Catch a trans-atlantic ride in January - possibility or wild fancy?

[BedlamTom]

Greetings,

I am currently planning a trip to Uruguay. It's quite a difficult decision, especially since my knowledge about life on sea is very limited. I will leave my home in Sweden in end of January to try to get to South America or the Caribbean from which I would easily take myself down to Uruguay. The difficult part, I have understood, is to cross the Atlantic. I am able to go to any port in Europe and am willing to get up att five every morning, but it seems to be more to it than that. People tell me the trans-atlantic exodus is finishing at present. That very few private boats are willing to take a passanger at that time of year. That the odds of getting a ride is minimal, that I should give up. The last part is all that I don't listen to.

My question, from a thin landcrab to you experienced seamen, is: Where do I go for the best odds possible to get at least to the other side of that great ocean? I have already decided to refuse an aircraft.

Thank you for your time,

Tom

 

[eastont]

Re: Catch a trans-atlantic ride in January - possibility or wild fancy?

From what I know about trans-Atlantic crossings, you're way too late in January. All the cruise ships and any body else has long ago sailed. The Atlantic in January is treacherous, storms all over.

Either plan to make the trip now or fly.

 

[BedlamTom]

Re: Catch a trans-atlantic ride in January - possibility or wild fancy?

Or wait even longer, I suppose. This reminds me of when I longed for the tulip fields in Holland, and planned to hitchhike there, only to find out that the tulip season was over and all that was left was earth.
When do the crossings start again? And for how long does the period last?

Thank you for the reply, future plans are presently altered and reordered.