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The 2024 No-Fly Western Mediterranean

  • Queen Anne
  • 07 Jun 2024
  • 16 nights
  • No-Fly Cruise
  • Southampton

Itinerary: Southampton - Vigo, Spain - Barcelona, Spain - Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Alghero, Sardinia - Palma de Mallorca, Spain - Granada (tours from Malaga) - La Coruna, Spain -...

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The 2024 No-Fly Norwegian Fjords Escape

  • Queen Anne
  • 01 Sep 2024
  • 7 nights
  • No-Fly Cruise
  • Southampton

Itinerary: Southampton - Haugesund - Nordfjordeid - Nordfjord - Geiranger, Norway - Geirangerfjord - Sunnylvsfjorden - Storfjorden - Bergen, Norway - Southampton

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2024 No-Fly Christmas & New Year in the Caribbean

  • Queen Mary 2
  • 14 Dec 2024
  • 28 nights
  • No-Fly Cruise
  • Southampton

Itinerary: Southampton - New York, USA - Philipsburg, St. Maarten - Fort-de-France, Martinique - Castries, St. Lucia - Bridgetown, Barbados - Basseterre, St. Kitts - New York, USA -...


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Why sail with Cunard


FULL BOARD

FULL BOARD

TANTALISING RESTAURANTS

TANTALISING RESTAURANTS

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

GREAT ENTERTAINMENT

GREAT AMENITIES

GREAT AMENITIES

SAILS FROM UK PORT

SAILS FROM UK PORT


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The History of Cunard


Founded in 1840 by Samuel Cunard, a war veteran and timber merchant, Cunard’s 180-year legacy is an incredible story of mechanical feats, heroic acts and historic world-firsts at sea.

Carinthia Lounge, Queen Mary 2, Cunard

Carinthia Lounge, Queen Mary 2, Cunard

Casino, Queen Mary 2, Cunard

Casino, Queen Mary 2, Cunard

Shuffleboard, Queen Mary 2, Cunard

Shuffleboard, Queen Mary 2, Cunard

Royal Court Theatre, Queen Victoria, Cunard

Royal Court Theatre, Queen Victoria, Cunard

Winter Garden, Queen Victoria, Cunard

Winter Garden, Queen Victoria, Cunard

Cunard Ships

Crossing the Atlantic to and from New York since 1840 with their distinctive red and black funnels, Cunard’s fleet comprises four exceptional ships; Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2. Renowned for their comfort and luxury, with elegant and spacious interiors, they will make your voyage to the world’s most wonderful places as comfortable as possible.

Committed to ensuring the highest levels of service, Cunard cruise staff are trained at the White Star Academy. Dating back to 1929, the White Star Service is a legacy of Cunard’s history, honouring the golden era of the White Star Line. From the moment you step aboard, the staff and officers will be at your service, taking great pride in ensuring the most enjoyable, memorable and luxurious experience is achieved.


Onboard Experience

Accommodation

Whether you choose an Inside, Oceanview or Balcony Stateroom, your home-from-home will offer a personal steward, available for your every need as well as round-the-clock complimentary room service. Each stateroom boasts a king-sized bed with exceptionally comfortable Sealy mattresses, generous storage, a mini-bar and flat-screen TV. Penhaligon’s toiletries, bathrobes and slippers are provided as standard.

All three Queens offer a variety of suites with attentive service and space to relax, a personal butler, a complimentary bar stocked with your choice of drink and exceptional amenities throughout. From floor-to-ceiling windows found in the Grand Duplex to the sweeping views off the bow found in the unique Queen Anne Suite on Queen Mary 2, Cunard suites offer exceptional space and comfort for their guests.

Grill Suites provide guests with access to the exclusive Grills Lounge and Terrace, a refined space offering a peaceful atmosphere day and night. Grill Suite guests can dine in either the Queens Grill or Princess Grill restaurants where the finest ingredients prepared by the very best chefs make every meal a culinary event. Both restaurants offer a changing menu featuring a range of foods, from Cunard classics to innovative modern dishes, all complemented by the extensive wine list, comprised of some of the best vintages the world has to offer.

Entertainment

From fencing to bowls, watercolour painting to tango lessons, a Cunard cruise offers a diverse selection of activities, whatever you are drawn to. You may even find yourself meeting a personal hero at one of the many lectures available.

Evenings on Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth are full of choices. Formal nights involve a themed ball or Captain’s cocktail party giving guests the chance to dress up in their finest wears. The full-sized Royal Court Theatre hosts West End calibre shows with some nights featuring classical dramas to laugh-out-loud comedies. Live music can be found all over the ships, from jazz ensembles to solo harpists.

Dining

With an exceptional array of places to eat, deciding what to order during your Cunard cruise will be a challenge. From light bites to hearty cuisine and menus that reflect where you are in the world, the onboard chefs make use of fresh, local ingredients and provide an exceptional range of choices.

Cunard happily caters for any special dietary requirements and offers a wide range of tempting vegetarian dishes on all three ships. For more informal lunches buffet-style dining is available throughout the day.

Held in the splendour of the Queens Room, afternoon tea is served by white-gloved waiting staff and often accompanied by a string quartet. The Queens Room is also the setting for Cunard’s legendary themed balls, boasting the largest ballrooms at sea with music and performances not to be missed.


Destinations

Cunard sails all over the world but is perhaps most well-known for its transatlantic crossings.

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From the Blog

Frequently Asked Questions about Cunard

Does Cunard cater to allergies, intolerances or specific diets?

Cunard requests that guests with special dietary requirements inform them six months prior to departure or at the time of booking. Whilst every effort is made to ensure that special dietary requirements are met, this cannot be guaranteed.


Which languages are spoken onboard Cunard?

The official language onboard is English and all announcements and printed information is in English. As an international company with worldwide cultural appeal, Cunard also provides assistance in French, German, Spanish and in some instances, Japanese.


Where can I store my valuables on a Cunard cruise?

All staterooms are equipped with a safe into which you can programme your own personal code.


Do I need to pay for gratuities with Cunard?

Yes, every Cunard crew member puts their heart and skill into ensuring you experience legendary White Star Service during your time onboard. For waiters, stateroom stewards and those supporting behind the scenes, a hotel and dining service charge is added to your onboard account and every dollar collected goes directly to the crew members. Of course, should you wish to individually reward any other crew member who has made your time onboard particularly memorable, please feel free to do so. The service charge is calculated by stateroom category, as follows; Queens and Princess Grill Suites: $13.50 per person per day, Britannia Staterooms: $11.50 per person per day.


What is the dress code onboard a Cunard cruise?

During the day, you’ll probably find ourself most comfortable in stylish casual wear such as shorts and smart jeans. Swimming costumes, micro shorts, sarongs and gymwear should be reserved for the poolside, on deck or in the spa and fitness centre.

In the evening, the dress code is Gala Evenings or Smart Attire. For gentlemen, Gala Evenings should be a dinner jacket, tuxedo or dark suit with a regular bow tie while for ladies, cocktail dresses, smart trouser suits or formal separates are acceptable. Smart trousers with a shirt and jacket with an optional tie for men is required for Smart Attire and blouses and skirts or stylish trousers and dresses for women.


Can I smoke onboard a Cunard cruise ship?

All public spaces (with the exception of designated smoking areas) including restaurants and outdoor dining alternatives are designated as non-smoking within the ship. Smoking is not permitted in staterooms, on balconies or in public areas (with the exception of Churchill’s Cigar Lounge, which is reserved for cigar and pipe smokers only).


Can I access the internet while onboard a Cunard cruise ship?

Yes, all of Cunard’s ships are Wi-Fi enabled. After purchasing a satellite internet plan, you can access the Cunard guest Wi-Fi on your own devices or via the terminals in the library of ConneXions.


Can I take alcohol onboard a Cunard cruise ship?

With the exception of one bottle of wine at embarkation, guests cannot take alcohol on their Cunard cruise. Should guests consume their bottle of wine in a public area, they will be subject to a corkage fee.


Is room service available on a Cunard cruise?

Yes, room service is available 24 hours a day. Room service menus will be available in your stateroom.


Are drinks packages available with Cunard?

Yes, Cunard offers a variety of drink packages.


Cruise Crictic 2019 - Queen Victoria Best Public Rooms in Mid-Size ship Category
British Travel Awards 2019 - Cunard "Best Large Ships Cruise Line" Bronze Award
British Travel Awards 2019 - Cunard "Best Specialist Cruise Line" Silver Award
British Travel Awards 2019 - Cunard "Best Midsize Ships Cruise Line" Winner
British Travel Awards 2019 - Cunard "Best Luxury Cruise Line" Winner
Cruise Critic UK Editors Picks 2018 - Cunard Line Best Cabins
British Travel Awards - Cunard "Best No-Fly Cruise Line" Bronze Award