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CunardQueen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2
December 15, 2024

6-Night 7 Night Westbound Transatlantic Crossing aboard Queen Mary 2 · Departing December 15, 2024 from the Port of Southampton, England.

// AT A GLANCE

This 6-night cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 departs from Southampton (London), England on Sunday, December 15, 2024 and returns on Saturday, Dec 21st. December weather across this route averages 63°/13°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 7.3 out of 10 — Southampton (8.0), New York (6.5).

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

MODERATE TIER

Safer than 73% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Sat

Southampton

departure port

England

port stops

Crossing

sea days

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 15, 2024 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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@greg.harrison

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

7 Night Westbound Transatlantic Crossing (Southampton To New York) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapDECEMBER 15, 2024

The Queen Mary 2 sails on December 15, 2024 for a 7 Night Westbound Transatlantic Crossing (Southampton To New York) (Southampton (London) Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Southampton (London), England at N/A and will return to the port of New York, New York on Dec 21st at N/A. During the 8-day journey, the Queen Mary 2 will visit 1 additional port and will spend 6 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Queen Mary 2

DECEMBER 15, 2024

8 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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6 NIGHTS · 1 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

// 04 · PORTS

7 Night Westbound Transatlantic Crossing (Southampton To New York) Port List

Queen Mary 2·December 15, 2024

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·DEC 15

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

New York, New York — Day 8 of Queen Mary 2 December 15, 2024 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·DEC 15

New York

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

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New York, New York, offers docking at Manhattan Cruise Terminal. Travelers explore Statue of Liberty and Central Park. Excursions include Broadway shows. Local markets sell bagels. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures skyscrapers and Hudson River vistas. Dining onboard includes pastrami sandwiches, a New York favorite. Souvenirs, like I ❤️ NY crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Lenape history. Light layers suit the temperate climate, while comfortable shoes enhance city walks. New York’s urban charm offers a vibrant American stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of iconic landmarks and cultural experiences, making New York an engaging destination.

DECEMBER FORECAST

36°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

7 Night Westbound Transatlantic Crossing (Southampton To New York) Weather Forecast

Queen Mary 2·December 15, 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 15, 2024 Excursions

Queen Mary 2·December 15, 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

7 Night Westbound Transatlantic Crossing (Southampton To New York)

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

MODERATE TIER

LOWHIGH

Safer than 73% of all cruises

7.3/10 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 BREAKDOWN02 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

New York 🇺🇸

New York · United StatesMODERATE

Travelers should stay vigilant in crowded areas and follow standard precautions to enhance safety while enjoying the city's attractions.

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.