Cruise itinerary
21-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Southampton
21 nights · Transatlantic · 8 ports of call
21-night Transatlantic cruise aboard Queen Mary 2, departing Southampton and calling at New York, Tortola Island BVI, Philipsburg St Maarten, Bridgetown, Castries and Roseau and 1 more.
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At a glance
- Ship
- Queen Mary 2
- Cruise line
- Cunard
- Duration
- 21 nights
- Region
- Transatlantic
- Departs
- Southampton
- Returns
- New York
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Where this voyage takes you
Day-by-day itinerary
- Day1
Southampton
England's principal cruise homeport on the south coast, with deep docks that once launched the great ocean liners. Many transatlantic and Northern European sailings begin here, an hour or so by rail from London and close to the New Forest.
- Ocean liner heritage
- Gateway to London
- Tudor old town
- Day2At sea
- Day3At sea
- Day4At sea
- Day5At sea
- Day6At sea
- Day7At sea
- Day8
New York
Cruise ships berth on Manhattan's West Side or across the harbour in Brooklyn and Bayonne, putting the full sweep of New York within reach. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square and the museums of Fifth Avenue are all part of a day ashore.
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- Times Square
- Day9At sea
- Day10At sea
- Day11At sea
- Day12
Tortola Island BVI
The main island of the British Virgin Islands, where steep green hills drop to a yacht-filled harbour at Road Town. It is a noted sailing base in the Caribbean, with quiet bays such as Cane Garden and ferries out to neighbouring Virgin Gorda.
- Road Town
- Cane Garden Bay
- Sailing charters
- Day13
Philipsburg St Maarten
- Day14At sea
- Day15
Bridgetown
The capital of Barbados on the island's southwest coast, a long-standing Caribbean cruise port. Its colonial centre and Garrison Savannah are UNESCO-listed, with the white sand of Carlisle Bay and turtle-filled waters close to the harbour.
- Carlisle Bay
- Garrison Savannah
- Rum distilleries
- Day16
Castries
The capital of St. Lucia, tucked into a sheltered harbour on the island's northwest coast. Beyond the market town rise the rainforested interior and the iconic twin Piton peaks further south along the volcanic coastline.
- The Pitons
- Central market
- Pigeon Island
- Day17
Roseau
The capital of Dominica, a green volcanic island in the eastern Caribbean known as the Nature Isle. The town sits below forested peaks, with the botanic gardens, sulphur springs and the trail to Trafalgar Falls a short drive inland.
- Trafalgar Falls
- Botanic Gardens
- Boiling Lake
- Day18
Basseterre St Kitts
The capital of St. Kitts, set below the green slopes of a volcanic Caribbean island. Its colonial centre circles The Circus and Independence Square, while the hilltop fortress of Brimstone Hill and a scenic railway lie out along the coast.
- Brimstone Hill Fortress
- The Circus
- Scenic railway
- Day19At sea
- Day20At sea
- Day21At sea
- Day22
New York
Cruise ships berth on Manhattan's West Side or across the harbour in Brooklyn and Bayonne, putting the full sweep of New York within reach. The Statue of Liberty, Central Park, Times Square and the museums of Fifth Avenue are all part of a day ashore.
- Statue of Liberty
- Central Park
- Times Square
Upcoming departures
- 12 Dec 2026
- 10 Sep 2027
Upcoming sailings of this itinerary — a NestCruise advisor confirms current availability and your fare.
21-Night Transatlantic Cruise from Southampton FAQ
Which ports does this cruise visit?
This 21-night Transatlantic cruise calls at Southampton, New York, Tortola Island BVI, Philipsburg St Maarten, Bridgetown, Castries, Roseau and Basseterre St Kitts.
How many days are spent at sea?
13 days are spent at sea; the rest are in port.
Where does this cruise depart from?
It departs from Southampton and ends in New York.
How long is this cruise?
21 nights aboard Queen Mary 2.
When does this itinerary sail?
Upcoming departures include 12 Dec 2026 and 10 Sep 2027. A NestCruise advisor can confirm current availability.