Cruising offers the ultimate in romance
By Matt Roseboom With breakfast in bed, dining under the stars and dancing until dawn, you can’t get much more romantic than a cruise. If you haven’t already made plans for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day, surprise them with a romantic cruise. Here’s a sampling of Valentine’s Day-inspired offers, programs and activities:...
Cruise Guide: Cunard’s QM2 to host filmmakers
By Michael Coleman Acclaimed filmmakers Griffin Dunne and Gary Winick will be featured speakers on Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York, Nov. 11. The duo will participate in Cunard Insights, the line’s award-wining onboard enrichment program, and will screen one of each of their films:Â Dunne will...
Video of James Taylor aboard Queen Mary 2 for an exclusive concert
En route to commence his summer tour, Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor sailed with his band and crew as well as with his wife, children and mother during Queen Mary 2’s June 19 eastbound Transatlantic Crossing. He met with fans, answered their questions and put on an exclusive concert. Here are two videos from the...
Cruise Guide: You deserve to save money on a cruise
By Matt Roseboom Your alarm clock goes off early. You’re late to work and get reprimanded by your boss, who makes you work late, which makes you get home late, which makes your spouse and kids unhappy. This chain reaction won’t happen every day, but just one of these things may make you think to …...
Cunard announces 2010-2011 sailings for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria
Cunard has announced the Europe, Transatlantics and Americas 2010-2011 itineraries for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Reservations will be open for booking this Friday, April 17....
Singer James Taylor to headline Queen Mary 2 crossing
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter James Taylor and his band will perform during Queen Mary 2’s June 19 eastbound Transatlantic Crossing. Sailing from New York to Southampton, England, Taylor will headline two Cunard Command Performances in the ship’s Royal Court Theatre during the six-day journey. “I’ve always wanted to take...
Cruise Guide: Cunard aids PBS monarchy series
By Michael Coleman The Cunard Line has underwritten a new PBS television series which begins airing this month. Monarchy: The Royal Family at Work is a six-episode special that provides an exclusive look inside the modern British monarchy. Authorized by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, filmmakers were granted exclusive access...
Cruise Guide: Cunard liners set for epic voyages
By Michael Coleman Cunard Line has unveiled a pair of 2010 world cruises fit for a queen. The voyages might still be 15 months away but the companys two modern luxury liners, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, are gearing up now for the ultimate cruise experience. Queen Mary 2s Royal Route of Exploration will chart …...
Cruise Guide: QE2 set to bid farewell
By Michael Coleman Its a farewell fit for a Queen. Renowned maritime historians and experts will be among the onboard lecturers during QE2s final transatlantic crossings in October. The iconic vessel will be shadowed from Southampton to New York (Oct. 10, Final New York Arrival Crossing) and from New York to Southampton (Oct. 16,...