23 nightsFrom New York9 ports of call
Transatlantic Crossing and Caribbean Celebration
Cunard · Queen Mary 2
Overview
A 23-night voyage aboard Queen Mary 2, departing New York on 19 Dec 2026 and arriving in Southampton, calling at 9 destinations along the way.
New YorkRoadtown, TortolaPhilipsburg, Sint MaartenBridgetown, BarbadosCastries, St. LuciaRoseauSt. KittsNew YorkSouthampton
Itinerary
23 nights · 24 ports of call- 1
Day 1 ·New York,USAEmbark
19 Dec 2026Depart 17:00See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: there's Bloomingdale's on Lex, Tiffany's on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo. - 2
Day 2 ·At Sea
20 Dec 2026 - 3
Day 3 ·At Sea
21 Dec 2026 - 4
Day 4 ·At Sea
22 Dec 2026 - 5
Day 5 ·Road Town, Tortola
23 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00Upon docking at Road Town, you can explore the many beauties of Tortola, including ivory-coloured sands, crystal-clear aquamarine seas and the beautiful and natural world of JR O’Neal Botanic Gardens.
Local cuisine features succulent Anegada lobster, papaya and sweet potato pudding and, if your taste is for unspoilt beaches, Cane Garden Bay’s flawless horseshoe of sand is mouth-watering. - 6
Day 6 ·Philipsburg, St. Maarten
24 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00Half Dutch and half French, this island is a sun-worshipper's dream. Browse all morning in Philipsburg's gingerbread shops. Then laze in the lap of luxury at one of the island's beach resorts. - 7
Day 7 ·At Sea
25 Dec 2026 - 8
Day 8 ·Bridgetown, Barbados
26 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00Barbados is one of the most well known and beautiful islands in the eastern Caribbean. It is part of the British Commonwealth and is named after the Bearded Fig Tree, which was once found in abundance.
Barbados is an island where relaxation and adventure go hand in hand. White sandy beaches stretch for miles while snorkelling and sailing are some of the world-class water sports on offer.
A cruise to Barbados starts with a walk around Bridgetown, the capital city, which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2011. The city has a charming combination of colonial buildings and Caribbean vibrancy. Make sure you visit St Nicholas Abbey, a historic plantation house and one of three Jacobean mansions in the Western Hemisphere. - 9
Day 9 ·Castries, St. Lucia
27 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00Take your time browsing the vibrant market place where few visitors fail to be charmed by the friendly Creole people. What better way to seek out bargains than with the beautiful Caribbean shimmering in the distance. - 10
Day 10 ·Roseau, Dominica
28 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00Dominica is one of the Caribbean's most unspoiled destinations. Lush and mountainous, its rich rainforest embraces rare bird species, crater lakes, bubbling hot springs and splendid tumbling cascades.
Trips from Roseau could include Trafalgar Falls, beautiful grottos and hot springs, and divers can explore the teeming reefs and underwater fumaroles of this natural paradise. - 11
Day 11 ·Basseterre, St. Kitts
29 Dec 2026Arrive 07:00Depart 18:00After strolling the charming colonial streets and shops of Basseterre, take a drive to Brimstone Hill Fort. Its impressive colonial construction is truly one of the wonders of the Caribbean. - 12
Day 12 ·At Sea
30 Dec 2026 - 13
Day 13 ·At Sea
31 Dec 2026 - 14
Day 14 ·At Sea
1 Jan 2027 - 15
Day 15 ·New York,USA
2 Jan 2027Arrive 06:30Depart 17:00See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods, great museums and ambling parks. Some come just for the shopping: there's Bloomingdale's on Lex, Tiffany's on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo. - 16
Day 16 ·At Sea
3 Jan 2027 - 17
Day 17 ·At Sea
4 Jan 2027 - 18
Day 18 ·At Sea
5 Jan 2027 - 19
Day 19 ·At Sea
6 Jan 2027 - 20
Day 20 ·At Sea
7 Jan 2027 - 21
Day 21 ·At Sea
8 Jan 2027 - 22
Day 22 ·At Sea
9 Jan 2027 - 23
Day 23 ·Southampton, England, UK
10 Jan 2027Arrive 06:30Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ? - 24
Day 24 ·Southampton, England, UKDisembark
11 Jan 2027Arrive 06:30Step aboard in Southampton & straight into that holiday feeling. No flights, no hassle. Just the excitement of the days ahead and the promise of memorable moment. So, relax and raise a toast as the UK drifts from sight. Before you know it, you'll be watching your destination come into view. But where will it be ?
Your ship: Queen Mary 2
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