Cunard
Parent company: Carnival Corporation & plc
This line is in the Luxury filter on this site, but by ship size and what its fare includes we list it as upper-premium. Set the guest's expectations to match.
PremiumSee how Cunard describes itself vs how we list it
What to say on a call
Best for
- 1Queen Mary 2 is the only ship still doing regular transatlantic crossings (not just cruises) between Southampton and New York
- 2The Grills experience (Princess Grill & Queens Grill) is a ship-within-a-ship: a private restaurant, lounge, and dedicated service tier above standard Britannia staterooms
- 3White Star Service heritage -- a formal, old-world British hospitality style guests won't find on contemporary lines
Payments & cancellations
Final payment
Per cruise line120 days prior (voyages of 30 nights or less) / 150 days prior (voyages of 31+ nights)
Voyages of 30 nights or less: final payment due 120 days prior to departure. Voyages of 31 nights or longer: final payment due 150 days prior to departure.
Deposit
Per cruise line25% of fare (voyages <=30 nights) / 20% of fare (voyages 31+ nights)
Due within 3 days of booking (within 24 hours if booked 31-120 days out, or 31-150 days for 31+ night voyages; full payment at booking if 30 days or less).
Cancellation penalties
Per cruise lineSee rule_text -- tiered % of fare by days-prior window, separate schedules for <=30-night vs 31+-night voyages
Voyages <=30 nights: 25% of fare (or deposit amount) 120-90 days prior, 40% at 89-61 days, 50% at 60-31 days, 75% at 30-15 days, 100% inside 14 days. Voyages 31+ nights: 20% of fare (or deposit amount) 150-120 days prior, 40% at 119-91 days, 50% at 90-64 days, 75% at 63-43 days, 100% inside 42 days. Government taxes and fees are not subject to any cancellation fee.
Onboard extras & packages
Prices are approximate, per person per day unless noted. Always confirm the current price with the cruise line.
- Gratuities (standard rooms)
- $18 per person per day (Britannia & Britannia Club)Per cruise line
- Gratuities (suites)
- $19 per person per day (Princess Grill & Queens Grill)Per cruise line
- Drink package
- US$94.50 pp/day (Beverage Collection, 1-6 night voyages, pre-booked; US$76.50 for 7-14 nights, US$63 for 15-74, US$49.50 for 75+)Per cruise line
- Premium drink package
- US$108 pp/day (Premium Beverage Collection, 1-6 night voyages, pre-booked; US$90 for 7-14 nights, US$76.50 for 15-74, US$63 for 75+)Per cruise line
- Soda package
- US$18 pp/day (Alcohol-Free Collection, pre-booked; US$20 on board)Per cruise line
- Non-alcoholic package
- US$45 pp/day (Premium Alcohol-Free Collection, 1-6 night voyages, pre-booked; US$40.50 for 7-14 nights, US$36 for 15-74, US$31.50 for 75+)Per cruise line
- Wi-Fi (basic)
- US$24 pp/day for the whole voyage (Essential plan); US$30 per 24 hours if bought on board by the dayPer cruise line
- Wi-Fi (premium)
- US$33 pp/day for the whole voyage (Premium plan); US$50 per 24 hours if bought on board by the dayPer cruise line
- Specialty dining package
- N/AUnofficial tip
- Specialty dining (avg per meal)
- $50 pp/mealUnofficial tip
- Fitness classes
- $12 to $20Unofficial tip
- Spa / thermal pass
- US$59 (2-hour Aqua Therapy Centre pass, Queen Elizabeth & Queen Victoria) / US$69 (Queen Mary 2 & Queen Anne)Per cruise line
- Air program
- Cunard CompleteAir (flexible or restricted fares; add by calling Cunard at (800) 728-6273)Per cruise line
- Other fees & perks
- White Star Luggage Service (door-to-ship and ship-to-door luggage delivery via Luggage Forward; priced per bag, booked and paid directly with Luggage Forward)Per cruise line
Bundles & fare packages
Signature Package
Per cruise line$75 pp/day on 7-14 night voyages ($50-$90 by voyage length)
- Beverage Collection (drinks up to US$13.50)
- Essential Wi-Fi (1 device)
- Dining credit US$15-US$100 by voyage length
Premium Signature Package
Per cruise line$90 pp/day on 7-14 night voyages ($70-$105 by voyage length)
- Premium Beverage Collection (drinks up to US$20)
- Premium Wi-Fi (1 device)
- Dining credit US$25-US$150 by voyage length
Accessibility & special needs
- How to tell the cruise line
- Guests complete the onboard needs questionnaire in My Cunard no later than two weeks before sailing, or use the Contact Us form and pick 'Accessibility'. Guests bringing or needing medical or mobility equipment should tell Cunard as soon as possible. Per cruise line
- Wheelchairs & scooters
- Cunard ships have accessible staterooms. Anyone using a powered mobility device (including lightweight collapsible scooters or folding wheelchairs) must book an accessible stateroom or selected suite, and all mobility aids must be stored inside the stateroom when not in use. Cunard's recommended supplier, Mobility at Sea, hires out mobility equipment. Per cruise line
- Blind / low vision, deaf / hard of hearing
- Cunard offers hearing systems and visual alerts on board, subtitled emergency videos, and on request captioned DVDs, show transcripts, and written tour commentary. Blind and low-vision guests can get large-print safety info and daily programmes, braille emergency information, and audiobooks to play on their own device. Per cruise line
- Service animals
- Cunard carries registered service and assistance dogs for free if they're certified by ADI, IGDF, or ADAA (owner-trained dogs with documentation). Guests register the dog through the onboard needs questionnaire in My Cunard, and some ports may restrict dogs. Per cruise line
- Medical equipment & pregnancy
- Guests who will enter the 24th week of pregnancy by the last day of the voyage can't book or board. Guests should tell Cunard about any medical equipment through the onboard needs questionnaire. Per cruise line
Not on the line's site (or not confirmed yet): guests of size. Ask the cruise line's accessibility team.
Never promise an accommodation. Send the request to the line and let them confirm. How to handle these calls → Premium
Upgrade & suite ladder
entryBritannia
Per cruise lineStandard stateroom; dining in the main Britannia Restaurant; no private lounge, restaurant, or butler service
entryBritannia Club
Per cruise lineLarger stateroom than standard Britannia, plus priority dining in a dedicated area of the ship (the Britannia Club Restaurant)
midPrincess Grill
Per cruise linePrivate Princess Grill Restaurant, access to the Grill Suites Lounge, spacious suite (most with a private balcony)
luxuryQueens Grill
Per cruise lineDedicated personal butler, private Queens Grill restaurant, access to the private Grills Lounge and Terrace, Cunard's top suite categories
Loyalty program
Cunard World ClubPer cruise line
- 1Silver — after completing 1st Cunard voyage
- 2Gold — 2 voyages or 20 nights
- 3Platinum — 7 voyages or 70 nights
- 4Diamond — 15 voyages or 150 nights
Guests may say
“Cunard World Club”, “my World Club number”, “CWC number”
Military & veterans
Active, retired, and disabled military veterans from the U.S., Canada, UK, Australia, and New Zealand can get $50 to $250 in onboard credit depending on cruise length, but only when booking in North America. Guests send an application with proof of eligibility (Social Security number blacked out) at least 14 days before departure, and the credit covers only the qualifying military guest.
It's onboard credit, not a fare discount. The page lists the National Guard or Reserves among eligible U.S. service divisions; spouses aren't mentioned.
How military rates work → PremiumAirport transfers
Cunard sells transfers between the airport and the ship or hotel at an additional charge, including private car and minivan options; guests with their own flights must give Cunard flight details at least 35 days before departure.
Which ports: Not listed; see page.
What's offered changes by port and sailing. Check before you quote a price.
Cruise family
Carnival Corporation & plc
Loyalty between brands: No shared program found. Each brand has its own (Carnival Rewards, Captain's Circle, Mariner Society, Cunard World Club, Seabourn Club).
No official shared program found. Check with the cruise line before promising anything.
See the whole family →Good to know
Age rules
Per cruise lineMinimum sailing age is 6 months, or 12 months on cruises with more than 2 consecutive sea days. No one under 21 may book, and anyone under 21 must share a stateroom with someone 21 or older.
Evening dress code and Gala Evenings
Per cruise lineSources differ
Cunard's what-to-pack page gives two counts: Gala Evenings are 'usually two or three per seven-night cruise' in one place, and 'most seven-night cruises include one to three' in another.What to packFrom 6pm, smart attire is required in most bars, restaurants and entertainment venues. Every voyage has at least one Gala Evening with a more formal dress code; a seven-night cruise usually has two or three. The buffet and Golden Lion pub stay casual.
Wine carry-on and corkage
Per cruise lineEach guest of drinking age may bring one bottle of wine or champagne (max 750 mL) per voyage in carry-on luggage. Corkage is US$25 per bottle when it is drunk in public areas.
Specialty dining: book early for discount and wine
Per cruise lineBooking alternative restaurants through My Cunard before sailing takes 10% off the cover charge. Guests who book and dine in an alternative venue in the first two days of the voyage get a free bottle of Cunard Private Label wine.
Cunard Fare vs Value Fare
Per cruise lineThe Cunard Fare lets guests choose their stateroom number and change the booking. The Value Fare (when available) gives a guaranteed stateroom with a reduced, non-refundable deposit.
Fleet
- Ships
- 4 ships (Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth). Queen Anne moves to P&O Cruises in 2029, leaving 3.Per cruise line
- Newest ship
- Queen AnnePer cruise line
- Ship classes
- Queen Mary 2 (ocean liner), Queen Anne (Vista-class), Queen Victoria & Queen Elizabeth (Vista-class sisters)
Where they sail
Last full review: 28 Oct 2026·Last updated: 28 Oct 2026
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"Per cruise line" = confirmed on the line's own site.
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