Brooklyn to Southampton UK via the QM-2

If you love the sea and yearn for the old world experience of walking onto a ship then nine nights later walking off with minimal fuss over passport control, then this voyage may be for you.

I am booked. To get the best price you'll need to share a cabin, so make friends quickly.
You'll need to book directly with Cunard or call 800-728-6273, and to arrange your own flight back.
Note: The UK requires an Electronic Travel Authorization. It's valid for two years, or until your passport expires.

The last time I took this trip it was only 8 nights but I think it's longer now due to higher fuel prices.

Southampton UK has flights to southern Spain and the nearby city of Portsmouth offers ferries to Spain and France. Rail from Southampton to London is a one hour twenty minute ride costing about $60. I believe Cunard can also make arrangements for the return trip.

The M702 is an 9-night eastbound Transatlantic Crossing aboard RMS Queen Mary 2

Departure: Brooklyn
Arrival: Southampton UK
Starting price: Approximately $899 per person for a double occupancy stateroom (as of current listings)

This passage offers a superior buffet often above typical cruise standards.

Passport Control Procedures are very convenient, conducted at leisure en route. Check-in requires e-ticket, passport, and credit card. A webcam photo is taken for security, followed by UK immigration clearance before boarding.

Embark in Brooklyn
The ship usually docks at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Processing is comparable to airport security — formal but generally efficient.

On-Ship Entertainment
Entertainment options include daily theatrical performances, cinema screenings, and a program of lectures covering topics like history, navigation, and culture. Additional offerings span live music venues, ballroom dancing, a casino, and the G32 nightclub for late-night activities.