Cunard — The World's Most Famous Ocean Liner Company
The most famous ocean liner company in the world — since 1839
About Cunard
Cunard has been sailing the world's oceans since 1839, carrying royalty, heads of state, and discerning travellers across the Atlantic and around the world. The Queen Mary 2 is the only true ocean liner in service today — built to withstand the North Atlantic, not merely sail in it. Cunard's ships are defined by their formal elegance: white-glove service, afternoon tea, black-tie evenings, and a ballroom dancing tradition that is unique in modern cruising. The new Queen Anne, launched in 2024, brings Cunard into a new era while honouring its extraordinary heritage.
Why Choose Cunard?
Cunard is for travellers who want to experience the golden age of ocean travel. The transatlantic crossing aboard Queen Mary 2 is one of the world's great journeys — seven nights at sea between Southampton and New York, with no ports, no excursions, just the pure experience of crossing the Atlantic in the world's finest ocean liner.
Highlights
- Queen Mary 2 — the world's only true ocean liner, built for the North Atlantic
- Transatlantic crossings — 7 nights between Southampton and New York
- White-glove service, afternoon tea, and black-tie evenings
- Ballroom dancing — the finest dance programme at sea
- Queen Anne (2024) — Cunard's newest and most innovative ship
- World Voyage — circumnavigating the globe in style
Featured Ships
Explore the ships that make Cunardone of the world's great cruise lines.
Queen Mary 2
The world's greatest ocean liner — crossing the Atlantic in style
Featured Itineraries
Evergreen itineraries — the routes that define Cunard.
7-Night Transatlantic Crossing
Southampton to New York — the world's greatest ocean voyage
Wendy's Insider Tips for Cunard
The transatlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2 is a bucket-list experience — book the westbound crossing (Southampton to New York) for the best weather.
Cunard's Grills suites (Princess and Queens Grill) offer a genuinely different experience — private restaurant, butler service, and a separate boarding process.
The planetarium aboard Queen Mary 2 is unique at sea — book the evening shows in advance.
Cunard's formal nights are a highlight, not a burden — embrace the tradition and dress for dinner.
Ready to Sail with Cunard?
Tell Wendy about your dream cruise and she'll find the perfect ship, itinerary, and cabin for you.