English National Ballet to keep QM2 transatlantic guests on their toes

In a ground-breaking partnership, the world renowned English National Ballet will join Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 for a unique voyage from Southampton to New York from in August 2019. Guests on the seven night transatlantic crossing will get the chance to meet the leading dancers from the British ballet company, including lead principal Erina Takahashi and first

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Fashion graduates make a wave on QM2’s catwalk

Graduates from the University of Westminster showcased their collection on Queen Mary 2 during last week’s 2018 Transatlantic Fashion Week. Virginia Bates, renowned vintage clothing expert, was also on board to showcase a stunning collection of vintage clothing. Westminster graduates show off their collection on the QM2, above and below Guests experienced a glamorous array of

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Cunard in 2020: 110 destinations in 34 different countries and eight maiden calls

The Cunard fleet will clock up more than 169,000 nautical miles, calling at 110 destinations in 34 different countries, in its March to December 2020 programme, unveiled today (13 September). The new itineraries offer guests a greater choice on the type of voyage, destination and amount of time spent in port, with 14 overnight stays,

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Red arrows salute Queen after Queen after Queen …

The Red Arrows saluted Cunard’s three Queens, Mary 2, Elizabeth and Victoria as they departed Southampton in convoy on 10 August. It was the first time in Cunard’s history that guests were able to see Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team perform a fly-pass while onboard. The fleet also received a memorable and unique send off

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Cunard goes overboard with Royal Wedding celebrations

Cunard will be going overboard on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth on 19 May to celebrate Prince Harry’s marriage to Meghan Markle. Passengers on all three ships will have the opportunity to toast the happy couple from all over the world whether they be on Queen Mary 2 will sailing on one

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NASA veteran astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman stars on Cunard’s Transatlantic Space Week cruise

The veteran NASA astronaut Jeffrey Hoffman, who has made five flights into space, is among Cunard’s expert speakers on its second annual Transatlantic Space Week in October. The nine-night voyage on Queen Mary 2 from New York to Southampton between October 7 and 16 will once again coincide with International World Space Week, which has taken place

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Plastic fantastic as P&O Cruises and Cunard plan to kick it off their ships

P&O Cruises and Cunard intend to remove single use plastics from the hotel operation on their ships by the end of 2022 as part of their overall environmental compliance plan. Carnival UK president Josh Weinstein (pictured) said: “While we have stringent regulations and procedures on board our ships for recycling, we need to go to

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Cunard to host first ever Hollywood movie premiere at sea

Cunard will be rolling out the red carpet when Queen Mary 2 hosts the world premiere of 20th Century Fox’s The Greatest Showman in December. The original musical, starring Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron, Rebecca Ferguson and Zendaya, tells the story of visionary P.T. Barnum and how he created the Barnum & Bailey Circus. The film, with original

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It’s good news for chickens on 100 Carnival ships

Chickens heading for the dining tables of more than 100 cruise ships have been promised a better deal after Carnival Corporation committed itself yesterday (29 September) to buying only birds that have been reared humanely. It is to shift purchasing policies across its nine leading cruise line brands, including P&O Cruises and Cunard, by 2024

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Does new ship order herald a fourth Queen for Cunard?

Carnival Corporation has ordered a “next-generation” cruise ship for the Cunard fleet, and the immediate question is will it be a new Queen. Carnival today signed a memorandum of agreement with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri to build the ship at its shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, with an expected delivery date in 2022. Cunard’s next-generation ship is

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