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October 2017 

CUNARDER 

Exclusively for Cunard World Club members. 

Cheers to Gin & Fizz! 

Raise a glass to 

Queen Victoria’s new 

Midships Lounge concept. 

Our flagship to the rescue. 

Queen Mary 2 helps 

an Atlantic yachtsman 

in distress. 

Reflecting on the Falklands. 

On the anniversary of the 

conflict, we remember our 

ships that served.

Your table awaits. 

Welcome to the Britannia Club dining concept on Queen Victoria, 

following her recent refit. You will have a reservation here, 

in her newest dining venue, when you book a cruise in one of 

her newly added Club Balcony staterooms. Amidst luxurious 

fabrics and Art Deco flourishes, you can dine whenever you 

choose between 6:30pm and 9pm every evening. 

CONTENTS 

NEWS. 

4-5 All the latest from our ships and ashore. 

14 A Master’s farewell. 

Queen Mary 2’s Captain Oprey disembarks for the last time. 

15 Congratulations, Captain Philpott. 

Our flagship’s new master marries on Queen Victoria. 

21 From warships to designer drawings. 

A Royal Navy encounter and a fashion-themed exhibition. 

FEATURES. 

12-13 The Falklands Campaign. 

Remembering QE2’s role in the conflict, 35 years on. 

16-17 The call of the Cape. 

Discovering South Africa’s stunning “Mother City.” 

18 Our flagship to the rescue mid-Atlantic. 

Queen Mary 2 comes to the aid of Mervyn Wheatley. 

19 Queen Mary 2’s commemorative race. 

Our flagship takes part in “The Bridge” celebrations. 

ON BOARD. 

6-7 Champagne, teas and chocolates. 

The luxury brands to delight your taste buds on board. 

8-9 A sophisticated gin blend. 

Our collaboration with Pickering’s Gin. 

10 Beautiful menus, magnificent venues. 

Queen Victoria’s elegant Chart Room and Yacht Club. 

11 Artistic freedom. 

Gibraltar honors Christian Hook on Queen Victoria. 

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22 Cunard’s Top Sailors and White Star winners. 

23 Exclusive offers for members 

of the Cunard World Club. 

Front cover: Three Queens Gin on board Queen Victoria. 

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NEWS 

News from aboard 

and ashore. 

Crosswords and Cartoons. 

We are delighted to announce a number of special 

crossings in association with two legendary 

publications from the Big Apple. Firstly we will be 

welcoming aboard Deb Amlen, Joel Fagliano 

and Ben Zimmer from The New York Times to 

celebrate the 75th anniversary of the newspaper’s 

crossword. You will be able to put your verbal skills 

and wordplay to the test during daily game sessions, 

lectures and activities as part of “The Crossword 

Crossing” on Queen Mary 2, departing New York 

on December 8, 2017 (M745). 

A guest from a galaxy 

far, far away… 

Fans of Star Wars and the silver screen in 

general were in for a treat on Queen Elizabeth’s 

recent Baltic cruise. During the first few days, 

we welcomed aboard Andrew Smith, the 

Corporate Affairs Director of Pinewood Studios. 

Alongside his in-depth knowledge of the filmmaking 

process that delighted guests during 

his popular talks, Andrew also brought aboard 

two particularly exciting items. The first was a 

genuine Oscar statuette, the most coveted prize 

in the film world. The second was a full Star Wars 

Stormtrooper costume, modeled below by one 

of Queen Elizabeth’s theater technicians Roberto, 

on the bridge with Andrew and Captain Hashmi. 

Supporting Parsons School of Design. 

Currently ranked as the No.1 Art and Design 

School in the United States, Parsons School 

of Design is widely regarded as one of the 

most prestigious of its type in the world. This 

August, six students from the school joined 

us to showcase their collections during our 

second Transatlantic Fashion Week. This was 

an incredibly rewarding opportunity for the 

talented individuals involved. 

We also wanted to support the school more 

generally. So we donated a Transatlantic 

Crossing in a Queens Grill Suite for their annual 

fundraising auction, which welcomed 700 guests 

from the fashion industry and New York society. 

The event took place on May 22 at Pier Sixty, 

featuring auctioneer Lydia Fenet, from Christie’s 

Auction House – and immaculately dressed 

Cunard bellboys throughout the evening. We are 

delighted the crossing raised $18,000 towards 

the impressive overall total of $2.3 million. 

Mulberry on Queen Mary 2. 

On Thursday July 13 an iconic British brand 

took up residence in our flagship’s boutiques: 

Mulberry, celebrated for its classic designs and 

the largest producer of leather goods in the 

UK. This is the first Mulberry collection at sea 

and will remain exclusive to Queen Mary 2 until 

early next year. Over the coming months, guests 

will be able to browse Mulberry’s elegant 

Autumn/Winter 2017 range of handbags, 

fashion accessories and small leather goods. 

This includes iconic styles, such as the 

Bayswater, alongside new designs, available 

both in core colors and in seasonal shades. 

Honoring our Greatest 

Generations. 

In partnership with The Greatest Generations 

Foundation, we were proud to pay tribute to 

World War II heroes during Queen Mary 2’s 

August 4 Transatlantic Crossing. Veterans from 

the conflict hosted Q&A sessions on topics that 

When you think of The New Yorker, what may often 

come to mind are its famous covers and cartoons 

– and a number of celebrated cartoonists from the 

publication will be joining us in the second half of 

next year. For over 90 years, The New Yorker has 

showcased America’s funniest cartoonists. Four of 

them – Benjamin Schwartz, Matthew Diffee, Emily 

Flake and David Sipress – will join us next year to host 

exclusive drawing sessions and workshops during 

five eastbound Transatlantic Crossings between 

June and November 2018. 

A unique musical experience. 

Queen Mary 2’s guests were treated to a 

transatlantic theatrical experience with 

a difference this August. Fresh from an 

acclaimed recent run at Zédel in London’s 

West End, After You delivered its inventive 

take on the themes of falling in love, the 

price of conventional success and the things 

we sometimes need to keep for ourselves. 

What makes the show stand out is that 

its story continues to evolve. During the 

August 4 Westbound Crossing and 

August 12 Eastbound Crossing, guests 

were able to watch how the rehearsals 

developed each day. At the end of each 

crossing, there was a matinee performance 

in the Royal Court Theatre, each a total 

one-off version of this truly unique show. 

Success at the ULTRAS awards. 

If you are a regular reader of The Telegraph, you may have already seen the results from 

this year’s ULTRA awards 2017, which recognize excellence across the travel industry. 

We were immensely proud to be named Best Large Luxury Cruise Line. So we would like to 

take the opportunity to thank you if you were among the Telegraph readers who voted for us. 

An anniversary of a Cunard legend. 

This December will mark 50 years since the original 

Queen Mary took up residence in her new home 

of Long Beach in California after more than 30 

years’ service with Cunard. To mark the milestone, 

she will feature the new Cunard Room on board, 

showcasing Cunard’s history as well as highlighting 

Cunard’s current ocean travel offerings. 

"Their talks were 

incredibly informative 

and frequently moving" 

included the battle for the Atlantic, first-hand 

accounts of Pearl Harbor, the D-Day landings 

and the Battle of the Bulge in the Ardennes. Their 

talks were incredibly informative and frequently 

moving, and we thank them for joining us. 


ON BOARD 

Champagne Laurent-Perrier 

for all those sparkling moments on board. 

There will, almost certainly, be 

many special occasions during 

your cruise when nothing seems 

more appropriate than a perfectly 

chilled glass of bubbly. So we 

are sure you will be as delighted 

as we are that, as from June, 

Laurent-Perrier has become the 

Champagne of choice on our ships. 

Chocolate heaven 

among the stars. 

Within Queen Victoria’s restyled Chart Room, a setting inspired 

by the constellations, you will find sweet temptations. 

Our Godiva menu brings you gourmet 

Belgian chocolate in many decadent 

forms. Succumb to a velvety smooth 

Chocolixir for sipping, whether refreshingly 

chilled, or comfortingly hot and topped with 

a slowly melting chocolate. 

You may prefer to deliberate over the selection 

of luxurious white, milk and dark chocolates that 

will catch your eye on the Godiva Chocolate Table. 

Be unashamedly indulgent by ordering 

a mouthwatering trio of mini desserts – 

a chocolate cheesecake, a triple chocolate 

brownie and a dark chocolate and salted 

caramel tartlet. Perhaps the most hedonistic 

experience of them is the wickedly delicious 

fondue. After all, how could anyone resist 

smothering fresh strawberries, banana slices, 

marshmallows or croissant morsels in a rich 

ganache of white, milk or dark chocolate? C 

Laurent-Perrier is a name that carries great 

prestige. The family-owned house focuses all 

of its considerable expertise on Champagne, 

and Champagne alone, as it has since 1812. This 

is perhaps why it has been known for innovation 

as much as quality, not least for pioneering the 

saignée method of making rosé Champagne by 

bleeding the color from the skins of the Pinot Noir 

grape, to get its iconic color and flavor, rather than 

a conventional blend of red and white. The result 

was the acclaimed Laurent-Perrier Cuvée Rosé, 

first launched in 1968 and, naturally, available for 

you to try on board. 

Beside the signature La Cuvée, the Ultra Brut and 

the Grand Siècle, you will also find a Laurent- 

Perrier Vintage 2007 on our Champagne lists. 

Laurent-Perrier has chosen to make vintages 

more selectively and less frequently than other 

houses, only choosing the very best years. This 

vintage has produced a fresh, elegant Champagne, 

with hints of white peach and Mirabelle plum. The 

year was a special one for us too of course, being 

when Queen Victoria made her debut. 

You can now find our full Laurent-Perrier offering 

on the new Gin & Fizz Menu in Queen Victoria’s 

elegant Midships Lounge. We have also recently 

introduced the luxurious Laurent-Perrier 

Champagne Lounge on Queen Mary 2, an elegant 

spot in the heart of the ship, where you can 

sample our complete collection of Laurent-Perrier 

Champagnes, served in Waterford crystal. 

Beside these lounges particularly dedicated to 

Champagne, it goes without saying that you can 

always order a flute or two in venues across our 

ships, including your restaurant. You can also 

indulge in Laurent-Perrier as part of our Champagne 

Afternoon Tea, or to celebrate the start of your 

cruise at our memorable “Sailaway” events. C 

Credit: Christopher Ison 

Tea served with exquisite artistry. 

Another reason to visit the Chart Room, Tea Forté delivers an 

ultra-premium experience, whatever your tastes. 

In every cup, you will appreciate the benefits 

of Tea Forté’s close relationship with their 

growers and the artistry of their handcrafted 

pyramid-shaped infuser. So sip your pick of their 

black teas, green teas or even a rare white tea. 

Naturally, there are herbal varieties too – six in 

fact – whose delicate flavors include rooibos 

herb with a hint of berries and vanilla in Africa 

Solstice, the soothing Chamomile Citrus and the 

tang of Ginger Lemongrass. 

"The exceptional tea experience" 

For ultimate refreshment with a dash of drama, 

you will want to order Tea Forté’s Tea Over Ice, ® 

presented in a pair of pitchers stacked in the shape 

of a pyramid. Your waiter will flash chill the tea in 

the top pitcher by pouring it into the ice-filled lower 

pitcher at your table. Go for a Ceylon Gold, or one 

of four subtle fruity combinations – Blood Orange, 

Mango Peach, Ginger Pear and Raspberry Nectar. C 

Credit: Christopher Ison 


ON BOARD 

Cunard and Pickering’s, 

a sophisticated blend. 

Gin has been through something of an evolution over recent times. 

Craft distilleries are growing in popularity and rewarding aficionados 

with a wealth of flavorsome small-batch varieties. Our collaboration with 

Edinburgh-based Pickering’s Gin brings this concept to Queen Victoria 

with the creation of three exclusive gins inspired by our three Queens. 

Pickering’s Gin was a perfect choice for us 

because of their emphasis on quality, and 

they have been creating award-winning 

premium gins using copper stills for over a 

decade. There is also a historic link between 

us. Marcus Pickering (pictured), the company’s 

co-founder with Matthew Gammell, is the great 

nephew of Cunard Captain George Gibbons, who 

sailed on our ships between 1909 and 1944. 

Together Pickering’s Gin and our drinks experts 

have created 3 Queens Gin, exclusively served on 

Cunard. Our guests are already enjoying the first 

batch of individually numbered bottles on board, 

with a distinctive blend for each of our current 

Queens. The Queen Victoria label is also available 

on draught from a copper gin tap – the only one 

of its kind at sea – on Queen Victoria. C 

3 QUEENS GIN 

Each blend contains key botanicals 

inspired by the destinations of the world 

most associated with each ship. 

Queen Victoria. 

A sampling of the Mediterranean, with 

blood orange, lemon myrtle and olive leaf. 

Queen Mary 2. 

A hint of the Americas, with apple, 

cinnamon and cherry plus essence 

of pine and raspberry leaf. 

Queen Elizabeth. 

A taste of the Orient, uniquely spiced 

with notes of lotus root, star anise, 

kaffir lime leaf and cardamom. 

Each also includes a recommendation 

for a specific tonic and garnishes 

to create the perfect G&T. 

Gin & Fizz adds a sparkle 

to every evening. 

We are still in the early days of Queen Victoria’s new look following her 

refurbishment. Even so, we can say with some confidence that her 

Midships Lounge is shaping up to be one of our favorite spots on board. 

During sophisticated evenings there, gin 

connoisseurs can browse the pages of our 

beautifully illustrated Gin & Fizz menu. 

This obviously includes our wonderful 3 Queens 

Gins, shown opposite, and the Laurent-Perrier 

selection detailed on page 6. But that is just the 

start of the story. 

British gins feature predominantly, as you would 

expect, though you will also find choices from 

Germany, France, Spain, USA and Australia to 

tempt your palate and pique your curiosity. 

Every Gin includes a “perfect served” – a tonic 

and garnish pairing to bring out the best of your 

chosen gin and the key botanicals which create 

its unique taste. 

Wherever it is from and whatever its flavor, our 

bartenders serve every perfect serve impeccably 

in a “Copa de Balon,” a rounded glass with a stem 

that is perfect for a G&T. C 

The impressive gin selection includes a wealth 

of choice, from classic tastes to those featuring 

fruit, citrus, juniper, spices, herbs and floral notes. 

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From the stinging star of Shaula prickles this 

vibrant mix of jalapeño infused tequila and 

Mexican cactus salt. A drink that would feel 

at home in the heat of the African desert 

that is said to have been created by this 

fiery constellation. 

Shaula, the second most luminous star 

in the constellation Scorpius, represents the 

scorpion’s stinging tail. 

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—SHAULA— 

INGREDIENTS 

Ocho Blanco Tequila infused with 

Squid Ink and Jalapeño Chilli Pepper, 

Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice, 

Handcrafted Sumac Syrup, 

Mexican Chilli and Cactus Sea Salt 

Vibrant, Zesty and Fiery 

$10. 50 

INGREDIENTS 

Barsol Supremo Mosto Verde Italia Pisco, 

Akashi-Tai Ginjo Yuzu Sake, 

Handcrafted Tonic Water, 

Mango and Kaffir Lime Leaf Reduction 

Refreshing, Delicate and Tropical 

$10. 50 

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—BELLATRIX— 

From the star of Bellatrix reports this 

effervescent fusion that promotes the 

traits of any warrior, delicately fusing the 

wise sweet notes of Pisco with the regal 

uniformity and respect of Sake. 

Bellatrix, meaning female warrior, is a giant 

star located in the constellation of Orion. 

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ON BOARD 

ON BOARD 

From beautiful menus to 

magnificent venues. 

We have now served up a sampling of the iced teas, chilled Champagnes and hot chocolates you can 

sip aboard Queen Victoria following her refit. So it is time to relax with a closer look at two wonderfully 

atmospheric new bars that offer a nod to classic venues from Cunarders past. Each has a distinct 

personality, reflected in its menu, that will bring a fresh elegance to your sociable evenings on board. 

Be guided by the stars in the Chart Room. 

Those bright shining lights in the night sky have long pointed the way for 

sea travelers. They still can in the atmospheric surroundings of the Chart 

Room. When evening falls, you will find a wonderful menu to navigate, with 

inspiration drawn from the constellations, and pages filled with cocktails, 

spirits, wines, beers and soft drinks. 

Let some of the brightest stars in the heavens lead you to your tipple 

tonight. It may be the “Scorpions Tail,” inspired by the star Shaula from 

the constellation Scorpius. This infuses its tequila base with squid ink 

and the “sting” of jalapeño chilli pepper. Perhaps celebrate your zodiac 

sign. Are you a Libra? Then a “Calm Seas” is, on balance, the perfect 

choice for you, a zesty reinvention of the cosmopolitan. 

SCORPIONS TAIL 

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Luggage tags feature 

cocktails of the day. 

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COCKTAILS 

Set a course for the elegant Yacht Club. 

What would you expect from the Yacht Club other than a seafaring theme? 

The nautical menu has a distinct design using the international maritime 

signal flags, which spell out words throughout. The captains among you 

may be able to decipher them even without the help of the key at the back. 

On its pages, you will find a full drinks list including three different styles 

of cocktail. There are the Yacht Club signatures, so-called “sparklers” made 

with bubbles, and maritime-sounding “old fashions," such as the whiskybased 

“Dragged Anchor.” Do not steer clear of the “Steer Clear,” as long 

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White Peach Purée, 

Zonin Special Cuvée Prosecco 

$9.95 

Wild Hibiscus Flower, Rose Water, 

Laurent Perrier La Cuvée Champagne 

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$15.95 

Grand Marnier Cordon Rouge, 

Freshly Squeezed Orange Juice, 


$15.95 

Sipsmith Gin, Fresh Lime, Ginger, 


$15.95 

Artistic freedom on 

Queen Victoria. 

When Queen Victoria arrived in Gibraltar on June 25, artist 

Christian Hook stepped aboard and received a rare accolade 

in the Queens Room – the Freedom of the City of Gibraltar. 

Christian, who was born and grew up 

in Gibraltar, had joined the cruise for 

two nights to unveil a new collection 

of original artwork, the “Darwin Series,” at 

Clarendon Fine Art. He also took part in a Q&A 

session with guests in the Royal Court Theatre 

and gave a live painting demonstration. He rose 

to prominence in 2014 when he was named 

the “Sky Arts Portrait Artist of the Year,” and his 

work already hangs in the Scottish National 

Gallery and the Museum of Liverpool. 

Christian’s celebrity portraits have helped to 

establish and enhance his reputation on the 

international stage, and his subjects have 

included The Duchess of York, Sir Ian McKellen, 

Amir Khan and Dame Kirstin Scott Thomas. 

In parallel to his portraiture, Christian has 

also produced a series of grand equestrian 

paintings, beautifully capturing the grace, 

movement and power of horses. 

During the ceremony on board, which was 

attended by local dignitaries and Captain 

Andrew Hall, the Mayor of Gibraltar, Kaiane 

Aldorino Lopez, recognized Christian as a great 

ambassador and role model. His Excellency 

the Chief Minister of Gibraltar, Fabian 

Picardo, bestowed the honor upon Christian 

to acknowledge his contribution to the 

development of the arts in his home country. 

“I am deeply honored to receive this 

award whilst docked in Gibraltar,” said 

Christian. “Hopefully my example will 

help to inspire a younger generation 

of Gibraltarian artists to follow their 

dreams. It was a privilege to be able 

to unveil my new series on board 

Queen Victoria and I would like to 

thank all members of the ship’s 

company for being so friendly 

and helpful.” C 

Top: A Horses Tail. The Duchess of 

York. Captain Andrew Hall presenting 

Christian with the Freedom of the 

City of Gibraltar. Right: Captain 

Andrew Hall, Christian Hook, Mayor 

of Gibraltar, Kaiane Aldorino Lopez 

and Hotel General Manager James 

Cusick in the Clarendon Fine Art 

gallery on board Queen Victoria. 


FEATURE 

The Falklands Campaign. 

Remembering the conflict, 35 years on. 

On April 2, 1982, after weeks of 

tension, Argentine troops invaded 

the Falkland Islands, the remote 

UK territory in the South Atlantic. 

It was the start of a short-lived 

yet bitter campaign to reclaim 

the archipelago. 

Cunard ships had served the nation in 

every major conflict since the Crimean 

War in 1853, and so it would be again. On 

May 4, 1982, the Government requisitioned QE2 

for service while she was on her way home to 

Southampton from Philadelphia. The following 

day, conversion work began. Helicopter landing 

pads were constructed forward on the Quarter 

Deck and over the two aft swimming pools. 

Paintings and furniture were removed and piping 

for refueling at sea was laid through passenger 

areas. Equipment, rations, vehicles, fuel and 

spare parts were loaded aboard – much even 

had to be stored on the open deck. 

To man the ship Cunard asked for 650 volunteers 

from among its employees to travel to the war 

zone; more than 1,000 bravely offered their 

services. When QE2 set off under the command 

of Captain Peter Jackson on May 12, they were 

joined by the 3,000 men of the Fifth Infantry 

Brigade, which was comprised of units of the 

Scots Guards, the Welsh Guards and the Gurkha 

Rifles, along with naval personnel. 

After pausing in Freetown, Sierra Leone, every 

porthole was covered with black plastic to provide 

a total blackout and, as QE2 edged closer to the 

conflict zone, the navigation lights were turned 

off, along with the radar to silence the ship 

electronically. Daunting icefields lay ahead on the 

approach to South Georgia, and QE2 encountered 

huge icebergs – many bigger than she was – 

and fog that reduced visibility to less than a mile. 

During the night of May 26 and the early hours 

of the following morning, the crew switched 

on the radar every half hour; at one point over 

100 icebergs showed up on the screen. Captain 

Jackson would subsequently write, “never have 

I known such a harrowing experience.” 

"QE2 encountered huge 

icebergs – many bigger 

than she was" 

Later that day, May 27, 1982, QE2 reached 

Cumberland Bay on South Georgia. She anchored 

offshore for a logistically difficult transfer of 

troops and supplies to other vessels. The transfer 

took until May 29, and 640 survivors from the 

HMS Ardent, HMS Coventry and HMS Antelope, 

all sunk by Argentine aircraft, came aboard for 

the journey back to Ascension Island. Cunard’s 

MV Atlantic Conveyor, who was carrying troops 

and helicopters, also fell victim to aerial strikes. 

The container ship sank with the loss of six 

military personnel and six Cunard crew, including 

the ship’s master, Captain Ian North, who 

posthumously received the Distinguished Service 

Cross (DSC). 

Shortly before reaching Ascension, QE2 received 

orders from the Ministry of Defence on June 4 to 

proceed instead to Southampton. On the morning 

of June 11, QE2 passed the Isle of Wight with 

a royal greeting by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth 

The Queen Mother, waving from the Royal Yacht 

Britannia. Three days later, British Forces took 

Port Stanley, a ceasefire was declared and 

Argentina’s troops surrendered, signaling the 

end of the war. 

Two moments of remembrance. 

On Friday May 19, 2017, we hosted a 

commemorative lunch in Southampton 

aboard Queen Elizabeth, namesake of our 

former flagship, in conjunction with the South 

Atlantic Medal Association 1982 (Wales). 

Around 140 guests joined us on board, 

including the Mayor of Southampton and 

the Mayor of the Port, as well as a number 

of serving officers in the Royal Navy. We also 

welcomed back many of those who worked 

for Cunard and had volunteered for the 

treacherous journey to the Falklands on QE2. 

Also present were Lord West of Spithead and 

Captain Hart-Dyke, Masters of HMS Ardent 

and HMS Coventry respectively. 

Following a guided tour of Queen Elizabeth, a 

Champagne reception in the Queens Room included 

speeches from Captain Thorhauge and Simon 

Palethorpe, Cunard’s Senior Vice President. During 

the occasion, Associated British Ports Director 

Alastair Welch presented Captain Thorhauge with 

a painting of QE2 on her return from the Falklands. 

After a three-course lunch in the Britannia 

Restaurant, Captain Hashmi, who had been one 

of those who traveled with the British Task Force, 

read the poem “Heroes” by David Partridge before 

all present stood for a minute’s silence to honor 

those who never came home. 

The following week saw a special Service of 

Remembrance, led by the Rector of Liverpool, 

the Revd Dr Crispin Pailing, at Liverpool Parish 

Church. It took place on Thursday May 25, the 

date upon which – 35 years earlier – Argentine 

Exocet missiles had struck our Liverpoolregistered 

container ship, Atlantic Conveyor, 

with the subsequent loss of 12 lives. 

During the service, Queen Elizabeth’s Master, 

Captain Hashmi, gave a poignant reading, and 

Angus Struthers, Cunard Vice President Marketing, 

also addressed the congregation before laying 

a wreath at the Atlantic Conveyor Memorial in 

the church grounds on the waterfront. C 

Main: QE2 leaving Southampton for the Falklands. Top, left to right: 

Angus Struthers laying a wreath at the Atlantic Conveyor memorial 

at Liverpool Parish Church. Wreaths around the memorial. 

The remembrance service at Liverpool Parish Church. Below: 

Associated British Ports Director Alastair Welch presenting Captain 

Thorhauge with a painting of QE2 on her return from the Falklands. 


NEWS 

NEWS 

Congratulations, Captain Philpott. 

A Master’s 

farewell. 

On May 8, 2017, Captain Kevin Oprey guided 

our flagship along Southampton Water and 

into the Ocean Dock for one final time as 

she completed her World Voyage. 

On July 4, Queen Victoria hosted a wonderful Cunard celebration as Captain Peter Philpott and 

Dawn-Marie Taylor married on board. It was a magical finale to Captain Philpott’s five years 

at the helm, just a few weeks before he took up his new role as master of Queen Mary 2. 

Commodore Christopher Rynd conducted 

the ceremony in Queen Victoria’s newly 

refurbished Yacht Club, with around 

60 officers and other members of the ship’s 

company joining them for the occasion. The 

happy couple then posed for wedding photos 

around the ship, including this lovely picture in 

front of the iconic red and black funnel. That 

evening, the celebrations continued with 

dinner in The Verandah restaurant. 

The newlyweds were on their way towards the 

beautiful medieval town of Kotor in Montenegro, 

along Queen Victoria’s route from Rome to Venice. 

Believe it or not, this wedding and honeymoon 

cruise was Captain Philpott’s first experience 

of being a guest on one of our ships! 

The couple has another celebration on the 

horizon – a wedding breakfast for family and 

close friends in August in the Cotswolds. We are 

sure you will join us in wishing them a very happy 

future together. C 

Credit: James Morgan 

After 49 years at sea, Queen Mary 2’s 

master had decided the time was right 

to retire. We are honored that he spent 

his final six years of service with us at Cunard. 

Two days earlier, his colleagues had marked 

the occasion at the Senior Officers Party. Robbie 

Howie, Queen Mary 2’s Hotel General Manager, 

had wished him well in a speech on behalf of all 

the crew before two bellboys and Queen Mary 2’s 

Communications Manager, Kirsty J Scott, brought 

out a leaving gift. It was a special, one-off framed 

edition of a Daily Program created by Kirsty, filled 

with heartfelt messages for Captain Oprey from 

family, colleagues, fellow Cunard captains and 

even celebrity guests like Sir Jackie Stewart. 

The Daily Activities page featured a run-through 

of Captain Oprey’s last day at the helm, which 

included a little creative writing! 

During his last day, Captain Oprey and his wife 

(below), Cheryl who had been aboard for five 

weeks, attended a small farewell get-together 

with the officers in G32. Their daughter and her 

family joined them for one final lunch at the 

Captain’s Table in the Britannia Restaurant. 

Head office presented Captain Oprey with a 

painting, a reproduction of his favorite artwork 

on Queen Mary 2 featuring Caronia and the 

original Queen Mary. As Captain Oprey departed, 

our flagship sounded her horn in honor of her 

former captain. 

We are sure you will join us in wishing him all the 

best for his well-earned retirement. Thank you 

for everything, Captain Oprey! C 

Main and above: Queen Victoria's Captain marries on the high seas. 

Weddings at sea. 

Guests have been tying the knot on our ships 

for five years now, with over 250 weddings 

taking place on board. We are delighted that 

we can now offer wedding ceremonies for 

same-sex couples too. To find out more about 

arranging your unforgettable wedding at sea, 

please contact us at (800) 728-6273. 


FEATURE 

Reaching Cape Town. 

2018 

Queen Mary 2 

◆ January 26 and 27, overnight stay 

Queen Elizabeth 

◆ April 23 and 24, overnight stay. 

2019 


◆ January 18 and 19, overnight stay 

Queen Victoria 

◆ April 12 and 13, overnight stay. 

Exploring Cape Town. 

Many of the places and experiences 

mentioned here can be visited on our optional 

shore excursions, from $55*^^ per person. 

A sample list is available at cunard.com/ 

africaexcursions. 

The call of the Cape. 

Staying longer in Cape Town. 

Should you be joining or leaving your ship here, 

it is easy to extend your stay. Hotel choices, 

amongst others include the Belmond Mount 

Nelson hotel, part of our Flagship Collection 

and known for its afternoon tea service. 

A city of 3.5 million people, Cape Town is our gateway to South Africa, and delivers so much of what 

draws visitors to this country. Cradled by mountains, it ticks plenty of dramatic scenery boxes and you 

can easily fit in a game drive to discover Africa’s iconic wildlife during a day here. Of course, 

there are the vibrancy and vitality of the multicultural “Mother City” itself. 

Many flock to the historical landmarks 

of Robben Island, the notorious 

offshore former prison, and the District 

Six Museum, both powerful reminders of an 

apartheid past. The star-shaped Castle of Good 

Hope, billed as the country’s oldest building 

takes you back to a time of the earliest European 

arrivals. The influence of settlers from the east 

finds colorful form in the Bo-Kaap district at the 

foot of Signal Hill, where Cape Town’s Muslim 

community lives in the brightly painted houses. 

For a dash more hustle and bustle, the 

Greenmarket Square flea market entices you 

with everything from batiks and beadwork to CDs 

and sunglasses, often with street performers 

or drummers adding to the wonderful chaos. 

Close by is the Pan African Market, housed in 

a Victorian national monument, complete with 

ornate balconies, on historic Long Street. Inside, 

vendors from a dozen or more African countries 

tempt you with instruments, masks, sculptures 

and curios that will make unusual souvenirs of 

your trip. The V&A Waterfront is round the corner 

too, the picturesque marina dotted with yachts, 

eateries and jewelry boutiques. 

The aromatic Cape Malay fusion cuisine may 

set your taste buds buzzing too. From the raai 

(barbecue) you might sample boerewors – sausages 

spiced with coriander, cloves and nutmeg – or 

sosaties, kebabs marinated in a curry and chutney 

with pieces of onion and apricot. The simple 

pleasure of the freshest of fresh fish is on many 

menus too, just like lightly seared tuna steaks. 

What to serve this with? Well, that leads us 

neatly to Stellenbosch. This attractive, historic 

university town is set in the heart of the rolling 

Cape Winelands, whose acclaimed vineyards 

have patterned the hills for three centuries. 

A tasting at one of the acclaimed wine estates 

is a must for many and will give you an insight 

of what to order with your next meal. 

As all four of our World Voyage visits to this port 

in 2018 and 2019 are overnight stays, you can 

experience an evening in Cape Town. So attend 

a concert at Baxter Theatre, discover one of 

countless atmospheric jazz venues or watch 

Shakespeare al fresco at the Maynardville Open 

Air Theatre. You could even take our scenic 

night tour that reveals the beauty of Cape Town 

twinkling with lights. 

We simply cannot go any further without 

a mention of Table Mountain, the majestic 

city emblem. Some choose to hike up – and 

others abseil down – but the cable car is a 

much simpler way to reach the summit for 

breathtaking views over the city and beyond. 

Apparently, two couples tie the knot up here 

each month, and who can blame them? Just 

imagine how stunning those wedding photos 

would be. 

On its eastern slopes, stands the Kirstenbosch 

National Botanical Gardens. To the south, the 

incredible coastal road, affectionately known 

"A tasting at one of the 

acclaimed wine estates 

is a must for many" 

as “Chappies,” snakes its way between mighty 

cliffs and vast ocean towards Chapman’s 

Peak. If you keep driving towards the end of 

the continent, you will reach the Cape of Good 

Hope Nature Reserve and Cape Point, the 

spot at which the waters of the Indian Ocean 

meet those of the Atlantic. Here an incredible 

diversity of flora and some of South Africa’s 

highest sea cliffs await – and a funicular 

railway ride will whisk you to the viewing 

platform, while another 120 steps lead you 

up to the lighthouse if you are feeling 

particularly energetic. 

A trip south of Cape Town often calls in at the 

penguin colony at Boulders Beach too. But 

that is just the start of the wildlife viewing 

on offer in these parts. South Africa is, after 

all, the land of the lion – not to mention the 

cheetah, the leopard, giraffe, buffalo, rhino, 

hippos, hyenas and zebra. You can scour the 

savannah for these during an unforgettable 

day-long game drive, or for longer if you add 

on our incredible Waterfalls and Wildlife 

Pre- or Post-cruise Tour. C 

Main: Sunset over Cape Town. Opposite: Victoria Falls, 

Zimbabwe. Top: Vineyard in Stellenbosch. South African 

Market. Right: Lion in Chobe National Park, Botswana. 

Rates from $390*^^ per person for the first night and $240*^^ per 

person per night for additional nights (valid for 2018 stays only, prices 

for 2019 stays will differ). Based on two adults sharing a double room, 

including breakfast and private transfers, subject to availability. 

Waterfalls and Wildlife. 

New for 2019. 

This unforgettable five-night 

adventure reveals the breathtaking Victoria 

Falls in Zimbabwe, staying overnight with 

a sunset cruise on the Zambezi River and 

a daytime walking tour. You will also savor 

two nights at the luxurious Chobe Lodge in 

Botswana for incredible game drives on the 

trail of Africa’s majestic wildlife. 

◆ 5 nights, fares from $2,900*^^ per person. 

A six-night pre-cruise 

option with an extra 

night in Cape Town 

at the beginning 

is also available from 

$3,100*^^ per person. 

Please note, shore excursions are an optional extra. All fares 

shown are based on two adults sharing a double room. Land 

tours are an optional extra. All fares shown are based on 

two adults sharing a double room and are only available in 

conjunction with the cruises shown above and cannot be 

purchased on their own. You may cancel your package at any 

time prior to the commencement of your holiday package with 

us but in that event cancellation charges may apply. Please see 

page 23 for more details. 


FEATURE 

Our flagship to the rescue. 

While everyone who steps aboard appreciates our flagship, we doubt many have enjoyed the moment 

as much as 73-year-old Mervyn Wheatley. After all, Queen Mary 2 had rescued him some 36 hours after 

his yacht sustained serious damage halfway across the Atlantic. 

The former Royal Marine was one of 17 solo 

competitors in a race from Plymouth in the 

UK to Newport in Rhode Island when a fierce 

storm blew up. It battered his vessel, Tamarind, 

with 49-foot waves and winds of up to 60 knots 

(69 mph) in the early hours of Friday June 9. 

Mervyn described how he was “rudely awakened” 

at about 2am after being flung against the side 

of the boat when the mast was forced beneath 

the water. All the power had gone, the cabin was 

filling with water and, as Mervyn lightheartedly 

remarked later, his socks were floating 

everywhere! It took over three hours to pump out 

most of the water by hand. His radio beacon had 

also been ripped out of its bracket; this triggered 

a distress signal, which had been picked up by 

coast guards back home and in Canada. 

Several hours later, a C-130 Hercules appeared 

overhead and tried, unsuccessfully, to drop 

replacement radio equipment down to him. 

Another half a day or more later, a merchant ship 

arrived at the scene. However, its steep sides 

made the prospect of getting aboard too daunting 

and, as it approached, Mervyn asked the C-130 to 

call it off, in fear of being dashed against its hull. 

"Tamarind’s thirteenth 

Transatlantic Crossing with 

Mervyn proved to be its last" 

By this point, the UK Coastguard had sent 

a personal message to Queen Mary 2, 200 miles 

away from Tamarind. She arrived nine hours later, 

at around 1pm on Saturday June 10. The first 

difficulty for Captain Wells was finding the stricken 

yacht, as the sails were down and the hull was 

mainly hidden by waves. The C-130 played a pivotal 

role at this point, guiding our flagship towards 

the ship from about 40 miles out, then dropping 

Credit: Mike Crompton 

smoke signals so Captain Wells could see its exact 

position. To actually reach Mervyn, Queen Mary 2’s 

crew had to lower the rescue boat 27 meters from 

the Boat Deck into the rough ocean swell. 

Once safely back on board for a day or two, 

Mervyn gamely agreed to an interview in the 

Royal Court Theatre. He and Captain Wells 

talked engagingly – often humorously – about 

the rescue from their different perspectives, 

and Mervyn was glowing in his praise for the 

Captain. “To maneuver as the Captain did, in those 

conditions at very slow speed, was a remarkable 

display of seamanship,” he noted towards the 

end of the interview, also praising the crew of the 

rescue boat for “as good a demonstration of small 

boat seamanship as I’ve ever seen.” We are proud 

to have helped. C 

Top left to right: The moment Mervyn Wheatley is taken aboard the 

rescue boat. Mervyn Wheatley on board Queen Mary 2. With Captain 

Wells (right) and David Shepherd, Hotel General Manager (left). 

Credit: Mike Crompton Credit: Mike Crompton 

On the morning of June 24, as 

Queen Mary 2 neared the Loire Estuary, 

she received a five-ship naval escort 

before her arrival “home.” News helicopters 

circled overhead and a flotilla of small boats and 

thousands of spectators had gathered to offer 

a warm welcome. Captain Wells expertly guided 

her into the very narrow dock, La Forme 

Joubert, in reverse and under the extra pressure 

of being broadcast live on French television! 

The next day, Queen Mary 2 set off on the main event 

– a race across the Atlantic. She was against four of 

the world’s fastest maxi trimarans, from St-Nazaire 

Bridge to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge in New 

York, and an Airbus A380 flew overhead to send 

them on their way. In racing terms, of course, it was 

something of a mismatch. Queen Mary 2 arrived 

FEATURE 

Race across the Atlantic. 

Queen Mary 2 graces 

The Bridge celebrations. 

On June 22, our flagship left Southampton for St-Nazaire, her first 

return to the city of her birth since 2004. It was part of a series of 

events on both sides of the Atlantic known as The Bridge, celebrating 

the friendship and solidarity between France and the US. Specifically, 

it commemorated 100 years since the arrival of the first 14,000 US 

troops in St-Nazaire on June 26, 1917 to support the Allied war effort. 

at sunrise on the morning of July 1, two and a half 

days ahead of the leading yacht, while the slowest 

arrived another two days behind. The fastest 

yacht averaged 18.6 knots across the Atlantic; our 

flagship – the only true ocean liner – has an average 

service speed of 23.2 knots, although she can reach 

30 knots in the open ocean. C 

Main: Queen Mary 2 is guided into La Forme Joubert dock in 

St-Nazaire. Top: Guests celebrating her arrival in St-Nazaire. 

Left: An Airbus A380 flies overhead Queen Mary 2. 

Cunard ships have a pedigree of fast Atlantic crossings. 

Credit: Bob Dixon 

Several in our history have been “Blue Riband” holders, an unofficial accolade for the passenger 

ship with the fastest current crossing time. A century ago, Mauretania reigned on Atlantic waves 

as she held the westbound record for 20 years from 1909-1929 – and her speed made her 

a valuable troop ship during WWI. 

Credit: Bob Dixon Credit: Bob Dixon 


NEWS 

Two Queen Elizabeths together. 

A new point of view. 

We are launching four new ships and adding countless new 

features across all our brands. So if you are looking 

for a new way to holiday — welcome aboard. 

On Thursday July 6, Queen Elizabeth 

was in the Moray Firth as part of 

her 13-night cruise around the 

British Isles when she encountered 

another impressive ship with 

a rather familiar name. 

Also christened by Her Majesty The Queen, 

HMS Queen Elizabeth is the largest 

warship ever built for the Royal Navy and 

able to carry up to 40 aircraft. Affectionately 

known as Big Lizzie – she was in the waters 

around Scotland’s west coast undertaking her 

first sea trials. 

Main: Captain Jerry Kyd, Commanding Officer of HMS Queen Elizabeth, greets MV Queen Elizabeth off the coast of Scotland. 

“It is a huge honor for myself and the crew of 

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth to meet HMS Queen 

Elizabeth for the first time,” said Captain Inger 

Klein Thorhauge. “To share the sea with the Royal 

Navy’s lead ship of the Queen Elizabeth-class of 

aircraft carrier is a pleasure and I would like to take 

this opportunity to wish Commander Kyd and his 

crew well with their sea trials.” C 

Celebrating the art of fashion. 

During the second Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Fashion Week (August 31–September 7, 2017) Gray M.C.A. 

in association with Clarendon Fine Art hosted a special preview exhibition. Titled “Drawing in Style: Three 

Masters of Elegance,” it brought together original fashion illustrations from a trio of legendary talents. 

Contact your Travel Agent or visit W L C L .co m 

Bil Donovan is America’s most important, 

prolific and esteemed contemporary 

fashion illustrator, and his distinguished 

career includes the distinction of becoming the 

first Artist in Residence for Dior Beauty in 2009. 

Kenneth Paul Block 

became known, over 

half a century, for his 

extraordinary dynamic 

style. His work was 

so influential, it could 

almost guarantee 

major fashion houses 

success for a new look, 

and he has been credited with helping place 

New York at the center of the fashion world. 

Jason Brooks’ meteoric 

career began working 

with British Vogue in his 

early twenties, and his 

bold, elegant silhouettes 

take inspiration both 

from Japanese Art 

and twentieth-century 

fashion photography. C 

The main New York exhibition 

took place at Gray M.C.A., 

Cheryl Hazan Gallery in Tribeca 

from September 5-10, 2017. 

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Celebrating our loyal guests. 

Guest Name Voyage Number Nights Sailed 

Ms Erma Klindt M728 2,173 

Mrs Elizabeth Eastoe V714 1,770 

Mr Tony Stockwell M726 1,596 

Mr Robert Hatem V715 1,461 

Ms Kazuko Kamiki M720 1,400 

Mr and Mrs Cheshire M715 1,061 

Mr Richard Wagner M721 921 

STARS OF THE MONTH 

Cunard’s White Star Service. 

As you know better than most, excellent service is synonymous with Cunard. 

That is why we always encourage you to share your appreciation for crew members 

who really stand out during your cruise. Here are those dedicated individuals who 

have been singled out for praise over recent months. 

March 

Angeles Allison Cabral 

Junior Waiter 


Lesley Meyer 

Librarian 


Aldrin Vergara 

Deck Petty Officer 

Queen Mary 2 

OUR TOP SAILORS 

We know how the sociable, welcoming ambience of our ships, not to mention the impeccable service, 

mean that many of you return to cruise with us time and again. We are always delighted to welcome 

back familiar faces, and here are those who have recently spent the most days aboard. 

February 

Cindy De Nijs 

Sales Assistant 


Kervin Lao 

Technical Clerk 


Michael Galang 

Chief Carpenter 

Queen Mary 2 

April 

Jessie Acuyan 

Bartender 


Ernesto Concepcion 

Fuentes 

Bedroom Steward 


Viktoria Kiss 

Captain’s Secretary 

Queen Mary 2 

May 

Kheem Singh 

Senior Chef de Partie 


Cyrus Soreda 

Bar Utility 


Beesham Moolye 

Sommelier 

Queen Mary 2 

Top Sailor, Kazuko Kamiki 

June 

Jaypee Cabalsa 

Bedroom Steward 


Nelson Antonio Pica 

Chief Mechanic 


Ranford Francisco 

and Frederick Napoles 

Deck Petty Officer 

and Deck PA 

Queen Mary 2 

Queen Mary 2 

World Club Fares from $1,299 * 

*Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses ranging from $80–$200 

per person are additional and subject to change. 

Transatlantic Crossings 

New York to London – 7 nights 

Jun 10, 2018 ◆ M821 

Roundtrip New York – 14 nights 

Sep 9, 2018 ◆ M834A 

New England and Canada 

Independence Day Celebration 


Jul 1, 2018 ◆ M824 

Northern Europe 

Hamburg and Scandinavia 

Roundtrip London – 9 nights 

Aug 10, 2018 ◆ M829D 

Caribbean 

Eastern Caribbean 


Nov 25, 2018 ◆ M845 

Fare details 

Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses ranging from $65–$315 per person are additional and subject to change. 

†Free Upgrade Offer. Queens Grill Upgrade offer is based on reserving a Queens Grill Suite (category Q5) for the 

price of a Queens Grill Suite (category Q7/Q6). Princess Grill Upgrade offer is based on reserving a Princess Grill Suite 

(category P1) for the price of a Club Balcony stateroom (category A1). Balcony Upgrade offer is based on reserving a 

Balcony stateroom (up to category BV on Queen Mary 2, BD on Queen Elizabeth or Queen Victoria) for the price of an 

Oceanview stateroom (category EF on Queen Mary 2 or category FC on Queen Elizabeth or Queen Victoria). Upgrade 

offers are not available to third/fourth berth guests and are subject to availability. 

‡"Free Gratuities" (hotel and dining service charges) offer is based on pre-payment by Cunard of suggested 

gratuities in the amount of $13.50 per person per day for Grill Suites and $11.50 per person per day for Britannia 

staterooms. Free Gratuities offer is not available for third/fourth berth guests. Offer is not transferable and may not 

be combinable with other offers. Free gratuities are applicable for select voyages included in this promotion only. 

^Reduced Deposit refers to $150 per person instead of the standard 25% deposit and is required within three days 

of reservation. Bookings are subject to cancellation if deposit amount is not received within the specified option 

period. Reduced deposit is not combinable with other reduced deposit offers and does not apply to bookings made 

within final payment. 

•The Free Drinks Package offer is applicable only to guests reserving a Balcony Stateroom, Princess Grill Suite or 

Queens Grill Suite on voyages listed under this promotion. The Complimentary Drinks offer applies to all drinks $12 

and under purchased on board during the cruise. Drinks under this promotion can be purchased and consumed free 

of charge by the participant only, and may not be purchased for people who are not booked on the promotion. Guests 

under 18 years of age (21 years of age while present in United States ports or territorial waters) may only purchase 

non-alcoholic drinks on this promotion. Drinks priced above the threshold shown above must be purchased at full 

price. Paying the difference between the threshold and the higher price is not permitted. The standard 15% service 

charge applied against all bar orders will be included under this promotion for all drinks ordered under the price 

threshold. Tipping beyond the 15% is at the discretion of the guests. For drinks purchased over the price threshold, 

the 15% service charge will apply as standard. Drinks ordered on this promotion will be signed for in the normal way 

with the cost of the drinks appearing on the sales receipt – the cost is credited back to the guest folio on a nightly 

basis. This promotion does not apply to drinks ordered as room service or in-room mini-bar (except Queens Grill), 

bottles of wine or drinks packages. Cunard operates a Responsible Service of Alcohol Policy. Offer is not available for 

third/fourth berth guests, is not transferable and may not be combinable with other offers. No cash value. 

*New Bookings Only. Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories on a space-available basis at time of reservation. 

Fares for other categories not shown may vary. Fares are per person, do not include air travel, are cruise only, 

based on double occupancy and apply to the first two guests in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to singles or 

third/fourth berth guests. Offer only applies to voyages advertised in this promotion. This offer has limited space, 

is nontransferable, subject to change, and may not be combinable with any other public, group or past guest 

discounts. Offer is available to residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Bermuda, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the 

District of Columbia who are 21 years of age or older. Fares quoted in U.S. dollars. Please refer to the applicable 

Cunard brochure or Cunard.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to all reservations. Ask about our 

applicable air add-on program. This offer expires November 30, 2017. Please reference promo code: RDA. Ships’ 

Registry: Bermuda. ®Cunard 2017. The Cunard logo and logotype are registered trademarks of Carnival plc, an 

World Club Savings 

Three for All 

Free Upgrades † | Free Gratuities ‡ | $150 Reduced Deposit^ 

Offer expires November 30, 2017. †‡^•See below for details. 


World Club Fares from $999 * 




St Petersburg and Baltic Explorer 


Jun 10, 2018 ◆ Q818 

Spain and France 


Jun 24, 2018 ◆ Q819 

The Fjords 


Jul 1, 2018 ◆ Q820 

British Isles 

Roundtrip Rotterdam – 14 nights 

Jul 15, 2018 ◆ Q821B 

Mediterranean 

Venice and the Adriatic 


Aug 28, 2018 ◆ Q825 

Iberia and Canary lslands 

The Canary Islands 


Nov 1, 2018 ◆ Q830 

Contact your Travel Agent, call (800) 728-6273 or visit Cunard.com 

| Free Drinks in Grill Suites • 


World Club Fares from $1,299 * 




British Isles 


May 12, 2018 ◆ V817 

Iceland and the Fjords 


Jun 22, 2018 ◆ V821 

Mediterranean 

Rome, Barcelona and Venice 

Rome to Venice – 14 nights 

Sep 29, 2018 ◆ V829E 

Venice and the Adriatic 

Venice to Rome – 7 nights 

Oct 13, 2018 ◆ V830C 

Venice, the Adriatic and Barcelona 

Venice to Barcelona – 12 nights 

Oct 13, 2018 ◆ V830D 

English company trading as Cunard Line. Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria are trademarks owned 

by Cunard. All rights reserved in the United States and other countries. Canyon Ranch SpaClub is a registered 

trademark of Canyon Ranch Corporaion Note: For assistance reserving a wheelchair-accessible stateroom, please 

contact customer service at 1-800-728-6273. 

Entertainment 

All entertainment and event programming is subject to change without notice and may be weather permitting. In 

the event of changes in schedule or events, Cunard will not be liable to compensate guests. Any guests who elect 

to cancel their voyage will be subject to cancellation charges in accordance with our booking policies. Please refer 

to www.cunard.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to these offers and all reservations. Certain 

restrictions apply. 

Land Tours 

^^Fares are per person based on double occupancy; single fares are available. Taxes are included in the rates 

shown. Fares have been based on exchange rates at time of publishing and are subject to change without notice. 

Land Package Terms and Conditions: The land package on page 17 are only available in conjunction with select 

cruises and cannot be purchased on their own or be combined with any other holidays. You may cancel your package 

up to 91 days prior to the first day of the land tour. Land tour packages will be assessed a cancellation fee of 100% 

of the total cost of the land tour package when cancelling at 90 days or less to the first day of the land tour. The 

cancellation charges that apply to land packages are in addition to any cancellation charges that may be applied 

pursuant to our booking conditions in the event that you cancel your whole holiday package. We reserve the right 

to change the order of the activities and sights outlined in the package descriptions without prior notification. If, 

for operational reasons, we need to fundamentally alter the content of your package we will be in contact prior to 

your holiday. Some packages may have small minimum numbers of persons to operate, which if not met may lead 

to your tour being cancelled. We will let you know approximately 90 days before your departure. Please check with 

our Customer Contact Center for further details. 

Hotel Program 

*Rates are per person per night based on double occupancy in U.S. dollars and apply to hotels listed on page 17. 

Single rates are available upon request. First night rates include breakfast, the cost of transfers and porterage, and 

services of a local Cunard appointed representative; taxes are included. Reservations are subject to availability. 

Rates are subject to change. Cunard reserves the right to substitute hotels of similar quality when necessary. Cunard 

does not own or operate these hotels. For operational reasons or those beyond our control, Cunard reserves the 

right to change your hotel accommodation to an alternative of a similar standard or above up until your date of stay. 

In these instances, you will not be eligible for compensation and our cancellation terms will apply as per the cruise 

Passage Contract. Guests booking their own flights must ensure that they contact Cunard with their flight details at 

least 10 days prior to departure to enable us to arrange a transfer. Guests should also ensure that we are informed of 

any flight schedule changes so that the transfer is provided at the correct time. If we do not have these details, we 

cannot guarantee that your transfer will be provided or that you will reach the ship prior to its departure. No refund 

or compensation will be issued in these cases. 


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Cunard Line has been named 

#1 Top Mega-Ship 

in the 2017 Travel + Leisure 

World’s Best Awards 

Queen Mary 2 was voted 

Top Large Resort Ship 

Most Luxurious Suites and 

Best Cruise Ship Spa 

in the 2017 Berlitz Complete Guide 

to Cruising & Cruise Ships 

Cunard Line was recognized for 

Best Transatlantic Crossing 

and Best World Cruise 

by the 2016 Porthole Cruise Magazine 

Readers’ Choice Awards 

Cunard Line was recognized for 

Best Onboard Activities 

in the 2016 Town & Country 

Magazine Cruise Awards 

Contact your Travel Agent, 

call Cunard at (800) 728-6273 or visit Cunard.com. 

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