Cunard’s Queen Mary 2® is the only ship to sail the line’s signature Transatlantic Crossing, offering regularly scheduled passenger service across the Atlantic. The flagship of Cunard’s fleet is the only true passenger liner afloat, combining over 180 years of tradition with modern innovations, making her the defining luxury ocean liner of the 21st century. Queen Mary 2 carries 2,691 guests in degrees of comfort and style ranging from pampered elegance to unimaginable luxury.
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With seven nights at sea and no port calls in between New York and Southampton, England, travelling on a Transatlantic Crossing is truly a unique experience offering the ultimate luxury -- time. A Crossing is the perfect antidote to today’s harried, constantly connected lifestyle where guests can remove themselves from their everyday schedule.
While on board, guests can choose from a full array of programming and entertainment such as Broadway-caliber shows, live musicians, as well as intellectual pursuits through Cunard’s renowned Insights program, or do as little as they please. The Transatlantic season runs from April through December, and in 2023, Queen Mary 2 will make 18 Crossings between New York and Southampton and five Crossings between New York and Hamburg, Germany. |
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| Cunard offers an array of onboard enrichment through its Insights and Entertainment programs. In 2024, there will be a host of new performers, ensembles and casts from around the world joining various voyages to showcase their work. Guests will see a broad scope of entertainers from immersive theater to opera, dance, a one-man play, and much more. |
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| Stage and screen star Alan Cumming will join the Insights program on Queen Mary 2’s December 8, 2023, Transatlantic Crossing. While sailing on the seven-night voyage from New York to Southampton, Cumming will offer a Q&A session with guests, host two screenings, and hold a book signing of his memoir, "Baggage." Alan will be screening the 2022 documentary, My Old School. |
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On board, entertainment isn’t only confined to the theater. Cunard ships set the stage for some of the most unique productions at sea; intimate performances called “Cunard Showcases.” These are live performances, experienced through different mediums. Some of the productions include Murder at Sea: The Jewel of the Empire, an interactive dining experience; An Evening of Sondheim with Ellie Nunn, an intimate show held in one of the ship’s lounges; and behind-the-scenes workshops and conversations with top talent.
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| In addition, actors from the Royal Shakespeare Company will be on Queen Mary 2 during the Transatlantic season, enchanting guests through their stage productions and industry knowledge. During the day, guests participate in workshops and in the evenings, they meet the actors for Shakespeare Tales for intimate and informal performances of their favourite pieces. |
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| Cunard offers many event cruises celebrating the worlds of fashion, history, food and more. These voyages offer a more immersive experience on board. Tailor-made to bring popular themes to life, these carefully curated voyages feature the crème de la crème when it comes to special guests and partnerships. Guests will be inspired by dazzling performances and thought-provoking speakers, engage in discussions with fellow guests, and delve deeper with interactive workshops and masterclasses. Some examples are: |
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| Dance The Atlantic: To showcase the world of dance, the English National Ballet will be on board for a seven-night Queen Mary 2 Crossing, August 11-18, 2023. This exquisite group will offer workshops, classes, access to rehearsals and a stunning performance in the Royal Court Theatre. On this special voyage, guests can truly immerse themselves in this form of dance and learn what it takes to be a professionally trained ballet dancer. |
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| Literature Festival at Sea: Curated by The Times and The Sunday Times, this Queen Mary 2 Crossing features some of the finest talent in literature today, such as Bernadine Evaristo, Ian Rankin, Alexander McCall Smith, and many more. The seven-night voyage, November 19-26, 2023, will offer talks, workshops and readings with renowned authors and journalists, allowing guests to get to know these writers and discuss the inspiration behind their craft. |
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| For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com. |
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