Christmas & New Year Caribbean Cruise on the Queen Mary 2

12 nights. Roundtrip From/To New York (US)

December 22, 2023 –January 3, 2024
Cunard Queen Mary 2

Join us on Christmas & New Year's 2024 gay group cruise as we celebrate the holidays onboard the largest and most luxurious ocean liner afloat, the Queen Mary 2! We'll sail from New York City to warmer waters and the beautiful islands of the Caribbean! While away enjoy five sun-drenched days in the Caribbean, before welcoming 2024 on your return to New York. Come bring in the New Year with us on the Queen!

Savour the chance to celebrate Christmas Day and New Year on board Queen Mary 2 as you escape the frosty New York winter for the white sands of the Caribbean on this 12-night roundtrip voyage.

The Caribbean's many islands may boast similarly wonderful beaches and enviable weather, however each one offers a unique experience thanks to the many nations that have called areas of this turquoise sea home.

Spend the day in port exploring the Christmas Caribbean before setting sail for the evening’s festivities. Experience the anticipation of midnight drawing ever nearer, and take to the dancefloor at your ship’s magical New Year’s Eve ball, for a spectacular celebration at sea you’ll never forget.

As each island's history is different, so too are the cultures and languages you'll find. All the islands of the Caribbean do have some things in common though – everyone adopts an infectious relaxed attitude that perfectly matches the balmy weather. Throughout the islands you'll also find a kinship with nature – locals fish for their supper and weekends see families flock to the stunning beaches to swim in the crystal-clear waters.

Celebrate the festive season surrounded by Cunard Christmas traditions and good cheer.

Indulge in a Cunard Christmas on board one of Queen Mary 2. Discover our Christmas tree in the Grand Lobby, explore our Gingerbread Village, specially created by the Chef Patissier, and delight in the traditional Christmas menu, a feast of roast Norfolk turkey with all the trimmings and a traditional Christmas pudding.

Cunard's Christmas and New Year's Eve cruise exude style and sophistication. Imagine infusing the festive season with winter sunshine. Spending sociable days and evenings with friends old and new, all the while being exquisitely looked after.

Imagine opening your curtains to New York’s iconic skyline or stepping from your stateroom into the warm Caribbean sun. Savour a moment before indulging in afternoon tea and a magical three-course Christmas dinner.

Sparkling lights dancing in bauble-covered trees and champagne served in crystal saucers. That’s Christmas, when you experience it with Cunard.

Welcome in a new year in exceptional fashion with a New Year’s Eve cruise on a Cunard's Queen Mary 2.

Welcome to Queen Mary 2 - the grandest, most magnificent ocean liner ever built. She's a true heir to the timeless elegance, legacy and inspiration of the great Cunard liners of legend. You'll notice it the moment you walk through her doors into her soaring Grand Lobby, and be awed from the first instance you experience the famous Cunard White Star Service

Yet this sophisticated monarch also boasts the most modern luxuries and amenities - from the pampering services of the only Canyon Ranch SpaClub® on the seas to the fascinating Cultural Enrichment Programme led by prestigious experts. This regal royal must truly be seen to be believed - come live the adventure.

Queen Mary 2 is the grandest ocean liner in the world. So, be prepared for endless opportunities to experience, explore and enjoy to your heart's content.

• Workout in the state-of-the-art gym
• Rejuvenate yourself with treatments at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
• Visit Illuminations, the only floating planetarium
• Learn something new with highly-acclaimed cultural enrichment programs
• Walk down history lane at the Maritime Quest Exhibit
• Go on a fabulous shopping spree
• Play a round of virtual golf
• Dance in the largest ballroom at sea
• Nibble on hors d'oeuvres in Sir Samuel's wine bar
• Listen to jazz in the Commodore Club
• Take in West End-caliber shows in the Royal Court Theater
• Try your luck in the casino with its tuxedoed croupiers
• Get down in the G32 disco with well-known DJs
• Retire to the Chart Room where cabaret singers croon nightly

Your Sanctuary at Sea

Combining classic Cunard elegance with a stylish, contemporary flair, Queen Mary 2's staterooms and suites provide a lovely home base for seeing the world. And with room for up to 2,592 (3,056) guests, there's something for everyone.

Almost three quarters of her rooms have a private balcony. Grill accommodation offer more space and more amenities, from our comfortable Princess Suites to glorious Duplex Apartments. Even her interior staterooms provide trademark Cunard touches -- tasteful decor, rich wood furnishings and details, a mini-refrigerator, bathrobe and slippers, 24-hour room service and nightly turndown service with chocolates.

New York

See the bright lights of the Big Apple, international mecca and melting pot, with expensive brownstones, colourful neighbourhoods like Greenwich Village and the Upper West Side and the legendary Central Park. Explore some of the world's great museums. Some come just for the shopping: there's Bloomingdale's on Lex, Tiffany's on Fifth, Barneys and the unique boutiques along Madison. Or head downtown and explore the trendy shops of SoHo. Walk across iconic Brooklyn Bridge, this engineering milestone ranks among the world's greatest suspension bridges.

Central Park
Features 843 acres (341.1 hectares) of tranquil ponds, lakes, and paths. This was the first artificially landscaped park in the United States.

Mueum Mile
Once known as Millionaires' Row, this stretch of 5th Avenue now contains a distinguished assembly of cultural institutions.

Museum of Modern Art
This museum opened in 1929 and showcases 20th-century art.

Radio City Music Hall
In the heart of the Rockefeller Centre, this Art Deco masterpiece is the largest indoor theatre in the country.

St.Patricks Cathedral
Built in Gothic style, this cathedral is the city's largest and most spectacular church. It is dedicated to the patron Saint of the Irish.

Times Square
One of New York's hottest energy centres. This is the city's main theatre district since the turn of the century.

Basseterre, St.Kitts

St Kitts tells you so much about the colourful Caribbean history. The capital is French in name, yet British in spirit. Beautiful Basseterre's Georgian centrepiece is the Circus, modelled on Piccadilly, with its charming Victorian clock. This scenic island looks simply stunning from the Fortress of Brimstone Hill. Volcanic slopes, verdant sugar cane and neighbouring islands are on view.

Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
This rambling 18th-century compound, once known as the "Gibraltar of the West Indies," was previously a major British garrison until it was abandoned in 1850. A major restoration was undertaken in the 1960s and much of the fortress has been returned to its earlier grandeur. The main hilltop compound, the Citadel, is lined with 24 cannons and provides excellent views of St Eustatius.

Basseterre
Basseterre, the capital of St. Kitts, is host to structures that date back to the 17th century, with architectural influences from French and English settlers. The Circus, built in the style of London's famous Piccadilly Circus, is the centre of the tourist area and features a lovely old clock tower.

Nevis
Nevis is an approximately 45-minute ferry ride from her sister island, St. Kitts. The capital is Charlestown and the island is the birth place of Alexander Hamilton. There is a small museum dedicated to Hamilton and a lovely botanical garden to explore.

Southeast Peninsula
St Kitts' southeast peninsula is wild and starkly beautiful, with barren salt ponds, grass-covered hills, and scrubby vegetation. The main inhabitants are green vervet monkeys and a few wild deer. Frigate Bay, the main beach resort area on the island, spans the northern end of the peninsula.

Bridgetown, Barbados

Sample the unique British flavour as you stroll through historic Bridgetown, also referred to as 'Little England' and enjoy Bridgetown's unique combination of colonial tradition and Caribbean vibrancy. Explore a cane plantation and soak up the vivid contrasts in the centre of town where immaculately-uniformed policemen mingle good humouredly with the warm and welcoming Bajan people.

Beaches
Barbados has some of the best white-sand beaches in the Caribbean. Experience one through a ship's tour.

Gun Hill Signal Station
Gun Hill Signal Station provides a magnificent view of a large part of the island. It is the finest of a series of signal stations, built in 1818. These stations sighted ships approaching Barbados and signalled to each other in warning of the approaching vessel.

Orchid World
Spans over 6 acres of land, some 800 feet above sea level. Meander through the beautiful outcrops of coral, rock gardens, cool shady gullies and ponds and be fascinated by the beautiful orchid plants growing in mid-air with their roots completely free of any soil.

Sunbury Plantation House
The house was built over 300 years ago by Matthew Chapman, one of the first settlers on the island. One of the country's best collections of antiques can be found here, along with the largest collection of antique horse carriages in the Caribbean.

Castries, St.Lucia

As well as being one of the Caribbean's friendliest destinations, St. Lucia is also one of its most spectacular. The magnificent twin Pitons are an undoubted highlight, but there's much more to the natural splendour. Take a trip to the 'drive-in' volcano, where the crater bubbles with hot sulphur springs, or the beautiful tropical surroundings of Diamond Botanical Gardens Waterfall and Mineral Baths. For rum lovers, how about a behind-the-scenes tour of a traditional distillery, complete with a chance to taste the island's famous export!

Botanical Gardens
Those who love flowers will not be disappointed with a visit to the Diamond Botanical Gardens in Soufriere. The tropical garden presents a variety of colourful flowers and lush tropical vegetation.

Marigot Bay
Once an old British naval base, this picturesque bay is now a yacht haven and one of St. Lucia's most beautiful spots. Several movies have also been shot here.

Sulphur Springs
Located in Soufriere, the springs are in the world's only dormant drive-in volcano.

The Pitons
Located near Soufriere, these twin peaks, topping 2,000 feet (609.6m) are St. Lucia's most famous landmark. They can be seen in all their glory from Mt. Gimie, St. Lucia's highest mountain, or from the decks of a boat offshore.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

What a setting – perched on a narrow strip of land between clear Caribbean Sea and the Great Salt Pond. St.Maarten is Caribbean gem is all about choice. Stroll along the inland salt lake or head for the gorgeous city beach. Search the quaint clothes boutiques or browse for duty-free bargains. It's entirely up to you.

Fort Amsterdam
Built in 1963, this elevated Dutch fort gives spectacular views from its position between Great Bay and Little Bay

Front Street
This 1km Street houses some of the islands most impressive buildings, including the white wooden courthouse topped with a cupola, built in 1793, the quaint Methodist church built in 1851 and a group of elegant colonial houses, a small museum and two large marinas.

Philipsburg Zoo and Botanical Gardens
Housing more than 250 animals including six endangered species such as Bush Dogs, Golden Lion Tamarins and Scarlet Macaws.