Explore the Cunard Transatlantic Crossing
Life on board a Cunard Transatlantic Crossing is all about freedom. Every day presents myriad choices but how much, or how little, you do is entirely up to you. Visit Queen Mary 2's Illuminations theater, join a yoga class, dance the night away, or bury yourself in a good book. It's your time to spend however you please.
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Browse our articles to find out more about the world's most iconic ship, making the most of your time on board, and the origins of the Transatlantic Crossing.
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Eastbound, westbound or both?
Eastbound transatlantic cruises from New York
Sailing from New York to Southampton takes you Eastbound across the Atlantic, passing beneath the Verrazano Bridge and alongside the Statue of Liberty. It’s an iconic image to behold, one that will stay with you long after the ocean replaces the view of Manhattan’s skyscrapers on the horizon.
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Westbound transatlantic cruises from Southampton
Your transatlantic adventure starts the second you set foot inside Queen Mary 2. Enjoy the freedom to explore your on board world, and be carried away in the spirit of celebration, as you toast your departure from Southampton and the beginning of your week-long voyage to New York.
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Transatlantic round trip cruises
Completing both legs of your Transatlantic Crossing by ship means never having to wait at an airport or compromise on the amount of luggage you bring. Relish the unadulterated pleasure of two relaxing weeks at sea, with the freedom to do as you wish and nowhere to be but on board.
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Transatlantic Event voyages
Cruising across the Atlantic becomes even more special with a theme. From fashion to dining to theater to music, satisfy your appetite for passions old and new with a Cunard Event Voyage.
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Explore on board
Not only is Cunard a unique experience, Queen Mary 2 is also a unique ship: today's only true ocean liner. Stronger, sleeker, smoother and swifter than a cruise ship. A link to a glorious past only Cunard can provide.
Explore ashore
After disembarking from an eastbound transatlantic cruise in Southampton, you can soak in the city's medieval and maritime history, and make the most of easy access to London. If you're just stopping by, take a day trip to marvel at the ancient monoliths of Stonehenge or the royal grandeur of Windsor Castle on a Cunard Shore Experience*.
You're also at the perfect port from which to escape to sunkissed beaches in the Mediterranean or discover breathtaking natural beauty, iconic cities, and culinary delights in Northern or Western Europe.
You're also at the perfect port from which to escape to sunkissed beaches in the Mediterranean or discover breathtaking natural beauty, iconic cities, and culinary delights in Northern or Western Europe.
*Shore Experiences are bookable through My Cunard after cruise booking, up to one year in advance of sailing. Please note that these English Shore Experiences will only be available to book for voyages calling at Southampton, such as a round trip transatlantic, and not voyages ending in Southampton.
Transatlantic Crossing special offers
Enjoy our limited-time offers on our Transatlantic Crossings. As you cross the Atlantic Ocean in the ultimate style, embrace the freedom of the sea, with time to do as much — or as little — as you please.
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USA and Canada
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Alaska
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