Queen Mary 2 to Make History in Liverpool on Landmark 500th Transatlantic Crossing as Cunard Unveils 93 New Voyages

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., Oct. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury British cruise line Cunard has unveiled a new program of 93 voyages sailing between October 2028 and May 2029.

Highlights include Queen Mary 2's landmark 500^th Transatlantic Crossing, available as a 21-night roundtrip voyage from New York; Queen Elizabeth's Caribbean sailings and roundtrip World Voyage from Miami; and Queen Anne's South America Discovery voyage, featuring an overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival.

The new program spans 104 destinations across 49 countries, with opportunities to visit 64 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests will spend an average of 12 hours in port and can enjoy 18 overnight port calls and 18 late-evening departures, offering more time to immerse themselves in some of the world's most captivating destinations.

Queen Mary 2 Makes History in Liverpool

The world's only ocean liner will offer a diverse program featuring iconic Transatlantic Crossings, Caribbean voyages from Southampton and New York, a 14-night Norway and Northern Lights itinerary, and a 14-night Western Mediterranean voyage that can also be booked as a 29-night roundtrip journey from New York.

Caribbean highlights include an overnight call in Bridgetown, Barbados, and Philipsburg, St Maarten, giving guests more time to enjoy sunset cocktails and beachfront dining in Barbados or explore Philipsburg's bustling waterfront after dark.

The season culminates in Queen Mary 2's landmark 500th Transatlantic Crossing, available as a 21-night roundtrip voyage from New York. Guests can also embark in Hamburg, Southampton and Liverpool, offering guests multiple opportunities to be part of a defining chapter in Cunard's history.

The sailing marks the first time since 2015 that guests have been able to depart Liverpool on a Cunard Transatlantic Crossing, marking a significant moment for Cunard and its spiritual home.

Queen Victoria's New Scandinavian Escapes

Sailing from Southampton, Queen Victoria's program spans Scandinavia, Northern Europe, the Norwegian fjords, Spain, Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands.

New seven, 14-night and 16-night voyages include a February sailing with an overnight stay in Oslo, plus a longer Scandinavian voyage featuring overnight stays in Copenhagen and Oslo. The season also features two seven-night spring voyages, with one visiting Spain and France and the other exploring the Norwegian fjords.

Guests can choose from a diverse collection of voyages, from exploring the cultures and cuisines of Spain, Portugal and Morocco to discovering the natural beauty of the Canary Islands, Scandinavia and Norway.

Queen Elizabeth's 115-night World Voyage

After sailing from Barcelona to Miami, Queen Elizabeth will offer four 14-night Caribbean voyages from Miami, including special Thanksgiving and Christmas sailings and a New Year's Eve voyage featuring fireworks in St Thomas.

The 2,074-passenger ship will then embark on a roundtrip World Voyage from Southampton and Miami, spanning five continents and calling at destinations across New Zealand, Australia, Asia and South Africa.

Guests can experience iconic highlights across the globe, from the tranquil islands of the South Pacific to Singapore's celebrated Michelin-starred street food and Cape Town's spectacular Table Mountain. Returning to New Zealand for the first time in four years, Queen Elizabeth will call at Auckland and Wellington. Other highlights include overnight stays in Cape Town, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney.

Queen Anne's South America Discovery

Queen Anne will return to South America in 2029, on an 86-night South America Discovery voyage from Southampton. Guests can also embark in Hamburg on an extended 90-night sailing or choose a 60-night roundtrip voyage from Miami.

The voyage combines Caribbean ports with an immersive exploration of Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru, offering opportunities to experience the region's diverse cultures, cuisines and landscapes.

Among the voyage's most eagerly anticipated highlights is an overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro during the world-famous Carnival, alongside overnight calls in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Valparaiso and Callao.

Seven Maiden Port Calls for Queen Anne and Queen Elizabeth  

The program introduces seven maiden port calls, including Cunard's first-ever visit to Praia, Cape Verde.

Queen Elizabeth will visit Fort-de-France, Martinique, and Nawiliwili, Hawaii, for the first time while Queen Anne will make maiden calls to San Juan, Puerto Rico; St Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; Castries, St Lucia; and Colón, Panama, for the first time.

"Some journeys become stories you'll tell for years to come, and this new program brings together some of the most memorable experiences we have ever offered," said Paul Ludlow, President of Cunard. "Queen Mary 2's landmark 500th Transatlantic Crossing will be one of the most significant moments in Cunard's modern history, reconnecting Liverpool with our iconic Transatlantic service. Alongside Queen Elizabeth's World Voyage and the opportunity to experience Rio Carnival with Queen Anne, these voyages showcase the breadth and richness of the Cunard experience.

"Whether guests are looking for a short European escape, an iconic ocean crossing or the adventure of a lifetime, there is a voyage designed to inspire."

Cunard World Club members will have exclusive early access to bookings beginning at 9 a.m. EST on November 3, 2026, with general sale opening from 9 a.m. EST on November 4, 2026.

Guests booking by December 16, 2026, enjoy 10% introductory savings when booking Cunard Fare.

For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, guests can contact their travel advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com. 

Travel Advisors interested in further information can contact their Business Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.  

About Cunard   

Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since 1840.   

The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring guest speakers, to world class theatre productions, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round world voyages, destinations sailed to also include Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia.   

There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne, which entered service in May 2024.  Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton, UK and is part of Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company with a portfolio of cruise lines operating in over 800 ports & destinations worldwide. (NYSE: CCL).     

New program features roundtrip voyages from New York, holiday Caribbean sailings from Miami and journeys across 104 destinations worldwide. Additional images can be downloaded here.

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