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End of the worlds as Cunard and Princess abandon 2021 grand voyages

Thousands of cruisers have had their dreams dashed with the news that Cunard and Princess Cruises are the latest to join the ranks of lines abandoning their 2021 grand voyages. They reached their decisions in light of the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office guidance relating to the COVID pandemic and the complexity of operating world

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Cunard add music, theatre and space experiences to their line-up of QM2 Event Voyages for 2020

Cunard have unveiled an expanded line-up of Event Voyages for 2020, finding room for music, theatre and space in an already packed schedule. The events, specially curated to create cinematic experiences, feature exclusive speakers, activities and workshops, and allow guests to pursue creative passions, casual interests and overall curiosities during seven-day transatlantic cruises on flagship

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60 illuminated drones light the way for Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth in Australia

To celebrate Cunard’s first Christmas Down Under, Cunard treated guests and spectators to an aerial light show featuring 60 illuminated drones soaring above Queen Elizabeth in Port Melbourne. The city saw the drones fly up to 100 metres above the ship for an eight-minute performance to celebrate their 101-day stay in Australia. Controlled by a

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Queen Elizabeth at the HubbardGlacier in 2019

Cunard offers ‘experiences to last a lifetime’ in its Alaska 2021 and winter 2022 cruise collections

Cunard’s Winter 2022 and Alaska 2021 collection of voyages will allow guests to explore even more inspirational destinations with its three Queens each sailing to world renowned locations, calling at 93 ports in 42 countries with 14 overnight stays. And Cunard’s president, Simon Palethorpe, confidently boasts that the cruises will give guests something they will

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Mouthwatering … Legendary chef Michel Roux Jnr sets sail on Cunard’s first Festival of Food and Wine voyage in 2020

The legendary chef Michel Roux Jnr will be leading a world-class line-up of experts for their first-ever Festival of Food & Wine on Queen Mary 2 in 2020. The seven-night transatlantic crossing from 7 to 14 June 2020 will bring together leading authorities in the food and wine industry, with Michel, famed for his Michelin-starred

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Steel yourselves .. the building of Cunard’s 249th ship begins

Cunard and Fincantieri today celebrated starting construction of the iconic cruise line’s 249th ship, marking an exciting moment in the company’s 179-year history. The yet unnamed ship is aiming to reimagine the luxury cruise experience with an array of unique and exciting on board amenities. Top of page: Josh Weinstein, Carnival UK president, left, Gilberto

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Port of Tyne welcomes Cunard's Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria sails into Port of Tyne 20 years after first Cunard call

Queen Victoria arrives in the Port of Tyne on Tuesday morning (13 August) marking the first call from a Cunard ship since the QE2 in 2008 on her farewell tour. It was the ship’s maiden stop on her 12-night voyage around the British Isles. Arriving in-bound from Southampton, passengers had the opportunity to explore all

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Cunard boosts variety for Winter 2020-21, sailing 139,000 nautical miles to 94 destinations

Cunard’s winter 2020-21 programme will feature exciting new destinations and more variety than ever before as its fleet tours the globe. From November 2020 to May 2021, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria will travel 139,000 nautical miles, calling at 94 destinations in 38 different countries, including three maiden calls to Hualien, Miyakojima and New Plymouth. Blending world-class

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Cunard Queens to sail 160,000 miles to 94 destinations in winter 2020 – 21

Cunard’s winter 2020 – 2021 programme features exciting new destinations and more variety than ever before as its three Queens travel 160,000 miles to 94 destinations in 38 different countries. Blending world-class cities such as San Francisco and Auckland with smaller, less well-known, destinations, itineraries range from short two-night breaks to a 108-night world voyage

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Queen Elizabeth to spend record four months in Australia in summer 2020-21

Queen Elizabeth will be spearheading Cunard’s biggest ever Australian summer season in 2020-21 when she returns for an unprecedented 118 days. Flagship Queen Mary 2 and sister ship Queen Victoria will also be visiting during their world voyages, spending a record 49 days in Australian ports between them. Queen Elizabeth’s four-month season will begin in November 2020 and will include

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