America Cruises from the UK

What Kind of Cruise to America Can I Book from the UK?

America cruises departing from the UK split into two main shapes — and it is worth knowing which you are looking at before you book. The majority of sailings are transatlantic crossings, heading west across the Atlantic Ocean from Southampton. A smaller but meaningful share are world cruise segments, which call at American ports as part of a longer voyage. Durations range from 7 nights up to 124 nights, with a median of around 21 nights, so there is genuine choice whether you want a fortnight’s crossing or something far more ambitious.

These sailings are a mix of one-way voyages and round trips. A large share do not return to the port they leave from — so if your sailing ends in New York, Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Los Angeles, you will need a flight home. We can book that flight, along with any hotels and transfers, as part of the same holiday. If you prefer a round trip that brings you back to Southampton, those are available too — check the itinerary details when you browse.

Where Do These Sailings Leave From?

Almost all departures sail from Southampton, which is easily reachable from most of Britain by road or rail — no airport, no early-morning security queue. A small number depart from Portsmouth. If you live within driving distance of the south coast, you can board the ship the same day you leave home.

For America cruises departing from Southampton specifically, the range of lines and ships is at its widest — Cunard, Princess, P&O and Norwegian all operate from there. If you are considering South America cruises from Southampton as well, those are a separate collection worth exploring alongside these.

Where Do These Sailings End Up?

New York is the most common disembarkation port, making it a natural choice if you want to combine a crossing with a few days in the city. Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Port Everglades) are both popular endpoints for sailings that continue into Florida — and they are about half an hour apart by road, so a Florida trip can end at either. It is worth checking both for dates and prices. Los Angeles features on longer itineraries, and a handful of sailings end as far as Sydney, Australia on extended world cruise segments.

Which Cruise Lines Sail from the UK to America?

Cunard carries the greatest volume of sailings — and for good reason. The transatlantic crossing is Cunard’s home territory, and no other line has defined the route the way Cunard has. Princess Cruises offers a solid range of sailings, often combining the crossing with onward itineraries. Royal Caribbean brings a different style — more activity-focused, with a wide cabin range. P&O Cruises offers a reliably British experience aboard familiar ships, and Norwegian Cruise Line rounds out the choice with its freestyle approach to dining and scheduling.

A number of sailings are listed as Cruise1st Packages — these combine the cruise with flights, hotels and transfers pre-arranged as one holiday, which can simplify planning considerably for a longer trip.

The Ships Sailing to America from the UK

Queen Mary 2 — Cunard

Queen Mary 2 is the world’s only true ocean liner — purpose-built for the North Atlantic crossing rather than adapted from a cruise ship design. She carries the most sailings to America, and crossing aboard her is a different experience from flying: seven days at sea, formal evenings in the Queens Room ballroom, West End-calibre productions in the Royal Court Theatre, and six speciality restaurants. The ‘Illuminations’ venue is the first planetarium at sea, hosting stargazing shows alongside cinema screenings, concerts and lectures.

Cabin grades on Queen Mary 2 — see the full Queen Mary 2 cabins and deck plans:

• Britannia Inside cabin HB (14.8 m²) — the only inside cabin with a view of the ship’s atrium, brighter and more open than a standard inside room, sleeping 2
• Britannia Solo cabin outside KB (16.5 m²) — designed exclusively for solo travellers with no single supplement, full Britannia comfort for 1 person
• Britannia Balcony cabin BU with covered loggia (25.0 m²) — a sheltered loggia rather than an open balcony, giving fresh air and sea views in all weather, sleeping 2
• Queens Grill Grand Duplex Suite Q1 (208.9 m²) — a maisonette suite across two storeys, with over 200 m² of private living space, sleeping 2

Queen Anne — Cunard

Queen Anne launched in 2024 as the newest addition to the Cunard fleet. Art Deco interiors and Cunard’s White Star Service sit alongside 15 restaurants — among them Sir Samuel’s steakhouse, Aji Wa Japanese dining and a Golden Lion pub overseen by Michelin-starred chef Michael Roux. The Mareel Wellness Spa spans an entire upper deck and includes a Himalayan Salt Sauna, cold therapy room, hydrotherapy pool and the glass-domed Pavilion pool. See the full Queen Anne cabins and deck plans for grade details.

Queen Victoria — Cunard

Queen Victoria’s Royal Court Theatre is the first at sea to feature private boxes, hosting West End-calibre productions every evening. Her ballroom is the largest afloat, with Cunard’s Gala evenings running to a live orchestra and white-gloved afternoon tea service. Dining follows Cunard’s traditional tiered structure across Britannia, Princess Grill and Queen’s Grill restaurants. For cabin options, see the Queen Victoria cabins and deck plans.

Sky Princess — Princess Cruises

81% of Sky Princess cabins have a private balcony — one of the highest ratios in the Princess fleet, which matters on a crossing of several days. The Sanctuary adults-only retreat offers private cabanas, spa treatments and light meals on a dedicated sun deck. Dining choices include Crown Grill, Sabatini’s Italian Trattoria, and Chef’s Table Lumiere with a galley tour. Cabin and deck details are on the Sky Princess cabins and deck plans page.

Caribbean Princess — Princess Cruises

Caribbean Princess is a well-established Princess ship with a broad range of cabin grades and dining options, well suited to longer transatlantic sailings. See the Caribbean Princess cabins and deck plans for the full layout.

Freedom of the Seas — Royal Caribbean

Freedom of the Seas brings Royal Caribbean’s activity-forward style to the crossing — with an ice skating rink, a 3D cinema and an open-air cinema screen on board. Cabin grades run from spacious inside staterooms to the 130.1 m² Royal Suite, which sleeps up to 4. The Freedom of the Seas cabins and deck plans page has the full breakdown.

Arcadia — P&O Cruises

Arcadia is an adults-only P&O ship with a 3-tier Palladium theatre, Marco Pierre White’s Ocean Grill restaurant, and an onboard hydrotherapy pool. She suits those who want a quieter, more traditional British cruising atmosphere on the crossing. Full cabin details are on the Arcadia cabins and deck plans page.

Norwegian Jewel — Norwegian Cruise Line

Norwegian Jewel sails on several of the Norwegian Cruise Line departures. For cabin grades and deck layouts, see the Norwegian Jewel cabins and deck plans.

What Do the Fares Include?

Fare inclusions vary by cruise line and the tier you choose, so it is worth comparing before you book.

Cunard offers several fare types. The flexible Cunard Fare includes choice of stateroom number, priority for upgrades, a low 15% deposit with flexible balance payment, and complimentary shuttle buses at ports. There are also fare types bundling drinks with onboard credit, coach transfers, or car parking at Southampton — as well as a Saver Fare for last-minute bookings, which offers a lower price in exchange for paying in full at booking and accepting a pre-allocated cabin. See last-minute Cunard cruise deals if you are flexible on timing.

Princess Cruises fare types include Princess Standard (the base cruise fare, with packages available to add) and Princess Plus, which bundles 4 casual dining meals per voyage, beverages up to a daily limit, MedallionNet Max Wi-Fi, pre-paid crew appreciation, unlimited digital photographs and reserved theatre seating. Princess Cruises 2027 from Southampton has further options for that year.

Royal Caribbean offers fare types such as standard cruise fares, solo fares for single occupancy, and last-minute offers. A single-supplement-free solo fare is available on some sailings. Promotional fare types change regularly, so check the booking screen for what is available.

Are There Any Cruise Deals on These Sailings?

Selected sailings carry reductions of up to 33% from the price previously listed for that cabin grade — though that maximum applies to a single departure. Across the wider selection, most reduced sailings are discounted by around 1%, so the headline figure reflects a genuine opportunity on one specific sailing rather than a page-wide sale. Prices start from £425 pp* for the right cabin and sailing date. Our team can help you identify where the best value lies among the options available.

Can I Cruise Around America from the UK?

If you want to do more than simply cross to one US port, several itineraries call at multiple American destinations during the voyage. World cruise segments in particular can cover ports across the US and beyond. A round-trip sailing returns you to Southampton having seen several ports; a one-way crossing ending in the US can be combined with independent travel before you fly home — and we can book that flight as part of the package. Cheap round-the-world cruises from the UK is worth browsing if you want a longer voyage taking in America alongside other continents.

England to America by Sea — What to Expect

A classic transatlantic voyage from England typically takes around 7 nights at sea between Southampton and New York — long enough to settle into the ship’s rhythm, enjoy the on-board restaurants and entertainment, and arrive genuinely rested rather than jet-lagged. Longer sailings that combine the crossing with further ports extend that to several weeks. The full range of cruises from the UK gives a broader picture of what is available if you are still deciding on a destination.

Make It a Holiday

A transatlantic crossing is often the centrepiece of a longer trip, and Cruise1st can build the whole thing around it. Our team can add flights home (or out, if you are repositioning), hotels in New York or Florida before or after the sailing, transfers between the port and your hotel, tours, and travel insurance — all on one booking. Whether you want a straightforward crossing or a fully tailored holiday on both sides of the Atlantic, our cruise experts are on hand to put it together. That is what makes booking with a specialist different from booking directly: you get someone who knows the ships, the cabin grades and the fare inclusions, not just the price.

If you are not yet sure whether a transatlantic sailing suits you, it is also worth looking at world cruises from Southampton for extended voyages, or world cruises from the UK more broadly. For something closer to home first, Norwegian fjords cruises from the UK and no-fly Canada cruises from Southampton both sail without a flight. Greece cruises from Southampton offer another no-fly option for those weighing up where to go next.

*Prices are per person based on 2 people sharing, and are subject to change. This price is not kept up to date and therefore does not reflect live pricing and availability. Prices and any discounts shown were checked on 14 October 2026.

Where a discount is shown, it is a reduction from the price previously listed for that cabin grade on that sailing, not a comparison between cabin grades or against a brochure rate. Discounts and prices shown are not kept up to date: the reduction available now may be smaller, or may have ended, and prices may have changed.