Cunard presents its 2028 schedule, which will include 190 voyages in 36 countries and will be highlighted by the historic Four Queens celebration in May 2028. In addition, the company has introduced new, more inclusive options for passengers thanks to the launch of its new Signature Packages.
The program includes 125 ports worldwide, including 98 UNESCO World Heritage sites, during a season running from April 2028 to January 2029. The schedule also incorporates 19 overnight stops and 37 late departures, offering more time to explore destinations in depth.
One of the highlights will take place in Liverpool in May 2028, when Cunard's four Queens will come together for the first time. This historic event will allow guests to be part of the Four Queens celebration during a series of specially designed voyages.
For the first time ever, passengers will also be able to experience the elegance of all four ships in a single voyage. The new Queen-to-Queen itineraries will allow passengers to combine consecutive crossings aboard two, three, or even all four Queens in a grand luxury adventure.
Among them is a 40-night itinerary from Southampton to Civitavecchia, the gateway to Rome, between April 16 and May 26, 2028. The journey will sail through the Norwegian fjords, some of Europe's most iconic ports, and will culminate with participation in the Four Queens celebration in Liverpool.
The new schedule also includes classic transatlantic crossings, Independence Day celebrations in Boston, numerous European itineraries from Southampton and four inaugural calls for Queen Victoria in Aberdeen, Olbia, Taranto and Måløy.
Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, stated that this new collection of voyages “is one of the most exciting programs we have ever launched,” highlighting in particular the historic meeting of the four Queens in Liverpool and the breadth of destinations included. She explained that the itineraries have been designed to offer more time in port and allow passengers to discover the world with the elegance and sense of occasion that characterize the cruise line.
Queen Mary 2 will continue to offer its iconic transatlantic voyages, including for the first time an east-west route between New York and Liverpool to participate in the Four Queens celebration. It will also sail the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, Canada, and the Caribbean. Highlights include an overnight stay in Boston for the Fourth of July celebrations, a return to Gaspé Island in Canada after an eleven-year absence, a voyage to the North Cape, and a Northern Lights cruise with an overnight stay in Tromsø.
Queen Victoria will focus its season on Europe with immersive itineraries through Scandinavia and the north of the continent. Overnight stops in Stockholm, Reykjavik, Oslo, and Copenhagen will allow for long days ashore, while late departures within the Arctic Circle will facilitate viewing of the Northern Lights. It will also return to the Mediterranean after more than a decade, visiting destinations such as Albania, Cyprus, Turkey, and Tunisia, in addition to its first stops in Olbia and Taranto.
Queen Elizabeth will dedicate the summer of 2028 to the Mediterranean, touring Croatia, Montenegro, and Greece. Highlights include the first stop in Bari, the capital of Puglia, and an overnight stay in Istanbul to admire historical monuments such as Hagia Sophia illuminated at dusk.
Meanwhile, Queen Anne, the newest ship in the fleet, will begin its season in Scandinavia and Northern Europe, including an overnight stay in Liverpool for the Four Queens celebration. From Southampton, it will offer seven-night itineraries alternating between Norwegian fjords and routes to France, Spain, and Portugal, including a first stop in Le Verdon, the gateway to the Bordeaux wine region. It will also feature overnight stays in Oslo, Copenhagen, and Lisbon, as well as longer routes to the Arctic and the Canary Islands.
Cunard World Club members will have early access to booking Four Queens trips from May 18, 2026, while the rest of the new routes will be available from May 19 for members and May 20 for the general public.
The cruise line has also announced its new Signature Packages and Premium Signature Packages, designed to simplify the onboard experience with included benefits such as Wi-Fi, drinks and credits for specialty restaurants, offering savings of up to 30% compared to regular onboard fares.
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