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It was a more
civilized era, the golden
age of sea travel. Crossing
the ocean was a grand event
unto itself, the very
embodiment of sophistication
and privilege. And traveling
Cunard was what one
naturally chose for such a
voyage. Cunard's glorious
ocean liners were floating
palaces of art deco splendor
and Edwardian excess,
surrounding guests with
every comfort and luxury.
They attracted the greatest
personalities of the day,
from world leaders to movie
stars, who sipped champagne
at festive black-tie soirees
and strolled along graceful
promenades attired in their
finest apparel. It was the
quintessence of luxury
travel, and getting there
was truly half the fun.
Cunard continues this
celebration of style with
Queen Mary 2 and Queen
Elizabeth 2 - proving once
again, with Cunard, the
journey may be even more
magnificent that the
destination. Cunard Line
proudly continues a
tradition of luxury cruising
that began in 1840. Today
its flagship, Queen
Elizabeth 2, is the world's
most famous ship and the
greatest liner of her time.
She maintains the legacy of
her Cunard and White Star
Line predecessors in
providing a definitive
annual World Cruise and the
only scheduled transatlantic
liner service. QE2 very much
sets the standard of
traditional British
elegance, superb White Star
Service, gourmet cuisine and
sumptuous accommodations
that have secured Cunard's
reputation.
In 2000, QE2 was joined by
another classic liner,
Caronia, formerly known as
Vistafjord, which also
delivers an elegant, Old
World cruising experience.
Whether on voyages or
cruises, these two Cunard
Line vessels create a new
golden age of ocean liner
travel, for those who missed
the first. Imagine a
floating palace where the
pleasures are unmatched.
Where royalty, millionaires
and film stars have been
known to stroll on gleaming
teak decks while savoring
the earth's most dramatic
panoramas. Welcome aboard
the one and only Queen
Elizabeth 2. Thanks to a
refurbishment from bow to
stern, she is uniquely
prepared to pamper you with
the utmost contemporary
comfort. Still the only ship
offering regularly scheduled
transatlantic service, Queen
Elizabeth 2 is also an
honored guest in ports near
and far. Sailing the world's
waters, she becomes your
glamorous refuge.
To heighten this sense of
occasion, QE2's 2003 season
of transatlantic crossings
will be her last. In 2004,
QM2 takes up the reins while
QE2 turns her attention to
an exciting program of
cruises sailing roundtrip
from Southampton. Queen Mary
2 is the world's largest,
longest, tallest, grandest
ocean liner ever! Since she
set sail from Southampton on
her maiden voyage on January
12, 2004, excitement
surrounds her all over the
world. Queen Mary 2 has been
awarded a maritime Oscar
from Berlitz in their 2005
guide to Ocean Cruising &
Cruise Ships. The famous
liner’s Queens and Princess
grill accommodations were
awarded five stars – ranking
Queen Mary 2 seventh out of
more than 260 ships – and
besting the luxury vessels
of Silversea, Crystal and
Radisson Seven Seas. |
Classic
Cunard hallmarks weave
throughout Queen Mary 2:
sweeping staircases, soaring
public rooms, a grand
ballroom, a 360° promenade
deck. With one staff member
per couple, Cunard's
renowned White Star Service
is also assured.
The most anticipated ocean
liner in the world also
comes with an unprecedented
cache of luxuries and
innovations. Three-quarters
of her staterooms have
balconies. Lavish two-story
duplexes even have their own
private exercise equipment.
Exciting restaurants like
Todd English and Cunard's
renowned Grills create the
premier dining experience at
sea.
A space ratio of 57.25 makes
her one of the roomiest
vessels anywhere. Even that
can't prepare you for the
endless possibilities which
occupy all this space - 14
decks of sports facilities,
shops, bars, lounges, 5
pools and no fewer than 10
restaurants, a largesse
which allows you the freedom
to experience your own
preferences and passions.
Crossing the ocean on a
stately Cunard liner has
been the embodiment of the
good life since 1840.
Skilled British officers and
crew and a gracious and
award-winning service staff
create a privileged realm of
relaxation and indulgence.
Whether circling the globe
or savoring the pleasures of
a transatlantic crossing,
royalty, celebrities and
travelers from every walk of
life cherish the elegant
traditions of Cunard White
Star Service.
Cunard Line, one of the
world's most recognized
brand names with a classic
British heritage, is
operated by Miami-based
Cunard Line Limited. Cunard
Line Limited is a unit of
Carnival Corporation (NYSE:CCL).
The Cunard fleet includes
famed Queen Elizabeth 2 and
Queen Mary 2 and Queen
Victoria (in 2006). Ships
Registry: British
Cunard Line is a member of
the exclusive World's
Leading Cruise Lines
alliance, which also
includes Carnival Cruise
Line, Holland America Line,
and Princess Cruise line.
Together, these member lines
share a commitment to
quality and value, offering
cruise vacations that appeal
to the widest range of
lifestyles and budgets and
sail to some of the world's
most exciting destinations.
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