Queen Mary 2

Queen Anne Departs for Historic Maiden Voyage

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Saturday, May 4, 2024
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VALENCIA, Calif., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the moment Cunard's luxury new ship Queen Anne set sail on her historic seven-night maiden voyage to Lisbon amid a spectacular fireworks display.

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  • VALENCIA, Calif., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the moment Cunard's luxury new ship Queen Anne set sail on her historic seven-night maiden voyage to Lisbon amid a spectacular fireworks display.
  • Guests on board the 3,000-guest, 113,000-ton ship are set to enjoy a spectacular sail away party, with celebrations continuing throughout the voyage, including a special Maiden Gala Evening and performances from tenor Russell Watson.
  • Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: "Queen Anne's maiden voyage signals the dawning of a new era in luxury ocean travel and her historic sail away from Southampton was a very special moment for everyone connected with Cunard.
  • With Queen Anne joining our fleet, she marks not just a new icon but the completion of a perfect quartet alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria."

Cunard's Solar Eclipse at Sea offers Prime Viewing for 2026

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Thursday, April 11, 2024
Queen Mary 2, Business development, Gijón, Villefranche, Water, World Heritage Site, UNESCO, Tourism

VALENCIA, Calif., April 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The captivating spectacle of this week's solar eclipse has left viewers in awe, with many already looking forward to the next celestial event on August 12, 2026.

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  • Queen Mary 2 will embark on a 14-night voyage through Norway and Iceland , August 4-18, 2026 providing guests the rare opportunity to witness the wonderous solar eclipse during an overnight stay in Reykjavik on the evening of August 12.
  • Viewing the eclipse from Iceland will offer a unique, immersive experience as the country's dramatic landscapes will provide a striking backdrop to this inspiring event.
  • Travelers will be treated to the serene beauty of the tranquil fjords, thundering waterfalls, and breathtaking scenery across the North Sea and Atlantic Ocean.
  • "Watching a total solar eclipse from sea is an utterly unique and very rare experience," Katie McAlister, president of Cunard.

Cunard Announces New Voyages from September 2025 through January 2027

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
UNESCO, Ship, World Heritage Site, Queen Mary 2, Culture, Transatlantic crossing, Sale, Round trip, Panama Canal, Business development, Holiday, Islands of Africa, Queen Elizabeth, Renaissance, International Date Line, Shipbuilding

VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise line Cunard has announced new voyages sailing from September 2025 to January 2027 across its iconic fleet of four Queens.

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  • Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: "We are incredibly excited to have both Queen Anne and Queen Mary 2 offer full World Voyages in 2026.
  • Queen Elizabeth will sail new Caribbean voyages, from September 2025 until April 2026, ranging from nine to 21 nights.
  • 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 .
  • For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.

Cunard Launches the Holiday Season with a Black Friday / Cyber Monday Promotion

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Business development, Transatlantic crossing, Culture, City, Travel, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line, Luxury, Wilderness, Airline, Nightclub, Shipbuilding, Boston, Haugesund

VALENCIA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise line Cunard kicks off the holiday season by offering travelers Black Friday / Cyber Monday promotions, available on select itineraries, sailing from January 2024 through May 2025. Voyages are available all around the world on all of Cunard's Queens – flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and their newest ship launching in May, Queen Anne.

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  • VALENCIA, Calif., Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise line Cunard kicks off the holiday season by offering travelers Black Friday / Cyber Monday promotions, available on select itineraries, sailing from January 2024 through May 2025.
  • New voyages booked from November 16 through December 4, 2023, will receive up to 40% off launch fares and an onboard credit up to $1,000 per stateroom.
  • 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 .
  • For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.

Cunard Announces New 2025 Program for Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2, and Queen Victoria

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Tuesday, September 19, 2023
UNESCO, Business development, Travel, Queen Mary 2, Queen, Transatlantic crossing, Fjord, Holiday, City, Transatlantic, Old Quebec, Tourism, Shipbuilding, Cunard Line, Mediterranean Sea, Atlantic Ocean

The compelling program features sailings between April 2025 and January 2026 and includes an eclectic mix of exciting itineraries spanning 91 destinations, across 24 countries globally, on board Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne, and Queen Victoria.

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  • The compelling program features sailings between April 2025 and January 2026 and includes an eclectic mix of exciting itineraries spanning 91 destinations, across 24 countries globally, on board Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne, and Queen Victoria.
  • Queen Anne will primarily be sailing to the Western Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords and Western Europe, while Queen Mary 2 will continue her iconic Transatlantic Crossings and Queen Victoria will be based in the Mediterranean.
  • One of the many dazzling highlights of Queen Victoria's 2025 program is her two-week Istanbul and Greek Islands sailing in May.
  • 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 .

Cunard Announces Roll Out of SpaceX's Starlink Across Its Fleet

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Monday, September 18, 2023
SpaceX, Business development, Wi-Fi, Travel, Starlink, News, Queen Mary 2, Friends, LEO, Cunard Line, Mobile phone

VALENCIA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard has announced it is rolling out a new Wi-Fi service on board as it launches SpaceX's Starlink across its fleet.

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  • VALENCIA, Calif., Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard has announced it is rolling out a new Wi-Fi service on board as it launches SpaceX's Starlink across its fleet.
  • Cunard President Katie McAlister said: "Sharing unforgettable moments with friends and family back at home is an important part of any holiday.
  • We're excited that Cunard guests and crew will benefit from an improved Wi-Fi service on board wherever they are in the world."
  • 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 .

Cunard teams up with etiquette expert Grant Harrold for the ultimate Afternoon Tea lesson with Captain Hashmi

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Friday, August 4, 2023
Shine, They, Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line, Life, Don't Stop Me Now, Human, Elizabeth II, Buckingham Palace, Queen consort, Royal, Ship, Afternoon Tea (biscuits), Afternoon Tea, Highgrove House, Family, News, Highgrove, Teahouse, Tea, Cotswolds, Grant

And with Cunard being world renowned for its iconic White Star Service, Grant joined Captain Hashmi aboard Queen Mary 2 to compare notes on royal etiquette and cruise ship dining for Afternoon Tea Week (7-13 August).

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  • And with Cunard being world renowned for its iconic White Star Service, Grant joined Captain Hashmi aboard Queen Mary 2 to compare notes on royal etiquette and cruise ship dining for Afternoon Tea Week (7-13 August).
  • As the video below highlights, former royal butler Grant steered Captain Hashmi through the major dos and don'ts of a quintessential Afternoon Tea service in his characteristically cheeky manner.
  • Grant Harrold said: "It was a real pleasure to join Captain Hashmi for Afternoon Tea, and as expected, he conducted himself like a true gentleman – he certainly doesn't need my help.
  • The full video of Grant and Captain Hashmi's Afternoon Tea masterclass can be downloaded here: https://we.tl/t-j0mi8DGLpk

Cunard launches 2024 Event Voyages program

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Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Verandah, Isle of Man, Great Australian Bight, Business development, Laurence Olivier Awards, Partnership, Food, The Times, Queen Mary 2, Wine, Cunard Line, Court, M417, Royal Court, M426, Estonian National Symphony Orchestra, OneSource, Hearing, Steakhouse, Transatlantic crossing, National Symphony Orchestra, Travel, Nightclub, Entertainment, Sea, Atlantic Ocean

VALENCIA, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Set sail with some of the greatest talents in gastronomy, art and entertainment next year, as Cunard announces its renowned Event Voyages for 2024.

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  • VALENCIA, Calif., July 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Set sail with some of the greatest talents in gastronomy, art and entertainment next year, as Cunard announces its renowned Event Voyages for 2024.
  • 2024 also marks the 15th anniversary of Cunard's spectacular National Symphony Orchestra voyages, brought to you by the eminent maestro Anthony Inglis.
  • "And of course, all offered with the luxurious backdrops of the Cunard Queens and all while enjoying the signature touches you can always look forward to with Cunard."
  • 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 .

Queen Anne Crowned with Iconic Red and Black Cunard Funnel in Latest Construction Milestone at Fincantieri

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
Business development, Travel, Queen Mary 2, Cunard Line, 249th Engineer Battalion (United States), Ship, Queen Elizabeth, OneSource, Collection, Shipbuilding, Fincantieri

This significant construction milestone, the 'funnel lift,' makes Queen Anne one step closer to her launch in May 2024.

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  • This significant construction milestone, the 'funnel lift,' makes Queen Anne one step closer to her launch in May 2024.
  • This significant construction milestone, known as the 'funnel lift,' took place at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, and takes the remarkable ship one step closer to her maiden voyage in May 2024.
  • Queen Anne will be the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, completing an impressive quartet alongside flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth – the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four Queens at sea.
  • "The funnel lift is a significant milestone in the building process, and we are now one step closer to welcoming Queen Anne into service."

100 YEARS OF CUNARD CAPTURED IN TIME

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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Business development, Food, Archive, Magic, Exhibition, Life, Queen Mary 2, Friends, Commodore, Queen, QE2, History, Photography, Queen Mary, Sibling, OneSource, Pleasure, Transatlantic crossing, Travel, Hand, Second, Fashion design, Shipbuilding, Jewellery, Tourism, Cunard Line, Auriol

VALENCIA, Calif., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Luxury cruise line Cunard celebrates a century's worth of luxury, magic, history and memories by launching its new Sea Views Exhibition, carefully curated by British photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney.

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  • Luxury cruise line Cunard launches new exhibition with world-renowned photographer and filmmaker Mary McCartney who curated 100 years of photographs for a new exhibition.
  • "It was not just about showcasing the history, but also celebrating the millions of travelers who have embarked on unforgettable voyages with Cunard," said Mary McCartney.
  • Hundreds of Cunard passengers from all over the world, including America, Australia, Canada, Germany and the UK, submitted over a thousand of their personal highlights aboard Cunard ships.
  • For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource Cruises.com or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.