Best of D.C Tour with Washington & New York Stays and Eastbound Transatlantic to Southampton, 24 May 2026 (12 nights)

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"Unbelievable Entertainment"

Queen Mary 2 - Cunard

Southampton

SeaCity Museum

Itinerary Map

Solent Sky Museum

The New Forest

Tudor House and Garden

Southampton City Art Gallery

Queen Mary 2 in New York

Atrium on Queen Mary 2

Pool Deck Queen Mary 2

Bar Queen Mary 2

The Golden Lion

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour + Rail

24 May 2026 · 12 nights Change date

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Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Rail 25 May 2026 · 11 nights
Cruise + Flight + Hotel + Tour + Rail 25 May 2026 · 11 nights

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2 Adults

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Hotel Included

Transfers included

Your itinerary

Day 1-5 Pre-cruise
- Day 1
  - Flying to Dulles Intl from London Heathrow
    Departs 24 May 2026 08:40 (local time) London Heathrow Airport - Delta Air Lines
    
    1 stop
    
    Arrives at 24 May 2026 15:35 (local time) Dulles Intl Airport - Delta Air Lines
  - Washington D.C Hotel Stay
    
    Transfers to Hotel Included
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Melrose Georgetown Hotel
    
    Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this aparthotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. You can enjoy a meal at Jardenea serving the guests of The Melrose Georgetown Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Washington? This aparthotel has 600 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Make yourself at home in one of the 240 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets.
- Day 2
  - Best of D.C - Full-Day VIP Tour
  - Washington D.C Hotel Stay
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Melrose Georgetown Hotel
    
    Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this aparthotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. You can enjoy a meal at Jardenea serving the guests of The Melrose Georgetown Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Washington? This aparthotel has 600 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Make yourself at home in one of the 240 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets.
- Day 3
  - Washington D.C Hotel Stay
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at Melrose Georgetown Hotel
    
    Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this aparthotel include wedding services, a fireplace in the lobby, and discounted use of a nearby fitness facility. You can enjoy a meal at Jardenea serving the guests of The Melrose Georgetown Hotel, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Washington? This aparthotel has 600 square feet (56 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 8 meeting rooms. Make yourself at home in one of the 240 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and iPod docking stations. Your pillowtop bed comes with down comforters and Frette Italian sheets.
- Day 4
  - AMTRAK - Washington to New York
    
    Transfers to Rail Not included
  - New York
    
    Transfers to Hotel Not included
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at The New Yorker - A Wyndham Hotel
    
    Ideally located in the Times Square area, The New Yorker Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful stay. A wide range of amenities ensures a great time, with attentive staff to welcome and guide you. Guestrooms are designed for optimal comfort with welcoming decor, and some offer amenities like LCD/plasma TVs, carpeting, sofas, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enhance your stay with recreational facilities such as the fitness center. Make The New Yorker Hotel your base for exploring all New York City has to offer.
- Day 5
  - New York
    
    4 star hotel
    
    Stay in style at The New Yorker - A Wyndham Hotel
    
    Ideally located in the Times Square area, The New Yorker Hotel promises a relaxing and wonderful stay. A wide range of amenities ensures a great time, with attentive staff to welcome and guide you. Guestrooms are designed for optimal comfort with welcoming decor, and some offer amenities like LCD/plasma TVs, carpeting, sofas, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Enhance your stay with recreational facilities such as the fitness center. Make The New Yorker Hotel your base for exploring all New York City has to offer.
Day 6-13 Cruise from New York to Southampton
- Day 6
  - Cruise departs from New York
    
    Transfers to Port Included
    
    Statue of Liberty
    
    Central Park
    
    Rockefeller Center
    
    Metropolitan Museum of Art
    
    Empire State Building
    
    Times Square
    
    Brooklyn Bridge
    
    Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
    
    Fifth Avenue
    
    National September 11 Memorial and Museum
    
    New York Public Library
    
    Finger Lakes
    
    Explore iconic landmarks, shop in world-class stores, and experience the unbeatable buzz of the city that never sleeps.
- Day 7-11
  - At Sea
- Day 13
  - Southampton
    
    SeaCity Museum
    
    Solent Sky Museum
    
    The New Forest
    
    Tudor House and Garden
    
    Southampton City Art Gallery
    
    The UK’s largest cruise port and where many will begin their cruise holiday, Southampton has no shortage of maritime and historical attractions. Discover local landmarks on a walking tour including 30 ancient monuments, learn about the tragic story of the Titanic and escape to the great outdoors at the New Forest National Park. With numerous options for seafood dining and even a free art gallery, Southampton is an undoubtedly great destination for a pre or post-cruise stay.

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What's included

Included

Flights

Choose to fly from a variety of airports included within the price.

Hotel

A hotel stay is include in this cruise. See the itinerary for details of the hotel. Transfers to and from the hotel are included.

Land Tours

Land tours are included, see itinerary for more details.

Entertainment

Choose from a variety of things to entertain yourself including restaurants, bars, theatre, pools and much more.

Meals

Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks from the buffet and main dining restaurants are all included. Meals from the specialty dining restaurants are additional.

Accommodation

Your cabin is included in the price of the cruise.

Port Fees & Taxes

No surprises. All port fees and taxes are included in the price.

Extras

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi aboard a Cunard voyage can be bought as a package from $18 per day for the duration of your voyage, or as a short-term access pass from $24 per 24-hour period. You'll also get Wi-Fi with Cunard's Signature Packages, which also include drinks and specialty dining credit, saving you around 30% per person, per day. These can be added when you book.

Drinks

Some teas, filter coffee, and soft drinks are included with Cunard, while alcoholic drinks and premium soft drinks are extra. You can buy these separately, or enjoy them with one of the drinks packages below. Cunard's Signature Packages are also an option; saving you around 30%, these combine drinks with Wi-Fi and specialty dining credit, and and can be added when you book.

Premium Beverage Collection $108.00 Per passenger, per day
Beverage Collection $94.50 Per passenger, per day
Alcohol-Free Collection $18.00 Per passenger, per day
Premium Alcohol-Free Collection $45.00 Per passenger, per day

Tips

Each day you're board a set amount will be added to your account to cover service charges. This ranges between $14.50 - $18 per day depending on the cabin you are staying in and the departure date.

Specialty Dining

Specialty dining with Cunard is a great way to enhance your onboard experience, treat yourself to an unforgettable evening meal, or celebrate a special occasion. With Cunard's Signature Packages, you'll enjoy extra specialty dining credit alongside drinks and Wi-Fi, with savings of around 30% per person, per day. These can be added when you book.

Excursions

If you would like to do any excursions/tours while docked these will be an additional charge. Excursions/tours can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package. Alternatively these can be bought while on the ship but may be more expensive than pre-booking.

Parking

Car parking at the port or airport for the duration of your trip is not included within the price of the cruise. Port/airport parking can’t currently be booked with us online but please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add this to your package. An approximate cost for parking is between £12 - £20 per car per day. Alternatively we can arrange transfers from your home to the departure airport/port.

Insurance

Insurance is not included in your package. We've partnered with Holiday Extras. They have 40 years of experience and offer excellent insurance cover for your holiday. Their flexible policies offer cruise-specific cover, so you can rest assured that you are completely covered when you go away.
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Transfers (home to port)

Transfers from your home to the port or airport aren't included but we can help organise coach transfers, taxis etc to make your life easier. Please contact us after you have made the booking if you would like to add these to your package.

Visa

Visas are not provided by us or the cruise operator. Visas and other travel documents have to be obtained by the individual passengers prior to sailing.
We've partnered with The Travel Visa Company for all your visa needs. They will be able to provide tailored advice and for a fee, assist with arranging your documents.

Ship Facilities

Queen Mary 2 - By Cunard

Good for couples Over 50s Formal Large Ship Luxury Ship

Year: 2004 · Refurbished: 2016 · 14 Decks ·

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Cabins on Queen Mary 2

Balcony from £2,549
Balcony (Sheltered) £2,549 pp
Club Balcony £3,699 pp

Balcony from £2,549
Balcony (Sheltered) £2,549 pp
Club Balcony £3,699 pp

Balcony from £2,549
Balcony (Sheltered) £2,549 pp
Club Balcony £3,699 pp

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Balcony (Sheltered)

from £2,549 per person

These cabins have an overhanging structure or lifeboat, resulting in obstructed upper views and shadows

269 square feet

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Club Balcony

from £3,699 per person

Enjoy stunning views from your stateroom and dine whenever you choose in the intimate, exclusive Britannia Club restaurant

248 square feet

To book an accessible cabin, please give us a call 020 3991 1166

Iglu Cruise customer reviews for Queen Mary 2

4.6

Based on 452 reviews

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Entertainment

Wonderful trip. Nice food, atmosphere and entertainment. Cabin on deck 5 midship was perfect for us. Very much enjoyed the craft classes, presentations and quizzes. Wifi was expensive but necessary for us. The drinks package also very expensive so we brought drinks individually. Staff all very friendly. All in all a very pleasant way to cross the ocean.

couple

10+ cruises

9 Feb 2026

I had a lovely transatlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2. I enjoyed the trip and the Cunard service was exactly as it always is. The only thing that disappointed me was the fact that the Planetarium is no longer used. On so many previous trips on the Queen Mary 2, the shows in the Planetarium and the use of the system by onboard guest astronomers were real highlights of the cruise. It's such a pity that it is no longer used.

couple

10+ cruises

2 Feb 2026

We had a very spacious cabin , sea view 4015. Easy to get to dining room, laundry. Shower room adequate. Decor on QM2 was very bright & uplifting. We thoroughly enjoyed Christmas & New Year on her

couple

10+ cruises

26 Jan 2026

We stayed in a sheltered balcony on deck 6 near the Aft, the cabin is a lovely size and has plenty of storage although for us on a 27 night cruise we felt the hanging space was a bit limited. The Bathroom is a good size with everything you need. Of course with QM2 the ship is the destination and she doesn’t disappoint, there are lots of comfortable areas to sit and watch the world go by, the staff were exceptional and apart from one encounter we felt they were very attentive, friendly and went above and beyond to make you feel like the only person in the world! There is always something to do, even if that it just to allow yourself to switch off and relax! Would highly recommend this Christmas cruise and doing the transatlantic is just iconic and one to tick off the bucket list

couple

2-5 cruises

23 Jan 2026

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*Bespoke Handcrafted Cruise & Stay Easter Flash Sale up to £75pp reduction is valid for new bookings made between 2nd April 2026 to 7th April 2026 and is not combinable with any other offer - Save up to £50pp with a minimum spend of £1999pp - Save up to £75pp with a minimum spend of £2599pp. Subject to availability. Reduced deposits available on selected cruise & stay holidays departing from September 2026 onwards

All offers and prices are subject to change and availability at time of enquiry. Prices are based on two passengers sharing unless otherwise stated and are subject to the Tour Operator's terms and conditions. Cabin and Flight supplements may apply. Other supplements may apply in addition to the price shown above. Flight details, timings and routing may be subject to alteration. Other tour operator charges may also apply. Any Onboard Spending money or drinks package value shown will be per cabin, again based on two sharing.