The name Cunard has been synonymous with lavish ocean cruising since the line launched the world’s first transatlantic sailing in 1840. The company prides itself on its British heritage and its reputation for elegance, fine cuisine and a high level of service.
Now operated by Carnival Corporation, Cunard Line maintains its high-class status with two of the most celebrated ships currently sailing: Queen Mary 2 and their latest premium ship Queen Victoria.
Queen Mary 2 is the largest passenger ship ever built and offers a scheduled transatlantic service and a round-the-world cruise – a journey that epitomises Cunard’s tradition of grand voyages. QM2 crosses the Atlantic from spring until autumn, offering cruises in the Mediterrenean or the Caribbean and North America between the crossings.Queen Victoria operates mostly from Southampton and visits the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, Norway and the Baltic. The ship also makes an annual world cruise. World-wide destinations are also visited as portions of the around-the-world cruises.
We offer great discounts on all Cunard cruises. See also our Cunard Cruise Deals.
Dining on Cunard Cruises
Cunard Ships have three full service formal, fine dining restaurants, offering a variety of high-quality cuisine dependant on your cabin category. Choose duplex apartments, suites or penthouses to enjoy the single-seating Queen’s Grill restaurant with pre-dinner canapés and an extensive choice of traditional British and French cuisine, as well as regional specialities. Choose a Princess Suite to dine at the Princess Grill; all other passengers dine in the three-tier Britannia restaurant, choosing either early or late sitting. Each ship offers alternative dining options available to everyone. Complimentary cabin service is included.
Evening dress maybe formal, semi-formal or elegant casual dependent on the occasion.
Entertainment on Cunard Cruises
The main production shows are colourful and visually impressive. The ships carry a number of bands to provide live music for dancing or listening. Canyon Ranch operate the luxurious spa facilities onboard.
Families on Cunard Cruises
There are age-appropriate programmes for children - The Zone and Playzone - providing activities including arts and crafts, games, sports, movies, video games, discos and parties. Youngsters can be supervised by British nannies until midnight.
Cabins on Cunard Cruises
Britannia Class passengers enjoy spacious staterooms whilst the Grill classes – Queen and Princess Grill – benefit from superior suites. The cabins are spacious and of a very high standard, most of which are outside, with the majority having balconies. Cunard offer some of the largest suites at sea. Cunard maintains the custom of assigning restaurants based on cabin accommodation, as well as reserving some deck areas and lounges for the highest class accommodations.
Excursions on Cunard Cruises
Cunard has a selection of shore excursions offering plenty of opportunity for sightseeing, adventure and entertainment when you reach a port of call.
Gratuities on Cunard Cruises
Gratuities are automatically charged to your account (changes can be made at the information desk). The present amount is US$13 per person per day (Grill Class, including children) or US$11 per person per day (all other accommodation). 15% is automatically added to all bar and wine, and health spa/salon bills.
The onboard currency is the US dollar. |
