Queen Mary 2 - New England & Canada: St. Lawrence Autumn Voyage
A one-off 15-night New York roundtrip aboard Queen Mary 2 that takes the great ocean liner deep up the St. Lawrence, with a three-day stay in Quebec City plus rare calls at Saguenay and Sept-Iles bookended by Boston, Sydney and Halifax.
Price Range
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Mid-Range
*Prices vary by cabin type, sailing date, and availability. Confirm rates with Cunard before booking.
Ship Details — Queen Mary 2
View full Queen Mary 2 detailsYear Built
2004
Tonnage
149,215 GT
Passengers
2,695
Crew
1,253
Decks
13
Class
Ocean Liner
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About the Ship
What Travelers Say About Queen Mary 2
Reviews of the ship itself — the same for every Queen Mary 2 sailing. Based on 600 discussions.
Queen Mary 2 is not a cruise ship — she is the world's only true ocean liner in regular service, purpose-built to power across the North Atlantic on the historic Southampton-to-New York crossing. That heritage defines everything: a deeper, stronger hull that handles rough seas, a formal black-tie culture, white star service, and traditions like grand ballroom dancing and afternoon tea in the cavernous Queens Room. The vibe is elegant, civilized, and adult — a floating piece of Cunard history with the only planetarium at sea, a serious enrichment program, one of the largest libraries afloat, and even the only kennels at sea for guests crossing with their pets.
What People Love
- Genuine ocean liner built for the open Atlantic — far more stable in rough seas than a typical cruise ship, which makes the Southampton-to-New York crossing a bucket-list experience
- The only planetarium at sea (at Illuminations) plus a serious enrichment program with guest lecturers, a huge library, and a maritime history walk celebrating Cunard's legacy
- Princess Grill and Queens Grill dining are repeatedly called among the best food experiences at sea, with single-seating service and dedicated restaurants for suite guests
Common Complaints
- Technology lags badly — Wi-Fi is widely described as poor and expensive, there is no useful onboard app, and many cabins lack USB ports and adequate charging
- The Britannia main dining room and the Kings Court buffet get mixed-to-mediocre reviews, with complaints about limited variety and inconsistency compared to the excellent Grills
- The Grills 'ship-within-a-ship' concept feels weaker than rivals — lounges and deck space are dispersed rather than a cohesive exclusive enclave
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