Sail on two Cunard Queens in 2028

Join Queen Anne at the start of the year in Southampton, from where she’ll sail to some of Europe’s historic cities. Bruges (from Zeebrugge). Rotterdam. Hamburg. This week will bring a beautiful blend of crisp, wintery mornings and winding streets filled with medieval architecture. On return to Southampton, swap the decks of Queen Anne for Queen Mary 2 and prepare for a 35-night voyage to warmer climes. Cross the Atlantic and soon find yourself sipping a cool drink out on deck, lost in views of shimmering water as the sun beams down. This Caribbean island-hopping adventure is surely the stuff dreams are made of.

Step on board Queen Victoria and set sail for the sun-kissed Canary Islands. Be tempted by beachfront tapas in La Palma. Explore the striking volcanic landscape of Lanzarote. Then, before your return to the UK, you could visit the Moorish Castelo de São Jorge in Lisbon. After this 12-night voyage, spend two nights in Southampton before joining Queen Mary 2 for a Norwegian voyage. The chance to see the Northern Lights and an overnight call in Arctic capital Tromsø are two highlights of this sailing, plus tranquil fjords and rows of quaint, colourful buildings beyond the decks.

This unique journey starts in Cape Town where you’ll join Queen Anne and settle in for the perfect combination of restful time on board and adventures ashore. Feel the infusion of Brazilian and Portuguese cultures in Mindelo, Cape Verde. Explore the vibrant flora of Gran Canaria. Sample some of the finest sherry in Funchal, Maderia. After 17 nights you’ll arrive in Southampton, where Queen Mary 2 becomes your new home at sea. Seven nights on board offer a different world in which to get used to a life free of demands, as you sail that most iconic route: a Transatlantic Crossing.