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Cunard LineIf travel is meant to be savored, then crossing the oceans should be a majestic experience, not merely a hop across the pond. For travelers of this persuasion, only one name evokes the pleasures of a golden era: Cunard Line.
Proudly continuing the tradition of luxury cruising that began in 1840, Queen Mary 2 debuted in 2004 as the new flagship of The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World.
As
the tallest, longest, largest and most expensive cruise
ship ever built, QM2 provides her guests with unprecedented
amenities and accommodations at every turn. Maintaining
the tradition of her Cunard and White Star Line predecessors,
Queen Mary 2 is the only ship offering regularly scheduled
transatlantic service.
Take
your place in history aboard Queen Mary 2 as you sail
away from the stress and confusion of the modern world.
Aboard a ship that is a legend in her own time, the
whistle sounds and from that moment onwards there will
be only the romance of the sea and the promise of a
welcoming port. The best way to experience a Cunard
luxury cruise vacation is from your own private balcony.
Welcome to Queen Mary
2 - the grandest, most magnificent ocean liner ever
built. She's a true heir to the timeless elegance, legacy
and inspiration of the great Cunard liners of legend.
You'll notice it the moment you walk through her doors
into her soaring Grand Lobby, and be awed from the first
instance you experience the famous Cunard White Star
Service. Yet this sophisticated monarch also boasts
the most modern luxuries and amenities - from the pampering
services of the only Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
on the seas to the fascinating Cultural Enrichment Programme
led by prestigious experts. This regal royal must truly
be seen to be believed - come live the adventure.
Combining classic Cunard elegance with
a stylish, contemporary flair, Queen Mary 2's staterooms
and suites provide a lovely home base for seeing the
world. And with room for up to 2,592 guests, there's
something for everyone. Almost three quarters of her
rooms have a private balcony. Grill accommodation offer
more space and more amenities, from our comfortable
Princess Suites to glorious Duplex Apartments. Even
her interior staterooms provide trademark Cunard touches
-- tasteful decor, rich wood furnishings and details,
a mini-refrigerator, bathrobe and slippers, 24-hour
room service and nightly turndown service with chocolates.
This
is the Cunard legacy: timeless elegance, incomparable
service, intriguing destinations and, quite simply,
a more cultured experience. The legendary jewel in the
crown: Queen Elizabeth 2 and now Queen Mary 2. QM2 is
the largest, longest and widest passenger vessel ever
built. Wherever in the world your imagination leads
you, we have a ship that can take you there.
Each
has its own unique spirit and personality, but all share
the legacy of a name that epitomizes luxury: Cunard.
At Cunard, we understand that
travelers who choose our luxury fleet for its unrivaled
service and intriguing destinations also count on us
to make their shipboard experience truly memorable with
top-quality entertainment to suit every taste.
CUNARD LINE'S
NEW SHIP ‘QUEEN VICTORIA’
The world’s most
anticipated ship has arrived. She is a sonnet in motion.
Destined for legendary status from the moment she first
touched the sea. Queen Victoria™ gracefully blends timeless
British tradition with a rich array of modern amenities.As
well as being the second largest Cunarder ever built,
Queen Victoria's arrival was particularly noteworthy
as it marked the first time that three Cunard Queens
were in service together in the company's 168-year history
(she joins the world's grandest liner, Queen Mary 2
and the world's most famous and best-loved liner, QE2.
The 1,850-passenger vessel features a covered wraparound promenade deck, a forward-facing observation lounge, a large Lido pool with a retractable magrodome, and ten of the twelve passenger decks will be served by exterior glass-walled lifts. Like QE2 and QM2, the liner will have a Queens Grill, offering single-seating gourmet dining. Queen Victoria offers a wide range of accommodation, large standard outside cabins (170 sq ft) and a high percentage of balcony cabins (67%) -bringing new levels of luxury and choice to the passenger.
In
design terms she has an undeniably British feel with
two British design teams being responsible for her interiors.
Pamela Conover, Cunard’s President and Chief Operating
Officer, says: “Cunard Line was founded just after Queen
Victoria came to the throne, and her reign saw the company
develop hugely in every sense. Throughout her reign
Cunard built more and even better ships, we embraced
radical new technology and we carried more passengers
in greater comfort.
Relish the contemporary
sophistication and timeless elegance of her magnificent
venues such as the soaring Grand Lobby, where you will
feel as if you’ve stepped back to a more sophisticated
era. Or the spectacular Royal Court Theatre featuring
the first-at-sea private boxes bringing you unobstructed
views of entertaining productions. From the sparkling
Mediterranean to the pristine waters in Northern Europe,
her voyages will immerse you in the best of European
cultures and destinations.
Cunard to Build
"Queen Elizabeth" - New liner to enter service
in 2010.
Cunard Line announces that it has
ordered a new 92,000-ton liner, to be named "Queen
Elizabeth," scheduled to enter service in the autumn
of 2010. Cunard, a unit of Carnival Corporation signed
an agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for
the construction of the new 2092-passenger ocean liner,
which will be built at Fincantieri's Monfalcone yard
at an all-in cost of approximately $700 million. The
vessel will be the second largest Cunarder the company
has ever built.
"Cunard already owns and
operates the two most famous ocean liners in the world,
Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2, and a third - Queen
Victoria - is due to be named by HRH The Duchess of
Cornwall, in the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales,
in December of this year," said Carol Marlow, president
of Cunard Line. "The decision to order another
ship for Cunard Line has been taken as a result of the
strong booking response to the new Queen Victoria, and
we are extremely pleased that Cunard will once again
become a three-ship fleet so soon after the departure
of the much-celebrated Queen Elizabeth 2 in November
next year. Furthermore, we are delighted that Her Majesty
The Queen has given her blessing to our calling this
new Cunarder 'Queen Elizabeth', after our first vessel
of that name."
The new ship follows a
long line of famous Cunard liners stretching back to
the company's inception as the first operator of a timetabled
transatlantic service 167 years ago. "It is a particularly
special moment for Fincantieri to have secured a second
order from Cunard at a time when we are nearing the
completion of Queen Victoria," said Mr. Giuseppe
Bono, Fincantieri's Chief Executive Officer. "Cunard
is the most famous name in passenger shipping and we
are honoured to have been chosen to build Queen Elizabeth
and to continue the tradition and heritage of that great
company."
Queen Elizabeth will offer the
very best of Cunard's values and traditions, blended
with every conceivable modern luxury that today's discerning
travellers expect. Through her opulent public rooms
and impeccable service, the new ship will reflect the
grandeur which has been associated with Cunard ships
since the introduction of the Mauretania in 1907; and
from the outside, her black hull, gleaming white superstructure
and distinctive red funnel will echo the classic characteristics
of the company's distinctive liner heritage. Queen Elizabeth
will fly the Red Ensign with her home-port Southampton,
as is the case with the other ships in the Cunard fleet.
Cunard
creates a vacation experience you’ll never forget
with world-wide itineraries to exotic ports of call,
cuisine that is said to be comparable to some of the
best shoreside gourmet restaurants anywhere, and white-glove
service by a dedicated crew.
