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Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic crossing from £1,499pp

FROM £1,499 pp · Cunard's Queen Mary 2 7-night Transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York from £1,499 per person. Classic ocean liner elegance.

Wayne Nixon

15 Jun 2026 · 3 min read

Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic crossing from £1,499pp

Seven nights crossing the Atlantic on an actual ocean liner—not a floating resort. Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to New York starts at £1,499pp.

The deal

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 transatlantic crossing, 7 nights Southampton to New York from £1,499 per person. Includes cabin and full board.

Why we like it

This is a proper Atlantic crossing on a proper ocean liner. QM2 isn't trying to be Miami Beach—it's got stabilisers, a real promenade deck, and passengers who mostly want to read books rather than fight for poolside real estate. The ship crosses the Atlantic regularly, which means you're not wedged into a cabin designed by someone who'd never seen a human before.

At £1,499pp, you're paying for the crossing itself as much as the accommodation. That's genuinely competitive for a week at sea. Cabins at this price will be snug, mind you—typical inside rooms on older liners are properly compact. And you'll want to budget separately for drinks, Wi-Fi, and shore excursions in New York.

The main catch: you'll need a valid US visa or ETIAS clearance, and transatlantic sailing takes time. This isn't a quick hop; it's the holiday itself.

How to book

Head to Cunard's site direct or ring their team to check sailing dates and cabin availability at that price point. Inside cabins shift fast, and availability varies by season.