Cunard has been sailing around the world for over 100 years. Join the pioneers of the world cruise in 2025 and 2026, with a choice of Grand and World Voyages that visit Asia, Australasia, Africa, Europe, and the Americas, and overnight calls in cities that truly come to life after dark.
Visit Queen Anne for a day
Join us on December 1, 2024, for an exclusive opportunity to step aboard the Queen Anne at the Ocean Cruise Terminal in Southampton.
Queen Anne
Queen Anne embarks on her maiden World Voyage in 2025, visiting more than 30 ports all over the globe. Lose hours sunbathing on white sandy beaches in the South Pacific.
Enjoy life at sea, if only for a few days, on board the elegant decks of Queen Anne. This 4-night voyage includes a stop in Hamburg, where charming, cobbled streets and picturesque canals await.
Transatlantic cruises
Experience an ocean journey unlike any other. A chance to escape the real world and indulge in life’s greatest pleasures. Where every day is yours alone and the world’s most iconic city awaits you on arrival.
Additional on board credit
Make a new Cunard Fare booking on selected 2025 & 2026 voyages between 7 and 65 nights before 9 December 2024 to receive additional on board credit to use during your voyage.
Join Queen Anne's first Transatlantic adventure in 2025
Be a part of history as Queen Anne sails on her very first Transatlantic Crossing. Departing from Southampton on 9 January 2025, you'll enjoy nine nights in a world of spellbinding entertainment, mouth-watering dining and unbridled relaxation on board.
A Salute to Women's Achievements
Cunard’s Queen Anne is captained by Inger Thorhauge, the first female captain in the company’s history—a remarkable salute to women's achievements. Wow!
The New World Awaits
On the last morning of our journey, we sail closer to New York, where the iconic skyline and the Statue of Liberty greet us—a symbol of freedom and endless possibilities.
'Proper' cruise ship. Beautiful.
Beautiful ship, friendly attentive staff, excellent food, could eat all day if you wanted to! Plenty to do, talks games shows etc or several areas where to relax inside or out. Highlight was the live music, several places to hear a variety of talented artists. I was concerned about the standard of dressing up, but needed have worried, a shirt with a collar for the men and a dress, skirt...
Queen Anne is stunning
Queen Anne is stunning, still with the luxury, service and attention to detail one expects from Cunard, but with some fresh new ideas which hit the mark perfectly. Now my favourite ship in the fleet! The Grills Terrace, Wellness studio on deck, Bright Lights Society and spa were all superb spaces, exceeding our already high expectations for this voyage.
Yes, absolutely. Transatlantic cruises are as iconic now as they were in 1847 when the first Cunard ship made its historic journey. One of life’s most unique travel experiences, a Transatlantic Crossing offers an opportunity to completely relax, relishing days at sea spent enjoying life on board your ship in any way you wish.
While the weather on a Transatlantic Crossing can always be mixed, many prefer the months of April and May to sail. This is after the cold winter months, and before the start of the stormy seasons.
Every season has its pros and cons when it comes to transatlantic cruises, however, for the most favourable weather conditions a sailing between December and May is considered optimal.
The chance to spot all kinds of wildlife on a transatlantic cruise, including whales, dolphins, and beautiful birdlife overhead, is another advantage of choosing such a travel experience. Whales are known to live in oceans the world over, so it is possible that you could be treated to a sighting of these elusive creatures.
During a Transatlantic Crossing you’ll encounter sights you’ll never forget. From the sparkling sea that awaits with every sunrise to dappled skies at dusk, and everything in between. When it comes to wildlife, you could spot whales or dolphins across the horizon, or soaring sea birds up above. Then, of course, there’s the unforgettable Manhattan skyline. Just as remarkable on approach as it is to bid farewell to on an eastbound sailing.
The difference between a cruise ship and an ocean liner is its structure. Ocean liners, like Queen Mary 2, are purpose-built for traversing oceanic waves, with a hull that is thicker and stronger.
April is outside of the Atlantic's stormy season, so a voyage should not see significantly strong winds. The average temperature in the UK in April is around 12°C (53° F), and in New York, it’s around 15°C (59° F). So, while you shouldn’t expect balmy evenings, you will likely enjoy a mild temperature during the days of your Transatlantic Crossing. It’s advisable to pack a light waterproof jacket if you’re sailing at this time of year, in case of showers.
Yes, on a Transatlantic Crossing on Queen Mary 2, dogs – and cats – are welcome. There are 24 kennels on board as well as a dedicated kennel manager, whose sole job is to take care of these special guests. Dogs and cats can enjoy lots of space to play, access to an owner’s lounge, and a few additions to remind them of home. British dogs will appreciate a familiar lamppost, brought on board from Liverpool, and American dogs will love the New York City fire hydrant.
On a transatlantic cruise, you’ll sail from Europe to North America, or vice-versa. The most well-known route is Southampton to New York or New York to Southampton. On a Transatlantic Crossing with Cunard, you’ll have seven days to explore your Cunard Queen, enjoying everything she has to offer, sailing this iconic route in ultimate comfort and style.
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