Queen Mary 2 — 2028 programme release

What’s in the Queen Mary 2 2028 sailings programme?

Queen Mary 2’s 2028 programme spans ocean voyages from late summer through to early autumn, with sailing lengths ranging from 4 nights to 35 nights and a median of 14 nights. The programme is built around the ship’s signature crossing between Southampton and New York, but also takes in the Caribbean, the British Isles, Norway and the western Mediterranean. Whether you want a classic transatlantic passage or a longer adventure through Atlantic waters, the 2028 schedule has a voyage to match. Fares start from A$1,299 pp*.

Where does Queen Mary 2 sail in 2028?

The 2028 programme is concentrated on the North Atlantic, with crossings and regional sailings spread across five distinct areas. The biggest share of the schedule is devoted to transatlantic passages, but the programme also reaches into the Caribbean, the British Isles, Norway and the western Mediterranean. Here’s where each region takes you.

Transatlantic crossings

The transatlantic crossing is what Queen Mary 2 was built for, and the majority of her 2028 sailings are devoted to it. These voyages connect Southampton and New York — the two embarkation ports on this programme — in both directions, with most sailing around 7 nights each way. The crossing itself is the experience: the open Atlantic, the ship’s renowned dining rooms, the daily programme of enrichment lectures and live music, and the quiet pleasure of watching the distance between continents shrink day by day. If you have always wanted to cross an ocean by ship rather than by plane, these are the sailings to book. You can browse the full picture of transatlantic cruises to compare all the options available.

Because all of these sailings are one-way, the voyage finishes at the opposite port from where it begins — either Southampton or New York — and a connecting flight links the two ends of the trip. CruiseAway can book that flight for you, along with a hotel the night before or after, so there are no loose ends to sort out on your own.

Caribbean

A small number of 2028 sailings take Queen Mary 2 into Caribbean waters. These are longer voyages that pair the transatlantic crossing with time in the Caribbean — a natural combination on a ship of this range and stature. If you want the classic ocean liner experience with warm-weather ports at the far end, this is the itinerary shape to look for. The Caribbean sailings are one-way, finishing at a different port from their departure, so factor in the return leg when you plan — our team can fold it into your booking.

British Isles

Two sailings keep Queen Mary 2 closer to home waters, sailing around the British Isles. These shorter voyages — departing from Southampton — are ideal if you want to experience the ship without committing to a long transatlantic passage. The British Isles itineraries call at ports along the coastlines of the United Kingdom and Ireland, offering a taste of the Atlantic without crossing it. For more British Isles cruise options and fare types, the British Isles & Ireland page has further choices worth exploring.

Norway and the western Mediterranean

One sailing heads into Norwegian waters and another visits the western Mediterranean — rounding out a programme that gives the ship’s 2028 season real variety. These sailings are suited to guests who want Queen Mary 2’s distinctive atmosphere combined with scenic coastal cruising rather than an open-ocean crossing. Both depart from Southampton, so Australian travellers will need to connect through the United Kingdom; CruiseAway can arrange flights, pre-cruise hotels and transfers as part of a joined-up booking.

Which ports does Queen Mary 2 sail from in 2028?

Two ports anchor the 2028 programme:

• Southampton — the home port for the majority of sailings, including all the British Isles, Norway and western Mediterranean departures, as well as most of the transatlantic crossings. If you are connecting from Australia, a direct flight to the United Kingdom followed by a transfer to the terminal is the simplest route aboard.
• New York — the departure port for a number of transatlantic crossings heading east to Southampton. Flying into New York, spending a night in the city, then boarding Queen Mary 2 for the crossing is a classic way to frame the trip. CruiseAway can package the pre-cruise hotel and transfers alongside your flights.

For those considering departures on either side of the Atlantic across multiple years, the cruises from Southampton in 2028 page brings together the full range of sailings using that port, not just Cunard.

What fare types does Cunard offer on Queen Mary 2?

Cunard offers 4 main fare types on these sailings, each with a different balance of flexibility and savings.

• Cunard Fare (OBC + Drinks): the most flexible option, available on all sailings regardless of when you book. Includes your choice of stateroom number, priority for upgrades, a low 15% deposit, flexible balance payment, the ability to amend your booking up to the balance due date, and complimentary shuttle buses at ports. On-board credit and drinks are included.
• Cunard Fare (Coach + Drinks): carries the same flexible booking conditions and amenities as the standard Cunard Fare, with coach travel added as an inclusion — useful for guests travelling to or from the port within the United Kingdom.
• Cunard Fare (Car Parking + Drinks): again built on the same flexible Cunard Fare foundation, with car parking at the port included — a practical choice for guests driving to Southampton.
• Saver Fare: Cunard’s lowest-priced option, combining White Star Service® with the best available rate. Guests pay in full at time of booking and receive a pre-allocated stateroom. Cancelled bookings are subject to a 100% cancellation fee and bookings cannot be amended, so this fare suits guests who are certain of their plans and want to maximise savings.

Fare types such as these — each with different inclusions and conditions — are exactly where our cruise experts add value. The right fare depends on how firm your plans are, what extras matter to you, and how you are getting to the ship. Our team can walk you through the options and lock in the fare that works best for your situation. You can also explore exclusive Cunard packages for bundled offers built around these sailings.

What cabin grades are available on Queen Mary 2?

Queen Mary 2 carries a wide range of stateroom grades across her decks. Listed from the most affordable to the most spacious, the main grades available on these 2028 sailings are:

• Interior staterooms — the entry-level grade, well suited to guests who plan to spend most of their time exploring the ship’s public spaces. A comfortable and practical choice on a crossing where the journey is the destination.
• Ocean view staterooms — a porthole or window brings natural light and a view of the sea, without the full balcony premium.
• Balcony staterooms — private outdoor space to watch the Atlantic go by, which on a 14-night crossing becomes a genuine daily pleasure rather than a luxury.
• Suites — the most spacious accommodation on board, with the largest living areas and the highest levels of service and inclusions.

To compare grades side by side, see the full Queen Mary 2 cabins and deck plans, where each grade is shown with its layout and position on the ship.

Can I add flights and hotels to my Queen Mary 2 booking?

Yes — and for guests travelling from Australia, we strongly recommend it. Every sailing in the 2028 programme departs from either Southampton or New York, which means an international flight is part of every trip. Rather than booking the cruise and the flights separately and hoping the connections work, CruiseAway can bring everything together as a DreamAway Package: flights, pre-cruise hotel, transfers to and from the terminal, and the cruise itself, all on one booking.

If you are travelling from a city with direct international connections, the routing is straightforward. If you are connecting via another Australian city first, our team can factor in the domestic leg too. We can also add travel insurance, shore excursions and post-cruise hotel nights if you want to extend your time at the other end.

For guests who are local to a departure port — or who have family to stay with in the United Kingdom or the United States — the cruise-only fare is just as easy to arrange. Our cruise experts are happy to build either option around your circumstances.

Planning ahead for 2028 — what else is sailing?

If you are weighing up Queen Mary 2 against other options for 2028, or thinking about adjoining years, there is a lot to explore. The Cunard 2027–2028 world cruise season launch page covers the broader Cunard programme across both years, and is worth reading alongside this one. The Cunard 2027–2028 programme release gives a fuller view of what Cunard has on sale across that period.

Looking further ahead, the Cunard 2028–2029 programme release and the Cunard 2028–2029 world cruise season launch map out what the line has planned beyond this page’s departure window, including future world voyage options. The Cunard winter and summer season 2028–2030 page is useful if you want to compare seasons across the full two-year stretch.

Queen Mary 2’s sister ship Queen Victoria also has a 2028 programme on sale, which is worth comparing if your preferred dates or regions aren’t available on Queen Mary 2. For the full picture of what is sailing in 2028 across all cruise lines, the 2028 cruises hub is the best starting point.

World voyage sector sailings — where you join or leave a round-the-world itinerary at a specific port — are a different product from the point-to-point crossings. If that format interests you, the world cruise sectors page explains how they work and what is available, and the world sectors packages page brings together bundled options. The world cruises from Australia page is a practical starting point if you want to see what full world voyages look like from an Australian departure perspective.

For those who prefer to keep the trip in the Pacific or closer to home for part of the year, the cruises from Southampton in 2027 page and the Cunard winter and summer season 2025–2027 page cover the neighbouring year if you are still undecided on timing. The full Cunard cruises listing shows every sailing we hold for the line across all years.

If you are drawn to the idea of a longer ocean voyage but want to compare Cunard with other lines, Princess round-the-world cruises and the MSC world cruise programme are both worth a look. For something closer to home as an alternative, world cruises from Sydney and the Alaska cruises 2028 pages offer very different but equally compelling options for the same year.

Our Queen Mary 2 ship page covers the vessel in detail — everything from dining venues and entertainment to the layout of public spaces — and is the best companion read to this programme page if you are still getting to know the ship.

*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.