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Cunard has unveiled its 2028 voyage programme, announcing 190 sailings between April 2028 and January 2029. The new collection spans 36 countries and 125 ports worldwide, including 98 UNESCO World Heritage sites, while introducing several landmark moments for the British luxury cruise brand.

One of the major highlights will take place in Liverpool in May 2028, when all four Cunard Queens — Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne — gather together for the first time in the company’s history as part of the Four Queens Celebration.

The programme also introduces Cunard’s new Queen-to-Queen voyages, allowing guests to combine back-to-back sailings aboard two, three or even all four Queens within a single extended journey.

Among the standout itineraries is a 40-night four-Queen voyage from Southampton to Civitavecchia near Rome, departing on 16 April 2028. The sailing includes the Norwegian Fjords, several major European ports and participation in the Four Queens Celebration in Liverpool on 16 May 2028.

In total, the programme includes 19 overnight stays and 37 late-evening departures designed to give guests more time ashore in key destinations.

Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, described the collection as one of the company’s most ambitious programmes to date. “From the historic moment all four Queens meet in Liverpool on May 16, 2028 to the extraordinary breadth of destinations we will visit, we have thoughtfully curated these voyages to give our guests more time in port, and the chance to explore the world with the signature elegance and sense of occasion that defines Cunard,” she said.

Queen Mary 2 returns to iconic crossings and Northern destinations

Queen Mary 2, the world’s only ocean liner, will continue operating Cunard’s signature Transatlantic Crossings. In 2028, the ship will undertake its first-ever eastbound crossing from New York to Liverpool for the Four Queens Celebration.

The vessel’s programme also includes itineraries in the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada and the Caribbean.

Highlights include an overnight stay in Boston during Independence Day celebrations, a return to Gaspé in Canada for the first time in 11 years, a voyage to Norway’s North Cape and a Northern Lights itinerary featuring an overnight stay in Tromsø.

Queen Victoria focuses on Europe and the Mediterranean

Queen Victoria will sail roundtrip from Southampton throughout 2028, concentrating on Northern Europe and Mediterranean itineraries.

Extended stays in Stockholm, Reykjavík, Oslo and Copenhagen will allow guests more time ashore, while late-evening departures inside the Arctic Circle are designed to maximise opportunities to view the Northern Lights.

In the Mediterranean, the ship will return to destinations such as Albania, Cyprus, Turkey and Tunisia for the first time in more than a decade. Queen Victoria will also make maiden calls to Olbia and Taranto in Italy, as well as Aberdeen in Scotland and Måløy in Norway.

Queen Elizabeth explores the Mediterranean

Queen Elizabeth’s summer 2028 programme centres on Mediterranean voyages, with itineraries through Croatia, Montenegro and Greece.

Among the highlights are a maiden call to Bari in southern Italy and an overnight stay in Istanbul, giving guests the opportunity to experience landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia after dark.

Queen Anne expands Northern Europe programme

Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, will begin its 2028 season in Scandinavia and Northern Europe before participating in the Four Queens Celebration in Liverpool.

The ship will operate a mix of seven-night voyages from Southampton to Norway, France, Spain and Portugal. The programme also includes a maiden call to Le Verdon in France, gateway to the Bordeaux wine region.

Additional itineraries feature overnight stays in Oslo, Copenhagen and Lisbon, as well as longer Arctic and Canary Islands voyages.

New Signature Packages introduced

Alongside the new itineraries, Cunard has also launched two new Signature Packages aimed at creating a more inclusive onboard experience.

The Signature Package and Premium Signature Package combine services such as Wi-Fi, drinks and specialty dining credits into bundled upgrades. According to the company, guests can save up to 30 per cent compared with purchasing the services separately onboard.

Cunard World Club members will receive early access to bookings beginning on 18 and 19 May 2026, before general sales open on 20 May 2026. Guests booking selected voyages between 18 May and 30 June 2026 will also receive a ten per cent discount, while additional onboard credit offers remain available through September 2026.

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