Your complete guide to Transatlantic Crossing

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.

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Who would enjoy a Transatlantic Crossing?
- Those guests who are aged between 55-70 years

Those looking…….

  • For something different
  • To upgrade from other cruise brands
  • To celebrate special occasions
  • To avoid flying to New York with the 12 night New York roundtrips


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  Queen Mary 2
  • 6 full days and nights of total refinement and relaxation- a chance for you to completely escape and do as much or as little as you please. View the full daily programme
  • Flexibility & choice- options for you to extend your stay for days, weeks or even months and you have the choice of 11 different airport to fly back from including Miami, Vancouver and Washington.

What are the classic Cunard signatures?

  • White Star Service
  • Crew trained at White Star Academy
  • Embarkation assistance by white gloved crew
  • White gloved Afternoon Tea Service
  • 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 (….at sea)
- Planetarium
- Veuve Clicquot Champagne bar
- Canyon Ranch Spa Club®
The Largest (….at sea)
- Dance Floor
- Library
- Wine Collection
- Queen Mary II offers the only regular Transatlantic service                

Why is it such a famous experience?
- Worldwide press coverage
- Named by HM Queen Elizabeth II
Celebrity travellers- past and present
- Glamorous black tie gala balls

Why is it so relaxing?
- 6 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 day and nights on Queen Mary 2
- All Onboard Meals- breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner- View the menus onboard
- All onboard Entertainment
- Non-alcoholic drinks
- One- way Transatlantic flight to or from New York from/to a choice of New York airports including Heathrow, Gatwick, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Manchester.

QM2 crossing the Atlantic

Will you be bored?

With 6 full days at sea and a ship designed for the Transatlantic- you will find more choices available than you actually have time for….

 

Learning



Entertainment

  • Art Auctions
  • Casino
  • Deck Sports
  • Gala Balls
  • Golf Simulator
  • Music Recitals
  • Planetarium
  • Shopping
  • Theatre
  • 10 Stylish bars

Relaxation

  • Bridge & Card Games
  • Library (over 8000 books)
  • 5 swimming pools
  • 8 Jacuzzis



Health & Fitness

  • Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
  • Exercise Classes
  • Gymnasium
  • Jogging ½ mile promenade deck
  • Sports Centre


For Children
Children’s Clubs:- The Playzone (ages 2-7)

  • The Zone (ages 8-12)
  • Children’s Pool
  • Video Arcade

Crossing Eastbound or Westbound- What’s the difference?
With a choice of no less than 20 Transatlantic Crossings, the question is which way do you choose to cross?
 

 

WESTBOUND
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
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 docks of Queen Mary 2
  • Waking up in Southampton, free from jet lag                                                         

Remember…
It’s not a cruise
It’s the most famous crossing in history!

It’s not a cruise ship
It’s the most magnificent Ocean Liner ever built!

It’s not just another holiday
It’s an unforgettable experience of a lifetime!

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Comment by Shaw, Manchester (15 Feb 09 09:05) about this PAGE.
Sorry just realised this was sent by Mrs Presley. Thank you for your information and look forward to meeting you.
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Comment by Shaw, Manchester (13 Feb 09 21:18) about this PAGE.
I have already booked my criuse,booking reference no., 271641 and as I need to book my bea flight to Portland Oregon please could you advise me at what time are we expected to dock in New York? can you also advise if there are transfer coaches to the Airports. Many thanks in anticipation of your reply. M/s L.Shaw
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Comment by Presley, Mephis (14 Feb 09 18:57) about a COMMENT by Shaw (13 Feb 09 21:18)
Lorraine Darling, I heard you were going to be on this cruise and can't wait to meet you. We are expected to dock at 07:15 on May 8th. - Elvis has left the building.
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Comment by DODDS, NORTH SHIELDS (31 Jan 09 17:07) about this PAGE.
i have just booked around trip transatlantic cruise on the 26, september 09. staying in new york for a week. i cannot wait"" CHEER,S John Dodds from Newcastle.
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Comment by clayton, Birmingham (18 Dec 08 23:57) about this PAGE.
this is a great page as we are already booked to go on the QM 11 in September 09 sailing from New York and never been on her before so a good read about the ship etc. Thank you. Beryl Clayton Birmingham
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