Queen Mary 2 with New York & Las Vegas - 13 days from £2155

Accommodation

Step aboard Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2 and step back in time to the extravagance and opulence of the heyday of the great ocean liners. Enjoy one of her iconic transatlantic voyages, with three nights in Las Vegas and two nights in New York at the beginning of your holiday.

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 swimming pools, one with a retractable dome in case of inclement weather. Works by some of the greatest modern artists can be seen in the Art Gallery, browse in the luxury Mayfair boutiques or simply find a quiet spot with a book from the library. Queen Mary 2 boasts the only planetarium at sea, Illuminations, which doubles as a cinema in the afternoon.

Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea served by white-gloved waiters in the Queens Room, the largest ballroom at sea, 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. Descend the grand sweeping two-storey staircase into the Britannia Restaurant to enjoy delicious cuisine and exceptional service.

A programme of activities will keep you more than occupied. Perhaps join a RADA acting workshop or cocktail-making class, brush up on your card game skills in the casino, or join the on-board book club.

However you choose to spend your time, this truly is a magical journey. The combination of exciting Las Vegas, vibrant New York and the relaxed pace of life aboard Queen Mary 2 is utterly enticing.

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

Situated in Midtown Manhattan, the 4-star Marriott Marquis Hotel 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 private bathroom.

Sometimes accommodation will be in alternative hotels of a similar standard. Hotels will be confirmed in your final documents.

Itinerary

Days 1 - 3: UK/Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Fly to Las Vegas and check into your hotel for a three night stay on a room only basis.

The whole of Las Vegas is an attraction in itself – just wandering up and down its famous Strip and dipping into the hotels that line it will keep you occupied for hours. 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 you can imagine 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 could even take to the skies for breathtaking journeys over the Hoover Dam or the Western rim of the Grand Canyon.

Days 4 - 5: Las Vegas, Nevada, USA/New York, New York State, USA

From Vegas you’ll fly to New York, where you will stay for two nights on a room only basis. This vibrant metropolis is home to some of the most famous landmarks in the world. Climb the Empire State Building or the Rockefeller Centre for a bird’s-eye view of the mesmerizing Manhattan skyline. Take to the water to see the Statue of Liberty close up and step through the doors of Ellis Island, now a museum telling the stories of the millions of immigrants who made their way to New York seeking freedom and opportunity. Discover the treasures inside the Museum of Natural History or MoMA, which houses works by Monet, Picasso, Dali and Matisse to name but a few.

Maybe take a horse and carriage ride through Central Park before you hit the designer shops on 5th Avenue – remember there are no luggage restrictions on your return cruise so you can buy as much as you like! For a night on the town head to the bright lights of Times Square and be dazzled by a Broadway show. You can dine around the clock and, as a thriving centre for jazz, rock and blues, New York is a fantastic place to catch some live music.

Day 6: New York, New York State, USA/Queen Mary 2

Embark Queen Mary 2 today in New York and cruise back to the UK in luxury aboard this grand ship.

Days 7 - 12: Queen Mary 2

Relaxing at sea aboard Queen Mary 2.

Day 13: Southampton

Your holiday comes to an end today as Queen Mary 2 docks in Southampton.