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.
- 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
- Greeted by excited crowds
- 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
- Onboard Meals
- 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. |   |
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
- Cooking Demonstrations
- Expert lectures
- Celebrity speakers
- Dance classes
- Oxford Discovery programme
- Painting classes
- RADA Drama Workshops
- Wine Tasting
Entertainment
- Art Auctions
- Casino
- Deck Sports
- Gala Balls
- Golf Simulator
- Music Recitals
- Planetarium
- Shopping
- Theatre
- 10 Stylish bars |
Relaxation
- Bridge & Card Games
- Library (over 800 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
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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
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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!
