Cunard News
Cunard announces Queen Mary 2 refit
Cunard Line has released details of the planned refit of the company’s flagship Queen Mary 2 , in preparation for her eighth birthday in January 2012.
Cunard to offer weddings at sea for first time in 171-year history
Cunard Line, one of the oldest names in shipping but with the youngest fleet at sea, is to offer its guests the opportunity to be married on board for the first time in its 171-year history. Peter Shanks, Cunard president, explained: “Most of our competitors have been developing increasingly popular and lucrative ‘Weddings at Sea’ programmes, and these are now very big business in the cruise industry.”
Cunard guests ‘Feel Famous’ aboard the most famous ocean liners in the world
Cunard rolls out the red carpet with special voyage offers, a Transatlantic Crossing sweepstakes and an invitation to sail Cunard and feel famous.
Cunard Sponsors ‘Cinematic Passages: Ocean Liners on Screen’
Paying homage to the heyday of ocean liner travel and the films that celebrated those voyages across the seas, and utilizing that setting for high drama, smart comedy and some of the most famous Fred Astaire dance numbers, The Film Society of Lincoln Center (FSLC) provides New York audiences with a summertime treat by presenting the film series, Cinematic Passages:
Cunard sponsors Lincoln Center Ocean Liner film series
Paying homage to the heyday of ocean liner travel and the films that celebrated those voyages across the seas, and utilizing that setting for high drama, smart comedy and some of the most famous Fred Astaire dance numbers, The Film Society of Lincoln Center (FSLC) provides New York audiences with a summertime treat by presenting the film series, Cinematic Passages: Ocean Liners on Screen.
“Filthy” Cunard Queen Mary 2 fails inspection
US health and safety officers have failed Cunard’s luxury Queen Mary 2 in a damning inspection that found everything from cockroaches in the food storage to “extremely dirt” water in the children’s pool. Inspectors carried out the survey unannounced when the ship docked in New York.
New App from Cundard
Cunard, one of the oldest names in shipping with the youngest fleet in the cruise industry, continues to embrace all things new with the launch of the new ‘Cunard App’ for iPad and iPhone users.
Cunard Line presents intriguing 2011 insights programme
With a luxury cruise vacation aboard Cunard Line, not only can guests experience The New Golden Age of Ocean Travel, they may also pique their intellectual curiosity through a variety of special presentations offered by Cunard Insights.
Rynd takes over at Cunard Line
Captain Christopher Rynd has been appointed Commodore of the Cunard fleet - Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria – the youngest fleet in the industry and the most famous ocean liners in the world. Captain Rynd assumes the title until recently held by Commodore Bernard Warner who retired from the company on April 19th 2011.
Princess Cruises specialist launches Cunard’s 2012 programme
Princess cruises specialist Best At Cruises launches Cunard’s new cruise voyage programme for 2012.
Japan Earthquake: Queen Mary 2 sailing to China
We can confirm that Queen Mary 2 has now boarded the small group of guests and immigration officials and has now sailed for China with all guests and crew on board. Our thanks go to our agents in Nagasaki for their assistance today and our thoughts remain with the people of Japan.
ABP to build new £30m cruise terminal in Southampton
Associated British Ports has unveiled plans for a fifth cruise terminal in Southampton. Just two years after opening a fourth terminal at the port, owners ABP said the £30 million investment was necessary to meet growing demand.