage you’ll visit some of Spain and Portugal’s most culturally rich regions. Join optional shore excursions offered by Celebrity, or explore on your own. Walk the streets of historic Lisbon and Alicante, and join all-day excursions to Seville and Granada, home of the great Alhambra. Upon disembarking in Barcelona you can return home, taking advantage of great one-way return airfares. Or you can continue your European journey on your own or join a four night extension in Barcelona and Madrid.