This page contains information about trip transfers and air travel options:
- Paris to London
- London to the Queen Mary 2 in Southampton
- New York pier side to the New Yorker hotel/airport
- Air travel options
Paris to London
Eurostar: Paris to London
We will take a private motor coach from our Paris hotel to the Eurostar Station, Gare du Nord. Then, we will have an 8am train departure arriving 2 hours later at 10:30 am, St. Pancreas Station, London. Immigration is done on the Paris side so upon arrival in London, you can simply walk off the train and be on your own way for the day. Or, simply walk off the train and board a vintage red double-decker bus and go to Eltham Palace. Check-in for the hotel is at 2:30.
The cost is approximately $169 for a 2-hour Eurostar train ride. The motor coach transfer from the hotel to the train is included in the price. Luggage transfer from the Paris hotel to the London hotel is also included in the price.
Luggage transfer: Paris to London
There is a two bag per person limit for luggage on the train. We arrive in London at 10am and check-in at the Club Quarters hotel is after 2:30pm. Obviously, you don’t want to drag your luggage around for 4.5 hours. So Eurostar will make available a luggage van to collect your luggage at the Paris hotel, then deliver it directly to the London hotel. So you can travel at ease with just a shoulder bag if you’d like. This service is included in the Eurostar transfer fee.
Here is a fun video that shows what the trip is like from the Gare du Nord Station, Paris to St. Pancreas Station, London.
London Hotel to the Queen Mary 2 in Southampton
Motor coach and luggage transfer: London to Southampton
We will take a private motor coach directly from the London hotel curb side to the Queen Mary 2 pier side on sailing day. The trip is about 2.5-3 hours long. The motor coach departs between 9:30-10:30am and arrives at the QM2 in time for lunch in the Kings Court Lido onboard. Click here to purchase your tickets.
The cost is $99. It should be pre-paid. The cost of baggage van is included. Contact Ahoy Cruises to purchase.
New York pier side to the New Yorker hotel/airport
Motor coach: QM2 to the New Yorker
A private motor coach will take us from the QM2 pier side in Brooklyn to New Yorker Hotel in Manhattan. The duration is between 50 minutes to 1.5 hours depending on traffic.
The cost is $49.
Motor coach: QM2 to Airports/Train Stations
Cunard offers motor coach transfers from the QM2 pier side in Brooklyn to the major airports: JFK, Newark EWR, or LaGuardia LGA or to the larger train stations. The cost is about $50 per person. These motor coach transfers are available only on disembarkation day. You will be first off the ship and whisked to the terminal (train or air) of your choice. Call Ahoy Vintage Cruises to simply add them to your booking at your earliest convenience.
Air Travel Options
Greatly discounted airfare for the US and Canadian citizens is available through Cunard. In addition, Ahoy Cruises has access to discounted airfare for all other departure countries. Pricing and schedules are available 11 months prior to your return flight date. And, of course, you can always arrange for your own air travel. Whatever way is easiest and best for your travel needs.