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Highlights
A taste of your adventure…
About Your Journey
Two Cunard Queens. One extraordinary journey.
Experience ocean travel the Cunard way on a remarkable journey linking London, Europe and New York. Explore London, Windsor and Oxford before sailing aboard Queen Anne to Spain and France, then step aboard the legendary Queen Mary 2 for a classic Transatlantic Crossing. Arrive in New York by sea and finish with three fabulous nights discovering one of the world’s great cities.
Itinerary
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Depart Auckland at 7.45am, arrive Sydney 8.20am and connect with your onward flight to Singapore. Arrive Singapore 4.55pm and transfer to your hotel. Stay Singapore hotel, 2 nights.
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Enjoy a leisurely morning before visiting Gardens by the Bay and two of its magnificent conservatories. After an early dinner, transfer to Changi Airport for your flight to London.
Included: B, D
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Arrive London 6.35am and transfer to your hotel for an early check in. This afternoon, discover some of London’s famous landmarks and visit Westminster Abbey. Stay London hotel, 3 nights.
Included: D
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Visit Windsor Castle before continuing to Oxford for a guided walking tour, including Christ Church College and highlights such as the Bodleian Library.
Included: B, D
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Enjoy a completely free day to explore London at your own pace.
Included: B
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Travel to Southampton and board Queen Anne for your 7 night cruise to Spain and France.
Included: B, D
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Settle into life aboard Queen Anne and enjoy Cunard’s dining, traditional Afternoon Tea, entertainment and onboard facilities.
Included: B, L, D
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Arrive in Getxo, gateway to Bilbao and Spain’s Basque Country, known for its distinctive culture, cuisine and striking Guggenheim Museum.
Included: B, L, D
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Discover this charming Galician port, known for its glass fronted balconies, artistic heritage, historic streets and dramatic Atlantic coastline.
Included: B, L, D
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Call at Vigo on Spain’s Galician coast, a lively maritime city with Celtic roots, a strong fishing heritage and a characterful waterfront.
Included: B, L, D
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Relax aboard Queen Anne as you cruise towards France.
Included: B, L, D
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Visit historic Cherbourg on the Normandy coast, a seafaring town surrounded by a region rich in maritime and wartime history.
Included: B, L, D
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Disembark Queen Anne and travel to Stonehenge before continuing to magnificent Salisbury Cathedral, home to one of only four surviving original copies of the Magna Carta. Return to Southampton and stay Moxy Southampton, 1 night.
Included: B
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Return to Southampton Cruise Terminal and board the legendary Queen Mary 2 for her classic 7 night westbound Transatlantic Crossing to New York.
Included: B, D
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Enjoy six wonderfully unhurried days crossing the Atlantic aboard Queen Mary 2. Fill your days with guest speakers, live music, theatre, Afternoon Tea, swimming, spa time and Cunard traditions – or simply find a favourite spot and watch the Atlantic roll by.
Included: B, L, D
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Sail into New York aboard Queen Mary 2 and disembark in Brooklyn. Discover SoHo, Katz’s Deli, Columbus Circle, Central Park, Fifth Avenue, Grand Central Station and the New York Public Library. Stay Martinique New York, 3 nights.
Included: B, L, D
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Explore Wall Street and the Financial District before visiting Trinity Church, the Ground Zero Memorial and 9/11 Museum. The afternoon and evening are at leisure.
Included: B
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Cruise past the Statue of Liberty en route to Ellis Island and discover the fascinating story of the millions of immigrants who passed through its doors. Tonight, enjoy a pre theatre dinner followed by a Broadway show.
Included: B, D
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Visit Hudson Yards and Chelsea Market before transferring to JFK Airport. Depart New York at 7.20pm for your flight home.
Included: B
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Arrive Auckland 5.55am
Some journeys deserve a grand finale.
Reserve your place on this unforgettable tour. Numbers are limited, so don’t delay.
Why you’ll love this trip
This is ocean travel at its most iconic, bringing together two very different Cunard experiences in one exceptional journey. Sail aboard the contemporary Queen Anne through Spain and France before boarding Queen Mary 2, the world’s only ocean liner in regular passenger service, for the classic Transatlantic Crossing to New York. With London, Windsor, Oxford, Stonehenge and three nights in New York wrapped around the two voyages, there’s plenty to discover both ashore and at sea.
Inclusions & Activities
Airfares: Return Economy class airfares Auckland/Singapore/London and New York/Auckland
Cruise: 7 night cruise onboard Queen Anne from Southampton to Spain and France, plus 7 night Transatlantic sailing onboard Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to New York, including all meals and entertainment onboard.
Accommodation: Pre and post cruise accommodation in quality accommodation as shown, total 9 nights
Sightseeing: All sightseeing and attractions as shown, including Windsor Castle and Oxford, New York sightseeing with a Broadway show
Meals: Daily breakfasts plus lunches and dinners as specified
Transfers: Home pick up and drop off in Auckland Metro area
Tour Leader: Travelwise Tour Leader throughout, plus local guides
David Libeau, Tour Leader
Your Tour Leader
David Libeau
David is an experienced and highly regarded Tour Leader with Travelwise Holidays and he has an extensive background in the travel industry. He is known for his warm personality, sense of humour and caring approach.He creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere where guests feel well looked after.
Before you book, you should know
Activity Level 2: A balanced pace with more time exploring throughout the day. Suitable for travellers comfortable with longer walks, standing during sightseeing, independently boarding coaches, trains and boats, walking over some uneven surfaces. A good choice if you prefer: Getting out and about, with a steady but manageable pace.
Departure: 30 September 2027
Other Notes:
Deposit: $3,000 pp
Balance Payment Date: 02 August 2027
Cruise Gratuities are additional and paid onboard at US$16 per person per day on each cruise.
Cabin Upgrades (share twin per person)
Oceanview (Category varies per ship) - $22,479
Balcony cabin (Category varies per ship) - $23,849
Single supplement on request
Bookings may still be available after this date. Please contact us for availability.
Insurance:
Comprehensive travel insurance is mandatory for this tour and must be in place by the final payment date. We recommend arranging cover when you pay your deposit, so you are protected from the time of booking. Please ask us if you need assistance arranging insurance.
