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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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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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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Fun and glamour on parade as Cunard’s second Transatlantic Fashion Week sets sail
Cunard’s second Transatlantic Fashion Week set sail today on Queen Mary 2, bringing together some of the most reputable names within the fashion industry for seven days of runway shows and exclusive unveilings. The British fashion designer Julien Macdonald, who is known for dressing some of the world’s best-known style icons including Beyoncé, Jennifer Lopez,
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Julien’s Auctions and Cunard to showcase largest collection of Judy Garland costumes
How would you like to own a piece of Judy Garland’s luggage bearing her original Cunard Liner label? Well Queen Mary 2 guests will get the chance when Cunard teams up with Julien’s Auctions, the auction house to the stars, to pay homage to the Hollywood icon. Judy Garland’s Cunard suitcase will take centre stage
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