Southampton

Santa Clarita – November 03, 2026 -- Cunard is selling cruises from $999 in a Black Friday event covering 161 voyages across its four Queens, with savings of up to 40% off launch fares.

New bookings made between November 10 and December 7, 2026 qualify. Along with the lower fares, buyers get onboard credit and a reduced refundable deposit of 10% of the total voyage price. Onboard credit varies by voyage length and stateroom category.

Queen Mary 2 returns after a March 2027 refit

The sale includes Transatlantic Crossings aboard Queen Mary 2, which undergoes a refurbishment in March 2027. After the refit, she sails between New York and Southampton, on Canada and New England itineraries, and on roundtrip Caribbean voyages from New York.

Valencia -- Cunard will send Queen Mary 2 into dry dock on March 31, 2027, for a refurbishment adding 31 new staterooms and upgraded wellness, dining and retail spaces before the ship returns to service on May 9, 2027.

Thirty-one new staterooms join the world's only ocean liner

The refit adds 16 new Cunard Princess Grill Suites and 15 new Britannia-category staterooms. Every existing Grill Suite will get refreshed interiors, furnishings and new spa-inspired bathrooms, while the Queens Grill and Princess Grill restaurants are also being updated.

Pet kennels and outdoor decks expand for transatlantic crossings

Queen Mary 2's kennels -- the only dedicated kennels at sea -- will be redesigned with increased capacity, a refurbished owners' lounge and a larger outdoor walking area. Additional outdoor deck space will be added, and deck games, paddle tennis and pickleball remain on board.