While you cannot sail directly into the center of London, you can take a transatlantic voyage from New York to the nearby port of Southampton, which is about 80 miles (130km) from London. The most famous and only remaining regular "Ocean Liner" service is provided by the Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2. Unlike a standard cruise, this "Transatlantic Crossing" is a 7-night journey across the North Atlantic that focuses on luxury, relaxation, and tradition rather than island-hopping. Once you arrive in Southampton, it is a quick 1.5-hour train ride into London’s Waterloo station. For a more adventurous but less luxurious option, you could theoretically travel via freighter ship, though these berths are rare and can take 10 to 14 days. In 2026, the Queen Mary 2 remains the premier way to travel between these two global cities without flying, offering a "slow travel" experience that includes formal galas, a planetarium at sea, and the world’s largest library on a ship.