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Southampton, UK · Transatlantic

Cunard · Queen Mary 2

Classic Transatlantic Crossing

The last great ocean liner makes the classic Southampton-to-New York crossing — white tie evenings, ballroom dancing and seven days of open Atlantic.

7 Nights 1 ports of call1,987 reviews

Highlights

★The only true ocean liner still in service

★White-glove formal evenings

★Crossing in the wake of the great liners

What's Included

All onboard dining

Afternoon tea service

Evening entertainment & ballroom

Onboard & Amenities

PlanetariumBallroomLibraryAfternoon TeaFormal Dining

Voyage Itinerary

Embarkation — Southampton, UK

Boarding, cabin check-in and a welcome reception as the ship sets sail.

Day 4 — Open Ocean Crossing

Final port of call before disembarkation, with time ashore to explore.

Departure port

Directions

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Nearest airport

Gatwick Airport (LGW)

~89 kmapprox. 2h transfer

When you arrive · Southampton, UK

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Local time

112

Emergency

Police · 999 Ambulance · 999

Message concierge

Know before you go

Best time · currency · costs · tipping · power · jet lag · holidays & more

Best time to visit

Peak months: May–Sep.

May–Sep is mildest and greenest; pack for changeable weather.

Ideal Good Less ideal

Getting around

Ride-hailing: Uber · Bolt

The Tube and national rail; contactless taps you through in London.

They drive on the left — look right first when crossing.

Tipping & etiquetteOpenHide

10–15% at restaurants

Restaurants: 10–15% if a service charge isn't already on the bill.

Hotels: £1–2 for porters.

Taxis: Round up to the nearest pound.

Good to know

·Queue politely — jumping the line is a real faux pas.
·Tipping isn't expected at pubs when ordering at the bar.
·'Please' and 'thank you' go a long way.

Power & connectivity

Gplug

230V · 50Hz

EE & Vodafone offer fast 5G; eSIMs activate instantly.

Currency

British Pound (GBP · £)

Live rate unavailable — check a converter before you travel.

Exchange at the airport, banks or licensed money changers; ATMs usually give the best rate. Cards are widely accepted in cities.

Indicative rate — cards and bureaux add a margin.

Health & safety

Tap water is safe to drink

·Tap water is safe to drink.
·Pharmacies can advise on minor ailments.

General guidance — confirm vaccinations with a travel clinic 4–6 weeks ahead. Comprehensive travel insurance is strongly recommended.

Travel footprint

Flying from

28kg CO₂e · round trip

≈ 91 km each way · what 1 tree absorb in a year.

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Estimate only — economy class, including high-altitude effects.

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Classic Transatlantic Crossing

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What's Included

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