Experience the romance of arriving into New York on the deck of the world’s most famous ocean liner and enjoy the finest traditions at sea on one of these special treats across the Atlantic. Crossing the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2 remains one of travel’s most iconic experiences. It’s a welcome change to leave the everyday behind, to escape into a world of pure indulgence and feel totally relaxed. The bright lights, sights and shopping delights beckon to create the buzz that is Manhattan - the memory of which stays with you for a long time afterwards. Think of Central Park, 5th Avenue, The Empire State Building, Times Square, the Statue of Liberty, Wall Street, Macy's, Tiffany's, NYPD, Yellow Cabs and Broadway. These are the ingredients which come together in whirlwind of sights, sounds and experiences.
Christmas and New Year are a magical time in New York with the Christmas tree at the Rockerfeller Centre, ice skating in Central park and magnificent shop displays on 5th Ave. On New Year's Eve everyone gathers in Times Square for count down to the New Year and watch the silver ball drop.
Eastbound: Fly direct to New York for a three night hotel stay, then sail back to Southampton. With no concerns about checking in at the airport at the end of your holiday and a tiresome overnight flight home - your stay in New York is enhanced. Plus feel free to shop till you drop without the luggage weight restrictions on the way home! During each day at sea the clocks are moved forward by one-hour to ensure you arrive at Southampton in tune with UK time.
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This large Art Deco style hotel comprises 1,014 rooms spread over 40 floors and is perfectly situated on 34th Street just across from Madison Square Garden and New York Penn Station. On the same street - just two blocks away you will find Macy’s Department Store and a little further on the Empire State Building graces the skyline. This air-conditioned city hotel welcomes its guests through revolving doors into a large and impressive lobby. It is also centrally located close to Times Square, countless restaurants, shops and bars.
Cunard Line
Cunard Queen Mary 2 is a true icon of the modern age cementing her place in history alongside Cunard Ocean Liner greats of yesteryear such as QE2, Caronia, Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth, Mauretania, Berengaria, Carpathia, Lusitania and Britannia. The iconic 151,000 tonne Cunard Queen Mary 2 is the currently only true ocean liner in the world built specifically to carry on the tradition of a Transatlantic service linking Southampton with New York. Unlike her predecessors - this head turning queen of the ocean merges the benefits of an ocean liner with those of a modern cruise ship giving one of the most stable and comfortable cruise experiences possible.
Stateroom Accommodation
The luxuriously appointed staterooms have private en-suite facilities, air conditioning, flat-screen cable TV's with free in-room movies, vanity area, hair dryer, telephone, refrigerator with minibar and free room service.
Dining Options
The magnificent Britannia restaurant caters for most of the guests on-board over two sittings for dinner and has anytime dining for breakfast and lunch. The Britannia restaurant is modelled on the grand dining room of the original Queen Mary with a sweeping double staircase which ends with twin fluted Lalique light vases. The soaring vaulted stained-glass ceiling, huge tapestry, majestic columns and a space which stretches right across the whole width of the ship is most impressive. The King's Court area occupies virtually the whole of deck seven (the Promenade deck) and features a large central service area which offers virtually 24-hour dinning with extra service areas offering speciality a la carte dining options#. The Cafe Corinthia offers light snacks and options for breakfast and lunch and is a full-service coffee bar too. The Verandah restaurant offers speciality French cuisine during lunch & dinner for an extra charge; while pub style lunches in the Golden Lion Pub are free of charge.
Daytime and Evening Entertainment
The unique Cunard Insights programme provides an impressive line up of guest speakers & lectures and the Cunard Maritime Quest is discovery trail around the ship charting the history of Cunard. Superlative white gloved afternoon tea is taken in the Queens Ballroom which is the largest ballroom at sea hosting the captain's cocktail parties, themed balls and big band style live entertainment in the evening. This ship even has a planetarium and its own art gallery. There is an indoor pool with a retractable glass roof and two whirlpools, two outdoor pools with three whirlpools and a separate kids splash pool. You will also find a library, children's clubs, numerous bars & a casino. The Royal Court theatre offers spectacular shows and entertainment, while the G32 nightclub is ideal for night owls.
Fly from UK to New York, USA
Fly from the UK to New York for three-nights' hotel stay. Grab a cab or take the train at your convenience to the four-star New Yorker Hotel situated on 34th Street opposite Madison Square Garden and just steps away from Macy's Department Store. On the same street you can enjoy the views from the 86th Floor Observatory at the top of the Empire State Building as the sun sets over the horizon and the lights twinkle on.
Manhattan, USA
Overnight hotel stay. Wander around Central Park and go shopping on 5th Avenue to take advantage of the exchange rate and the lower prices. Visit Battery Park at the Southern tip of Manhattan and take some photos of the Statue of Liberty. If you have time - hop on a boat tour via the Statue of Liberty to the museum on Ellis Island. Finally visit Times Square at night before seeing a show on Broadway.
Manhattan, USA
Grab a cab or head to the hotels transportation desk at your convenience to arrange your own transfer to the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal to embark the magnificent Cunard Queen Mary 2. Enjoy the sail-away party from New York at 1700 next to the Terrace Pool as the ship inches under the Verazzano Narrows Bridge on her way out to sea and across the Atlantic back to the UK.
At Sea
Relax and make the most of the myriad of facilities available on board the ship, from fantastic entertainment to delicious and diverse dining options.
Southampton, UK
Disembark Cunard Queen Mary 2 from 9am for your onward journey home from Southampton.
Prices are subject to availability and change. Offer and prices can be withdrawn at any time without any notice. Prices are per person based on two sharing a room. Carry-on and checked baggage restrictions vary by airline and may incur an additional charge.
Cunard Line
Nov 2024 - Dec 2026
Princess Cruises
Sep 2024 - Apr 2026
Cunard Line
Oct 2024 - Nov 2026
Royal Caribbean
Aug 2025