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Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic crossing from £1,499pp

FROM £1,499 pp · Seven-night Cunard cruise Southampton to New York. Ocean liner elegance without flying. From £1,499 per person.

Wayne Nixon

16 Jun 2026 · 4 min read

Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic crossing from £1,499pp

Seven nights crossing the Atlantic on the QM2 without setting foot in an airport. Cunard's flagship does proper ocean travel — the kind where you actually feel the voyage.

The deal

Southampton to New York aboard the Queen Mary 2. Seven nights. From £1,499 per person. That's your berth, meals, and all the ship's facilities included — no flights, no faffing about with connections.

Why we like it

First: you board in Southampton. No driving to Gatwick at 4am, no security queues, no middle seat. You walk on in the afternoon and sail that evening. Second: it's actually slower than flying, which means you get proper downtime — sea days for reading, the theatre, the restaurants, or just staring at the ocean. Third: the price includes accommodation and all meals, so what you pay is largely what you spend (bar the bar, obvs).

Catches worth knowing: that £1,499 is the entry fare, likely an inside cabin. Outside cabins and suites cost more. Transatlantic crossings aren't quick — you'll spend five nights at sea. And you're paying for the journey itself as much as the destination; if you just want to reach New York fast and cheap, this isn't it.

How to book

Head to Cunard's site and search for Southampton–New York sailings. You'll want to check the specific departure date that suits you, as prices and availability shift. Book direct with the operator for the clearest terms and no middleman markup.