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CunardQueen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2
October 16, 2028

2-Night Hamburg Short Break aboard Queen Mary 2 · Departing October 16, 2028 from the Port of Hamburg, Germany.

// AT A GLANCE

This 2-night cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 departs from Hamburg, Germany on Monday, October 16, 2028 and returns on Wednesday, Oct 18th. October weather across this route averages 77°/27°F.

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

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

SAFE TIER

Safer than 83% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Mon → Wed

Hamburg

departure port

Germany

port stops

Break

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 October 16, 2028 Roll Call

7 SAVED THIS SAILING

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

2 Night Hamburg Short Break (Hamburg To Southampton) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapOCTOBER 16, 2028

The Queen Mary 2 sails on October 16, 2028 for a 2 Night Hamburg Short Break (Hamburg To Southampton) (Hamburg Roundtrip). The ship will depart the port of Hamburg, Germany at N/A and will return to the port of Southampton (London), England on Oct 18th at N/A. During the 3-day journey, the Queen Mary 2 will visit 1 additional port and will spend 1 day at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Queen Mary 2

OCTOBER 16, 2028

3 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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2 NIGHTS · 1 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · HAMBURG

// 04 · PORTS

2 Night Hamburg Short Break (Hamburg To Southampton) Port List

Queen Mary 2·October 16, 2028

DAY

EMBARKATION

MONDAY·OCT 16

Hamburg

Germany

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

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Hamburg, Germany, has docking at a Elbe River port. Travelers explore Speicherstadt’s UNESCO-listed warehouses. Excursions visit St. Michael’s Church tower for city views. Local markets sell currywurst. The peak season, May to September, brings mild weather. Photography captures canals and modern architecture. Dining onboard includes labskaus, a Hamburg dish. Souvenirs, like model ships, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Hanseatic history. Light layers suit the temperate climate. Comfortable shoes enhance city walks. Hamburg’s maritime heritage and urban vibrancy offer a dynamic German stop, blending history with modern charm.

OCTOBER FORECAST

51°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Southampton (London), England — Day 3 of Queen Mary 2 October 16, 2028 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

MONDAY·OCT 16

Southampton (London)

England

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

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.

OCTOBER FORECAST

54°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

2 Night Hamburg Short Break (Hamburg To Southampton) Weather Forecast

Queen Mary 2·October 16, 2028

OCT FORECAST · HAMBURG

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

51°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

76°

AVG LOW

25°

AVG RAINFALL

2.5"

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

// YEAR-ROUND AT HAMBURG

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

AVG TEMP °FRAINFALL IN

// 06 · SHORE EXCURSIONS

Queen Mary 2 October 16, 2028 Excursions

Queen Mary 2·October 16, 2028

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

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

See all Hamburg excursions

// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

2 Night Hamburg Short Break (Hamburg To Southampton)

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 BREAKDOWN02 PORTS

01

Hamburg 🇩🇪

Germany · GermanySAFE

Hamburg is generally safe for cruise travelers, but visitors should remain vigilant against petty theft in crowded areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

02

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

// 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.