Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 to Join America’s 250th Anniversary Celebration in New York City

Cunard has introduced that it will likely be collaborating in celebrations for the USA of America’s 250th anniversary subsequent 12 months. The road has partnered with Sail4th 250, the non-profit group overseeing celebrations within the Port of New York and New Jersey for the event.

The collaboration will see the road’s flagship Queen Mary 2 — the world’s solely ocean liner — current on the coronary heart of the landmark occasion, providing company a once-in-a-lifetime vantage level for the unforgettable second in historical past.

The six-day centerpiece of America’s milestone anniversary will characteristic the most important worldwide flotilla of tall ships and naval vessels ever assembled. Some 17 nations have already dedicated their tall ships to take part, and the U.S. Navy has invited many others. Over 30 tall ships are anticipated. The celebration may also embody festivals, public entry to the tall ships, an enormous fireworks show, and an exhibition of 18th-century historic paperwork.

Planners anticipate 8 to 10 million spectators to line the 15-mile New York/New Jersey shoreline to view the July 4th parade of tall ships and naval vessels, with occasions deliberate from July 3-8, 2026.

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“Cunard has a protracted and distinguished historical past with the USA as pioneers of Transatlantic journey, and we’re proud to play a task on this momentous celebration,” mentioned Katie McAlister, president of Cunard. “Because the world’s solely ocean liner, Queen Mary 2 will supply company an expertise like no different — immersing them within the pleasure and grandeur of America’s 250th Independence Day. It is a actually distinctive alternative to witness historical past in spectacular style, and we couldn’t be extra thrilled to be a part of it.”

The collaboration displays Cunard’s deep-rooted connection to the U.S. and its wealthy maritime historical past. For over 185 years, Cunard ships have pioneered transatlantic journey, and in 2026 Queen Mary 2‘s presence in New York Harbor will add to that historical past.

The gathering of tall ships and naval vessels will proceed with a dramatic army flyover, culminating in a fireworks finale over the Manhattan skyline. Whether or not at anchor or positioned within the harbor, Queen Mary 2 will function the proper setting for the event.

“The addition of Queen Mary 2 to Sail4th will solely improve the celebrations surrounding America’s 250th birthday,” mentioned Ross D. Levi, Govt Director/VP, NYS Division of Tourism, Empire State Growth. “I LOVE NY is proud to help Sail4th’s efforts to create this once-in-a-lifetime occasion. We stay up for selling this largest-ever worldwide flotilla as a part of the state’s distinctive America 250 actions in order that guests from across the globe can see for themselves how straightforward it’s to like New York.”

Cunard’s Independence Day Spectacular Voyage will happen from July 3-10, 2026, providing company the possibility to be part of historical past. After a keep in New York, Queen Mary 2 will proceed to Newport, Rhode Island and Halifax, Nova Scotia. Costs begin at $2,350 per individual for a balcony stateroom based mostly on double occupancy.

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