Starting this spring Cunard’s Queen Mary 2® and Queen Victoria® will spend time in the sparkling blue waters of the Mediterranean, a perfect all-season destination famous for its stunning coastlines, world-renowned art, cuisine and architecture. In July, Queen Mary 2 will sail the Mediterranean offering guests the opportunity to visit some of Europe’s UNESCO World Heritage sites including the leaning tower of Pisa, Rome’s Sistine Chapel, and Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona.
Queen Victoria will sail to Spain, the British Isles, the Fjords, and Scandinavia. Starting in September through the end of the year she will sail voyages in Spain and Portugal as well as Greece with calls to Athens and Mykonos. And Queen Elizabeth® will spend September and October sailing the coasts of Spain, France, and Italy. |
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| Alaska is one of those places that, once visited, is never forgotten. In 2023, Queen Elizabethwill spend her summer in Alaska offering seven voyages roundtrip out of Vancouver, each ranging from seven to 12 nights. Itineraries include scenic cruising through the Inside Passage, Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, Tracy Arm Fjord, as well as full days in several ports including Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka and Icy Strait Point. |
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| Through a partnership with the world-famous Rocky Mountaineer, guests will have the opportunity to extend their Alaska voyage with a four-night pre-voyage luxury train experience or a three-night post-voyage package, depending on the sailing date. The three-night Rocky Mountaineer tour takes guests on an eastbound journey from Vancouver to Calgary, while the four-night train tour goes the opposite direction and gives guests an additional day of sightseeing in Banff, where the highlight is an impressive trip on the Banff Gondola. The legendary Rocky Mountaineer is the only passenger rail service on this historic rail route and features expansive glass-dome windows and luxurious coaches. Breathtaking 180-degree panoramic views of snow-capped mountains, shimmering lakes and winding canyons are offered from all angles. Renowned for its GoldLeaf Service, Rocky Mountaineer offers an on board dining room where guests can indulge in culinary delights inspired by the region with a new 2023 menu as well as full complimentary bar service. |
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| Guests will be immersed in a world of gastronomic grandeur as they take part in the Festival of Food and Wine on board Queen Mary 2, September 22-29, 2023. Experts in the industry including Michel Roux of Le Gavroche and award-winning wine writer Will Lyons will be on-hand to share their knowledge and talents along with an array of cooking demonstrations, wine pairings, talks, tastings, and elaborate meals. |
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| And for the first time, two Michelin-star chefs, Michel Albert Roux and Rachel Humphrey, will take over the Steakhouse at The Verandah on board Queen Mary 2 with the exquisite cuisine of Le Gavroche. The event includes a seven-course feast for the senses, with optional wine pairings chosen by Head Sommelier at Le Gavroche, Rémi Cousin. This experience promises to be an unforgettable occasion for lovers of fine dining.
Cunard’s Queen Anne® will debut in May 2024 and will be the 249th ship to fly the line’s flag since the company’s founded on July 4, 1840, and the first new build in 12 years. The design concepts for Queen Anne have been founded on heritage, craftsmanship, style, storytelling, and innovation, and the 113,000-ton, 3,000-guest ship, which spans 14 decks, will offer travelers a number of exciting offerings, including the largest curated art collection at sea.
Queen Anne received her crowning glory on Friday, April 14, 2023 as Cunard’s iconic red and black funnel was secured onto the new ship. 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. Cunard’s distinctive red and black funnels have adorned its ships for more than 150 years, becoming synonymous with the company’s rich seafaring heritage and reputation for luxury ocean travel. |
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| For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Consultant, call Cunard Line at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com. |
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