Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company to debut on Cunard’s new ship
By Matt Roseboom The Cunard line will further enhance their reputation for high-class entertainment when their new ship, Queen Elizabeth, launches in England this October. An original concept will debut on the ship — the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company. A group of 29 actors, dancers and musicians will perform a brand new repertoire of...
Days-at-sea voyages in vogue
By Michael Coleman Transocean cruise travel opportunities are gaining in popularity as luxury, premium and mass market operators offer longer haul, sea-going choices than ever before. As cruise ships large and small are seasonally repositioned from one cruising destination to another, travelers have dozens of opportunities to enjoy one...
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...