Short answer
A Queen Mary 2 cruise can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars per person for a short break to several thousand dollars or more per person for a suite on a crossing. The fare you pay depends mainly on cabin class, the date and length of the voyage, and how early you book. The prices below are only a rough guide, drawn from advertised “from” fares reported at the time of writing. They change often, so check Cunard or a travel agent for current figures.
Typical price ranges by cabin class
Queen Mary 2 cabins fall into a few broad groups. The ranges below are indicative per-person advertised fares for a roughly seven-night crossing, not guarantees:
| Cabin group | Typical position | Rough price level (per person) |
|---|---|---|
| Britannia inside and oceanview | Entry level | From the high hundreds of US dollars to low thousands |
| Britannia balcony | Mid level | Low thousands in many listings |
| Britannia Club balcony | Upgraded Britannia, with extra perks | Several thousand dollars |
| Princess Grill suites | Upper tier with a dedicated Grill dining room | Higher again, often into the thousands |
| Queens Grill suites | Top tier with butler service | Highest fares, frequently well above the rest |
Short breaks of a few nights, sometimes sold from Hamburg or Southampton, have shown lower starting fares. Longer holiday or Caribbean voyages are priced differently again. Fares are normally quoted “from,” based on two people sharing a cabin, so solo travelers should ask about single supplements.
What affects the price
- Cabin class and location: Suites cost several times more than inside cabins.
- Season and demand: Summer crossings and holiday periods tend to cost more than quieter sailings.
- Direction and length: Eastbound and westbound crossings can be priced differently, and longer round trips cost more overall.
- Booking time: Early-booking offers and late deals both appear; fares move with demand. See the best time to book a cruise.
- Occupancy: The advertised price assumes two sharing.
What is usually included and what costs extra
A Cunard fare typically covers your cabin, main-dining-room meals, entertainment, and facilities such as the library and gym. Things to budget for separately usually include:
- Gratuities or service charges, which are often added per person per day
- Alcohol and specialty coffee, unless you buy a drinks package
- Specialty dining in some restaurants
- Spa treatments
- Shore excursions, if the voyage has port calls
- Wi-Fi
- Flights home, because many travelers sail one way and fly the other
- Travel insurance and any visas or electronic travel authorizations you need
Room service charges can also apply for some cabin categories at certain times of day. Check the details for your cabin class.
Ways to keep costs down
- Compare entry-level cabins carefully: an inside cabin can be a good value on a crossing, where you may spend more time in public rooms than on a balcony.
- Look at off-peak crossings.
- Price a one-way crossing plus a flight against a round trip.
- Check whether there are package deals that bundle flights.
- Ask your travel agent about onboard credit offers, which are common on some fares.
Related planning
If you are weighing how much time to set aside, see our guide to how long a transatlantic cruise takes. For where the ship arrives and how to get on to London or Paris, read transatlantic cruises from New York to France and England. If you would like a shorter trip around the UK on a Cunard ship, see our Cunard round Britain cruises guide.