Cunard cruises 2027–2029

Where do Cunard cruises go in 2027 and beyond?

Cunard’s sailings from 2027 to 2029 span the globe — the Mediterranean, the Atlantic crossing, the British Isles, Norway, the Canary Islands, the Caribbean, South Africa and round-the-world voyages. Southampton is the dominant home port, with New York, Civitavecchia (Rome), Barcelona, Trieste and Miami also featuring prominently. A good share of itineraries are one-way, so a voyage might finish in a different city from where it started — worth keeping in mind when you plan your travel either side. Our team can book those flights and connecting nights so nothing is left to sort alone.

Which regions feature most in Cunard’s 2027–2029 sailings?

The Mediterranean Sea and Transatlantic routes are the two biggest concentrations in this period, and between them they account for a large share of all Cunard departures. Here is where the cruising is, and what each region offers:

Mediterranean and western Mediterranean

The Mediterranean in 2027 is Cunard’s busiest region. Sailings operate across the broader Mediterranean Sea as well as the western Mediterranean specifically, with embarkation options including Southampton, Barcelona and Civitavecchia (Rome). If you’re sailing from Barcelona, it’s worth comparing all 2027 departures from Barcelona to find the best fit. The western Mediterranean suits those who want a port-rich itinerary with a manageable flight from Australia to join the ship.

Transatlantic crossings

Cunard’s Transatlantic sailings are among the most iconic voyages in ocean travel, and Queen Mary 2 — the world’s last true ocean liner — is the ship most closely associated with them. Crossings run between Southampton and New York; because these are largely one-way, a domestic flight connects whichever city is not your starting point. We handle that leg as part of the booking.

British Isles

The British Isles sailings tend to be shorter voyages, a good entry point into Cunard’s White Star Service if you want to try the line without committing to a fortnight or more. Southampton is the usual departure port.

Round-the-world voyages

Cunard offers a solid programme of round-the-world sailings in 2027 and beyond. These are extended voyages — itineraries call at ports across multiple continents — and they suit travellers who want to see a large sweep of the world in a single trip. Durations for the longest sailings run to well over three months. Our Cunard 2027–2028 world cruise season page covers these voyages in more detail.

Norway

Norway sailings bring Cunard’s fleet to the fjords, with Southampton the natural starting point. These are among the more compact voyages in the programme, and the scenery from the deck more than justifies the trip. Pair with a 2027 sailing from Southampton search if you want to compare Cunard against other lines on the same route.

Canary Islands, Caribbean and South Africa

Beyond the headline regions, Cunard also sails to the Canary Islands, the Caribbean and South Africa. Caribbean and Canary Islands itineraries suit those who want warmer waters in the Cunard style; South Africa sailings are less common on any line’s programme and worth considering if you want something less-travelled. For 2027 Caribbean options across multiple lines, the Caribbean cruises 2027 page is a useful companion.

Transpacific sailings

A smaller number of transpacific sailings also feature, connecting the Pacific region to other parts of the Cunard network. These one-way voyages work particularly well as part of a longer trip — we can arrange the cruise, the flights, and any hotels at either end as a single package. If you’re considering a 2027 sailing from Singapore or a Singapore to Sydney cruise in 2027, these are worth comparing alongside the Cunard transpacific options.

Which ships sail in these Cunard seasons?

Cunard’s fleet for this period comprises 4 ships. Each has a distinct personality, and choosing between them is one of the most enjoyable decisions in planning a Cunard voyage.

Queen Anne — launched 2024

Queen Anne is Cunard’s newest ship, launched in 2024, and it brings a fresh energy to the fleet without abandoning the line’s signature elegance. Art Deco styling runs throughout, but the feel is lighter and more contemporary than the older Queens. The Carinthia Lounge sets the mood for an evening — live music, well-made cocktails, and a crowd that genuinely dresses for dinner. The Golden Lion pub serves a proper British pub menu developed with Michelin-starred chef Michael Roux, which is a genuinely distinctive touch. And the grand Queens Room ballroom remains the centrepiece for dancing, just as it is on the rest of the fleet.

Cabin grades on Queen Anne — see the full Queen Anne cabins and deck plans:

• Britannia Inside cabin IA (13.7 m²) — compact and practical, with a personal cabin steward available around the clock and a daily turndown service included.
• Britannia Deluxe Ocean-view cabin EA (21.9 m²) — a noticeably larger cabin than the standard ocean-view grade, with a separate seating area and natural daylight from the window.
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A1 (21.9 m²) — your own private balcony, plus exclusive access to the Britannia Club Restaurant with a reserved table for a more intimate dining experience.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 (133.8 m²) — the largest suite category on board, more than twice the size of the Master Suite, with every Cunard luxury included.

Queen Elizabeth

Step aboard Queen Elizabeth and the Art Deco glamour is immediate — from the chandeliers overhead to the promenade deck underfoot, the ship looks exactly as a Cunard liner should. White Star Service means your table in the Britannia, Princess or Queens Grill restaurant is set precisely as you’d hope. When dinner is done, the Royal Court Theatre draws a crowd, the Queens Room ballroom fills for dancing, and on a sunny afternoon there’s always a game of deck croquet to be had. Queen Elizabeth carries the most sailings in this period, making it the most likely ship for your chosen dates.

Cabin grades on Queen Elizabeth — see the full Queen Elizabeth cabins and deck plans:

• Britannia Inside Deluxe cabin GB (19.2 m²) — around 5 m² more than the standard inside cabin, which makes a real difference on a longer voyage.
• Britannia Ocean-view cabin EB (18.3 m²) — a cabin window brings natural daylight and sea views, which inside cabins do not.
• Britannia Club Balcony cabin A1 (24.0 m²) — your own private balcony with sea views, exclusive to Britannia Club guests in this category.
• Queens Grill Grand Suite Q1 (127.7 m²) — an exceptionally large private balcony of approximately 90 m² is the standout feature, giving far more outdoor space than any other Queens Grill suite on the ship.

Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2 is in a category of one: the world’s last true ocean liner, built for the open Atlantic and still doing it better than anything else afloat. The Planetarium — the only one at sea anywhere in the world — is reason enough to book a sea day. White Star Service, ballroom dancing lessons and the Queens Room’s evening programme make the crossing feel like an event rather than a transfer. QM2 is, genuinely, a destination in itself.

Cabin grades on Queen Mary 2 — see the full Queen Mary 2 cabins and deck plans:

• Britannia Inside cabin HB with atrium view (14.8 m²) — the only inside cabin with a view of QM2’s impressive atrium, making it brighter and more open than a standard inside cabin.
• Britannia Solo cabin outside KB (16.5 m²) — designed exclusively for solo travellers with no single supplement, full Britannia comfort for one person.
• Britannia Balcony cabin BU, covered loggia (25.0 m²) — a sheltered loggia rather than an open balcony means fresh air and sea views are available in any weather.
• Queens Grill Grand Duplex Suite Q1 (208.9 m²) — a two-level maisonette with over 200 m² of private living space, more than twice that of any other Queens Grill suite on board.

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria is the most intimate ship in the fleet — large enough to feel like a proper ocean liner, small enough that you won’t spend the voyage finding your way around. The Gala evenings, white-gloved Afternoon Tea in the Queens Room and the Royal Court Theatre’s nightly programme — West End-calibre vocalists, illusionists, aerial performers — give the ship a warmth that larger vessels sometimes lose. If you prefer a ship where the atmosphere builds over a voyage rather than disappearing into a crowd, Queen Victoria rewards that preference. See the Queen Victoria cabins and deck plans for grade and size detail.

Where do these sailings depart from?

Southampton is by far the most common embarkation port in this period, accounting for the majority of Cunard’s departures. New York, Civitavecchia (Rome), Barcelona, Trieste and Miami also feature regularly.

For Australian travellers, virtually all of these ports require a flight to join the ship — our team can arrange that flight, any hotels the night before embarkation, transfers to the port, and the return leg, all in one booking. If your itinerary is one-way (ending somewhere different from where it starts), we make sure you’re not left to arrange the connecting flight alone.

• Southampton — Cunard’s traditional home port, used for Mediterranean, Transatlantic, Norwegian and British Isles sailings alike. A short domestic flight from anywhere in the UK, and well-connected by train if you’re already there.
• New York — the other end of the classic QM2 Transatlantic crossing; also used for departures heading into the Atlantic and beyond.
• Civitavecchia (Rome) — the port for Rome, a popular embarkation point for Mediterranean itineraries.
• Barcelona — central to western Mediterranean sailings, and worth checking all 2027 Barcelona departures to compare options.
• Miami — used for Caribbean and Atlantic departures. Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are about half an hour apart, so a Florida trip can sail from either — worth checking both for dates and prices. You can compare options on the Fort Lauderdale cruises page.

Are there any discounts on Cunard sailings?

A selection of sailings in this period carry a reduced price against the fare previously listed for that cabin grade. Discounts reach up to 19% on a single departure, though that is the maximum on one sailing; most reduced fares are around 10% off. Our cruise experts can check which departures carry a current reduction when you enquire — fare types such as early-saver and last-minute offers can also come and go, so it pays to ask.

Prices for Cunard sailings in this period start from A$439 pp* for shorter voyages, with longer itineraries — particularly world cruises and extended Atlantic crossings — priced significantly higher. All prices are per person based on 2 people sharing.

Make it a complete holiday

Because almost all Cunard sailings in this period embark from ports in the United Kingdom, the United States, Italy or Spain, the cruise is typically the centrepiece of a longer trip from Australia. CruiseAway can build the whole thing — flights, hotels the night before and after, transfers to and from the port, shore tours along the way, and travel insurance — as a DreamAway Package. One booking, one team to deal with, and nothing left to sort yourself.

Our cruise experts know Cunard’s cabin grades and fare inclusions in detail, and they’ll steer you to the grade and the fare type that suits your trip — whether that’s a compact Britannia Inside cabin for a short crossing or a Queens Grill suite for a world voyage. That guidance is what sets a specialist apart from booking direct.

Thinking about other 2027 voyages?

If you’re still weighing up options for 2027 and 2028, a few pages worth comparing:

• All 2027 cruises — the full range of lines and regions departing in 2027.
• Mediterranean cruises 2027 — all lines sailing the Med that year, useful for comparing Cunard against the broader market.
• Caribbean cruises 2027 — if Cunard’s Caribbean programme appeals but you want to see what else is sailing.
• Cruises from Southampton 2027 — all lines departing Southampton, handy if the port suits you regardless of line.
• Cunard 2028–2030 season — if your preferred dates fall later in the programme.
• World cruises 2027 — for extended voyages across multiple continents.
• Cruises around Australia 2027 — if you’d prefer a closer-to-home voyage as an alternative.
• Princess Cruises Australia 2026/2027 season — another major line with a strong 2027 programme.
• Mediterranean cruises 2026 — if an earlier departure suits you better.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.