With historic links to New York, Liverpool is our very closest gateway to the west, and now the North West is set to see the return of a traditional route between the two cities. Iconic cruise company Cunard has unveiled a programme of 93 voyages sailing between October 2028 and May 2029, with one leaving from Liverpool to New York.
The season culminates in Queen Mary 2’s landmark 500th Transatlantic Crossing, a 14-night round-trip voyage from Liverpool to New York, setting sail on 4 May, 2029. Guests can also embark in Hamburg and Southampton, offering guests the opportunity 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.
The first Cunard liner to make the Transatlantic Crossing was Britannia in 1840, winning a British government contract to deliver mail across the Atlantic every two weeks.
Since then, there have been hundreds of liners in the Cunard fleet, many of which have been called into service for various important posts: notably, RMS Carpathia deployed to rescue Titanic survivors in 1912, and Cunard ships serving in both World Wars and the Falklands conflict.
What’s on offer on the Queen Mary 2?
The stunning Queen Mary 2 boasts everything you could ever want, and is said to be the size of a small city. Whether you’re in the mood for complete relaxation or something more active, you can find it onboard.
Immerse yourself in enthralling entertainment, indulge in the onboard spa, or simply relax with a book in her vast library. You’ll discover remarkable craftsmanship in the elegant staterooms and suites and savouring her many sumptuous restaurants and bars is always a pleasure.
At a whopping 1,132ft in length, the Queen Mary 2 houses 2,683 guests and 1,173 crew, and some oddities that’ll make passengers want to stay aboard forever. With its own pub, a theatre, a casino and even an illumination viewing room, the iconic ship has no shortage of things to do.
The trip between Liverpool and New York allows plenty of time and freedom to enjoy all the onboard amenities, plus a day of essential sightseeing in the Big Apple itself, before returning to British shores, dropping you off in Southampton.
How to book
Cunard World Club members will have exclusive early access to bookings from 2pm GMT on 3 November 2026, with general sale opening from 2pm GMT on 4 November 2026 here.
Guests booking before midnight on 30 December 2026 can take advantage of a 10% Early Booking Saving when booking a Cunard Fare available on all applicable voyages, or an Early Saver Fare where available.
