Once a Transatlantic Crossing was the only way to travel between two great continents. It’s long been a sophisticated stage on which to socialise and be seen. Today, only one ship regularly reinterprets the classic crossing; Queen Mary 2. She embraces this timeless refinement and relaxation over six legendary days and nights.
Who would enjoy a Transatlantic Crossing?
- Those guests who are aged between 55-70 years
- Who are looking for something different
- To upgrade from other cruise lines
- To celebrate special occasions
- To avoid flying to New York by taking a roundtrip crossing
What makes a Transatlantic Crossing so special?
- A must-do once in a lifetime cruise experience
- The opportunity to relive the golden age of travel
- The only way to cross the Atlantic on the Magnificent QM2
- 6/7 nights of total refinement and relaxation
- A chance for you do as much or as little as you please
- Flexibility & choice - options for you to extend your stay
Why is it such a famous experience?
- Worldwide press coverage
- Ship named by HM Queen Elizabeth II
- Celebrity travellers- past and present
- Glamorous black tie gala balls
Why is it so relaxing?
- 6/7 days at sea!
- No ports of call to break the spell
- Away from the ‘day-to-day’
- Time to do as you please
What’s included in the fare?
- 6/7 nights of luxury in your chosen Queen Mary 2 stateroom
- World famous Cunard White Star Service
- All meals on board: breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
- Use of on board leisure facilities such as outdoor swimming pools, whirlpools and deck sports
- All on board entertainment
- One way Transatlantic flight to/from New York from/to a choice of airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester
What are the classic Cunard signatures?
- White Star Service including gloved waiters at Afternoon Tea
- Cunard Grills Experience
- The best of the best
- Luxurious Suites
- Intimate Restaurants
- Exclusive Benefits
What’s unique about Queen Mary 2?
- The world’s greatest ocean liner
- The FIRST Planetarium at sea
- The FIRST Veuve Clicquot Champagne bar at sea
- The FIRST Canyon Ranch Spa Club® at sea
- The Largest ballroom dance floor at sea
- The Largest Library at sea
- The Largest wine collection at sea
- Queen Mary 2 offers the only regular Transatlantic service
With 6 or 7 full days at sea and a ship designed for the Transatlantic you will find more choices available than you actually have time for, including:
Learning
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Expert lectures
- Celebrity speakers
- Dance classes
- Oxford Discovery programme
- Painting classes
- RADA Drama Workshops
- Wine Tasting
Entertainment
- Art Auctions
- Casino
- Deck Sports
- Gala Balls
- Golf Simulator
- Music Recitals
- Planetarium
- Shopping
- Royal Court Theatre
- 10 Stylish bars
Relaxation
- Bridge & Card Games
- One of the largest Libraries at sea (with over 8000 books)
- 5 swimming pools
- 8 Jacuzzis
Health & Fitness
- Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
- Exercise Classes
- Gymnasium
- Jogging on the ½ mile promenade deck
- Sports Centre
- Children Clubs
Children’s Clubs
- The Playzone (ages 2-7)
- The Zone (ages 8-12)
- Children’s Pool
- Video Arcade
What are the differences between a Westbound or Eastbound Crossing?
Westbound Crossing
• Embark in Southampton
• Sail from Southampton to New York
• Transfer to New York Airport
• Overnight flight back London
Key Benefits
- Your holiday begins as soon as you reach to Southampton
- Crossing time zones means 25 hours days on board
- Seeing New York with no jet lag to hold you back
- Experiencing the only way to arrive in New York
- Seeing Verazzano Narrows Bridge
- Having time to explore, then jetting home in a matter of hours
Eastbound Crossing
• Fly from London to New York
• Transfer to Queen Mary 2
• Sail from New York to Southampton
• Disembark in Southampton
Key Benefits
- Flying straight to the heart of the Big Apple
- Enjoying the US$ exchange rates in celebrated stores
- Having no luggage limits in your return sailing home
- Bidding Manhattan a spectacular sunset farewell from
the decks of the Queen Mary 2
- Waking up in Southampton, free from jet lag
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