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CunardQueen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2
November 5, 2028

12-Night Norway & Northern Lights aboard Queen Mary 2 · Departing November 5, 2028 from the Port of Southampton, England.

// AT A GLANCE

This 12-night cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 departs from Southampton (London), England on Sunday, November 5, 2028 and returns on Friday, Nov 17th. November weather across this route averages 54°/10°F.

The itinerary safety score for this sailing is 8.7 out of 10, averaged across 5 ports.

ITINERARY SAFETY SCORE

SAFE TIER

Safer than 87% of all cruises

Ranked across every sailing in our database.

LEAST SAFESAFEST

FULL BREAKDOWN →

night cruise

Sun → Fri

Southampton

departure port

England

port stops

Norway

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 November 5, 2028 Roll Call

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// 7 CRUISERS · LOCKED

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// 03 · ITINERARY

12 Night Norway & Northern Lights (Southampton Roundtrip) Cruise Map

Interactive Itinerary MapNOVEMBER 5, 2028

The Queen Mary 2 sails on November 5, 2028 for a 12 Night Norway & Northern Lights (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 Nov 17th at N/A. During the 13-day journey, the Queen Mary 2 will visit 4 additional ports and will spend 6 days at sea.

// CRUISE PORT SCHEDULE

Queen Mary 2

NOVEMBER 5, 2028

13 STOPSSCROLL FOR ALL ↓

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12 NIGHTS · 4 PORTS

ROUND-TRIP · SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

// 04 · PORTS

12 Night Norway & Northern Lights (Southampton Roundtrip) Port List

Queen Mary 2·November 5, 2028

DAY

EMBARKATION

SUNDAY·NOV 5

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.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

45°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Bergen, Norway — Day 4 of Queen Mary 2 November 5, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 3

SUNDAY·NOV 5

Bergen

Norway

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

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Bergen, Norway, offers docking at Bergen Port. Travelers explore Bryggen Wharf and Mount Fløyen. Excursions visit Hardangerfjord. Local markets sell fiskesuppe. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures Hanseatic buildings and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Bergen’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of UNESCO landmarks and scenic fjords, making Bergen an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s west coast.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

35°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Tromso, Norway — Day 6 of Queen Mary 2 November 5, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 5

SUNDAY·NOV 5

Tromso

Norway

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

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Tromsø, Norway, offers docking at Tromsø Port. Travelers explore Arctic Cathedral and Polar Museum. Excursions include Northern Lights viewing. Local markets sell cloudberries. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for Arctic tours. Photography captures fjord landscapes and Arctic vistas. Dining onboard includes reindeer stew, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like Sami crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Sámi history. Warm layers and waterproof boots suit the polar climate, while sturdy shoes enhance city walks. Tromsø’s Arctic charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of cultural landmarks and natural phenomena, making Tromsø an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s northern coast.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

21°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Tromso, Norway — Day 7 of Queen Mary 2 November 5, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 6

SUNDAY·NOV 5

Tromso

Norway

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

Returning to Tromso — see Day 6 above for port info.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

21°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Trondheim, Norway — Day 9 of Queen Mary 2 November 5, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 8

SUNDAY·NOV 5

Trondheim

Norway

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

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Trondheim, Norway, offers docking at Trondheim Port. Travelers explore Nidaros Cathedral and Old Town Bridge. Excursions visit Røros’ mining town. Local markets sell brunost. The peak season, June to August, brings mild weather for city tours. Photography captures Gothic spires and Nidelva River vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like Viking crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Norse history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while comfortable shoes enhance historic walks. Trondheim’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of medieval landmarks and scenic rivers, making Trondheim an engaging destination for exploring Norway’s central coast.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

23°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Stavanger, Norway — Day 11 of Queen Mary 2 November 5, 2028 cruise

DAY

PORT 10

SUNDAY·NOV 5

Stavanger

Norway

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

Stavanger, Norway, offers docking at Stavanger Port. Travelers explore Gamle Stavanger and Pulpit Rock. Excursions visit Lysefjord. Local markets sell fiskesuppe. The peak season, June to August, brings milder weather for coastal tours. Photography captures wooden houses and fjord vistas. Dining onboard includes fårikål, a Norwegian favorite. Souvenirs, like troll crafts, are sold in ship shops. Briefings cover Viking history. Light layers and waterproof boots suit the cool climate, while sturdy shoes enhance fjord hikes. Stavanger’s cultural charm offers a vibrant Norwegian stop. Cruise travelers enjoy a mix of historic districts and scenic fjords, making Stavanger an engaging destination for exploration.

NOVEMBER FORECAST

36°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

Southampton (London), England — Day 13 of Queen Mary 2 November 5, 2028 cruise

DAY

DISEMBARKATION

SUNDAY·NOV 5

Southampton (London)

England

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

—

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

NOVEMBER FORECAST

45°F avg · Avg

Excursion options Full port info

// 05 · WEATHER

12 Night Norway & Northern Lights (Southampton Roundtrip) Weather Forecast

Queen Mary 2·November 5, 2028

NOV FORECAST · SOUTHAMPTON (LONDON)

Historical monthly averages for travelers visiting this port.

45°

AVG · °F

Mostly sunny days

AVG HIGH

63°

AVG LOW

26°

AVG RAINFALL

3.4"

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 November 5, 2028 Excursions

Queen Mary 2·November 5, 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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// 07 · SAFETY SCORE

Itinerary Safety Score

12 Night Norway & Northern Lights (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 87% of all cruises

8.7/10 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 BREAKDOWN05 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

Bergen 🇳🇴

Norway · NorwaySAFE

Bergen is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should stay vigilant for occasional pickpocketing in tourist areas.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

03

Tromso 🇳🇴

Norway · NorwaySAFE

Tromsø offers a safe environment for cruise travelers, with low crime rates and reliable infrastructure for independent exploration.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

04

Trondheim 🇳🇴

Norway · NorwaySAFE

Trondheim is a safe cruise destination with low crime rates, but travelers should stay vigilant in crowded areas for pickpocketing.

0.0/10

SAFETY SCORE

05

Stavanger 🇳🇴

Norway · NorwaySAFE

Stavanger is a safe cruise destination with a low crime rate, allowing travelers to explore confidently and enjoy its 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.