Cunard luxury cruise itinerary
Queen Mary 2 Itinerary 2026
New York, NY, USA to Sydney, NSW, Australia
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January 19 March 4 2026 · Voyage number unverified
Ports & shore experiences
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January 19, 2026New York, NY, USA
About New York, NY, USA
New York is a great Atlantic harbor city where Lower Manhattan, the Statue of Liberty, Brooklyn and an extraordinary concentration of museums and neighborhoods frame the waterfront. Its scale rewards a focused plan, whether centered on landmark architecture, Central Park, cultural collections, dining or a walk through one distinctive district.
Published schedule and planning
- January 19, 2026 · Embark · Departs 15:30
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
January 20–22, 2026; January 27–29, 2026; January 31–February 1, 2026; February 4, 2026; February 7–10, 2026; February 13–17, 2026; February 20–24, 2026; March 1–3, 2026At Sea
A day aboard Queen Mary 2
January 20, 2026, January 21, 2026, January 22, 2026, January 27, 2026, January 28, 2026, January 29, 2026, January 31, 2026, February 1, 2026, February 4, 2026, February 7, 2026, February 8, 2026, February 9, 2026, February 10, 2026, February 13, 2026, February 14, 2026, February 15, 2026, February 16, 2026, February 17, 2026, February 20, 2026, February 21, 2026, February 22, 2026, February 23, 2026, February 24, 2026, March 1, 2026, March 2, 2026, March 3, 2026 are scheduled without a port call. The published itinerary identifies these dates as time at sea.
Planning note
There is no shore call on this itinerary stage. Onboard activities and times are confirmed aboard the ship, so no unverified program details are shown here.
January 23, 2026Cartagena, Colombia
About Cartagena, Colombia
Cartagena’s walled old city presents a vivid blend of Caribbean color, shaded plazas, colonial balconies and formidable fortifications. Centuries of maritime trade shaped its layered architecture and culture. The nearby Getsemaní district brings street art and neighborhood energy, while sea breezes and tropical light lend the historic center a distinctive atmosphere.
Published schedule and planning
- January 23, 2026 · Arrives 10:00
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January 24–25, 2026Transit the Panama Canal, Panama (Full Transit)
About Transit the Panama Canal, Panama (Full Transit)
A full Panama Canal transit crosses the isthmus through locks, engineered channels, Gatun Lake and tropical landscapes. It is a shipboard navigation experience rather than a conventional port call. Canal authority scheduling, traffic, weather and operational requirements determine the day’s timing, lock sequence and available views.
Published schedule
- January 24, 2026 · In port
- January 25, 2026 · Departs 16:00
This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.
January 25–26, 2026Fuerte Amador (tours to Panama City), Panama
About Fuerte Amador (tours to Panama City), Panama
Fuerte Amador lies near the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal and serves as a gateway to Panama City. The capital’s historic Casco Viejo, modern skyline and canal museums offer contrasting perspectives. Tendering, traffic and the distance to locks or rainforest areas should be considered when deciding how much to include.
Published schedule and planning
- January 25, 2026 · Arrives 16:00
- January 26, 2026 · Departs 01:00
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January 30, 2026Manzanillo, Mexico
About Manzanillo, Mexico
Manzanillo is a major Pacific port on Mexico’s Colima coast, set around broad bays beneath tropical hills. The working harbor, waterfront monuments and beaches define the immediate area, while plantations and mountain landscapes lie inland. Heat, commercial-port logistics and road time should guide plans beyond the city center.
Published schedule and planning
- January 30, 2026 · Arrives 09:00 · Departs 18:00
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February 2–3, 2026Los Angeles, CA, USA
About Los Angeles, CA, USA
Los Angeles is reached through the busy ports of San Pedro or Long Beach and spreads across a vast metropolitan region. Museums, film history, beaches and distinctive neighborhoods offer many possibilities, but distances are substantial. Traffic and terminal location make a geographically focused plan essential during a cruise call.
Published schedule and planning
- February 2, 2026 · Arrives 09:00
- February 3, 2026 · Arrives 06:00 · Departs 23:00
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February 5–6, 2026San Francisco, CA, USA
About San Francisco, CA, USA
San Francisco rises around a spectacular bay framed by the Golden Gate Bridge. Steep streets, cable cars, waterfront districts, Victorian neighborhoods and major museums reveal the city’s distinctive character. Fog, hills, traffic and distances between landmarks reward a focused route, especially when the ship’s berth allows easy access to the Embarcadero.
Published schedule and planning
- February 5, 2026 · Arrives 10:30
- February 6, 2026 · Arrives 06:00 · Departs 20:00
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February 11, 2026Honolulu, HI, USA
About Honolulu, HI, USA
Honolulu combines Hawai‘i’s political and cultural capital with the beaches and skyline of Waikīkī. ‘Iolani Palace, Bishop Museum and historic districts provide essential island context, while Diamond Head frames the coast. Traffic can be substantial, so the day’s plan should balance urban landmarks, beach time and travel beyond the central area.
Published schedule and planning
- February 11, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 22:00
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February 12, 2026Kona, HI, USA
About Kona, HI, USA
Kona lies on the drier western coast of Hawai‘i Island, where lava landscapes descend toward clear Pacific water. Historic Kailua village, royal sites and coffee-growing uplands provide distinct perspectives on the region. Tendering, strong sun and considerable island distances should guide choices beyond the immediate waterfront.
Published schedule and planning
- February 12, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00
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February 18, 2026Pape'ete, French Polynesia
About Pape'ete, French Polynesia
Papeete is the lively capital of French Polynesia and the principal port of Tahiti. Its market, waterfront and cultural sites introduce island products and history, while waterfalls, gardens and volcanic valleys lie beyond the city. Tropical traffic, heat and road distances should be considered when exploring the wider island.
Published schedule and planning
- February 18, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 22:00
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February 19, 2026Mo'orea, French Polynesia
About Mo'orea, French Polynesia
Moorea is a mountainous island of French Polynesia, encircled by a lagoon and indented by Cook’s and Opunohu bays. Jagged green peaks, pineapple country and small coastal communities create the island’s distinctive landscape. Tendering, tropical weather and road distances should be considered when choosing between shoreline and interior exploration.
Published schedule and planning
- February 19, 2026 · Arrives 08:00 · Departs 18:00
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February 25, 2026Cross International Date Line (Cruise-by)
About Cross International Date Line (Cruise-by)
Crossing the International Date Line is a navigational milestone rather than a port call. The ship adjusts its calendar by one day as it passes the conventional boundary across the Pacific. Exact timing and onboard observance follow the vessel’s route and operational schedule, with no landing or separate shore program implied.
Published schedule
- February 25, 2026 · Arrives 23:30 · Departs 23:59
This is a published transit or scenic-cruising stage rather than a port call, so no shore experience is shown.
February 26, 2026Bay of Islands, New Zealand
About Bay of Islands, New Zealand
New Zealand’s Bay of Islands combines sheltered blue water, forested headlands and communities central to the country’s early Māori and European history. Waitangi Treaty Grounds provide essential cultural context, while Russell and Paihia offer waterfront character. Tendering, weather and local transport affect how comfortably visitors can combine heritage sites with coastal scenery.
Published schedule and planning
- February 26, 2026 · Arrives 07:00 · Departs 18:00
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
February 27, 2026Auckland, New Zealand
About Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland spreads across a volcanic isthmus between two harbors, giving New Zealand’s largest city a strong maritime identity. Waterfront precincts, museums, Māori and Pacific collections, and hilltop viewpoints offer varied perspectives. Ferries connect nearby islands and coastal communities, while traffic and travel time matter when planning beyond the central harbor.
Published schedule and planning
- February 27, 2026 · Arrives 07:00 · Departs 20:00
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February 28, 2026Tauranga, New Zealand
About Tauranga, New Zealand
Tauranga’s cruise port at Mount Maunganui combines a broad beach, harbor views and a relaxed coastal community. The wider Bay of Plenty offers Māori cultural connections, geothermal landscapes and productive farmland at varying distances. Traffic, weather and longer transfers should guide whether the day remains coastal or ventures inland.
Published schedule and planning
- February 28, 2026 · Arrives 07:30 · Departs 18:15
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March 4, 2026Sydney, NSW, Australia
About Sydney, NSW, Australia
Sydney’s magnificent natural harbor frames the Opera House, Harbour Bridge and a city of diverse neighborhoods, museums, gardens and beaches. Some cruise berths place major landmarks within easy reach, while others require transfers. Traffic, terminal location and the city’s scale reward a focused plan for the available time.
Published schedule and planning
- March 4, 2026 · Arrives 06:30 · Disembark
No voyage-specific shore-experience list is available in the retained itinerary data for this call. Deluxe Cruises can help review suitable options closer to departure.
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A closer look at this sailing
New York, NY, USA to Sydney, NSW, Australia aboard Queen Mary 2
Scheduled for 19 January–4 March 2026, Cunard's Queen Mary 2 follows a 43-day voyage between New York, NY, USA and Sydney, NSW, Australia.
Across this extended itinerary, representative stages in chronological order run from New York, NY, USA through Transit the Panama Canal, Panama (Full Transit), Manzanillo, Mexico, San Francisco, CA, USA, Pape'ete, French Polynesia, Cross International Date Line (Cruise-by), and Auckland, New Zealand before reaching Sydney, NSW, Australia. For Queen Mary 2 on 19 January–4 March 2026, 26 sea days create a strong balance between the coastal and island calls and time under way.
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