25 Nights | December 2026 | New York Christmas Stay, Caribbean Islands & Transatlantic Crossing
Spend Christmas and New Year onboard Cunard’s flagship, Queen Mary 2, on a 25 night holiday that begins in New York at its most festive. You’ll fly out for two nights at the 4 Star Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson (or similar), right across the river from the Manhattan skyline, with time to see the Rockefeller Center tree, the Fifth Avenue windows and the lights of Broadway.
Queen Mary 2 then sails south to the Caribbean, with Christmas Eve in St Maarten, Christmas Day at sea and Boxing Day in Barbados, plus calls at Tortola, St Lucia, Dominica and St Kitts. After seeing in the New Year onboard, you’ll sail back into New York before a classic seven day Atlantic crossing brings you all the way home to Southampton.
What’s Included
- Christmas and New Year onboard Queen Mary 2
- Complimentary Oceanview to Balcony upgrade
- Complimentary outbound flight and 2 night New York stay
Cunard Cruise
- 23 night cruise onboard Queen Mary 2
- All meals onboard
- Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve celebrations onboard
- Caribbean calls at Tortola, St Maarten, Barbados, St Lucia, Dominica and St Kitts
- Seven day transatlantic crossing home to Southampton
Hotel Stay
- 2 nights at the 4 Star Hyatt Regency Jersey City on the Hudson (or similar), overlooking Manhattan
Flights
- Outbound flight from London to New York, with regional departures available
Full Itinerary
Day 1
New Jersey, USA
Fly to New York and check in for two nights facing the Manhattan skyline.
Day 2
New Jersey, USA
A free day in Manhattan for Central Park, the Rockefeller Center tree and Fifth Avenue.
Day 3
New York, USA
Embark Queen Mary 2 and sail out past the Statue of Liberty.
Day 4
At Sea
Day 5
At Sea
Day 6
At Sea
Day 7
Road Town, Tortola, British Virgin Islands
White-sand bays and a lively waterfront in the islands’ capital.
Day 8
Philipsburg, St Maarten
Christmas Eve shopping on Front Street, with Great Bay Beach close by.
Day 9
At Sea
Christmas Day onboard, with carols, a festive lunch and celebrations in the Queens Room.
Day 10
Bridgetown, Barbados
Boxing Day in Barbados, with time for a swim in Carlisle Bay.
Day 11
Castries, St Lucia
The twin Pitons, lush green slopes and the busy Castries market.
Day 12
Roseau, Dominica
The Nature Island, with Trafalgar Falls a short drive from port.
Day 13
Basseterre, St Kitts
Brimstone Hill Fortress and views across to neighbouring islands.
Day 14
At Sea
Day 15
At Sea
New Year’s Eve gala evening, champagne and a midnight countdown.
Day 16
At Sea
A gentle New Year’s Day onboard.
Day 17
New York, USA
Back in New York for a day in port before the Atlantic crossing begins.
Day 18
At Sea
The transatlantic crossing begins, with seven days to relax onboard.
Day 19
At Sea
Day 20
At Sea
Day 21
At Sea
Day 22
At Sea
Day 23
At Sea
Day 24
At Sea
Day 25
Southampton, UK
Arrive in Southampton, with a final night onboard in port.
Day 26
Southampton, UK
Disembark Queen Mary 2 and make your own way home.
The Cruise Experience
Queen Mary 2 is the flagship of the Cunard fleet, built for the great ocean crossings and full of the style of the golden age of travel. Onboard you’ll find the Queens Room, the largest ballroom at sea with its own resident orchestra, West End-style shows at the Royal Court Theatre, planetarium shows, a library, four pool areas and a spa.
Dining ranges from the Britannia Restaurant to Kings Court and The Golden Lion pub, with the Steakhouse at The Verandah available at extra cost. With Christmas, New Year and seven days at sea on the way home, there’s plenty of time for Afternoon Tea, gala evenings and simply watching the Atlantic roll by.
Pricing
Inside from £2,399pp, two sharing
- Oceanview from £2,799pp
- Balcony from £2,799pp
Departs 17 December 2026. This exclusive offer is available until 11 November 2026, subject to availability. Your holiday is fully protected by ABTA and ATOL.
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Important Information
- Prices are per person based on two sharing and subject to availability.
- Hotels are shown as named or similar.
- The included flight is outbound only, as you sail home to Southampton. Transfers are not included.
- Terms and conditions apply.
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