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7 nights · 2 Dec 2027 – 9 Dec 2027 · aboard Queen Mary 2

Northern Europe British Isles
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£759 pp
7 nights · Queen Mary 2

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
    Thu 2 Dec · 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. Fri 3 Dec Day 2
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  3. Sat 4 Dec Day 3
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  4. Sun 5 Dec Day 4
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  5. Mon 6 Dec Day 5
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  6. Tue 7 Dec Day 6
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  7. Wed 8 Dec Day 7
    At sea · A day to enjoy the ship
  8. Southampton
    Thu 9 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
 £849 — available
Standard Inside (IE)
inside
 £879 — available
Standard Inside (IC)
inside
 £899 — available
Standard Inside (IB)
inside
 £929 — available
Standard Inside (IA)
inside
 £949 — available
Atrium View Inside (HB)
inside
 £979 — available
Oceanview (EF)
outside
 £1,149 — available
Single Oceanview (KC)
outside
 £1,649 — wait_list
Single Oceanview (KB)
outside
 £1,749 — wait_list
Balcony (DB)
balcony
 £1,199 — available
Balcony (DC)
balcony
 £1,199 — available
Balcony (DF)
balcony
 £1,199 — available
Balcony (BZ)
balcony
 £1,249 — available
Balcony (BY)
balcony
 £1,279 — available
Balcony (BV)
balcony
 £1,299 — available
Balcony (BU)
balcony
 £1,329 — available
Balcony (BF)
balcony
 £1,549 — available
Balcony (BC)
balcony
 £1,599 — available
Balcony (BB)
balcony
 £1,649 — available
Club Balcony (A2)
balcony
 £1,799 — available
Club Balcony (A1)
balcony
 £1,899 — available
Princess Suite (P2)
suite
 £3,349 — available
Princess Suite (P1)
suite
 £3,469 — available
Queens Suite (Q6)
suite
 £3,999 — available
Queens Suite (Q7)
suite
 £3,999 — wait_list
Queens Suite (Q5)
suite
 £4,229 — available
Penthouse (Q4)
suite
 £6,419 — available
Royal Suite, Queen Anne (Q3)
suite
 £6,529 — available
Duplex & Suite (Q2)
suite
 £10,329 — available
Grand Duplex (Q1)
suite
 £12,379 — wait_list

Early Saver KU2

Cabin grade Double pp Single pp Availability
Standard Inside (IF)
inside
 £759 — available
Standard Inside (IE)
inside
 £789 — available
Standard Inside (IC)
inside
 £809 — available
Standard Inside (IB)
inside
 £839 — available
Standard Inside (IA)
inside
 £849 — available
Atrium View Inside (HB)
inside
 £879 — available
Oceanview (EF)
outside
 £1,029 — available
Single Oceanview (KC)
outside
 £1,479 — closed
Single Oceanview (KB)
outside
 £1,569 — closed
Balcony (DB)
balcony
 £1,079 — available
Balcony (DC)
balcony
 £1,079 — available
Balcony (DF)
balcony
 £1,079 — available
Balcony (BZ)
balcony
 £1,119 — available
Balcony (BY)
balcony
 £1,149 — available
Balcony (BV)
balcony
 £1,169 — available
Balcony (BU)
balcony
 £1,199 — available
Balcony (BF)
balcony
 £1,389 — available
Balcony (BC)
balcony
 £1,439 — available
Balcony (BB)
balcony
 £1,479 — 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.

Southampton

All in Southampton →
2 Day Stonehenge and Bath Tour with Overnight Stay in Bath

2 Day Stonehenge and Bath Tour with Overnight Stay in Bath

2 days

From £808 pp

View tour →
8 Hour Private Tour from Southampton You chose where to go

8 Hour Private Tour from Southampton You chose where to go

0 day

From £670 pp

View tour →
Arrival, Departure or Round Trip Private Transfer: Central London to Southampton Cruise Port

Arrival, Departure or Round Trip Private Transfer: Central London to Southampton Cruise Port

1 mins

From £272 pp

View tour →

New York, New York

All in New York, New York →
"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour

"The Met" Metropolitan Museum of Art Exclusive Guided Tour

2h 30 mins

From £100 pp

View tour →
45-Minute Express Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

45-Minute Express Statue of Liberty Night Cruise

45 mins

From £11 pp

View tour →
60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

60-Minute Statue of Liberty Sightseeing Cruise

1h 0 mins

From £15 pp

View tour →

About this cruise

Queen Mary 2 sails from New York, New York on 2 December 2027 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.