Cunard Adds 93 Voyages to 2028-29 Cruise Schedule
The cruise line is expanding its global itinerary offerings with voyages spanning 104 ports across 49 countries.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Cruises
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Cunard has announced the addition of 93 new voyages to its 2028-29 schedule, featuring itineraries across 49 countries and 104 destinations. The collection includes a milestone 500th transatlantic crossing for the Queen Mary 2.
Why it matters
The new voyage collection provides significant expansion to the cruise line's long-range sailing options, offering varied global itineraries ranging from specialized discovery trips to world voyages.
The new 2028-29 programme includes 93 additional voyages featuring 104 destinations across 49 countries. Fares for the upcoming season range from a lead-in price of £189 to £149,999 for top-tier suites.
The players
Cunard
Cunard is a historic British cruise line known for operating iconic ocean liners and maintaining a long-standing tradition of transatlantic service.
Queen Mary 2
The Queen Mary 2 is a flagship ocean liner operated by Cunard, renowned for its design as a true transatlantic vessel capable of regular ocean crossings.
Queen Elizabeth
The Queen Elizabeth is a vessel in the Cunard fleet designed for luxury travel and long-distance global voyages.
Queen Anne
The Queen Anne is a modern vessel operated by Cunard that is being deployed for specialized discovery and regional exploration voyages.
The details
The Queen Mary 2 will mark its 500th transatlantic crossing as a 21-night round-trip from New York, with additional embarkation options in Hamburg, Southampton, and Liverpool. This marks the first time since 2015 that Cunard transatlantic crossings have departed from Liverpool, while the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne ships will embark on 115-night and 86-night voyages respectively.
Timeline
November 3, 2026: Early booking access opens at 2pm for Cunard World Club members.
November 4, 2026: General sales for the new cruise programme open at 2pm.
December 30, 2026: Deadline for customers to secure a 10% early booking discount.
2015: The last year Cunard transatlantic crossings departed from Liverpool.
October 2028 - May 2029: The scheduled window for the newly announced voyage collection.
Travel Outlook
The return of transatlantic departures from Liverpool bridges a gap back to the 2015 Cunard Liverpool transatlantic departure. This move reflects a broader trend of cruise lines leveraging historic port relationships to diversify their departure options beyond standard major hubs.
Travelers looking to secure their spot should note the early booking window starting November 3 for club members, as booking by December 30 unlocks a 10% discount. Those interested in the historic 500th transatlantic crossing should prioritize the New York, Hamburg, Southampton, or Liverpool embarkation points.
The takeaway
Booking early is the most effective way to leverage the 10% discount offered for the 2028-29 season. Travelers interested in specialized routes should review the specific embarkation options available for the landmark transatlantic crossing to coordinate their arrival.
Further reading
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