New Year in New York & Classic Cunard Voyage - Ponders

New Year in New York & Classic Cunard Voyage 13 Days departing 30th December 2022

Package Includes:

Flights

Private Transfers

Hotel

Tours

Cruise

New Year in New York & Classic Cunard Voyage 13 days departing 30th December 2022 Start 2023 with a bang with the perfect break to start the year. You will fly to New York from London before enjoying a private transfer to 4-star New York Hilton Midtown, staying in the heart of the city that never sleeps, the hotel is opposite the Museum of Modern Art, five blocks from Central Park and two blocks from Radio City Music Hall. Also based just minutes from Times Square, no better place to base yourself during your holiday. Shopping, nightlife, Broadway shows and famous museums are all just a heartbeat away.

We have included a trip to Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island with reserve access meaning you will enjoy priority boarding for the ferry across. An absolute must see for any visit, making your stay in New York even more memorable.

Also included are Big Bus New York Hop-on Hop-off tickets, one of New York’s best-selling attraction tickets it serves up the Big Apple in perfect slices. Hop on to capture panoramic views of icons like the Empire State Building and Brooklyn Bridge. Hop off at any Big Bus stop to discover New York’s famous neighbourhoods and hidden gems. The perfect way to explore!

After enjoying New York and all it has to offer it will be time to enjoy the spectacle of the world famous New Year fireworks on Times Square. Plus, as you are staying a stone’s throw away it will give you the best chance of a great view, and a night you won’t forget New Year in New York.

Finally you will take a private transfer to join Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 for your iconic journey back to Southampton. Immerse yourself in the romance of a world at sea with music, fine dining, dancing and theatre.

Itinerary Day 1: Depart UK - Arrive New York

Day 5: Embark Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Fly London to New York, before taking a private transfer to 4-star New York Hilton Midtown (or similar) where you will start your 4-night New York stay.

Take a private transfer to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and embark Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 before setting sail leaving the New York evening skyline behind, a view that will live long on the memory.

Day 2: New Year’s Eve in New York It’s New Year’s Eve so enjoy a day at leisure.

Day 6-12: At Sea.

Day 3: Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island

Day 13: Disembark Cruise

Enjoy your day visiting Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island with priority boarding for the ferry for your convenience.

Arrive Southampton, disembark Cunard’s Queen Mary 2.

Brooklyn Bridge

Day 4: New York Big Bus Today you have the use of your New York Big Bus Ticket helping you discover New York’s best attractions.

Times Square

Empire State Building

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New York Big Bus

Included in the Package  Scheduled flight London to New York  Private Airport and port transfers in New York  4-night stay 4-star New York Hilton Midtown (or similar)  Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tickets with reserve access  1-day New York Big Bus Ticket  Full-board 8-night cruise aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2

Package Fares IC Inside

£2,599pp

DB Balcony

£2,899pp

BY Balcony

£2,999pp

A1 Balcony

£3,399pp UK

New York UK

New York City

Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour with Reserve Access Enjoy priority boarding for the ferry to the Statue of Liberty. Visit Lady Liberty and Ellis Island with your own guide, who will provide a personalised overview of the island. The iconic copper Statue of Liberty was designed by Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi, and built by Gustave Eiffel. Dedicated on 28 October 1886, it was a gift to the United States from the people of France.

Continue to Ellis Island, home to a federal immigration station that opened in 1892 and continued operations for more than 60 years before closing in 1954. Millions of immigrants passed through the station during that period.

It is thought that at least 40 percent of all current United States citizens can trace one or more of their ancestors to Ellis Island.

Statue of Liberty

The tour concludes at Ellis Island, but once the tour has come to an end, feel free to explore the island at your own pace. With priority boarding on the ferry, you can make your stay in New York even more memorable.

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Grand Lobby

Princess Grill Stateroom

Onboard Cunard Queen Mary 2

Life on board

2,631 Guests | 1,132ft Length | 1,292 Crew Queen Mary 2 is a remarkable flagship, her style and elegance are legendary.

Above all, it‘s the space she offers and the luxury for you to do as little or as much as you wish which sets her apart.

Welcome to a true icon. The Cunard flagship is a truly astonishing liner and you’ll find an incredible sense of freedom from the space she offers. Whether you’re in the mood for complete relaxation or something more active, you can find it.

Queen Mary 2 Highlights 

Main dining and traditional afternoon tea

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Variety of restaurants

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Gala evenings, evening performances and live music

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Royal Court Theatre

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Children’s facilities

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Illuminations

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Daytime acitivities and library

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Casino

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Sporting activities

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Photo Gallery

Pop in and visit us at: Ponders Travel Agency The Gallery, 25 High Street, Over Cambridge CB24 5NB

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