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CunardQueen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2
December 10, 2024

5-Night Rotterdam & Bruges aboard Queen Mary 2 · Departing December 10, 2024 from the Port of Southampton, England.

// AT A GLANCE

This 5-night cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 departs from Southampton (London), England on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 and returns on Sunday, Dec 15th. December weather across this route averages 57°/23°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.3 out of 10 — Southampton (8.0), Rotterdam (8.3), Zeebrugge (8.5).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

SAFE TIER

Safer than 83% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Tue → Sun

Southampton

departure port

England

port stops

Rotterdam

sea day

Day 2

// ON THIS PAGE09 SECTIONS

01Roll Call↓02Cruise Price Tracker↓03Itinerary map↓04Cruise ports↓05Weather↓06Shore excursions↓07Safety score↓08Cruise ship↓09FAQ↓

// WHO'S ONBOARD YOUR CRUISE

Queen Mary 2 December 10, 2024 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

5 Night Rotterdam & Bruges (Southampton Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 10, 2024

The Queen Mary 2 sails on December 10, 2024 for a 5 Night Rotterdam & Bruges (Southampton Roundtrip) (Southampton (London) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at N/A and will return to the port of Southampton (London), England on Dec 15th at N/A. During the 5-day journey, the Queen Mary 2 will visit 2 additional ports and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Queen Mary 2

DECEMBER 10, 2024

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5 NIGHTS · 2 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

// 04 · PORTS

5 Night Rotterdam & Bruges (Southampton Roundtrip) Port List

Queen Mary 2·December 10, 2024

DAY

EMBARKATION

TUESDAY·DEC 10

Southampton (London)

England

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

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Southampton (London), England, offers docking at Southampton Port with excursions to London. Travelers explore Tower of London and Buckingham Palace. Excursions visit Stonehenge. Local markets sell fish and chips. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures historic landmarks and Solent vistas. Dining onboard includes roast beef, an English favorite. Souvenirs, like tea crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Anglo-Saxon history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Southampton’s urban gateway offers a vibrant English stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and historic sites, making Southampton an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

40°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Rotterdam, Netherlands — Day 3 of Queen Mary 2 December 10, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 2

TUESDAY·DEC 10

Rotterdam

Netherlands

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

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Rotterdam, Netherlands, offers docking at Rotterdam Port. Travelers explore Erasmus Bridge and Museumpark’s art galleries. Excursions visit Kinderdijk’s UNESCO windmills. Local markets sell stroopwafels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures modern architecture and Maas River vistas. Dining onboard includes erwtensoep, a Dutch favorite. Souvenirs, like Delftware, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Dutch history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Rotterdam’s urban charm offers a vibrant Dutch stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of innovative design, historic windmills, and maritime culture, making Rotterdam an engaging destination for exploring the Netherlands’ dynamic port city and heritage.

DECEMBER FORECAST

37°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium — Day 4 of Queen Mary 2 December 10, 2024 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

TUESDAY·DEC 10

Zeebrugge (Bruges)

Belgium

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

Zeebrugge (Bruges), Belgium, offers docking at Zeebrugge Port with excursions to Bruges. Travelers explore Bruges’ Belfry and Markt Square. Excursions visit Ghent’s cathedral. Local markets sell waffles. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for coastal tours. Photography captures medieval canals and North Sea vistas. Dining onboard includes moules-frites, a Belgian favorite. Souvenirs, like lace crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Flemish history. Light layers and waterproof shoes suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance cobblestone walks. Zeebrugge’s cultural gateway offers a vibrant Belgian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic landmarks and scenic canals, making Zeebrugge an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

42°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Southampton (London), England — Day 5 of Queen Mary 2 December 10, 2024 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

TUESDAY·DEC 10

Southampton (London)

England

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

Returning to Southampton (London) — see Day 1 above for port info.

DECEMBER FORECAST

40°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

5 Night Rotterdam & Bruges (Southampton Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Queen Mary 2·December 10, 2024

DEC FORECAST · SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

40°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

57°

AVG LOW

23°

AVG RAINFALL

3.3"

Source: 30-year historical climate averages via Open-Meteo

// YEAR-ROUND AT SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

Average monthly temperature and rainfall. Your sail month is highlighted.

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Queen Mary 2 December 10, 2024 Excursions

Queen Mary 2·December 10, 2024

From beach breaks and snorkeling to local food tours and cultural landmarks, these shore excursions help you make the most of every stop. Browse by port below to compare top-rated options and plan your day before you board.

// BROWSE BY PORT

EMBEDDED · POWERED BY VIATOR

Pricing & availability provided by Viator. Book directly from listing.

See all Southampton excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

5 Night Rotterdam & Bruges (Southampton Roundtrip)

Based on comprehensive research of cruise port safety information, including recent crime reports, travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and specific port security concerns, we've created a "safety score" for each cruise port stop. The overall rating below represents a combined score for your specific cruise itinerary.

ITINERARY AVERAGE

SAFE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 83% of all cruises

8.3/10 itinerary average · ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

// HOW WE SCORE

Four signals, weighted by recency.

Scores combine recent crime reports, government travel advisories, Global Peace Index rankings, and port-specific security incidents. Refreshed monthly.

8.0 – 10.0

Safe — Low-risk; standard precautions apply.

6.5 – 7.9

Moderate — Generally safe with normal vigilance.

5.0 – 6.4

Caution — Stay alert; avoid certain areas after dark.

0 – 4.9

High caution — Significant risk; book guided excursions.

REFRESHED MONTHLY

// PORT-BY-PORT BREAKDOWN03 PORTS

01

Southampton (London) 🌍

England · England, United KingdomSAFE

Southampton is a safe port city for cruise travelers, but vigilance against pickpocketing is advised in busier areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

Rotterdam 🇳🇱

Netherlands · NetherlandsSAFE

Rotterdam is a safe cruise destination with a low crime rate, though travelers should remain vigilant in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Zeebrugge (Bruges) 🌍

Belgium · BelgiumSAFE

Zeebrugge is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

// 08 · CRUISE SHIP

Queen Mary 2 Ship Overview

Specs & DetailsCUNARD

CUNARD · GRILL AND BRITANNIA

CHRISTENED

2003

STATEROOMS

TONNAGE

149,215GT

35.6% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 110,055 GT

YEAR BUILT

2003

4 YEARS OLDER· vs avg 2007

LENGTH

1,132ft

10.9% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 1,020 ft

PASSENGER COUNT

2,691cruisers

17.8% ABOVE AVG· vs avg 2,284 cruisers

// ABOUT THE SHIP

The Queen Mary 2 has a construction date of 2003 and a total size of 149,215 gross tons. The ship measures 1,132 feet in length. Queen Mary 2 is included in Cunard's Grill and Britannia class. At full capacity, the Queen Mary 2 holds 2,691 passengers. That includes 1,399 cruise vacationers and 1,292 staff members. The Queen Mary 2 total number of staterooms is 0.