Glamorous Transatlantic Cruise & Slick New York City Break

A decadent full-board transatlantic cruise on the Queen Mary 2, followed a dazzling New York stay – includes a visit to the Empire State Building Observatory and return flights

Hark back to the golden era of transatlantic crossings with a week-long, full-board cruise on Cunard’s legendary Queen Mary 2, which emerged from a multi-million pound remastering not long ago and now cuts an even more regal figure on the high seas. Sailing from either Southampton or New York, your cruise across the pond is sure to pass in a giddy whirl of once-in-a-lifetime experiences. This grand dame of cruise liners is the flagship of its generation and offers a top-notch array of facilities in palatial surrounds. Marvel at the remodelled Grand Lobby and restyled Corinthia Lounge, both eliciting awe-struck responses from recent guests. After a good long stint of relaxing, socialising and pure glamour, you’ll pass under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge, where you’ll first glimpse Manhattan in the early morning light.

On board the Queen Mary 2, you'll get to experience a plethora of world-class entertainment, from West-End-style shows and live music to RADA performers and famous speakers from the arts industry and beyond. Elsewhere, you'll find a planetarium where you can take a virtual ride into outer space, viewing the stars and other visual spectacles – there are even courses of celestial navigation. When it comes to utter indulgence, attend a sumptuous ball or cocktail evening or indulge in a quintessentially British afternoon tea including fresh scones and cream, finger sandwiches and premium tea. There's also a spa with a pool, steam rooms and a selection of treatments.

They say it's better to journey than to arrive, yet with your destination being the Big Apple, you’ll be equally excited by your three-night stay in heady New York. Shelburne Hotel & Suites by Affinia has nailed New York's famous hospitality with aplomb. In a peachy Midtown location on Lexington Avenue, you're a 10-minute walk from the Empire State Building – ideal for your included visit to its breathtaking observation deck. You're also within walking distance of buzzing Times Square, retail must-haves in Macy's, the iconic Grand Central Station, the Rockefeller Center, Radio City Music Hall and much more. Come evening, park yourself sky-high on the hotel's sprawling rooftop terrace to survey the magnetic metropolis from above, punchy cocktail in hand.

Good to know

This holiday allows you to spread the cost of your break by paying only the deposit upfront. The remaining balance is due at a later date and is to be paid directly to the holiday supplier (the exact date will be stated on your booking confirmation).

Please note that flights are only included one way, with the cruise included for the return journey (depending on which tour you choose).