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On Diverse Voyages in 2008, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2
Continue to Offer Cunard's Unique Brand of Elegance and Refinement
Queen Mary 2 Expands Transatlantic Season With New Calls to and From
France
QE2 Voyages Showcase Compelling European Itineraries Including Four
Maiden Calls
Voyages Open for Sale to Past Guests on April 1 and to the General
Public on April 2 2008 Voyage Brochure Available Mid-April
VALENCIA, Calif., March 15
In 2008, the iconic ocean liners Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2
continue to uphold the grand traditions that define Cunard Line. The
ships' spellbinding 2008 itineraries, calling on some of the world's
most exciting cities and picturesque ports, underscore Cunard's
premier place as the world's leader of luxury ocean travel. Overall
the Cunard fleet will offer more than 40 itineraries and over 95 ports
of call in 2008.
The year will start in celebration with the spectacular January 13
meeting of all three Cunard Queens (Queen Mary 2, QE2 and Queen
Victoria) in New York Harbor for a Royal Rendezvous(TM) -- marking the
first time in the company's 168-year history that three Cunard Queens
have been in service simultaneously.
In addition to its signature Transatlantic voyages, Queen Mary 2
offers five 10-day Southern Caribbean Calypso voyages operating
roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale, explores the Mediterranean on two
captivating voyages, offers three holiday Getaway sailings from New
York and travels up the Eastern Seaboard to Canada and New England.
The 2008 programme culminates with a 14-day Caribbean Celebration
voyage coinciding with the Christmas holidays and New Year's.
Complete information will be available mid-April in Cunard's 2008
Voyage brochure.
Queen Mary 2 -- A Most Civilized Way to Cross
In 2008, Queen Mary 2 increases the number of Transatlantic crossings
between Southampton and New York to 24 and builds on the success of
its 2006 transatlantic voyages to/from Hamburg, Germany, with the
continuation of four such voyages in 2008.
New for 2008, she'll make two Transatlantic voyages to/from Cherbourg,
France, one of which departs July 15, the day after Bastille Day.
"Transatlantic crossings continue to distinguish Cunard Line," said
Carol Marlow, president of Cunard Line. "We've added even more voyages
this year and their timeless elegance resonates with an audience
seeking our singular combination of history, elegance and glamour. The
demand for Transatlantics continues unabated."
Six-day eastbound Transatlantics, from New York to Southampton, are
scheduled April 16, 28; May 10, 27; June 8; July 8, 22; Aug. 7,19;
Sept. 4; Oct. 4 and 16. Westbound Transatlantics, from Southampton to
New York, are scheduled April 22; May 4, 16; June 2, 26; July 16; Aug.
1, 13, 29; Sept. 21; Oct. 10 and 22. Of these, six sail to/from
Hamburg and Cherbourg with stops each way in Southampton.
"Given the remarkable popularity of our Transatlantic voyages to and
from Hamburg, Germany, we're pleased to add another European
destination to our Crossings -- via Cherbourg, France -- allowing our
guests to further tailor their experience on one of Cunard's legendary
voyages to and from Europe," added Marlow.
Seven-day Transatlantic Crossings to/from Cherbourg sail on July 8
(eastbound) and July 15 (westbound). Eight-day eastbound Transatlantic
Crossings to/from Hamburg, Germany sail on July 22 and August 19 and
westbound sailings sail on July 30 and August 27.
Transatlantic Voyage fares start from $1,195.
In addition to her six Caribbean sailings in early 2008, Queen Mary 2
will offer seven Caribbean voyages in the second half of the year.
These are:
* Southern Caribbean Calypso -- Five 10-day voyages, departing
roundtrip
from Ft. Lauderdale on Nov. 9, 19, 29 and Dec. 9 and Jan. 2
with stops
in Willemsted, Curacao; St. George's, Grenada; Bridgetown,
Barbados;
Castries, St. Lucia; Basseterre, St. Kitts; and St. Thomas.
Fares
start from $1,645.
* Caribbean Adventure -- A eight-day voyage, departing from New
York to
Ft. Lauderdale on Nov. 1, with stops in Basseterre, St. Kitts;
St.
George's, Grenada; and Kralendijk, Bonaire. Fares start from
$1,295.
* Caribbean Celebration -- A 14-day voyage over the holidays,
departing
roundtrip from Ft. Lauderdale on Dec. 19, with stops in
Cristobal,
Panama; Kralendijk, Bonaire; St. George's, Grenada;
Bridgetown,
Barbados; Castries, St. Lucia; Roseau, Dominica; Basseterre,
St. Kitts
and Road Town, Tortola. Fares start from $3,295.
The Mediterranean is also on the ship's itinerary, with two voyages in
June and September:
* Mediterranean Explorer -- A 12-day voyage, departing roundtrip
from
Southampton on June 14 with stops in Vigo, Barcelona, Monte
Carlo,
Rome, Naples/Capri, Gibraltar and Lisbon. Fares start from
$2,695.
* Riviera Rendezvous -- An 11-day voyage, departing roundtrip
from
Southampton on Sept. 10 with stops in Vigo, Barcelona, Monte
Carlo,
Rome, Gibraltar and Lisbon. Fares start from $2,395.
Once again, the ship will offer its popular seven-day Splendours of
Autumn voyage, departing roundtrip from New York on Sept. 27, with
calls on Halifax, Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Portland,
Maine; Boston, Mass. and Newport, R.I. Fares start from $1,795.
Queen Mary 2's popular Getaway sailings, ranging from four to six
days, include:
* Memorial Day Getaway -- A five-day voyage, departing roundtrip
from
New York on May 22, with stops in Halifax, Nova Scotia and
Boston,
Mass. Fares start from $1,195.
* Independence Day Getaway -- A six-day voyage, departing
roundtrip from
New York on July 2, with stops in Boston, Mass.; Bar Harbor,
Maine and
Halifax, Nova Scotia. The ship will be in historic Boston on
July 4th
and will depart at 10:00pm allowing guests to enjoy the local
festivities and celebrations. Fares start from $1,495.
* Halloween Getaway -- A four-day voyage, departing roundtrip
from
New York on Oct. 28, with a stop in Eleuthera Island, Bahamas.
Fares
start from $795.
Queen Elizabeth 2 -- Defining Elegance at Sea
Despite being the most traveled ship of all time (having sailed almost
5.5 million nautical miles), Cunard has scheduled some new ports for
the legendary liner to visit in 2008: Cephalonia in Greece (May 11),
Split in Croatia (May 14), Propriano in Corsica (July 24) and
Grandafjordur in Iceland (August 4). A special welcome is expected
during each of these maiden calls.
Queen Elizabeth 2's 17-voyage programme includes a half-dozen diverse
Mediterranean sailings, as well as voyages to the Canary Islands,
Norway, Iceland and North America. All voyages sail roundtrip from
Southampton.
Travelers seeking to explore the Mediterranean can choose between
seven itineraries, varying in length from 10- to 16-days. They are:
* Mediterranean Adventure -- A 16-day voyage, departing on May 5
with
stops in Lisbon, Gibraltar, Valletta, Cephalonia, Dubrovnik,
Trieste,
Split, Corfu and Cadiz. Fares start from $2,695
* Mediterranean Treasures -- A 12-day voyage, departing on May 21
with
stops in Naples/Capri, Rome, Florence/Pisa, Cannes, Barcelona
and
Gibraltar. Fares start from $1,995.
* Mediterranean Splendour -- A 15-day voyage, departing on July 2
with
stops in Lisbon, Sardinia, Corfu, Dubrovnik, Trieste, Valletta
and
Gibraltar. Fares start from $2,795.
* Mediterranean Mosaic -- An 11-day voyage, departing on July 20
with
stops in Lisbon, Corsica, Rome, Monte Carlo, Barcelona and
Gibraltar.
Fares start from $2,095.
* Mediterranean Odyssey -- A 15-day voyage, departing on Oct. 27
with
stops in Lisbon, Sardinia, Naples/Capri, Messina, Dubrovnik,
Zakinthos,
Athens, Gibraltar and Vigo. Fares start from $2,495.
* Taste of the Mediterranean -- Two 10-day voyages, departing on
Aug. 12
and Oct. 12 with stops in Lisbon, Sardinia, Cannes, Barcelona
and
Gibraltar. Fares start from $1,695.
* Mediterranean Sojourn -- A 14-day voyage, departing on August
27 with
stops in Lisbon, Sardinia, Athens, Zakinthos, Palermo,
Naples/Capri and
Valencia. Fares start from $2,495.
In summer, Queen Elizabeth 2 will visit Iceland and Norway on three
voyages:
* Land of the Midnight Sun -- A 13-day voyage, departing
roundtrip from
Southampton on June 2 with stops in the Norwegian ports of
Bergen,
Trondheim, Gravdal (Lofoten Islands), Longyearbyen, Tromso,
Hellestylt,
Geiranger and Stavanger. Fares start from $2,295.
* Norwegian Wonders -- A seven-day voyage, departing roundtrip
from
Southampton on June 25 with stops in Bergen, Hellesylt,
Geiranger,
Flaam, and Stavanger, Norway. Fares start from $1,495.
* Lands of Fire and Ice -- A 12-day voyage, departing roundtrip
from
Southampton on July 31 with stops in Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur,
Akureyri in Iceland and Hellesylt, Geiranger, Flaam, Stavanger
and Oslo
in Norway. Fares start from $2,395.
Other voyages operating roundtrip from Southampton are:
* Atlantic Isles Idyll -- A 10-day voyage, departing on June 15
with
stops in Bilbao, Funchal, Santa Cruz Tenerife, Las Palmas and
Lisbon.
Fares start from $1,695.
* Summer and Fall Getaways -- Three- or five-day voyages depart
on
July 17 (3 days), August 22 and October 22 (five days) with
stops in
Rotterdam and Zeebrugge, or Bilbao, La Rochelle and St. Peter
Port.
Fares start from $695.
* Autumn Colors -- A 20-day sailing departing on September 10 and
includes an overnight in Quebec City, Quebec, as well as stops
Halifax,
Nova Scotia; Saint John, New Brunswick; Bar Harbor, Maine;
Boston,
Mass.; Newport, R.I.; New York, NY and St. Johns, Newfoundland.
Fares
start from $4,195.
* Canary Islands Splendour -- A 12-day voyage, departing on Sept.
30 with
stops in Madeira, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Lanzarote, Gran
Canaria,
Malaga, Gibraltar and Lisbon. Fares start from $2,095.
All pricing is based on Early Booking Fares, per person, double
occupancy and reflect 35% off Brochure Fares for Transatlantics and up
to 30% off Brochure Fares on other voyages.
For more information about the 2008 itineraries for Queen Mary 2 and
QE2, call your travel professional.
About Cunard Line
Cunard Line, operator of the luxury ocean liners Queen Mary 2 and QE2,
has long been synonymous with the quest for new discoveries and the
epitome of British refinement since the company's first paddle-wheeled
steamer, Britannia, crossed the Atlantic in 1840. Cunard voyages bring
together like-minded travelers who relish the Cunard hallmarks of
impeccable White Star Service(SM), fine dining, sophisticated
adventure, the legacy of historic voyages and transatlantic travel.
Queen Victoria joins the fleet in December 2007.
Cunard Line is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. The
exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of
Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to
quality and value, member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles
and budgets. Together they offer exciting and enriching cruise
vacations to the world's most desirable destinations. |
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