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The Queen Mary 2 sails a 7-night 250th Independence Day Celebration itinerary with Cunard Cruises, departing New York City, New York on July 3, 2026. The route makes 4 scheduled stops. Travelers sailing in July can generally expect cooler, off-season conditions. Ports of call include New York City, New York, Newport, Rhode Island, Halifax, Nova Scotia, with 1 more along the way. Use the day-by-day forecast below to plan what to pack for each stop.
New York City, New York is a scheduled port of call on day 1 of the 7-night 250th Independence Day Celebration cruise on Queen Mary 2.
Newport, Rhode Island is a scheduled port of call on day 2 of the 7-night 250th Independence Day Celebration cruise on Queen Mary 2.
Halifax, Nova Scotia is a scheduled port of call on day 3 of the 7-night 250th Independence Day Celebration cruise on Queen Mary 2.
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New York City, New York is a scheduled port of call on day 4 of the 7-night 250th Independence Day Celebration cruise on Queen Mary 2.
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