- Spending a week to 10 days mostly at sea while crossing the Atlantic on a small ship repositioning cruise
- Retracing your European, African, or Latino heritage in widely scattered Atlantic ports
- Visiting maritime museums that offer views of the rich history of Atlantic Ocean fisheries, commerce, and travel
- Touring the island of Bermuda, with its pink sand beaches, luxury yachts, and scenic water views at every turn of its winding roads
- Stopping at the tropical islands off the west coast of Africa — the Canaries, Madeira, Cape Verde — en route to Europe or Africa
- Exploring the Azores, the Portuguese island way-stations in the middle of the Atlantic
- Taking a small ship roundtrip cruise from New York City or Boston up the coast to the Canadian Maritime provinces
- Doing some island-hopping in remote ports — Ascension, St. Helena, Tristan da Cunha — aboard an expedition-style ship in the far South Atlantic
- Getting a taste of the Arctic — northern Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Svalbard — aboard an expedition-style ship in the North Atlantic
- Embarking on a culinary journey, savoring the flavors of Atlantic cuisine in charming coastal towns and seaside villages
- Immersing yourself in the vibrant music and dance scene of Caribbean ports, from reggae in Jamaica to salsa in Cuba
- Exploring historic lighthouses along the Atlantic coastline, offering breathtaking views and fascinating maritime history
- Participating in whale watching excursions, spotting majestic marine mammals in their natural habitat along the Atlantic shores