Southampton to New York
A Festive Escape on Queen Mary 2
What if, instead of rushing into Christmas, you could slow down and enjoy the journey?
Sea Days on Queen Mary 2
A treat for December 2027, this festive escape combines seven nights crossing the Atlantic on the iconic Queen Mary 2 with two nights in five-star New York, arriving home in time for Christmas dinner. The journey begins in Southampton on 14 December 2027. Step aboard, settle into your cabin and sail at 5pm, with no airport dash, flight connections or long-haul flight. Queen Mary 2 is a true ocean liner, specifically designed for the Atlantic crossing, so the ship itself is a central part of the experience. For six days at sea, the Atlantic becomes your view and you can properly switch off: unpack once, enjoy slow breakfasts, relax in the spa, read in the largest library at sea, watch the ocean and let the day unfold.
The Queen Mary 2 beginning her Transatlantic Journey
The Cunard Experience
There is plenty to enjoy when you feel like it, from a 'proper' Cunard afternoon tea and elegant Gala Evenings, to live music, theatre and the magnificent Queens Room. Queen Mary 2 also offers 16 bars and restaurants, enrichment talks, cinema screenings and the worlds first Planetarium at sea. You can dress up for a glamorous evening or keep things relaxed. The luxury is having choices, without needing to be anywhere else. For an extra-special option, the itinerary can be booked in a Princess Grill Suite, with the additional benefits of Cunard's Grills experience. This option also includes a premium drinks package and $400 onboard credit.
Festive New York
On the morning of 21 December, Queen Mary 2 arrives in Brooklyn at around 6.30am. From there, enjoy two nights at the five-star Thompson Central Park, with breakfast included and a brilliant base for experiencing New York at Christmas. See the Rockefeller Center tree, wander Central Park and Fifth Avenue, enjoy Christmas shopping, book a Broadway show or try ice skating at Bryant Park or Wollman Rink. There is also the option to add festive experiences such as a horse-drawn carriage ride, seasonal shows or concerts.
Home in time for Christmas
On 23 December, fly home from JFK to Heathrow and be back in time for Christmas dinner. This is more than a trip to New York: it is six days at sea, the timeless Cunard experience, two festive nights in the city and the reassurance that the important details are taken care of.
If you would rather enjoy the journey than simply endure it, Queen Mary 2 offers a wonderfully memorable way to begin Christma and of course I can arrange the cruise, hotel, flights and the details in between, so you can simply enjoy every mile along the way.
