Cunard

Over 180 years of ocean tradition. Cunard pairs timeless British elegance and White Star Service with the only regularly scheduled Transatlantic Crossing at sea – a voyage experience no other cruise line can offer.

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The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World

Founded in 1840 by Sir Samuel Cunard, Cunard is one of the oldest and most distinguished cruise lines in the world. For over 180 years, Cunard has defined ocean travel with a unique blend of heritage, elegance, and adventure. Their fleet of iconic Queens – Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and the newest Queen Anne – carries on a tradition of White Star Service, grand ballrooms, and the only regularly scheduled Transatlantic Crossing.

At a Glance

Cruise Line: Cunard – Premium to Luxury, British Heritage Ocean Travel

Fleet: Four Queens – Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Anne

Destinations: Transatlantic Crossings, Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Alaska, Caribbean, World Voyages, and more

Service: White Star Service – attentive, personalized British-style hospitality

Signature Feature: The only cruise line offering a regularly scheduled Transatlantic Crossing between Southampton and New York

  • Elegant stateroom or suite accommodations across multiple categories
  • Gourmet dining in the main Britannia Restaurant (or Grills restaurants for suite guests)
  • Afternoon Tea served daily by white-gloved waiters
  • West End and Broadway-caliber entertainment and live performances
  • Access to the largest ballroom at sea with live orchestral music
  • Enrichment programs including guest lecturers, workshops, and the Cunard Insights series
  • Swimming pools, fitness center, and sports facilities
  • Self-service launderettes and 24-hour room service

Grills guests enjoy additional inclusions: dedicated Grills restaurant, exclusive lounge and sun terrace, concierge service, premium in-suite amenities, and priority embarkation.

  • Over 180 years of ocean travel heritage – the most storied name in cruising
  • The only Transatlantic Crossing – a bucket-list experience aboard Queen Mary 2
  • Stunning Gala Evenings and black-tie nights that recall the golden age of ocean travel
  • The largest dance floor and grandest ballroom at sea
  • Unmatched enrichment with world-renowned guest speakers, RADA acting workshops, and curated library collections
  • Epic World Voyage itineraries spanning three to four months

Britannia Restaurant: The elegant main dining room available to all guests, offering multi-course menus with open seating at breakfast and lunch

Princess Grill: An intimate fine dining experience exclusively for Princess Suite guests

Queens Grill: The pinnacle of Cunard dining for Queens Suite and Grand Suite guests, with à la carte menus and bespoke dishes

The Verandah: French-inspired fine dining (specialty surcharge applies)

Steakhouse at The Verandah: Premium steaks and seafood (specialty surcharge applies)

Golden Lion: Classic British pub fare including fish and chips

King’s Court / Lido: Casual buffet dining with themed evening options

Plus Afternoon Tea served daily in the Queens Room – a beloved Cunard tradition – and 24-hour room service.

Queen Mary 2: Cunard’s flagship and the only true ocean liner in service. Built for the Transatlantic Crossing with a reinforced hull, she carries approximately 2,691 guests and features the only planetarium at sea, Illuminations.

Queen Victoria: An elegant mid-sized ship carrying approximately 2,081 guests, renowned for her intimate atmosphere, stunning three-deck Royal Court Theatre, and classic ocean liner style.

Queen Elizabeth: Sister ship to Queen Victoria, carrying approximately 2,081 guests with her own distinctive character, featuring a grand two-storey library and beautiful garden lounge.

Queen Anne: Cunard’s newest Queen, launched in 2024, carrying approximately 2,996 guests. She introduces a fresh, contemporary elegance to the fleet while honoring Cunard’s heritage, featuring new dining concepts, redesigned social spaces, and modern wellness facilities.

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The Iconic Transatlantic Crossing

Seven Nights Between Southampton and New York

There is simply nothing else like it in the world. Cunard’s Transatlantic Crossing aboard Queen Mary 2 is the only regularly scheduled ocean liner service between Southampton and New York. Over seven unforgettable nights, you’ll experience the grandeur of ocean travel as it was always meant to be – Gala Evenings in the grand ballroom, enriching lectures from world-renowned speakers, stargazing in the only planetarium at sea, and the thrill of arriving into New York Harbor. It’s not a cruise – it’s a voyage.

The Grills Experience

For those seeking the pinnacle of Cunard luxury, the Grills experience offers an exclusive ship-within-a-ship concept. Princess Grill and Queens Grill guests enjoy their own dedicated restaurants, a private lounge and sun terrace, personal concierge service, priority embarkation and disembarkation, and premium in-suite amenities. Queens Grill guests additionally benefit from complimentary in-suite dining from the Queens Grill menu, a pillow concierge menu, and bespoke shore excursion planning. It’s the ultimate way to experience Cunard’s legendary White Star Service.

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Enrichment, Entertainment & Tradition

A Cunard voyage is as much about what happens onboard as the destinations themselves. Daily Afternoon Tea is served by white-gloved waiters in the magnificent Queens Room – the largest ballroom at sea – where live orchestral music fills the air and guests take to the dance floor each evening. The Cunard Insights program brings world-renowned guest speakers, historians, and authors aboard. RADA-trained actors lead workshops and perform in the stunning Royal Court Theatre. And on Gala Evenings, the entire ship comes alive with black-tie glamour, fine champagne, and a sense of occasion that only Cunard can deliver.

The Cunard Experience

Iconic Ocean Liners

Cunard’s four Queens are among the most recognizable ships in the world. From Queen Mary 2 – the only true ocean liner in service – to the brand-new Queen Anne, each vessel combines classic elegance with modern comfort and distinctive British character.

Unrivalled Entertainment

From West End-caliber productions in the Royal Court Theatre to RADA workshops, live orchestras, Gala Evening celebrations, and the glamour of black-tie nights, Cunard delivers an entertainment experience steeped in tradition yet thoroughly engaging.

World Voyages & Grand Itineraries

From Transatlantic Crossings and Mediterranean gems to epic World Voyages spanning several months, Cunard offers voyages of every length. Explore Northern Europe, Alaska, the Caribbean, Asia, Australia, and beyond aboard one of the four Queens.

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Staterooms & Suites Across the Queens

Cunard offers a wide range of accommodations, from Inside and Ocean View Staterooms to Balcony Staterooms, Princess Suites with Princess Grill access, and Queens Suites, Penthouse Suites, and Grand Suites with Queens Grill access. Queen Mary 2 even features unique Duplex apartments. Each category carries different levels of service and dining, so where you book genuinely changes the voyage. Wondering whether the step up to a Grills suite is worth it for your sailing? Our experienced agents know these ships well and can walk you through deck placement, upgrade costs, and which cabins deliver the best value at group rates.

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An elegant and luxurious bar lounge aboard Cunard's Queen Anne, featuring rich burgundy velvet
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Our Fleet

Frequently Asked Questions

Cunard is steeped in over 180 years of ocean travel heritage and offers an experience rooted in British tradition, elegance, and service. They are the only cruise line operating a regularly scheduled Transatlantic Crossing, and their ships feature the largest ballroom at sea, daily Afternoon Tea, Gala Evenings with black-tie glamour, and world-class enrichment programs. It’s a sophisticated yet wonderfully engaging atmosphere that appeals to travelers who appreciate tradition alongside modern comforts.

The Transatlantic Crossing is Cunard’s signature voyage aboard Queen Mary 2 – the only true ocean liner still in regular service. This seven-night voyage between Southampton, England, and New York City is not a repositioning cruise; it’s a purpose-built ocean crossing experience. You’ll enjoy Gala Evenings, the only planetarium at sea (Illuminations), world-renowned guest speakers, and the unforgettable experience of sailing into New York Harbor. When you book through SmartCruiser.com, your dedicated agent can help you choose the ideal cabin and pair the crossing with a land-based stay.

Cunard offers a tiered dining and accommodation experience. Britannia guests enjoy the elegant main restaurant, access to all public areas, and the full range of Cunard entertainment and enrichment. Princess Grill guests receive a dedicated intimate restaurant, exclusive Grills Lounge and Terrace, concierge service, and premium amenities. Queens Grill guests enjoy all Princess Grill benefits plus bespoke dining, complimentary in-suite service from the Queens Grill menu, a pillow concierge, and the most spacious suites. Our experienced agents can help you decide which experience best suits your style.

Cunard offers a wide range of accommodations from Inside Staterooms and Ocean View Staterooms to Balcony Staterooms, Princess Suites (Princess Grill access), Queens Suites, Penthouse Suites, and Grand Suites (Queens Grill access). Queen Mary 2 also features unique Duplex and Atrium-view apartments. Each category comes with different levels of service and dining access. Our experienced agents know these ships well and can recommend the right room for your voyage and budget.

Cunard embraces the tradition of dressing for dinner, which many guests find to be one of the highlights of the voyage. Most evenings are “Smart Attire” – comparable to an upscale restaurant. On Gala Evenings (typically two per seven-night voyage), the dress code is “Formal” – think cocktail dresses and suits or tuxedos. Daytime dress is comfortably casual. The dress code adds to the sense of occasion that makes Cunard so special.

Cunard sails to destinations worldwide, including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and the Norwegian Fjords, British Isles, the Caribbean, New England and Canada, Alaska, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and South America. They are renowned for their Transatlantic Crossings between Southampton and New York, as well as epic World Voyages that span three to four months and visit dozens of countries.

All Cunard ships feature the Britannia Restaurant (main dining), Princess Grill and Queens Grill (exclusive to suite guests), The Verandah (specialty French-inspired dining), Steakhouse at The Verandah, the Golden Lion pub, and King’s Court/Lido casual dining. Daily Afternoon Tea is served in the Queens Room with white-gloved waiters. Room service is available 24 hours. Queen Anne has introduced additional new dining concepts. Our well-traveled agents have dined in many of these venues and can share personal recommendations.

Cunard’s World Voyage is one of cruising’s greatest adventures – a full circumnavigation or grand voyage lasting approximately three to four months. These epic sailings visit dozens of ports across multiple continents and are available in full or as shorter segments. World Voyage guests enjoy exclusive events, priority booking, and special amenities. It’s the ultimate bucket-list experience, and our dedicated agents can help you plan every detail.

The Cunard Loyalty Program (formerly Cunarders Club) rewards repeat guests with escalating benefits across tiers: Bronze (2+ voyages), Silver (15+ nights), Gold (75+ nights), Platinum (150+ nights), and Diamond (300+ nights). Benefits include onboard spending credits, complimentary laundry, internet packages, exclusive events, and priority waitlisting. Our team can advise on maximizing your loyalty tier benefits alongside the group rates and onboard credits we secure for you.

Queen Anne is Cunard’s fourth Queen, launched in 2024. She carries approximately 2,996 guests and introduces a fresh, contemporary elegance to the fleet. New features include reimagined social and dining spaces, an expanded wellness offering, and modern design touches – all while honoring Cunard’s heritage of White Star Service and grand ocean travel. Queen Anne sails a variety of itineraries including the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and seasonal voyages worldwide.

When you book Cunard through SmartCruiser.com, Division of Oasis Travel Network, you work with a dedicated, experienced agent – never a random reservations line. Cunard is one of the lines where we hold our strongest relationships, which means access to group rates, exclusive amenities, and onboard credits, with savings of up to $1500+ depending on the time of year and destination. Our agents can guide you through Britannia versus Grills, cabin placement, and loyalty perks so you book with confidence. See a lower price elsewhere? Ask, and we’ll do our best to price match. Your agent stays your direct point of contact from first inquiry through disembarkation.

Ready for a Cunard Voyage?

From legendary Transatlantic Crossings to World Voyages spanning months at sea, Cunard offers ocean travel the way it was always meant to be. When you’re ready to step aboard one of the four Queens, the experienced agents at SmartCruiser.com, Division of Oasis Travel Network are here to guide you – with exclusive group rates, valuable onboard credits and amenities, and a dedicated point of contact from inquiry to disembarkation. Call us at 1-800-444-1560 to get started.