Cunard Archives - Cruise News Weekly https://cruisenewsweekly.com/tag/cunard/ The latest cruise news, tips, deals, reports, and more. Tue, 23 Apr 2024 10:47:56 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.4 Make plans for the next solar eclipse by booking a cruise https://cruisenewsweekly.com/make-plans-for-the-next-solar-eclipse-by-booking-a-cruise/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/make-plans-for-the-next-solar-eclipse-by-booking-a-cruise/#respond Sat, 13 Apr 2024 13:21:15 +0000 https://cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=7962 2024’s solar eclipse was marked on my calendar since the last one in 2017 as my hometown of Rochester, NY was smack dab in the path of totality. When the big day came, clouds blocked the view, but the world faded to black none the same. When it ended, our family looked at each other …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/make-plans-for-the-next-solar-eclipse-by-booking-a-cruise/feed/ 0 Recalling Queen Mary’s Maiden Arrival in New York https://cruisenewsweekly.com/recalling-queen-marys-maiden-arrival-in-new-york/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/recalling-queen-marys-maiden-arrival-in-new-york/#respond Fri, 31 May 2013 19:12:15 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=4157 When Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2 sails into New York harbour on Saturday 1 June, at the conclusion of her current Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton, she will arrive on the 77th anniversary of the maiden call of the original Queen Mary in New York in 1936. Queen Mary’s Maiden Voyage began in Southampton on …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/recalling-queen-marys-maiden-arrival-in-new-york/feed/ 0 Cunard gives North American Military Personnel a great deal on cruises https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cunard-gives-north-american-military-personnel-a-great-deal-on-cruises/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cunard-gives-north-american-military-personnel-a-great-deal-on-cruises/#respond Wed, 08 May 2013 18:56:28 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=4133 Cunard announced a new benefit for those who serve in the armed forces in North America. The new programme grants On Board Credits of up to $250 per person to members of the United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, National Guard or Reserves, and the Canadian National Defense. Military personnel who are …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cunard-gives-north-american-military-personnel-a-great-deal-on-cruises/feed/ 0 Cruise lines celebrating the royal wedding at sea https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cruise-lines-celebrating-the-royal-wedding-at-sea/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cruise-lines-celebrating-the-royal-wedding-at-sea/#respond Tue, 19 Apr 2011 14:04:01 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=3239 By Jackie Roseboom Many businesses are celebrating the Royal Wedding by offering their guests a viewing party and special offerings, and the cruise industry is no exception. From small viewing areas to lavish parties, it will all be available at sea. Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean is celebrating the upcoming British royal wedding by offering …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cruise-lines-celebrating-the-royal-wedding-at-sea/feed/ 0 Cunard launches Queen Elizabeth https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cunard-launches-queen-elizabeth/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cunard-launches-queen-elizabeth/#respond Sun, 17 Oct 2010 14:48:38 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=3014 By Michael Coleman Cruise travel’s most famous brand name paired with the world’s most famous monarch this week. Her Majesty The Queen officially named Cunard Line’s newest ocean liner, the 2,068-guest Queen Elizabeth during ceremonies in London. The new vessel — estimates peg the total cost at $634 million – features 1,046 staterooms, 71 per …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cunard-launches-queen-elizabeth/feed/ 0 Queen Elizabeth to name the next Cunard ship https://cruisenewsweekly.com/queen-elizabeth-to-name-the-next-cunard-ship/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/queen-elizabeth-to-name-the-next-cunard-ship/#comments Wed, 01 Sep 2010 19:54:03 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=2976 Cunard Line just announced that her majesty the Queen will name the company’s new Queen Elizabeth, the third Cunard ship to bear the name. The naming will be a milestone in British maritime history and is sure to spark interest worldwide. Her majesty was present at the age of 12 at the launch of the …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/queen-elizabeth-to-name-the-next-cunard-ship/feed/ 1 Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company to debut on Cunard’s new ship https://cruisenewsweekly.com/queen-elizabeth-theatre-company-to-debut-on-cunards-new-ship/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/queen-elizabeth-theatre-company-to-debut-on-cunards-new-ship/#comments Thu, 29 Jul 2010 14:20:46 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=2959 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 shows …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/queen-elizabeth-theatre-company-to-debut-on-cunards-new-ship/feed/ 1 Cruise Guide: Cunard’s QM2 to host filmmakers https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cruise-guide-cunards-qm2-to-host-filmmakers/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cruise-guide-cunards-qm2-to-host-filmmakers/#respond Fri, 23 Oct 2009 15:02:58 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=2485 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: Dunne will discuss “Practical Magic,” starring Nicole …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cruise-guide-cunards-qm2-to-host-filmmakers/feed/ 0 Cunard announces 2010-2011 sailings for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cunard-announces-2010-2011-sailings-for-queen-mary-2-and-queen-victoria/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cunard-announces-2010-2011-sailings-for-queen-mary-2-and-queen-victoria/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2009 14:26:13 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=2001 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. “Our heritage is highly regarded by our guests, with up to 97 percent saying they will recommend Cunard to a friend and 98 percent saying they will return,” …

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]]> https://cruisenewsweekly.com/cunard-announces-2010-2011-sailings-for-queen-mary-2-and-queen-victoria/feed/ 0 Singer James Taylor to headline Queen Mary 2 crossing https://cruisenewsweekly.com/singer-james-taylor-to-headline-queen-mary-2-crossing/ https://cruisenewsweekly.com/singer-james-taylor-to-headline-queen-mary-2-crossing/#respond Sat, 14 Mar 2009 02:59:35 +0000 http://www.cruisenewsweekly.com/?p=1825 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 an ocean liner back to Europe. It’s …

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