🚢 Do settle in — this episode is a voyage and a half. In Episode 3 of The Ship Less Travelled, we cross the ocean — literally and figuratively — exploring the allure, history, and enduring magic of the Transatlantic crossing.

Lorraine shares her personal experience aboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2 during its 200th Transatlantic crossing. As the last true ocean liner still in service today, the QM2 is far more than a cruise ship — she is a floating piece of history, purpose-built for the North Atlantic with a reinforced hull and a top speed that leaves most modern vessels in her wake. Lorraine reflects on what it is really like to spend seven luxurious days at sea with no land in sight, sailing from New York to Southampton in timeless style.

Meanwhile, Dave dreams of making that same iconic crossing in reverse — sailing under the Verrazzano-Narrows Bridge at daybreak, a moment that marks the dramatic close of an unforgettable journey. But before we settle too comfortably into Cunard country, Dave introduces a rather unexpected surprise: a wild, bucket-list repositioning cruise that takes the Transatlantic concept to its very limits. Less New York glamour, more volcanic islands in the South Atlantic.

We are talking about a voyage that calls at Tristan da Cunha and St. Helena — two of the most remote inhabited places on Earth, both UK overseas territories, and rarely visited by anyone who does not arrive by ship. Suffice to say, Lorraine was not expecting that particular twist.

🧳 Whether you are curious about classic crossings, quietly plotting your own grand voyage, or simply here for some seaworthy surprises, this episode offers insight, inspiration, and more than a few moments to savour.

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