Queen Mary 2 to join America's 250th anniversary celebration in New York in 2026 as Cunard partners with Sail4th 250
Cunard has announced a historic partnership with Sail4th 250 for America's 250th anniversary celebration in 2026, featuring its flagship Queen Mary 2 in New York Harbor. The six-day event, running July 3-8, 2026, will showcase the largest international flotilla of tall ships and naval vessels ever assembled, with 17 nations already committed and over 30 tall ships expected.
The celebration anticipates 8-10 million spectators along the New York/New Jersey shoreline for the July 4 parade. The event will include festivals, public access to tall ships, military flyovers, and a massive fireworks display over the Manhattan skyline. Cunard's Independence Day Spectacular Voyage will run from July 3-10, 2026, continuing to Newport, Rhode Island, and Halifax, Nova Scotia after the New York celebrations.
Prices for this historic journey start from $2,350 per person for a Britannia Balcony stateroom. The partnership highlights Cunard's 185-year connection to transatlantic travel and the United States.
Cunard ha annunciato una partnership storica con Sail4th 250 per la celebrazione del 250° anniversario dell'America nel 2026, con la sua nave ammiraglia Queen Mary 2 nel porto di New York. L'evento di sei giorni, che si svolgerà dal 3 all'8 luglio 2026, presenterà la più grande flottiglia internazionale di navi a vela e imbarcazioni navali mai assemblata, con 17 nazioni già impegnate e oltre 30 navi a vela attese.
La celebrazione prevede l'arrivo di 8-10 milioni di spettatori lungo la costa di New York/New Jersey per la parata del 4 luglio. L'evento includerà festival, accesso pubblico alle navi a vela, sorvoli militari e un enorme spettacolo di fuochi d'artificio sopra lo skyline di Manhattan. Il Viaggio Spettacolare per il Giorno dell'Indipendenza di Cunard si svolgerà dal 3 al 10 luglio 2026, continuando verso Newport, Rhode Island, e Halifax, Nova Scotia, dopo le celebrazioni di New York.
I prezzi per questo viaggio storico partono da $2,350 a persona per una cabina con balcone Britannia. La partnership sottolinea il legame di 185 anni di Cunard con i viaggi transatlantici e gli Stati Uniti.
Cunard ha anunciado una asociación histórica con Sail4th 250 para la celebración del 250° aniversario de América en 2026, presentando su buque insignia Queen Mary 2 en el puerto de Nueva York. El evento de seis días, que se llevará a cabo del 3 al 8 de julio de 2026, mostrará la mayor flotilla internacional de veleros y embarcaciones navales jamás reunida, con 17 naciones ya comprometidas y más de 30 veleros esperados.
La celebración anticipa de 8 a 10 millones de espectadores a lo largo de la costa de Nueva York/Nueva Jersey para el desfile del 4 de julio. El evento incluirá festivales, acceso público a los veleros, sobrevuelos militares y un gran espectáculo de fuegos artificiales sobre el horizonte de Manhattan. El Viaje Espectacular del Día de la Independencia de Cunard se llevará a cabo del 3 al 10 de julio de 2026, continuando hacia Newport, Rhode Island, y Halifax, Nueva Escocia, después de las celebraciones en Nueva York.
Los precios para este viaje histórico comienzan desde $2,350 por persona para una cabina con balcón Britannia. La asociación destaca la conexión de 185 años de Cunard con los viajes transatlánticos y los Estados Unidos.
큐나드가 2026년 미국 250주년 기념 행사를 위해 Sail4th 250와 역사적인 파트너십을 발표했습니다. 이 행사에서는 뉴욕 항구에서 퀸 메리 2가 주역을 맡습니다. 2026년 7월 3일부터 8일까지 진행되는 6일간의 행사에서는 17개국이 이미 참여를 확정했으며, 30척 이상의 범선이 예상되는 최대 규모의 국제 범선 및 해군 함선 플로티기를 선보일 것입니다.
이 기념행사는 7월 4일 퍼레이드를 위해 뉴욕/뉴저지 해안에 800만에서 1000만 명의 관중이 모일 것으로 기대됩니다. 행사에는 축제, 범선에 대한 공개 접근, 군용 비행기 비행, 그리고 맨해튼 스카이라인을 배경으로 한 대규모 불꽃놀이가 포함됩니다. 큐나드의 독립기념일 특별 여행은 2026년 7월 3일부터 10일까지 진행되며, 뉴욕 기념 행사 이후 로드아일랜드의 뉴포트와 노바스코샤의 할리팩스로 이어집니다.
이 역사적인 여행의 가격은 브리타니아 발코니 객실 기준으로 1인당 $2,350부터 시작됩니다. 이번 파트너십은 큐나드의 185년간의 대서양 횡단 여행과 미국과의 연결을 강조합니다.
Cunard a annoncé un partenariat historique avec Sail4th 250 pour la célébration du 250e anniversaire de l'Amérique en 2026, mettant en vedette son navire amiral Queen Mary 2 dans le port de New York. L'événement de six jours, qui se déroulera du 3 au 8 juillet 2026, présentera la plus grande flottille internationale de grands voiliers et de navires de guerre jamais assemblée, avec 17 nations déjà engagées et plus de 30 grands voiliers attendus.
La célébration prévoit de 8 à 10 millions de spectateurs le long de la côte de New York/New Jersey pour le défilé du 4 juillet. L'événement comprendra des festivals, un accès public aux grands voiliers, des survols militaires et un immense feu d'artifice au-dessus de la skyline de Manhattan. Le Voyage Spectaculaire pour le Jour de l'Indépendance de Cunard se déroulera du 3 au 10 juillet 2026, poursuivant vers Newport, Rhode Island, et Halifax, Nouvelle-Écosse, après les célébrations à New York.
Les prix pour ce voyage historique commencent à partir de 2 350 $ par personne pour une cabine avec balcon Britannia. Ce partenariat souligne les 185 ans de Cunard de connexion avec les voyages transatlantiques et les États-Unis.
Cunard hat eine historische Partnerschaft mit Sail4th 250 zur Feier des 250. Jubiläums Amerikas im Jahr 2026 angekündigt, mit seinem Flaggschiff Queen Mary 2 im Hafen von New York. Die sechstägige Veranstaltung, die vom 3. bis 8. Juli 2026 stattfindet, wird die größte internationale Flotte von Großseglern und Marinefahrzeugen präsentieren, die jemals zusammengestellt wurde, mit bereits 17 beteiligten Nationen und über 30 erwarteten Großseglern.
Die Feier erwartet 8 bis 10 Millionen Zuschauer entlang der Küste von New York/New Jersey für die Parade am 4. Juli. Die Veranstaltung umfasst Festivals, öffentlichen Zugang zu den Großseglern, militärische Überflüge und ein riesiges Feuerwerk über der Skyline von Manhattan. Cunards Spektakuläre Unabhängigkeitstagsreise findet vom 3. bis 10. Juli 2026 statt und führt nach den Feierlichkeiten in New York weiter nach Newport, Rhode Island, und Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Die Preise für diese historische Reise beginnen bei $2,350 pro Person für eine Britannia-Balkonkabine. Die Partnerschaft hebt Cunards 185-jährige Verbindung zu transatlantischen Reisen und den Vereinigten Staaten hervor.
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The collaboration will see the luxury cruise line's flagship Queen Mary 2 – the world's only ocean liner – take pride of place at the heart of the landmark event, offering guests a once-in-a-lifetime vantage point in what promises to be an unforgettable moment in history.
The six-day centerpiece of America's milestone anniversary will feature the largest international flotilla of tall ships and naval vessels ever assembled. Some 17 nations have already committed their tall ships to participate, and the
Planners expect eight to 10 million spectators to line the 15-mile
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: "Cunard has a long and distinguished history with
This collaboration reflects Cunard's deep-rooted connection to
From her prime position in New York Harbor, guests on board will have unrivaled views of the largest gathering of tall ships and naval vessels ever seen in the city. The spectacle will continue with a dramatic military flyover, culminating in a breathtaking fireworks finale over the
Chris O'Brien, President of Sail4th 250, added: "The participation of the majestic Queen Mary 2 helps ensure that seafaring travelers can have first-class seats to the most spectacular event in the history of New York Harbour. Given Cunard's storied history and indelible ties to
Ross D. Levi, Executive Director / VP, NYS Division of Tourism,
Cunard's Independence Day Spectacular Voyage will take place from July 3-10, 2026, offering guests the chance to be part of history. After an extraordinary stay in
Prices currently start from
For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit www.cunard.com.
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About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since 1840, and this year celebrates an incredible 185 years of operation. 2025 is a momentous year in Cunard's history, which will be marked with several iconic land-based events and special Event Voyages. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding
There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship,
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Sail4th 250 is a 501 (c)3 not-for-profit organization founded in 2020. It is the successor organization to Operation Sail, Inc., which organized the previous major tall ship events in the Port of
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