7-Night Transatlantic Crossing — Cunard Queen Mary 2
Southampton to New York — the world's greatest ocean voyage
About This Itinerary
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, and no distractions. Just the pure experience of crossing the North Atlantic in the world's finest ocean liner. Days are spent in the library, the planetarium, the ballroom, and the Canyon Ranch Spa. Evenings are formal — black tie, the Queens Grill, and dancing until midnight. Arriving into New York Harbour at dawn, with the Statue of Liberty on the horizon, is one of travel's most unforgettable moments.
Itinerary Highlights
- ✓7 nights at sea — the purest ocean voyage experience
- ✓Formal evenings — black tie, ballroom dancing, and white-glove service
- ✓Planetarium shows — unique at sea
- ✓Arriving into New York Harbour at dawn
- ✓Canyon Ranch Spa — the finest spa at sea
- ✓No ports, no excursions — just the ocean
Route Map
2 ports of call across 7 nights
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Board Queen Mary 2 and sail west into the Atlantic.
First full day at sea — explore the ship, attend a lecture, or simply watch the ocean.
Formal evening — black tie dinner in the Queens Grill or Britannia Restaurant.
Planetarium show and afternoon tea in the Queens Room.
Ballroom dancing lesson and Canyon Ranch Spa treatment.
Final formal evening — gala dinner and farewell show.
Arrive at dawn into New York Harbour — the Statue of Liberty at sunrise.
Ports of Call
Southampton
United Kingdom · Day 1
Embarkation port — the home of Cunard and the great ocean liners. Arrive the day before to explore the city's maritime heritage.
New York City
USA · Day 7
Disembarkation port — arrive at dawn into New York Harbour, passing the Statue of Liberty. The most dramatic arrival in ocean travel.
Best Time to Sail
April through October for the calmest North Atlantic crossings. Winter crossings are for the adventurous.
Ready to Book This Itinerary?
Tell Wendy you're interested in the 7-Night Transatlantic Crossing with Cunard and she'll take it from there.