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7 nights · 28 Nov 2026 – 5 Dec 2026 · aboard Queen Mary 2

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Route map

7 nights 2 ports 2 countries ~2,973 nautical miles

Approximate route shown as straight lines between ports. Actual sailing path may vary. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Itinerary

Departs New York, New York, United States · 7 nights · ends Southampton, England · Northern Europe

  1. New York, New York
    Sat 28 Nov · Day 1

    New York, New York United States

    From Wall Street's skyscrapers to the neon of Times Square to Central Park's leafy paths, New York City pulses with an irrepressible energy. History meets hipness in this global center of entertainment, fashion, media, and finance.…
    Port guide →
  2. Sun 29 Nov Day 2
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  3. Mon 30 Nov Day 3
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  4. Tue 1 Dec Day 4
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  5. Wed 2 Dec Day 5
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  6. Thu 3 Dec Day 6
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  7. Fri 4 Dec Day 7
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  8. Southampton
    Sat 5 Dec · Day 8

    Southampton England

    Lying near the head of Southampton Water, a peninsula between the estuaries of the Rivers Test and Itchen, Southampton is Britain’s largest cruise port. It has been one of England’s major ports since the Middle Ages, when it exported wool…
    Port guide →

Cabin grades & pricing

Prices are per person and based on the lowest available cabin within each grade. Confirm the final price with the cruise line at booking.

Cunard Fare KD1

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Standard Inside (IF)
inside
£1,349 wait_list
Standard Inside (IE)
inside
£1,399 wait_list
Standard Inside (IC)
inside
£1,449 wait_list
Standard Inside (IB)
inside
£1,549 wait_list
Standard Inside (IA)
inside
£1,599 wait_list
Atrium View Inside (HB)
inside
£1,679 wait_list
Oceanview (EF)
outside
£1,949 available
Single Oceanview (KC)
outside
£3,399 wait_list
Single Oceanview (KB)
outside
£3,699 wait_list
Balcony (DF)
balcony
£1,949 available
Balcony (DC)
balcony
£1,949 available
Balcony (DB)
balcony
£1,949 wait_list
Balcony (BZ)
balcony
£1,949 wait_list
Balcony (BY)
balcony
£1,999 available
Balcony (BV)
balcony
£2,049 available
Balcony (BU)
balcony
£2,099 available
Balcony (BF)
balcony
£2,149 available
Balcony (BC)
balcony
£2,199 available
Balcony (BB)
balcony
£2,249 available
Club Balcony (A2)
balcony
£2,299 available
Club Balcony (A1)
balcony
£2,499 available
Princess Suite (P2)
suite
£3,299 wait_list
Princess Suite (P1)
suite
£3,599 available
Queens Suite (Q6)
suite
£5,199 wait_list
Queens Suite (Q7)
suite
£5,199 wait_list
Queens Suite (Q5)
suite
£5,599 wait_list
Penthouse (Q4)
suite
£8,149 wait_list
Royal Suite, Queen Anne (Q3)
suite
£8,349 wait_list
Duplex & Suite (Q2)
suite
£12,149 wait_list
Grand Duplex (Q1)
suite
£15,149 wait_list

Early Saver KU2

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Standard Inside (IF)
inside
£1,099 closed
Standard Inside (IE)
inside
£1,129 closed
Standard Inside (IC)
inside
£1,169 closed
Standard Inside (IB)
inside
£1,249 closed
Standard Inside (IA)
inside
£1,289 closed
Atrium View Inside (HB)
inside
£1,349 closed
Oceanview (EF)
outside
£1,569 available
Single Oceanview (KC)
outside
£2,729 closed
Single Oceanview (KB)
outside
£2,969 closed
Balcony (BZ)
balcony
£1,569 closed
Balcony (DB)
balcony
£1,569 closed
Balcony (DC)
balcony
£1,569 available
Balcony (DF)
balcony
£1,569 available
Balcony (BY)
balcony
£1,599 available
Balcony (BV)
balcony
£1,649 available
Balcony (BU)
balcony
£1,689 available
Balcony (BF)
balcony
£1,729 available
Balcony (BC)
balcony
£1,769 available
Balcony (BB)
balcony
£1,799 available

Shore excursions on this cruise

A small selection of trusted tours at the ports this cruise visits. Browse the full list per port from the itinerary above, or visit all excursions.

About this cruise

Queen Mary 2 sails from New York, New York on 28 November 2026 on a 7-night Cunard itinerary. Rather than returning to New York, New York, this itinerary ends at Southampton, England. Ports of call are drawn from the Northern Europe. The ship carries a Premium rating, which gives a broad indication of the onboard experience. Itinerary, cabin options, and shore-excursion picks are above.

This summary is drawn from the operator's sailing data. We update these pages as more detail becomes available.

Frequently asked questions

What's included depends on the fare type you select. Accommodation and meals in the main dining room are standard on most sailings; speciality restaurants, drinks, and gratuities are typically paid extras. Check directly with Cunard for the current fare breakdown.

Reservations for this sailing are made directly with Cunard. CruiseCompass does not process bookings — visit Cunard's website to check availability.

The cancellation policy for this sailing is determined by Cunard and may vary depending on your chosen fare. Most operators apply a sliding scale of charges that increases closer to departure, with deposits often non-refundable once paid. Always check the full booking conditions with Cunard before confirming.