Queen Mary 2 with New York & Las Vegas

Days 1 – 3: UK/Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Today you’ll fly to Las Vegas, Nevada, and check into your hotel for a three-night stay on a room-only basis.

The whole of Las Vegas is an attraction – just wandering up and down its famous Strip and dipping into the hotels and casinos that line it could keep you occupied for days. You can watch the dancing fountains outside the Bellagio, take a gondola ride around the Venetian or travel to the top of the Stratosphere, where you can take a dip in its pool or experience a stomach-churning rollercoaster ride.

There are restaurants serving every kind of food imaginable, and an amazing choice of top-class shows; whether you want to catch a musical, a comedy, a dance spectacular, astounding circus acts or a big-name star performer. You can even take to the skies for breathtaking journeys over the Hoover Dam or the Western rim of the Grand Canyon (bookable in resort).

Days 4 – 5: Las Vegas/New York
From Vegas, you’ll fly to New York, where you’ll stay for two nights on a room-only basis, and have the chance to see some of the most famous landmarks in the world. You can climb the Empire State Building or the Rockefeller Centre for a bird’s-eye view of the mesmerising Manhattan skyline, take to the water to see the Statue of Liberty close up, explore Ellis Island, now a museum telling the stories of the millions of immigrants who made their way to New York seeking freedom and opportunity.

If culture is your thing, you can discover the treasures of the Museum of Natural History or the Museum of Modern Art, which houses works by Monet, Picasso, Dali and Matisse, to name but a few. A horse and carriage ride is the best way to see Central Park, before you hit the designer shops on 5th Avenue – there are no luggage restrictions on your return cruise so you can buy as much as you like! If you want to cap all that with a night on the town, you can head to the bright lights of Times Square and be dazzled by a Broadway show, or catch some music on the city’s vibrant live jazz, blues and rock scene, while fine dining is available round the clock.

Day 6: New York/Queen Mary 2
You’ll embark on the Queen Mary 2 today, ready to cruise back to the UK aboard this grand ship.

Days 7 – 12: Queen Mary 2
Spend the next six days in comfort and elegance as the Queen Mary 2 cruises homeward. You’re sure to be impressed by your surroundings, including a breathtaking Grand Lobby, the largest ballroom at sea and an array of amenities offered on board. You will wine and dine in style too – the ship’s renowned restaurants serve mouth-watering international dishes in lavish surroundings, and drinks may be taken in a selection of bars. Head to the Chart Room for pre-dinner cocktails while classical music plays gently in the background, or choose from an extensive selection of rare Cognacs and single malts as you revel in the sophisticated atmosphere of Churchills.

Spend quality time during the day lounging around one of the five swimming pools on board or treat yourself to a massage or beauty treatment in the spa. There’s also a wonderful programme of classes and workshops on offer, so why not learn a new skill or brush up on an old one. Whatever you choose to do, you’ll be able to enjoy it all in the lap of luxury on this cruise of a lifetime.

Day 13: Southampton
Your holiday ends today with an early-morning arrival at Southampton where you will disembark Queen Mary 2.

Please note

Your ship – Queen Mary 2
Cunard state “simply, the grandest, most sophisticated ocean liner ever built”. Need we say more!

Step aboard Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2, and you’ll step back in time to the extravagance and opulence of the heyday of the great ocean liners.

You’ll have time to really appreciate the ship’s facilities on your transatlantic crossing. Treat yourself to a relaxing session in the Canyon Ranch Spa, take a dip in one of the five pools, or simply find a quiet spot with a book from the library. Queen Mary 2 boasts the only planetarium at sea, which doubles as a cinema.

You can enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the Queens Room, a pre-dinner cocktail in the Chart Room, or even a game of darts in the Golden Lion Pub. Dining is always a special treat on a cruise, and you can descend the grand sweeping two-storey staircase into the Britannia Restaurant to enjoy delicious cuisine and exceptional service.

And with a programme of activities including the likes of RADA acting workshops and cocktail-making classes, there will never be a dull moment on this magical journey.

Please note: Gratuities on board are automatically added to your on board account at $11 per person per day.

Accommodation throughout is in hotels of a comfortable standard, typical of the hotels you will stay in are:

4-star Paris Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas
As you step inside this unique hotel you are transported to France’s capital city – all the details of Paris stand before you, including a replica of the Eiffel Tower. Rooms have en suite facilities, air-conditioning and TV. Facilities include a choice of restaurants and entertainment options, a swimming pool, spa and shops.

In New York you will stay at the:

4-star Marriott Marquis hotel
Situated in Midtown Manhattan. Features a coffee shop, fitness centre and three restaurants. The View is the only revolving rooftop restaurant in New York, so sit back and sip a cocktail or two as the Manhattan skyline changes before your eyes. Comfortable guest rooms feature air conditioning, hairdryer, satellite TV, iron and ironing board and en suite facilities.

Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Your holiday includes

Scheduled flights and internal flights
Overseas transfers and other transportation
7 nights’ on board Queen Mary 2 on a full-board basis
All meals on board
5 nights’ hotel accommodation on a room only basis
Your choice of cabin
Entertainment and most leisure facilities on board
Hotel porterage (one bag per person)
All state and local taxes
UK Airline Passenger Duty
All airport taxes and security charges

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