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Friday, April 4, 2014

Cunard Line Announces Full Details of 2015-2016 Voyages Program

 
Cunard Line Queen Mary 2 Sailing From New York in 2015
Cunard Line Queen Mary 2 Sailing From New York in 2015
With an eye towards the company’s 175th anniversary in 2015, Cunard Line is excited to announce its 2015-2016 Voyages Program.   The program includes 15 commemorative cruises and events that will pay homage to Cunard’s significant historical moments, as well as unique voyages in the Mediterranean and iconic adventures around the world that will satisfy any globetrotter’s wanderlust.

“We believe that our program for 2015, our 175th anniversary year, is one of the best and most extensive Cunard has ever offered,” said David Dingle, CEO of Cunard Line.  “We have listened to our passengers and we will be visiting even more celebrated and iconic destinations along with less familiar but equally alluring places, and we’ll offer longer stays in port.”

Dingle continued, “Combined with our series of news-making celebratory cruises for our 175th anniversary, Cunard is the outstanding cruise choice for 2015 aboard the finest ships of their class.”

The 2015-2016 Voyages Programme goes on sale 8 April 2014, with Pre-Registration beginning 20 March 2014, 6:00 a.m. PT (9:00 a.m. ET). 

175th Anniversary Highlights
Cunard will kick off its milestone anniversary with 15 highly anticipated sailings that will give loyal and new Cunarders exciting opportunities to experience luxury ocean travel aboard the Line’s majestic ships – flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.
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To start these momentous celebrations, all three Queens will meet in Southampton on 3 May 2015.  This Cunard Royal Rendezvous will be followed by a “Liverpool Salute” with the unprecedented sight of all three Queens together on 25 May at the Line’s birthplace – the first time the entire fleet will have been together on the River Mersey.
Voyage options corresponding to this spectacular event are:
  • Queen Mary 2
    • Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing & British Isles, 10 May 2015 – 17 days, New York to Southampton.  Fares start from $3,348.
    • Grand Transatlantic Crossing & Liverpool Salute, 10 May 2015 – 24 days, roundtrip New York.  Fares start from $4,497.
    • British Isles & Liverpool Salute, 17 May 2015 – 10 days, roundtrip Southampton.  Fares start from $2,199.  A 17-day option includes a Westbound Transatlantic Crossing to New York. Fares starting from $3,348.
       
  • Queen Elizabeth
    • Baltic & Tribute to Liverpool, 11 May 2015 – 16 days, roundtrip Southampton. Fares start from $3,499.  An 18-day option departs 9 May 2015 from Hamburg. Fares start from $3,898.
       
  • Queen Victoria
    • Liverpool Salute, 22 May 2015 – six days, roundtrip Southampton.  Fares start from $1,199.
Queen Victoria will call at Cobh on 7 May 2015 to commemorate the 100th Anniversary of the sinking of Lusitania – a poignant journey that will include ceremonies at the town’s memorial to mark this significant date in Cunard’s history.   A special tribute will be paid to the Cunard men and 22 ships that were lost in the First World War.  The seven-day Lusitania Remembered sailing departs roundtrip Southampton on 3 May 2015. Fares start from $1,399 per person.
The commemorations will continue in true Cunard style with The Original Transatlantic Crossing when Queen Mary 2 echoes the very first Crossing.  For the 12-day, 2 July 2015 voyage departing from Southampton to New York, the flagship ship will leave Liverpool on 4 July – 175 years to the day after Cunard’s first ship, Britannia, began her journey – and will follow Britannia’s original route westbound to Halifax, then on to Boston.  Fares for this voyage start from $2,599.  Other Transatlantic Crossing options include:
  • 21 June 2015 – 23 days, roundtrip New York; fares start from $4,798
  • 30 June 2015 – 14 days, Hamburg to New York; fares start from $2,999
  • 2 July 2015 – 20 days, roundtrip Southampton; fares start from $4,148
2015-16 Sailings Highlights
Additionally, Cunard’s three Queens will visit incredible places in the Mediterranean, Western Europe, the Caribbean and the Americas, visiting 96 ports in 35 different countries, including seven maiden calls.
Flagship Queen Mary 2 will continue her reign on the Atlantic Ocean and will feature 20 seven- to nine-day Transatlantic Crossings throughout the year, including three which stop in Halifax, Nova Scotia; as well as six roundtrip New York Crossings ranging from 15 to 23 days.  
Transatlantic Crossings aboard Queen Mary 2 run from January 2015 through January 2016, with fares starting from $1,199.
Other Queen Mary 2 highlights include new seven- and 14-day New England & Canada voyages; two Grand Voyages that each combine a Europe sailing with beginning and ending Transatlantic Crossings; a 12-day Holiday Caribbean sailing; and a variety of Northern Europe options.  Season highlights include overnight stays in Liverpool and Québec, and one maiden port of call at Oban, Scotland.
Fares for the following Queen Mary 2 voyages start from:
  • New England & Canada, 27 September 2015 – seven days, New York to Quebec; $1,299. A 14-day option, roundtrip New York, is also available; $2,548
  • Caribbean Celebration, 22 December 2015 – 12 days, roundtrip New York; $2,399
Beginning in June through October 2015, Queen Victoria will embark on her first full Mediterranean season, featuring 32 ports of call spread across an array of seven-, 14- and 21-day cruises.  There will be several one-way departures from Rome, Venice, Athens, Trieste or Istanbul, and a number of roundtrip voyages from Athens, Rome or Istanbul. 
Queen Victoria will also offer three- to 24-day sailings from Southampton to the Western Mediterranean, Western Europe and the Atlantic Isles.  Season highlights include overnight stays in Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Istanbul, Liverpool, Monte Carlo and Venice.  Maiden ports of call will include Tangier, Rapallo, Zadar and Trieste.
Fares for the following Mediterranean voyages aboard Queen Victoria start from:
  • Spain and Italy, 28 May 2015 – nine days, Southampton to Rome; $1,699
  • Rome, Dubrovnik and Venice, 6 June 2015 – seven days, Rome to Venice; $1,049
  • Istanbul, Monte Carlo and Rome, 10 October 2015 – 14 days, Istanbul to Rome; $2,198.
Queen Elizabeth will spend most of the 2015-2016 season sailing in Europe roundtrip from Southampton, with options from Hamburg and Kiel also available.  She will also offer a wide assortment of two- to 17-day cruises exploring Western Europe, the Baltic and Norwegian Fjords, and Central Mediterranean.  New to the lineup this year is an exciting 24-day Caribbean sailing roundtrip from Southampton.  Other 2015 highlights include overnight stays in Monte Carlo, Amsterdam, Madeira and St. Petersburg, and maiden ports of call at St. Raphael, La Spezia and Horta.
Fares for the following Queen Elizabeth voyages start from:
  • Spain and Italy, 16 June 2015 – 14 days, roundtrip Southampton; $2,799
  • Baltic Highlights, 9 August 2015 – 14 days, roundtrip Southampton; $3,199
  • The Fjords, 23 August 2015 – seven days, roundtrip Southampton; $1,599
All fares quoted are per person, based on double occupancy.
Guests will have the opportunity to extend their stay by adding pre- and post-embarkation hotel nights in a number of ports. The 2015-2016 hotel and tour program offers a well-rounded international experience for all who sail with Cunard’s fleet.

World Club members can book starting at Midnight PT on 8 April 2014, and enjoy additional savings of 5% off Launch fares, available for passengers who book by 31 August 2014.  This offer does not apply to third- and fourth-berth passengers. 


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Monday, March 31, 2014

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 10Th Anniversay Celebration Continues With a Visit From The Duke of Edinburgh

Duke of Edinburgh to Visit Cunard's Queen Mary 2 - Celebrating 10th Anniversary
Duke of Edinburgh to Visit Cunard's Queen Mary 2 - Celebrating 10th Anniversary

Cunard Line is honored to announce that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh will make a return visit to Queen Mary 2 in her homeport of Southampton on Friday, 9 May 2014 and attend a reception and lunch being held to celebrate the flagship’s 10th anniversary in service. 

During his time on board, His Royal Highness will visit several behind-the-scenes areas and meet with various crew who perform different roles on the ship.  Further details of the 9 May visit will be announced shortly.

“We are delighted and honored that His Royal Highness has agreed to visit Queen Mary 2 and take part in our flagship’s 10th anniversary, having been present at her entry into service,” said David Dingle, CEO of Cunard Line.  “For all those involved, this will surely be another memorable occasion in Cunard’s 175-year history.”

The most famous passenger ocean liner in the world, and for 10 years now the flagship of the Cunard fleet, Queen Mary 2 was named by Her Majesty The Queen at Southampton in January 2004 during the most spectacular event of its kind ever. His Royal Highness was also in attendance.

Since then, Queen Mary 2 has undertaken a total of 419 voyages including over 200 Transatlantic Crossings, called at 182 ports in 60 countries and carried over 1.3 million guests.

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Thursday, March 20, 2014

Master and Commander: Cunard Captures Dramatic Images of Captain Standing Beneath Soaring Hull of Queen Mary 2 off Bali Coast

Captain on Bow of Cunard's Queen Mary 2
Captain on Bulbous Bow of Cunard's Queen Mary 2


In early March, Cunard captured dramatic photographs of Captain Kevin Oprey, Master of Queen Mary 2, standing beneath the flagship’s soaring hull a mile off the coast of Bali during the ship's World Cruise in her 10th anniversary year. 

The amazing images by James Morgan show Captain Oprey surveying the scene from the top of Queen Mary 2's bulbous bow, an underwater projection that minimizes the creation of bow waves around the waterline when the ship is under way.  Two safety craft were standing by during the photo shoot, but Captain Oprey remained sure-footed throughout.

As she continues on her 2014 World Cruise, Queen Mary 2 will make her 10th port of call at Sydney on Friday 14 March after circumnavigating Australia.  She will then head north towards Shanghai, Hong Kong, Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok and Singapore before turning west for Sri Lanka and Dubai. Next, she will enter the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal and return to Southampton, England, on 9 May to mark her 10th anniversary of becoming Cunard's magnificent flagship.  Sister ships Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria will join in the exuberant celebrations.

At 151,200 tons, Queen Mary 2 is the largest and most expensive ocean liner ever built, accommodating 2,620 passengers and 1,253 crew.  In her first 10 years of service, following a spectacular naming by Her Majesty The Queen on 8 January 2004, Queen Mary 2 has undertaken more than 420 voyages, including over 200 Transatlantic Crossings, and has called at 182 ports in 60 countries.

She remains the longest, tallest, widest ocean liner ever built, as well as being the most famous and fastest passenger ship in operation today.

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Friday, January 17, 2014

Cool Video - Lego Queen Mary 2

Found this interesting video of the construction of a Lego Version of the Queen Mary 2. The model is 7 Meters long (approximately 21 feet), weighs over 1 ton and took over 6 months to build.


Click on the Video above and enjoy.


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Tuesday, January 14, 2014

A Decade of Excellence: Queen Mary 2 Celebrates Her First Ten Years


Cunard's Queen Mary 2 In New York Harbor - Soon to Celebrate Her 10th Anniversary

Cunard Flagship has Traveled Nearly 1.5 Million Nautical Miles and Carried 1.3 Million Passengers

Major 10th Anniversary Celebrations to Occur on 9 May and 16 May 2014 Transatlantic Crossings


Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2 will celebrate her first ten years of service in 2014.  Since her spectacular naming by Her Majesty The Queen on 8 January 2004, Queen Mary 2 has undertaken a total of 419 voyages, including over 200 Transatlantic Crossings, and has called at 182 ports in 60 countries. Please click on this link to view a special three-minute tribute video to Queen Mary 2: http://bit.ly/1koe4jr


"Since entering service in 2004, Queen Mary 2 has reigned supreme on the Atlantic and around the world, proudly carrying more than a million guests,” said David Dingle, CEO of Cunard Line.  “She has attracted awards, accolades and admiration as the greatest ocean liner ever built for a decade now and we intend to mark her first ten years of service in style.”

Since becoming Cunard flagship on completion of her maiden Transatlantic Crossing in May 2004, Queen Mary 2 has remained unchallenged as the world’s largest, longest, tallest, widest and most expensive ocean liner ever built and the most famous and fastest passenger ship in operation today.

At 1,132 feet in length, if stood on her stern, Queen Mary 2 would be taller than New York’s Empire State Building and more than three times the height of St Paul’s Cathedral in London.  Her 151,400 gross tonnage is the equivalent of nearly 19,000 London buses, and she boasts over four times as many rooms as the Dorchester Hotel.  She took a million hours to design and eight million hours to build, and the 1,000 miles of welding that holds this amazing liner together would stretch from London to Moscow.

In her first ten years of service, Queen Mary 2 has sailed the equivalent of three times to the moon and back, carrying more than 1.3 million guests, enough to fill Westminster Abbey 651 times. In addition, more than 2,000 dogs have travelled on Queen Mary 2, five times as many as in the UK’s famous Battersea Dogs Home.

Looking after the guests on board Queen Mary 2 is what Cunard does best, and over the past decade the crew have served over 58 million meals, sufficient to feed the combined population of Hong Kong, Sydney, Cape Town, Rio de Janeiro and Dubai for an entire weekend.  The 21.9 million cups of tea served on board to date would fill an Olympic swimming pool three times over.  If the 2.7 million scones baked on board were stacked on top of each other, they’d reach 80 miles in height.

Cunard’s passengers have enjoyed almost 8,000 guest lectures, the equivalent of nearly a year’s continuous radio broadcast.  And they love to celebrate on board, too: the one and a quarter million bottles of champagne consumed since Queen Mary 2’s launch would be enough to fill 200 world-record-breaking 23-foot-high champagne waterfalls.

Queen Mary 2 will depart on her tenth World Cruise on 10 January 2014 when she and Queen Elizabeth sail together from Southampton after a fusillade of celebratory fireworks.  The major 10th Anniversary celebrations will begin on 9 May 2014 when all three ships of the Cunard fleet will arrive together in their homeport of Southampton and sister ships Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth will salute the flagship’s first ten years.  The day will feature special sail-pasts, a celebratory lunch and a spectacular send-off of fireworks as all three ships set sail together from Southampton that evening, with Queen Mary 2 leading the way.  Further details about the day’s events planned will be forthcoming soon.

That day, 9 May 2014, Queen Mary 2 will set out on the first of two special commemorative Crossings to and then from New York that underline her role as the only passenger ship in the world maintaining a scheduled service across the Atlantic, something a Cunard ship has done since 1840.

Taking part in Cunard’s acclaimed Insights speaker program during the 9 May 2014 Crossing to New York will be two special speakers: Commodore Ron Warwick, who holds the distinction of being the first Master of Queen Mary 2, and Stephen Payne OBE, who was largely responsible for the overall design of the ship.  In their separate talks, they will present fascinating insights into the operation and construction of the world’s grandest ocean liner.

Both Commodore Warwick and Payne will be guests of honor at a gala evening on board which will include a commemorative dinner with a special menu.  In addition, vocalist/tenor Ben Makisi (billed as “The Voice of the South Pacific”), magician Philip Hitchcock and violin duo “Elektra” will thrill passengers on board for the Crossing.

Both the Commodore and Stephen Payne will sail from New York to Southampton with Queen Mary 2 on the 16 May 2014 Crossing, and will be joined by comedian Roy Walker as part of the entertainment line-up.

For more information please check Cunard's website.

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Saturday, January 4, 2014

Weather Delays Cunard's Queen Mary 2 Departure From New York.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2  - Photo Copyright: Cunard Line.

The snow storm and blizzard like conditions which impacted most of the US also impacted the Port of New York and the most recent call of Cunard's Queen Mary 2.

The major snow storm, which had strong gusty winds frigid temperatures and driving snow hit the New York Metropolitan Area starting around 6 PM on January 2nd. In order to beat out the worst of the storm the Queen Mary 2 sped to New York arriving some 10 hours ahead of schedule (approximately 8 PM on January 2nd). The Queen Mary 2 weathered the storm tied to her Brooklyn berth.

The Queen Mary 2's departure on January 3rd was delayed due to snowy road conditions and the delayed arrival of passengers flying into the area. Many area airports were closed or had significant  flight cancellations/delays.

Since the cruise was a 7-day transatlantic crossing - flying passengers to the next port of call to meet up with the ship was not an option.

The Queen Mary 2 sailed from New York at approximately 12:45 AM on January 4th from Brooklyn  On Saturday morning, the Queen Mary was off the far tip  of Long Island speeding to Europe at 23 knots.

Here is the statement that was placed on Cunard's Website (Cunard.com) concerning the 1/3/2014 Queen Mary 2 departure.

Inclement weather update - New York

For all guests boarding Queen Mary 2 in New York today, we can confirm that she will not depart before midnight this evening, due to the inclement weather. The cruise terminal is open and accessible by road. We will continue to monitor the situation and will advise you of any development. We wish all guests joining us on board, a safe journey to the cruise terminal.

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Monday, July 8, 2013

Queen Mary 2 Celebrates Her 200th Crossing.

Queen Mary 2 Departs New York Enroute To Southampton on Her 200th Crossing (July 6th).
Queen Mary 2 Departs New York Enroute To Southampton on Her 200th Crossing (July 6th). - Copyright Cunard Line
July 8, 2013 – Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2 is making her historic 200th Transatlantic Crossing, having sailed from New York on Saturday 6 July en route to her homeport of Southampton, England, arriving 13 July.

To mark the beginning of the historic voyage from New York, Queen Mary 2 performed a sail-by of the world’s most iconic statue atop Liberty Island.  On board are keynote speakers presenting talks about the ship’s design, as well as special Big Band performances, and a celebratory Gala Dinner to be held on 11 July.

Queen Mary 2 is the largest, longest, tallest, widest and most expensive liner ever built.  Today, she is the only ocean liner in service and is the fastest passenger ship in the world.  Since entering service in 2004, she has cemented her place in maritime history as the most famous passenger ship afloat today.

In the course of Queen Mary 2’s 200 Transatlantic Crossings, Cunard Line estimates that a half-million passengers have consumed 8.4 million cups of tea; 980,000 scones; 481,000 bottles of champagne; 644,000 eggs; and 253,605 gallons of milk.  In total, 22.4 million meals have been served over 600,000 nautical miles, excluding the ship’s annual World Cruise and sailings to the Canaries, Fjords, Iceland, the Low Countries, around Britain, up to Montreal and Québec in Canada, and among the Caribbean islands.

Also noteworthy, over the course of Queen Mary’s 200 Transatlantic Crossings, more than 1,000 dogs have been pampered in the only kennel facilities aboard a passenger ship.

“As each year in service passes, Queen Mary 2 becomes even more special and we will continue to celebrate and cherish her milestones and history,” said Peter Shanks, president of Cunard Line.  “Looking at Cunard’s earlier Queens, Queen Mary crossed the Atlantic 1,001 times, Queen Elizabeth crossed 896 times and QE2 crossed 812 times.  Queen Mary 2 achieved the milestone of 200th in this, her ninth season, and has many seasons and Crossings still ahead!”

To commemorate the 200th Crossing and as part of the line’s award-winning Cunard Insights on board enrichment programme, Stephen Payne OBE, who was largely responsible for the overall design of Queen Mary 2, is presenting a fascinating insight into the ship’s construction.  He will also be guest of honour at the formal Gala evening dinner on 11 July.

"Queen Mary 2 embodies the attributes of a true liner, including reserves of stability and deep draught.  Combined with her great size, these attributes ensure that the ship can achieve a level of Atlantic sea-keeping superior to any other liner in history,” said Payne.  “No other passenger ship is as much at home on the North Atlantic as Queen Mary 2."

Also speaking during the milestone Crossing is BBC newsreader and Classic FM presenter Nick Owen; and getting into the swing of things are a dozen musicians, plus a band leader and vocalist from the world-renowned Juilliard School of Dance, Drama and Music.  The group is performing as a jazz orchestra, providing a selection of Big Band, Swing and Glen Miller style music and smaller ensemble pieces.  They will perform at an evening event in the Royal Court Theatre with full orchestra and vocalist, an afternoon tea dance, lunchtime jam sessions featuring an ensemble in the Chart Room, and a late evening ensemble in Illuminations. In addition, two jazz masterclass talks and a Q&A are being held with the bandleader and members of the orchestra.

"Every Crossing has its moments, as no two are ever the same,” commented Queen Mary 2 Hotel Manager Robert Howie. “The beauty of Transatlantic Crossings is the elegance of our guests, the fact that you seem transported back in time, and even the unpredictability of the weather."

Howie continued, “Guests marvel at how the ship handles the varying weather and this is when Queen Mary 2 comes into her own, performing at her best – it’s what she was designed for.  All of us who work on board feel immense pride when she is acknowledged throughout the world with fantastic arrivals and departure celebrations.  No other ship in the world has that recognition."

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Friday, May 10, 2013

Cruise Ships Return to New York

This past week we saw the return of the return of several regular ships back to the port of New York.

Cunard Line's Queen Mary 2


Cunard's Queen Mary 2 returned to New York on May 3rd and docked at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. After completing a transatlantic crossing, ending to her world cruise, the Queen Mary 2 turned around 11 hours later and sailed full speed back to Southampton, England.

Celebrity Cruises' Celebrity Summit returned to Port Liberty, Bayonne, New Jersey on May 4th for her Spring, Summer, Fall cruises to Bermuda and fall sailings to New England/Canada.

Norwegian Cruise Line's New Norwegian Breakaway arrived in New York on May 7th. The Norwegian Breakaway will be sailing 7-day cruises from New York to Bermuda and fall and winter cruises to Florida and the Bahamas.

Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas


In addition, Norwegian Cruise Lines' Norwegian Gem (to Florida and the Bahamas), Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas (to Bermuda or Florida and the Bahamas) and Carnival Cruises Carnival Splendor (to Florida and the Bahamas) are sailing full swing from the port.

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Monday, March 25, 2013

Flag this message Cunard Line's New Dress Codes Celebrate the Chance to Dress Up - and Relax

Cunard Line Guests Enjoy Formal Nights

Cunard Line has renewed its commitment to the joy of dressing up on-board “The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World” with an update to its dress codes, while at the same time encouraging the loosening of ties on its less formal nights.

Research with existing passengers and luxury travelers generally has led Cunard to strengthen the Line’s commitment to special occasion dressing three times a week on its Transatlantic Crossings and twice each week on sailings to the Mediterranean, Scandinavia and beyond.

However, also in response to growing travel trends, Cunard is adjusting its advice on dress codes for other nights.  The result:  along with two or three formal nights each week, there will be four or five “informal” evenings where jackets are required but ties will now become optional, heightening the sense of anticipation for formal nights even more.

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Monday, February 11, 2013

Cunard to Offer Behind the Scenes Tours






Adding to its comprehensive catalogue of on board activities, Cunard Line is now offering Behind the Scenes Tours for the curious guest.  Led by Cunard senior officers, the tours offer guests unprecedented access to the ships’ private areas, such as the Medical Centre, Engine Control Room, Butchers Shop and the Mooring Deck.  Topics range from environmental concerns, such as recycling 15,000 litres of used cooking oil, to the logistics of stocking more than 5,000 lines of consumable products, such as shower gel and beef joints.

“Similar to a feat of magic, our seamless ocean travel experience results from a delicate balance between what’s seen and not seen,” said Peter Shanks, president of Cunard Line.  “Our Behind the Scenes Tours offer the inquisitive guest an intimate glimpse of what goes into the way we run our ships to ensure their comfort, safety and satisfaction.”

During the 222-step tour, guests learn first-hand of the many provisions required to manage Cunard Line’s ocean liners.  Tour stops include:

  • The Bridge – At the widest part of the ship, the captain and navigational officers greet guests and give a tutorial of all the dials, buttons, radars and navigational charts that help them safely helm Cunard’s Queens.
     
  • Royal Court Theatre – Guests peruse more than 3,000 costumes in the costume store, and light and sound engineers give hands-on lessons in operating the stage equipment.
     
  • Galley and Provisions – Guests catch a glimpse of the complex logistics of moving provisions around the world in containers and picking them up in different ports mid-voyage, to accommodate 11 tonnes per day. The tour includes stops at the Food Stores, Butchers Shop, Freezers, and the Galley.
     
  • Mooring Deck – Guests learn the purpose of the anchor winches, windlesses and other critical machinery on the most forward part of the ship.
     
  • Medical Centre – Guests tour Cunard’s floating hospital and meet the exceptional medical staff that keeps everyone on board healthy and well.
     
  • Burma Road – Guests tour the only main crew passageway to run the entire length of the ship and get a behind the scenes look at where the crew and officers socialise after work.
     
  • Waste Handling Room – Guests observe Cunard’s round-the-clock waste handling operation, and learn the differences between five waste sorting streams: hazardous, recyclable, suitable for incineration, food waste and suitable for donation.
Available on board Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth, Cunard’s Behind the Scenes Tours last three and a half hours and cost $120 per person.  Currently, one tour with a maximum of 16 guests is available per voyage and can be booked on board through the Tours Office.


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Thursday, January 17, 2013

Cunard Queen Victoria Arrives In New York For World Cruise.

Cunard Line's Queen Victoria Due to Arrive in New York Tomorrow to Embark on Word Cruise.
Cunard Line's Queen Victoria Due to Arrive in New York Tomorrow to Embark on Word Cruise.


Cunard's Queen Victoria will arrive in New York on Friday Morning to embark New York passengers on her  2013 World Cruise. The Queen Victoria's World Cruise started in Southampton last week, but will board additional passengers in New York for the remaining 97 day voyage. The Queen Victoria will be leaving on 1/18/2013 - Friday on this Grand Cruise.

The Cunard's Queen Victoria will stop at the following ports:


New York, Fort Lauderdale, Montego Bay,  Cartagena,  Panama Canal,  Huatulco,  San Francisco, San Francisco, Kahului, Hilo, Crossing the International Dateline, Brisbane,  Whitsunday,  Darwin, Bali,  Manila,, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Nha Trang,  Phu My,  Laem Chabang, Singapore, Port Kelang, Colombo, Mumbai, Muscat, Dubai, Aqaba, Sharm El Sheikh, Sokhna, Port Said, Suez, Suez Canal, Civitavecchia, Lisbon, Southampton (where the cruise ends).

If you would like to extend your cruise, you can disembark the Queen Victoria and board the Queen Mary 2 in Southampton on 4/25 for a 7-day, transatlantic, voyage to New York to complete the full circle of the voyage.

The World Cruise may also be purchased in smaller segments for people who may not have 97-days to spend on board but a particular series of ports are of interest.

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