Queen Mary 2 Sails From Southampton to New York
The Cunard flagship departs on a milestone transatlantic crossing bound for New York.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Cruises
Queen Mary 2, a Cunard flagship, departed Southampton for New York on a milestone transatlantic voyage. The ship has been in service since 2004 and is the largest ocean liner ever built.
Why it matters
The crossing highlights the continued role of ocean liners on the Southampton to New York route, one of the most frequent destinations for the ship. It also marks a milestone in the ship's long service record since entering operation in 2004.
Queen Mary 2 measures 345 metres in length, and the provisional ABP schedule lists its Southampton arrival at about 6.15am with a 4pm departure the same day.
The players
Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 is a Cunard flagship and the largest ocean liner ever built, operating transatlantic crossings since its 2004 debut.
Cunard
Cunard is a British cruise line known for its ocean liners and transatlantic service, operating the Queen Mary 2 as its flagship.
The details
Queen Mary 2 operates regular transatlantic crossings between Southampton and New York, and the voyage departed from Southampton on the scheduled service. The ship entered service in 2004 after arriving in Southampton in December 2003.
Timeline
December 2003: Queen Mary 2 arrives in Southampton ahead of entering service.
2004: Queen Mary 2 enters service.
November 10, 2026: Queen Mary 2 departs Southampton for New York.
Travel Outlook
Queen Mary 2 has run regular Southampton to New York crossings since entering service in 2004, and this departure continues that route pattern. The ship remains the flagship of Cunard's transatlantic fleet and the largest ocean liner built to date.
Travelers considering a transatlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2 should check Southampton departure schedules and book in advance. Ocean crossings are a practical option for those who want a longer sea journey rather than a flight.
The takeaway
Ocean liners like Queen Mary 2 remain a working option for transatlantic travel, not only a leisure product. Readers planning a crossing can compare departure times and transit length against flying.
Further reading
For more on ocean voyages, see our Cruises section.
