7 nights Queen Mary 2, year round
New York to Southampton
Cunard Line
from $999 pp
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Prices checked: August 2026
Transatlantic Cruises
Transatlantic cruises come in two kinds: Cunard's Queen Mary 2, the only true ocean liner running scheduled 7 night New York to Southampton crossings year round, and the seasonal repositioning crossings every major line sails each spring and fall from $649. One is an institution, the other is a bargain.
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14 nights April repositioning
Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona
MSC Cruises
from $649 pp
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Miami to Rome
Norwegian Cruise Line
from $799 pp
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Southampton to New York
Cunard Line
from $1,099 pp
Check datesLiner or repositioning: two different products
The Queen Mary 2 is the last ship built to cross the North Atlantic on schedule in any weather: a deep hull, a planetarium, kennels for transatlantic dogs, and formal nights taken seriously. Booking her is booking the institution, and the 7 night crossing from Brooklyn is a bucket-list product with no substitute. Our New York port page covers the Brooklyn terminal logistics.
The repositioning crossings are the value product: the same ocean on a resort ship at half the per-night price, with Caribbean-style entertainment filling the sea days and a Mediterranean itinerary bolted to the far end. Less ceremony, more waterslides, dramatically cheaper. Neither is wrong; they answer different questions.
Surviving and loving six sea days
- Westbound crossings gain an hour most nights (25 hour days), the most civilized jet-lag cure in travel. Eastbound loses the hour, book west if sleep matters.
- The North Atlantic is moody: pack for wind and 60F deck days even in summer, and take the seasickness kit seriously on shoulder-season crossings.
- Internet now works mid-ocean on Starlink-fitted ships, but the crossing is the last great excuse to be unreachable. Choose deliberately.
- Balconies matter less here than anywhere: the action is in the lecture halls, spas and lounges, and interiors keep the crossing under $1,000.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a transatlantic cruise take?
The Queen Mary 2 makes the direct crossing in 7 nights. Repositioning routes run 12 to 16 nights because they add island calls and European ports.
When do transatlantic cruises sail?
Cunard crosses roughly year round. Repositioning crossings cluster in April to May eastbound and October to November westbound. Nothing mainstream crosses in deep winter except Cunard.
Are transatlantic cruises cheaper than flying?
The April interiors at $649 undercut many one-way business fares and rival premium economy, for 14 nights of accommodation and food included. Count the far-end flight home before declaring victory. Prices checked: August 2026.
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