Sailing into Christmas: Southampton to New York with Cunard
A Christmas to Remember
Christmas in New York: A Transatlantic Journey with Cunard 🎄✨ Forget airport queues and winter flight delays… imagine sipping afternoon tea, dancing the night away and sailing across the Atlantic in timeless Cunard style aboard the magnificent Queen Mary 2. Arriving in New York on 21 December 2027, you’ll step straight into a festive wonderland of sparkling lights, iconic sights and Christmas magic, with five nights in the heart of Manhattan to soak it all in. From Southampton to the Big Apple, could there be a more magical way to spend Christmas? Come aboard and discover the journey of a lifetime!
🎄 Christmas in New York: A Magical Transatlantic Escape with Cunard
Swap Christmas chaos for ocean views, black-tie evenings and five unforgettable nights in New York City.
Instead of dashing through airports and cooking for a crowd, imagine sailing across the Atlantic aboard Cunard’s iconic Queen Mary 2, glass of champagne in hand, as you glide towards a twinkling Manhattan skyline. Add a stay at Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square and a return flight from New York to Edinburgh, and you have a Christmas that feels straight out of a film.
🚢 The voyage: Southampton to New York in style
On 14 December 2027, step aboard Queen Mary 2 in Southampton and discover why Cunard’s transatlantic crossings are legendary.
This is not just transport, it is a full-bodied experience at sea:
Cunard afternoon tea with white-gloved service, delicate sandwiches and warm scones.
Gala evenings where you dress up, dine beautifully and dance in the Queens Room.
Exceptional dining morning to night, from relaxed options to elegant restaurants.
Enrichment and entertainment including guest speakers, theatre, live music and even a planetarium.
Time and space to unwind, with wide open decks and cosy corners perfect for reading and sea-gazing.
Cunard’s signature White Star Service runs through it all: polished, personal and reassuringly traditional. As Christmas nears, expect the ship to take on a festive feel, with decorations and seasonal touches adding to the anticipation.
🗽 Arrival in a festive New York
On 21 December, you sail into New York: Statue of Liberty, Manhattan skyline and all the movie moments you have ever imagined.
Once ashore, the city is yours to explore for five nights: iconic sights, Christmas lights, shopping and showtime all wrapped into one magical break.
🏨 Stay in the heart of Manhattan
From 21 to 26 December 2027, you will stay at Riu Plaza Manhattan Times Square, right in the centre of the action.
Just moments from Times Square, Broadway, Bryant Park and Fifth Avenue.
Contemporary, comfortable rooms to retreat to after busy days exploring.
Bed and breakfast board, so your mornings are sorted and you are free to eat out around the city in the evenings.
It is the perfect pairing: classic ocean liner glamour followed by the bright lights of Times Square at Christmas.
🎅 New York at Christmas: Highlights you will love
New York in December is pure festive escapism. You might:
Marvel at the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree and ice rink.
See the Rockettes Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall.
Go ice skating in Central Park or wander its frosty paths with a hot chocolate.
Stroll Fifth Avenue to enjoy the famous window displays.
Browse the Bryant Park Winter Village for gifts and seasonal treats.
Christmas Day itself is yours to spend exactly as you wish: a leisurely walk, a cosy brunch or a special meal, with no hosting duties in sight. Just remember some venues operate reduced hours on 25 December, so a little planning goes a long way.
✈️ Homeward bound to Edinburgh
On 26 December, your New York stay comes to an end as you board your overnight flight from New York to Edinburgh, arriving back in Scotland on 27 December 2027 (subject to final flight schedules).
Private transfers can be arranged between the Brooklyn cruise terminal, your Times Square hotel and the airport, so the whole journey feels smooth from start to finish.
✨ Make Christmas 2027 the year you do something different
A Cunard transatlantic crossing, the elegance of Queen Mary 2 and five festive nights in Manhattan: this is Christmas on a grander scale.
If you are dreaming of a Christmas where the journey is part of the magic, get in touch to start planning your Southampton to New York sailing with a return flight to Edinburgh and a stay in the heart of Manhattan.
