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Queen Mary 2 Southampton: terminal, sailings and parking

Queen Mary 2 usually sails from the QEII Cruise Terminal. Here are its upcoming Southampton dates, departure times where published, and the best parking for that terminal.

Quick answer

Terminal
QEII Cruise Terminal (Berth 38/39)
Entrance
Dock Gate 4
Next sailing
Sun 18 Oct 2026
Sailings in the next year
24
Parking from
£97.95 for 7 nights

Terminals can change between sailings. Always check your cruise documents. First time? Read what happens at the terminal.

Best parking for this ship

The QEII Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 4, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride.

The official option for Cunard is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027).

Compare QEII Terminal parking

About Queen Mary 2

Ship facts

Entered service
2004 (refitted 2016)
Guests
2,759
Crew
1,173
Size
149,215 gross tons
Length
345 m
Passenger decks
14
Pools
4
Who it's for
Families welcome (kids' club: The Play Zone / The Kids' Zone / The Teen Zone)

What it has

  • The world's only ocean liner still in service, regularly crossing the Atlantic between Southampton and New York.
  • Kennels for dogs and cats on transatlantic crossings, located on Deck 12.
  • Illuminations was the first planetarium at sea, and the library is among the largest afloat.
  • A wrap-around promenade on Deck 7 lets you walk a full circuit of the ship.
  • Single staterooms for solo travellers, plus the G32 nightclub and a Laurent-Perrier Champagne Bar.

Places to eat

  • Britannia Restaurant
  • Princess Grill Restaurant
  • Queens Grill Restaurant
  • Steakhouse at The Verandah
  • Kings Court
  • The Golden Lion

Ship facts from Wikipedia, cunard.com, cunard.com, cunard.com, checked early October 2026. Cruise lines change venues and facilities, so check Cunard's website before you sail.

Upcoming Queen Mary 2 sailings from Southampton

Terminals and departure times come from the port's provisional schedule (published up to Fri 29 Jan 2027); later dates show the usual terminal. Length is worked out from the ship's next Southampton call. 10 of these sailings are on busy days, with 3 or more cruise ships in port. The next is Fri 23 Oct 2026, with 3 ships in. Allow 1–2 hours to board on those days. What to expect on the day

DateTerminalDepartsNext Southampton callLength
Sun 18 Oct 2026QEII Cruise Terminal · Berth 38/39—Fri 23 Oct 20265 nights
Fri 23 Oct 2026Busy day: 3 ships inMayflower Cruise Terminal · Berth 106—Fri 6 Nov 202614 nights
Fri 6 Nov 2026QEII Cruise Terminal · Berth 38/39—Tue 10 Nov 20264 nights
Tue 10 Nov 2026QEII Cruise Terminal · Berth 38/39—Sat 5 Dec 202625 nights
Sat 5 Dec 2026QEII Cruise Terminal · Berth 38/39—Sat 12 Dec 20267 nights
Sat 12 Dec 2026QEII Cruise Terminal · Berth 38/39—Sun 10 Jan 202729 nights
Mon 11 Jan 2027QEII Cruise Terminal · Berth 38/39PMMon 11 Jan 2027—
Mon 11 Jan 2027Usually QEII Terminal—Sun 14 Feb 2027Long voyage
Sun 14 Feb 2027Usually QEII Terminal—Sun 21 Feb 20277 nights
Sun 21 Feb 2027Usually QEII Terminal—Sun 14 Mar 202721 nights
Sun 14 Mar 2027Usually QEII Terminal—Fri 26 Mar 202712 nights
Fri 26 Mar 2027Usually QEII Terminal—Tue 30 Mar 20274 nights
Tue 30 Mar 2027Usually QEII Terminal—Sun 9 May 2027Long voyage
Sun 9 May 2027Busy day: 5 ships inUsually QEII Terminal—Wed 12 May 20273 nights
Wed 12 May 2027Busy day: 4 ships inUsually QEII Terminal—Wed 26 May 202714 nights
Wed 26 May 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually QEII Terminal—Mon 7 Jun 202712 nights
Mon 7 Jun 2027Usually QEII Terminal—Mon 21 Jun 202714 nights
Mon 21 Jun 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually QEII Terminal—Thu 24 Jun 20273 nights
Thu 24 Jun 2027Usually QEII Terminal—Fri 16 Jul 202722 nights
Fri 16 Jul 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually QEII Terminal—Fri 30 Jul 202714 nights
Fri 30 Jul 2027Busy day: 5 ships inUsually QEII Terminal—Fri 13 Aug 202714 nights
Fri 13 Aug 2027Busy day: 3 ships inUsually QEII Terminal—Fri 3 Sep 202721 nights
Fri 3 Sep 2027Busy day: 4 ships inUsually QEII Terminal—Fri 10 Sep 20277 nights
Fri 10 Sep 2027Busy day: 4 ships inUsually QEII Terminal———

Queen Mary 2: ship and parking questions

Which terminal does Queen Mary 2 use in Southampton?

Queen Mary 2 usually sails from the QEII Cruise Terminal (Berth 38/39, Eastern Docks, Dock Gate 4). A few sailings use Mayflower Terminal.

What is Queen Mary 2 like?

The world's only ocean liner still in service, regularly crossing the Atlantic between Southampton and New York. Kennels for dogs and cats on transatlantic crossings, located on Deck 12. Illuminations was the first planetarium at sea, and the library is among the largest afloat. A wrap-around promenade on Deck 7 lets you walk a full circuit of the ship.

How many passengers does Queen Mary 2 carry?

Queen Mary 2 carries about 2,759 guests and about 1,173 crew.

How big is Queen Mary 2 and when was it built?

Queen Mary 2 is 149,215 gross tons and 345 metres long; it entered service in 2004 and was refitted in 2016.

Is Queen Mary 2 good for children?

Yes. Queen Mary 2 has a kids' club (The Play Zone / The Kids' Zone / The Teen Zone). Check Cunard's website for age groups and opening times.

What restaurants are on Queen Mary 2?

Places to eat include Britannia Restaurant, Princess Grill Restaurant, Queens Grill Restaurant, Steakhouse at The Verandah, Kings Court and The Golden Lion. Some may cost extra.

How many pools does Queen Mary 2 have?

Queen Mary 2 has 4 pools.

What time does Queen Mary 2 leave Southampton?

On Mon 11 Jan 2027, Queen Mary 2 is scheduled to depart at PM, according to the port's provisional schedule. Your boarding time is on your cruise documents.

Where can I park for a Queen Mary 2 cruise?

The QEII Terminal is about a mile inside the port from Dock Gate 4, which is too far to walk with luggage. Use official valet parking (for P&O, Cunard and Princess), meet & greet, or park & ride. The official option for Cunard is CPS valet parking (£152 for 7 nights in August 2027). Compare QEII Terminal parking →