2026023 Queen Mary 2 the 250th anniversay cruise

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 will participate in America's 250th anniversary celebration in New York Harbor in 2026. The QE2 will be part of a large flotilla of tall ships and naval vessels, offering guests a first-class view of the historic event. The celebration also includes festivals, public access to the ships, a fireworks display, and an exhibition of 18th-century documents followed by a New England Cruise!

07/03/2026-07/10/2026 Trip# 2026023

Cunard Ready For 250th Celebration in New York on the QM2 For This unforgettable once in a lifetime landmark Grand Celebration event in history!!

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 will be in New York Harbor for America's 250th anniversary celebration in 2026. This event is part of Sail4th 250, a larger celebration involving a massive flotilla of tall ships and naval vessels. The celebration will also include festivals, public access to the tall ships, fireworks, and an exhibition of historic documents. The Queen Mary 2 will be docked in New York Harbor, offering guests on board unparalleled views of the spectacle events taking place. From her prime position in New York Harbor, you will have unrivaled views of the largest gathering of tall ships and naval vessels ever seen in the city. The spectacle will continue with a dramatic military flyover, culminating in a breathtaking fireworks finale over the Manhattan skyline. Whether at anchor or positioned in the harbor, Queen Mary 2 will serve as the ultimate setting for this landmark event! After this wonderful event we will sail to Newport Road Island then to Halifax NS Canada before returning to New York.

The collaboration with Sail 4th 250 will see the luxury cruise line’s flagship Queen Mary 2 – the world’s only ocean liner – take pride of place at the heart of the landmark event, offering you a once-in-a-lifetime vantage point in what promises to be an unforgettable moment in history.

Newport, RI, USA

Jul 5, 2026
Arrives Early morning
Departs Evening

Extravagance is the theme among the fabulous millionaire mansions built in Renaissance, Rococo, French and Victorian style atop Newport’s cliffs. Its yacht-filled harbor has hosted the America’s Cup.

Closer to sea level, the city’s streets and sandy shores offer a fine array of picturesque locations for taking in the bracing Rhode Island sea breeze.

July 6th at sea

Halifax, NS, Canada

Jul 7, 2026 - Jul 8, 2026
Arrives Early morning
Departs Afternoon

A star-shaped fortress welcomes you to this fascinating city. Here you can stand beside the visionary Sir Samuel Cunard himself, or rather the bronze statue that presides over his hometown waterfront.

Halifax gardens is a must-see in the capital of Nova Scotia. It’s a tranquil tapestry of manicured lawns, winding paths and iron railings, crowned by an ornate Victorian bandstand.

Below is a list of pick-up points available on this tour.