The world's only true ocean liner still in regular service, sailing the classic 7-night Transatlantic Crossing between Southampton and New York — a proper sea voyage, not a port-hopping cruise.
Prices vary significantly throughout the year depending on season, demand and how far ahead you book — figures below are typical starting ranges, not fixed prices.
RMS Queen Mary 2 launched in 2004 for Cunard, built with a deeper hull and reinforced structure specifically to handle the North Atlantic — not adapted from a standard cruise ship. Highlights include the only planetarium at sea, ballroom dancing in the Queens Room, afternoon tea in the Grand Lobby, a full theatre programme, and the exclusive Grill-class restaurants and lounges for top-suite guests.
Sailings run roughly monthly year-round between Southampton (departing 5pm) and New York's Brooklyn Cruise Terminal, with peak season from May to October.
7 nights, one way between Southampton and New York. Fares typically start around $900–1,500pp for a Britannia interior or oceanview cabin, rising well above $10,000pp for a Queens Grill suite with butler service.