Festive Transatlantic Crossing with Cunard and Christmas in New York
Why not do something truly iconic this Christmas? Sail in style from Southampton to New York on a Cunard Transatlantic Crossing, 17–21 December, then step straight into a glittering Christmas in the Big Apple. On board, it is all about unhurried luxury: days filled with White Star Service, refined dining, Mareel spa indulgence and as many (or as few) activities as you choose. Dip into the grand library, join a sommelier for a wine tasting, try a gin masterclass or simply claim a lounger by the pool with a perfectly mixed cocktail and let the Atlantic drift by. Arriving into New York along the Hudson, with the Statue of Liberty to one side and the Manhattan skyline ahead, is the stuff of travel dreams. Stay on to enjoy the city at its most magical: the Rockefeller Center tree, Fifth Avenue lights, horse‑and‑carriage rides through Central Park and Christmas Day at St Patrick’s Cathedral followed by a special festive lunch. If you would like to turn this into your own luxury Christmas escape, get in touch and let’s start planning.
Why not do something different this Christmas and embark on an iconic Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York from 17th – 21st December and extend your stay to enjoy a glittering Christmas in the Big Apple?
There’s nothing quite like arriving into New York along the Hudson River – sailing past the Statue of Liberty and watching the Manhattan Skyline come into view.
Cunard have been sailing this unique ocean journey since 1840 and the crossing offers a chance to disregard life’s usual pace in favour of one you determine. It’s also an opportunity to indulge in the things that bring you most pleasure, while adjusting gradually to the time difference in New York.
Crossing the Atlantic with Cunard is all about freedom. Every day presents a myriad of choices and you can choose how much, or how little, you would like to do.
Lose yourself in the grandest library at sea enjoying books specially selected for your iconic voyage. Join sommeliers for Lunch & Learn experiences where you’ll be invited to discover unique wines. Has the time come to pick up a paintbrush and create a masterpiece, or learn how to make your own perfect serve at a Gin Masterclass? You could immerse yourself in the rhythm and perfect your tango in a dance class, or perhaps fencing sounds a little bit more ‘you’?
Perhaps your idea of a holiday means never straying too far from the pool.
Cocktail ordered. Book in hand. If this is your idea of bliss, why not take the
opportunity? Or perhaps the salon and spa within Mareel Wellness & Beauty
will draw you in. Whether you feel like
indulging in a soothing deep tissue massage or you want to book in a beard trim
and tidy, skilled therapists are ready and waiting.
Food and drink wise, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Complimentary breakfast in bed. 24 hour room service. A midnight buffet. Then there’s the distinctive White Star Service you’ll experience on board, adding yet another dimension to this legendary ocean journey.
Why end your adventure when you disembark in New York? Christmas is the New York is pure magic. The city is alive with twinkling lights, grand window displays and the buzz of festive shoppers on Fifth Avenue.
Iconic sights take on a magical edge: the towering Rockefeller Center tree, ice‑skaters circling beneath skyscrapers, and Central Park dusted with winter sparkle. You really do feel like you’ve stepped onto the set of a Hallmark Christmas Movie.
See the city from above at one of the city’s viewing platforms. We enjoyed the traditional Top of the Rock at the Rockerfeller Centre where you can look North to Central Park and South to the Empire State Building and Manhattan.
Take a cosy horse and carriage ride through Central Park – pure magic, especially if you have snow while you’re there.
On Christmas Day itself, start the morning by attending a Christmas Morning service at St Patrick’s Cathedral before enjoying a traditional Christmas Dinner in the stunning setting of Central Park Boathouse.
If you’d like to plan your Festive Transatlantic Crossing with extended New York stay, please get in touch and let’s start planning.
