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Richard Humphreys |
Cunard has unveiled 93 new voyages, including Queen Mary 2’s 500th transatlantic crossing.
The new itineraries include 104 destinations across 49 countries, with Cunard’s fleet taking passengers to visit 64 Unesco World Heritage Sites from October 2028 and May 2029.
Sailings include Caribbean voyages from Southampton, England, and New York, a 14-night 'Norway and Northern Lights’ itinerary and a 14-night Western Mediterranean voyage that can also be booked as a 29-night roundtrip journey from New York.
The 2028 season culminates in Queen Mary 2’s 500th transatlantic crossing, available as a 21-night roundtrip from New York. Guests can also embark from Hamburg, Germany, as well as Southampton and Liverpool, UK. The sailing marks the first time since 2015 guests have been able to depart from Liverpool on a Cunard transatlantic crossing.
Sailing from Southampton, Queen Victoria’s programme spans Scandinavia, the Norwegian fjords, Northern Europe, Spain, Portugal, Morocco and the Canary Islands. Cunard has created new seven-, 14- and 16-night voyages, including visits to Oslo, Norway, and Copenhagen, Denmark.
After sailing from Barcelona, Spain, to Miami, Queen Elizabeth will offer four 14-night Caribbean voyages, including Thanksgiving and Christmas sailings and a New Year’s Eve voyage featuring fireworks in St Thomas. The 2,074-passenger ship will then embark on a ‘World Voyage’ from Southampton and Miami, spanning five continents and calling at destinations across New Zealand, Australia, Asia and South Africa.
“Some journeys become stories you’ll tell for years to come and this new programme 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.”
Queen Anne will return to South America in 2029, on an 86-night ‘South America Discover’ voyage from Southampton. Guests can also embark in Hamburg on an extended 90-night sailing or choose a 60-night roundtrip voyage from Miami. The voyage combines Caribbean ports along with trips to Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile and Peru. The programme introduces seven maiden port calls, including Cunard's first-ever visit to Praia, Cape Verde.