Cunard Invites You On Historic Ocean Voyage

Posted onAuthorChris Owen

  • Launch of an exclusive sweepstakes for the 450th Transatlantic Crossing
  • Queen Mary 2 participation in America’s 250th anniversary celebrations
  • Cunard’s rich historical legacy in global migration and transatlantic travel
  • Complete prize package including crossing, flights, hotel, and transfers

Luxury ocean travel reaches a remarkable milestone as Cunard announces an exclusive sweepstakes celebrating Queen Mary 2’s historic 450th Transatlantic Crossing. This grand voyage, scheduled from November 10-17, 2026, sails from Southampton to New York, continuing a legendary tradition of connecting the United Kingdom and the United States. The incredible prize package includes the crossing for a winner and their guest, along with flights, hotel accommodations in Southampton, and all necessary port transfers, allowing travelers to experience the true golden age of ocean travel in ultimate luxury.

The announcement perfectly aligns with a monumental summer of celebrations, as Queen Mary 2 prepares to participate in the Sail4th 250 international flotilla in New York Harbor, marking America’s 250th anniversary. Cunard shares a deep, historic connection with the United States, having launched the very first regularly scheduled transatlantic steamship service back on July 4, 1840. Remarkably, history shows that approximately one in five immigrants traveling to America between 1840 and 1923 did so aboard a Cunard vessel, cementing the brand’s integral role in global heritage.

Today, Cunard remains the only cruise line offering regularly scheduled Transatlantic Crossings, utilizing Queen Mary 2, the world’s only true remaining ocean liner. Guests on board enjoy the iconic White Star service, fine dining, meticulously curated entertainment, and enriching guest speakers. The sweepstakes is open through July 31, 2026, offering participants a simple registration process with options to earn bonus entries by sharing past cruise memories or voting on future travel desires. It is a perfect opportunity to become a part of maritime history.