Posts Tagged ‘Cunard Line’

Cunard Earns Three 2012 Porthole Readers’ Choice Awards

Monday, December 3rd, 2012

The readers of Porthole Cruise Magazine have spoken, selecting the best in cruise lines, itineraries and services in the 14th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, and their votes made Cunard Line a winner. (mikeyscruiseblog.com)

Cunard Announces Duchess of Cornwall to Visit Queen Victoria

Friday, November 30th, 2012

Cunard announced that Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and wife of Prince Charles, will visit the Queen Victoria on Dec. 13 to mark the fifth birthday of the ship, which she named in December 2007. (travelpulse.com)

Cunard Line to Feature High-Profile Speakers on Select 2013 Winter Voyages

Monday, November 26th, 2012

Renowned for its award-winning Cunard Insights on board enrichment programme, Cunard Line has just announced a new roster of celebrated speakers to complement select 2013 winter voyages aboard its luxury fleet. (cruiseradio.net)

Cunard Releases Second in Online Video Series Celebrating World Voyages

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

With its 2014 World Voyage Season currently on sale, Cunard Line released the second video in its new video series highlighting some of its most avid World Voyage passengers. (cruiseradio.net)

Savour happy holidays at sea with a lineup of festive sailings from Cunard

Wednesday, November 21st, 2012

Whether you and your family choose to make a historic Transatlantic Crossing, or explore the wonders of the Canary Islands, spending the holidays aboard a Cunard ocean liner could just the ticket. (examiner.com)

James Bond Theme Composer Sails Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 on First Transatlantic Crossing

Saturday, November 10th, 2012

Last week, Monty Norman, composer of the legendary James Bond theme and the full music score for the franchise’s first film, “Dr. No,” enjoyed his inaugural Transatlantic Crossing aboard Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2. (news.yahoo.com)

James Bond Theme Composer Takes a Licence to Sail on Queen Mary 2

Tuesday, October 30th, 2012

QM2 in Quebec CityMonty Norman, the composer of the thrilling theme tune for the first ever James Bond movie, Dr No, yesterday left New York onboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 for a voyage across the Atlantic to Southampton. (etravelblackboard.com)

QE2: future hotel or retired trash?

Wednesday, October 24th, 2012

QE2 at the Palm Jumeirah in DubaiShe was supposed to retire in style, reports suggesting the famed QE2 would be turned into a 200-room floating hotel off the Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, but it now looks like the old girl will end in a junkyard. (etravelblackboard.com)

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Wins Awards

Monday, October 22nd, 2012

A panel of judges  named Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth “Best Luxury Cruise Ship for Entertainment” and “Best Luxury Cruise Ship for Atrium Design” for this year’s Travel Weekly Magellan Awards. (cruiseradio.net)

Announcing The Cunard Sale, October 22-29

Friday, October 19th, 2012

QM2 in Quebec CityStarting October 22, this week-long sale will offer a Reduced Deposit, On Board Credit of up to $300 per stateroom, and Complimentary Balcony Upgrades on 30 select voyages, including Cunard’s signature Transatlantic Crossings aboard flagship Queen Mary 2. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Cruise Line Cancels Tribute to Sir Jimmy Savile

Tuesday, October 16th, 2012

Cunard has scuppered plans for a memorial sail-by for disgraced celebrity Jimmy Savile. A spokesperson for the line said in the wake of a child abuse sex scandal, the cruise “would clearly not be appropriate.” (cruisecritic.com)

Cunard Holds Tropical Discoveries Sale, 27 September – 1 October

Friday, September 28th, 2012

Starting 27 September, this five-day sale will offer a Reduced Deposit, On Board Credit of up to $300 per Stateroom, and up to 2-for-1 Savings on sixteen select voyages, including Cunard’s iconic Transatlantic Crossings aboard flagship Queen Mary 2. (eglobaltravelmedia.com.au)

Cunard Unveils World Voyage Passenger Video Series

Friday, September 14th, 2012

With its 2014 World Voyage Season now on sale, Cunard Line today unveiled the first of a new video series highlighting some of their frequent World Voyage passengers. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Cunard Cancels Cruise as Engine Trouble Drives Ship in for Repairs

Wednesday, September 12th, 2012

Queen VictoriaCunard has cancelled a forthcoming Mediterranean cruise on Queen Victoria due to problems with a propeller. (cruisecritic.com)

Cunard Line Announces Cross the Pond Sale, 6-10 September

Wednesday, September 5th, 2012

For those looking to experience a luxury cruise vacation aboard flagship Queen Mary 2 or Queen Victoria, Cunard’s Cross the Pond Sale, featuring the Line’s iconic Transatlantic Crossings, provides just the opportunity. (more…)

Cunard Line to Auction Belongings of Actress Greta Garbo

Friday, August 24th, 2012

In conjunction with Julien’s Auctions of Beverly Hills, Cunard Line is offering guests the opportunity to view and purchase items of famed actress Greta Garbo during Queen Mary 2’s Nov. 20 2012 Transatlantic Crossing. (travelagentcentral.com)

Cunard Announces Three Queens Will Visit Australia

Thursday, August 23rd, 2012

Cunard Line has announced it will send all three of its Queens to Australia in 2014 as part of its new world voyage program which will be released locally this Friday. (etravelblackboard.com)

Cunard Line’s 2014 World Voyage Programme to feature voyages from eight to 133 nights

Wednesday, August 22nd, 2012

Cruise lines continue to publish their 2013-14 winter programmes and Cunard Line has unveiled its 2014 World Voyage Programme as part of these. (cruisebusiness.com)

SeaWalk: the solution for offshore docking?

Thursday, August 16th, 2012

Cunard’s 2,068-passenger Queen Elizabeth was the first cruise ship in the world to trial a motorised, floating pier when she called into Skjokden, Norway recently. 8etravelblackboard.com)

Cunard Line Sets Five-Day Sale on Exotic Destinations, Crossings

Wednesday, August 15th, 2012

Cunard Line on Aug. 16 will launch a five-day sale on exotic World Voyage Segments in Asia, Australia and the Middle East on Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. (travelpulse.com)

Britain’s Got Talent Winners Pudsey and Ashleigh Entertain Aboard Queen Mary 2

Tuesday, August 14th, 2012

Britain’s Got Talent Winners Pudsey and Ashleigh returned home to England onboard Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 after a month of taking their winning performance across the United States. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Cunard Line Launches CompleteAir Booking Tool for Agents

Monday, August 13th, 2012

Cunard Line is launching Cunard CompleteAir, an online flight booking tool designed for travel agents. (travelpulse.com)

Cunard Five-Day Sale Offers Up to 60 Percent Off in Med

Thursday, August 2nd, 2012

The sale will offer savings of up to 60 percent in addition to onboard credit of up to $300 per stateroom on select 10- and 12-day Mediterranean voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth. (travelpulse.com)

UK. Cunard and P&O Launch ‘Price Promise’

Monday, July 16th, 2012

Cunard and P&O Cruises are introducing a ‘price promise’ in the U.K. so that customers who book early don’t miss out on last-minute deals. (cruisecritic.com)

National Symphony Orchestra Reprises Performances Aboard Queen Mary 2

Wednesday, July 11th, 2012

Cunard Line guests aboard the 14 October 2012 Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing on flagship Queen Mary 2 will have the opportunity to enjoy performances by select members of London’s prestigious National Symphony Orchestra (NSO). (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Cunard Line Launches Grand Summer Sale, July 12 to 16

Tuesday, July 10th, 2012

Cunard Line is holding a five-day “Grand Summer Event Sale” on select voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2, featuring savings of up to 60 percent off Mediterranean voyages and complimentary balcony upgrades on ships departing U.S. ports. (travelpulse.com)

QE2 to Become Floating Hotel in Dubai

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

After 40 years spent sailing as a luxury liner and more than three years languishing in Dubai’s Port Rashid, Queen Elizabeth 2′s future has finally been set. (cruisecritic.com)

Cunard Sister Ships Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria Together

Friday, June 29th, 2012

Norway saw two of Cunard’s liners together in the country for the first time this week as both Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria took their respective guests on luxury cruise vacations through the breathtaking Fjords. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Update: Cunard Data Breach Exposes 1,200-Plus Cruise Passengers

Tuesday, June 26th, 2012

Cunard has been forced to shut down its online booking system for guests after accidentally sending personal information of more than 1,200 passengers to an undisclosed number of people who are registered on the system. (cruisecritic.com)

Madam Butterfly 3D aboard QM2

Sunday, June 17th, 2012

Cunard Line has announced the first shipboard screenings of the 3D feature film, Madame Butterfly 3D, in association with the Royal Opera House and RealD, the world’s most widely used digital 3D projection technology. (cruiseindustrynews.com)

Cunard Line Co-Sponsors San Francisco Symphony’s 2012 Black & White Ball

Friday, June 8th, 2012

On 2 June, Cunard Line co-sponsored the San Francisco Symphony’s prestigious Black & White Ball, celebrating the venerable orchestra’s centennial season, which took over the entire War Memorial Performing Arts Center area.

Cunard Line wants to attract more first timers

Friday, June 8th, 2012

Cunard Line has revealed plans to work with agents to expand the brand’s appeal to a wider range of customers, particularly first-time cruisers, Travel Weekly reports in a newsletter. (cruisebusiness.com)