SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, 21 October 2026 – Cunard has unveiled 93 voyages sailing between October 2028 and May 2029, including Queen Mary 2’s landmark 500th Transatlantic Crossing and programmes aboard Queen Elizabeth, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria.
The programme covers 104 destinations across 49 countries, with opportunities to visit 64 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Guests will spend an average of 12 hours in port, with 18 overnight calls and 18 late-evening departures scheduled across the season.
“Some journeys become stories you’ll tell for years to come, and this new program brings together some of the most memorable experiences we have ever offered,” said Paul Ludlow, President of Cunard. “Queen Mary 2’s landmark 500th Transatlantic Crossing will be one of the most significant moments in Cunard’s modern history, reconnecting Liverpool with our iconic Transatlantic service. Alongside Queen Elizabeth’s World Voyage and the opportunity to experience Rio Carnival with Queen Anne, these voyages showcase the breadth and richness of the Cunard experience.
“Whether guests are looking for a short European escape, an iconic ocean crossing or the adventure of a lifetime, there is a voyage designed to inspire.”
Queen Mary 2 to mark 500th Transatlantic Crossing
Queen Mary 2 will operate Transatlantic Crossings alongside Caribbean voyages from Southampton and New York, a 14-night Norway and Northern Lights itinerary and a 14-night Western Mediterranean sailing.
The Western Mediterranean itinerary can also be booked as a 29-night roundtrip voyage from New York. Caribbean highlights include an overnight call in Bridgetown, Barbados, and Philipsburg, St Maarten. The season will culminate with Queen Mary 2’s 500th Transatlantic Crossing, available as a 21-night roundtrip voyage from New York. Guests will also be able to embark in Hamburg, Southampton and Liverpool.
The Liverpool departure will mark the first time since 2015 that guests have been able to begin a Cunard Transatlantic Crossing from the city.
Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne set longer voyages
After sailing from Barcelona to Miami, Queen Elizabeth will operate four 14-night Caribbean voyages from Miami, including Thanksgiving and Christmas sailings and a New Year’s Eve voyage featuring fireworks in St Thomas. The ship will then undertake a 115-night World Voyage, available roundtrip from Southampton and Miami, spanning five continents with calls across New Zealand, Australia, Asia and South Africa. The voyage will mark Queen Elizabeth’s return to New Zealand for the first time in four years, with calls at Auckland and Wellington. Overnight stays are scheduled in Cape Town, Singapore, Hong Kong and Sydney.
Queen Anne will return to South America in 2029 on an 86-night South America Discovery voyage from Southampton. Guests will also be able to embark in Hamburg for an extended 90-night sailing or choose a 60-night roundtrip voyage from Miami. The itinerary combines Caribbean ports with destinations in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru. It includes an overnight stay in Rio de Janeiro during Carnival, alongside overnight calls in Montevideo, Buenos Aires, Valparaiso and Callao.
Queen Victoria programme covers Europe and Scandinavia
Queen Victoria will sail from Southampton on itineraries covering Scandinavia, Northern Europe, the Norwegian fjords, Spain, Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands. New seven, 14-night and 16-night voyages include a February sailing with an overnight stay in Oslo and a longer Scandinavian itinerary featuring overnight calls in Copenhagen and Oslo. The programme also includes two seven-night spring voyages, with one visiting Spain and France and another sailing to the Norwegian fjords.
Across the wider programme, Cunard will introduce seven maiden port calls, including its first visit to Praia, Cape Verde. Queen Elizabeth will make first calls at Fort-de-France, Martinique, and Nawiliwili, Hawaii, while Queen Anne will make maiden calls at San Juan, St Thomas, Castries and Colón.
Cunard World Club members will receive exclusive early access to bookings from 9 a.m. EST on 3 November 2026, with general sale opening at 9 a.m. EST on 4 November. Guests booking a Cunard Fare by 16 December 2026 can enjoy 10% introductory savings.
Source: Official Carnival Corporation / Cunard Press Centre release on 21 October 2026, Santa Clarita.
