Cunard has announced that two of its ships—Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2—recently departed Southampton, U.K. to begin two simultaneous World Voyages. The Southampton sky lit up with a dazzling fireworks display to celebrate the occasion and Cunard’s longstanding tradition of annual World Voyages aboard its Queens.
World Voyages – 2026
Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2 will circumnavigate the globe for a combined 225 nights, guiding guests to bucket list-worthy destinations around the world, all paired with Cunard’s White Star service and luxurious accommodations—from Britannia and Club level staterooms to Princess and Queens Grill Suite experiences.
Queen Anne’s second World Voyage (H602E) will sail eastbound with 30 ports of call across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia and the Americas. With overnight stays in Cape Town, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney and Los Angeles, guests can immerse themselves in each destination while enjoying the comfort and luxury aboard the ship.
Queen Mary 2’s World Voyage (M603H) returns after two years, with the journey including historic milestones for the iconic ocean liner. The 108-night, roundtrip voyage will depart Southampton and sail west to the Americas before visiting Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe.
Nearly two weeks after departing Southampton, Queen Mary 2 will make a first-ever transit through the Panama Canal on January 24 and 25. The ocean liner will then visit Long Beach, CA to reunite with its namesake, The Queen Mary, for the first time in 20 years. This will be followed by Queen Mary 2’s official return to Port of Los Angeles after 17 years with an overnight stay.
Cunard’s 2026 World Voyages also feature a variety of unique expert speakers as part of the beloved Cunard Insights program. Aboard Queen Anne, guests can hear from a variety of experts including solo cellist Julian Lloyd Webber, “The Crocodile Hunter” producer John Stainton, and U.S. World Champion sprinter Tyree Washington, among others. Queen Mary 2 will also bring a line-up of unique speakers to its World Voyage including award-winning journalist and counter-terrorism expert Margaret Gilmore, former pilot Jeff Skiles—who flew alongside Captain Sully during the Miracle on the Hudson—and Zelda La Grange, former private secretary to Nelson Mandela, to name a few.
World Voyages – 2027 & 2028
In 2027 and 2028, Cunard will offer 100+ night escapes, unforgettable segments and overnight calls in cities like Los Angeles, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore, Yokohama, Cape Town, and more.Highlights of upcoming World Voyages include:
- Queen Victoria, January 10, 2027 (V703C) – This 109-night World Voyage begins from Southampton, visiting 30 ports of call across Europe, Central America, the U.S. Australasia, Asia and Africa.
- Queen Anne, January 9, 2028 (H802F) – The 115-night World Voyage departs from Hamburg, Germany visiting over 30 ports of call across Europe, the U.S., Central America and Africa and Australasia.
- Queen Elizabeth, January 6, 2028 (Q802D) – This 113-night World Voyage will depart from Miami and visit 30 ports of call across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, the U.S. and Central America.
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