Travelling on your own is a wonderful way to experience the treasures of our world, but for those thinking about it for the first time it can also be quite daunting. My blog today is going to get rid of all your worries and start you off on a truly unforgettable journey of adventure and…
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Full Season Of Alaska Sailings In 2020 For Cunard
Cunard has announced today that it will spend a full season in Alaska from June through to September in 2020 on the newly-refurbished ship, Queen Elizabeth. Cunard is making its long-awaited return to Alaska in May 2019, after a twenty year break. The success of the 2019 programme has led to Cunard doubling the number…
Cunard Launches NEW Holistic Spa Concept
Inspired by the ocean and seamlessly blending natural beauty and timeless luxury, Cunard has announced the launch of its brand new holistic spa concept, Mareel. Co-created by Cunard and wellness trailblazer Canyon Ranch, Mareel Wellness & Beauty will launch exclusively on board the newly refurbished Queen Elizabeth this December, closely followed by Queen Victoria later…
Adam D Tihany Appointed Creative Director Of New Cunard Ship
Cunard has announced that world-renowned designer, Adam D Tihany has been appointed Creative Director of its upcoming new ship. Tihany will oversee the entire interior design process of the much-anticipated, but still unnamed ship, which will join the Cunard fleet in 2022. Widely regarded as one of the world’s most talented designers, Tihany has made…
Cunard Unveils Expanded 2020 Summer Sailings
Cunard has announced its expanded voyages for the remainder of 2020, including new sailings to the Norwegian Fjords, Japan and Australia. Guests will have the opportunity to experience true luxury and relaxation on Cunard’s iconic ships – Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria – while travelling around the world. Cunard will continue many…
Celebrating QE2’s 50th Anniversary Cunard Style!
Chris Frame of the Chris Cunard blog is my guest blogger today. He is a maritime historian, author, public speaker and travel writer, and he recently had the pleasure of joining Queen Elizabeth on her ‘QE2 50th anniversary voyage’ from Southampton. September 2017 marked the 50th anniversary of the most famous ocean liner in recent…
QE2 A 50th Anniversary Celebration
Chris Fame and Rachelle Cross have done it again. They’ve brought us another book detailing and honouring the life of yet another remarkable vessel, the great QE2. I received a copy of the new book recently, titled QE2: A 50th Anniversary Celebration and I wanted to give you an idea of what you can expect, as…
Eastbound Transatlantic Voyage Aboard Queen Mary 2
As my two incredible weeks in America came to an end, it was time to once again head for the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal and say a big hello to Queen Mary 2. As much as I love to be on ships, the sight of her on August 9th was bittersweet. I knew she was waiting…
Westbound Transatlantic Voyage Aboard Queen Mary 2
I boarded Queen Mary 2 in Southampton on July 17, and we are currently steaming west across the North Atlantic towards New York City – in fact, we are almost there! I can’t begin to tell you how excited I am for our arrival in the Big Apple, but first let me tell you all…
Cunard Westbound Transatlantic Countdown
It’s almost time to begin my Cunard and American road trip adventure and I’m so excited that I had to do another pre-cruise blog. I’ve never sailed on Queen Mary 2 before, but I did visit her once in Greenock in Scotland. As soon as I stepped aboard I felt like I had been taken…
