new Vantage Fares

august 2012
CUNARDER
The Diamond Jubilee: three
cheers for our three Queens
famous faces
aboard
new Vantage Fares
• Complimentary benefits
• Backed by the Price Promise
See inside for all the details
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CONTENTS
Stars Aboard
Three Queens in Diamond
Jubilee Celebration
Extraordinary Discoveries
2
4-5
6-7
THE CUNARDER
Voyages from £349
8-9
Dignitaries Aboard
10
Cunard’s First Weddings 11
Queen Mary 2
Entertainment on Board
Welcome
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Summer 2012 has proved a particularly thrilling one for a number
of reasons, and we are privileged to have been a part of it.
In June, our three Queens gathered in Southampton to pay
tribute to Her Majesty the Queen on her Diamond Jubilee.
Our celebration was one of the largest outside of London,
and it was quite an occasion, filled with Union Jacks, fireworks,
pomp and ceremony, plenty of traditional British drizzle and so
much cheer.
We also saw the first Cunard weddings at sea! See page 11 for
pictures of the newlyweds.
12-13
Regal Buys on Board
14
Cunard on Dry Land
15
Cunard World Club News
16-17
News from the Messdeck
18-19
Three Queens Together Again
If you have not yet booked for 2013 and yet are thinking of
joining us on board, take a look at the panel to the right, which
outlines our new Price Promise. You’ll find plenty of inspiration in
the pages that follow, so book in confidence and start planning.
We look forward to seeing you soon,
Peter Shanks
President and Managing Director, Cunard Line
CUNARD ARE PROUD TO HAVE RECEIVED THESE PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS
Visit us at The Cruise Show
Three Queens Jubilee DVD
We’ve reduced the fare on many
of our holidays and introduced
new Vantage Fares. These
fares are protected by the new
Price Promise which means
should the Vantage Fare for
a holiday you have already
booked be reduced, we promise
to automatically give you a complimentary
benefit such as on board credit or an
upgrade to the value of any reduction.
Our Vantage Fares offer a great range of
benefits. Better still they are supported by the
Price Promise so it pays to book our Vantage
Fares as they offer the best option for a great
holiday and 100% peace of mind.
Here’s what’s included:
Choice of stateroom type, location and
number including 3rd/4th berth staterooms
Flexibility to make amendments to, or even
change your voyage entirely up to 90 days
prior to departure subject to our booking
alteration terms
Choice of benefits on voyages of 7 nights
or more
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or
3
or
3
3
or
3
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On board credit
Car parking in Southampton
Return coach travel
to/from Southampton
Airport parking on selected
fly-voyages
All benefits are dependant on voyage type and
duration and are subject to availability.
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For more details visit www.cunard.com, call
0843 374 0000 or contact your travel agent.
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A PRESIDENTIAL CROSSING
A SPECIAL VISIT FROM
HRH THE PRINCESS ROYAL
It was a great pleasure for Cunard to welcome
George Bush Senior and his family aboard Queen Mary 2
for an exceptional journey across the Atlantic.
After an enthusiastic reception from the ship’s
crew in the Grand Lobby, she was taken on a
tour of the ship, before signing the visitors’ book
and unveiling a plaque to commemorate the
occasion. Also in attendance were the First Sea
Lord, Admiral Sir Mark Stanhope, and Shipping
Minister, The Hon Mike Penning.
Sea Vision was established in 2003; it’s an
ongoing campaign to enthuse young people
about the diverse opportunities of the maritime
and marine sector. The new programme
launched by the Princess Royal is called SEA
(Skills, Education and Awareness) – it strives to
connect young people with maritime careers.
President Bush was joined by his wife Barbara, daughter Doro and granddaughter
Gigi, on a voyage which he told Peter Shanks he had been looking forward to for
a long time. ‘He has been talking about nothing else for months’, said Barbara.
Our other 2,620 guests were enchanted to travel in the
presence of an ex-President, and the Bush family
delighted in the full Cunard experience.
They relaxed at Canyon Ranch, dined
at Todd English, watched shows at
the Royal Court Theatre and took
part in one of our new Apple iStudy
classes. George Bush said he and his
family had ‘enjoyed the voyage from its
beginning’ and paid tribute to ‘amazing
crew and staff’.
‘just how much warmth there is
towards the Royal Family here in
the UK’
The sector employs over 531,000 people
directly and indirectly, contributing more than
£26.5 billion each year to the UK economy.
Peter Shanks later spoke of the ‘wonderful
reaction from both our ship’s company and our
guests’. He said it was a reminder of ‘just how
much warmth there is towards the Royal Family
here in the UK’.
From left to right: John Duffy, Peter Shanks, Barbara Bush, David Dingle, George Bush Senior, Captain Oprey
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On 23 May, Princess Anne
was welcomed aboard
Queen Elizabeth in
Southampton. She attended
in her capacity as Patron of
Sea Vision UK to launch a
new maritime education scheme.
Among those greeting the princess
were Captain Julian Burgess and
President and Managing Director
of Cunard Line, Peter Shanks.
O
n Tuesday 5 June, we paid
our own small tribute to
Her Majesty The Queen and her
60 years on the throne. Well, maybe small is
not the right word for being part of one of
the largest celebrations outside London.
And it was quite the occasion when our
three Queens gathered in Southampton,
two of them – Queen Mary 2 and
Queen Elizabeth – of course
named by our monarch.
Our Three
Queens’ Diamond
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Despite the early arrival, thousands lined the shoreline
to witness the three largest Cunarders ever built arrive
together in their home port of Southampton for the
very first time. Queen Mary 2, our flagship, led the
way just before 5am, followed by Queen Victoria
and Queen Elizabeth. Once the latter two
berthed, Queen Mary 2 bearing the message
“Congratulations Ma’am” passed each of her sisters in
turn. This created a three bow formation, while crew lined
the foredecks and the ships’ whistles sounded in salute.
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During the day, the City of Southampton had staged
a free concert, dance performances, food stalls and a
funfair. The three ships held court at the waterfront.
As darkness set in, each looked stunning lit up, as
incredible bursts of fireworks showered down through
the sky overhead. Finally the ships left in procession at
around 11pm before heading their separate ways.
The weather hampered a planned display from the Red Arrows. That didn’t stop them
putting on a performance aboard Queen Elizabeth though – pictured on page 5.
Celebrations
Guests witnessed the Thames Diamond Jubilee
River Pageant with live screenings in the theatres,
whilst large areas of Queen Mary 2’s public
areas were adorned with Union Jacks as far as
the eye could see.
‘Union Jacks as far as
the eye could see...’
Later that evening, the chefs rightly took the
applause in the Britannia Restaurant for their
amazing efforts. Then everyone stood as the
strains of the National Anthem filled the room,
quickly followed by a heartfelt and very loud three
cheers for Her Majesty! Naturally, there was still
one final celebration – a Jubilee Ball. Not only
was it a magnificent end to a wonderful day,
those present also helped raise nearly $2,000
for The Prince’s Trust.
The occasion has been captured on DVD – see the
back cover for details.
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THE CUNARDER
STREET PARTY MID-ATLANTIC
The length and breadth of the British Isles, local
communities entered into the Jubilee spirit by
organising street parties over the four-day bank
holiday weekend. Being halfway across the
Atlantic, heading towards a rendezvous with her
sisters, was no reason for Queen Mary 2
and her guests not to join in the festivities.
As the pageant neared its finale, there was a
fitting reading in the Grand Lobby – “The Thames
London 2012” by Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy.
Keith Maynard, our flagship’s Entertainment
Director, then declared the street party well and
truly under way and the doors of the Deck 2
Grand Hallway swung open to reveal an incredible
banquet. Tables were piled high with sandwiches,
sausage rolls, mini Victoria sponges and red white
and blue cupcakes topped with flags. Amongst
it all were intricate ice sculptures and regal
floral arrangements.
Red Arrows aboard Queen Elizabeth
EXTRAORDINARY
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DISCOVERIES
by land, by sea, by Cunard
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here’s even more to discover on Cunard’s three World Voyages in 2013,
not just by sea but over land as well. That’s because on selected voyages
between Southampton and six major cities – Auckland, Cape Town, Dubai,
Hong Kong, San Francisco and Singapore – you can choose to add an exciting
land tour. Exclusively for Cunard guests, these will extend your discovery for
between two and seven nights before or after your voyage, and treat you to
some incredible sights along the way.
Perhaps you’ve always yearned to watch great
white sharks in their natural habitat in the waters
off South Africa. How about a glimpse into
Maori culture and over the wondrous scenery
of New Zealand? You could stand before the
Terracotta Warriors in China. Then in Dubai
there’s the chance to visit the beautiful Sheikh
Zayed Mosque, lunch at Burj al Arab and a 4x4
Dune Safari. Browse for goodies at a night market
in Singapore. Wine enthusiasts could be tempted
by California’s Napa Valley wine region, stopping
for several tastings along the way of course!
These tours add extra spice to these already
spectacular voyages. From January to April 2013
Queen Elizabeth crosses two oceans to
New Zealand and home via the Americas and
Pacific islands. Queen Mary 2 spans the
Mediterranean, the Arabian Peninsula, Asia
and Australasia, before returning via southern
Africa. Queen Victoria completes a classic
westward circumnavigation, with calls in North
America, the Pacific, New Zealand and Australia,
Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
An example of these tours is shown opposite, for
full details please call 0843 374 2222.
Terracotta Warriors, China
Safari, South Africa
Queen Mary 2 in Cape Town
From 2 to 7 nights
pre- or post- voyage from £350
Here is just a taster to whet your appetite...
AUCKLAND & ROTORUA
4 nightS PRE- OR POST- TOUR
FROM £850
Maori Dance, New
Day 1 – Arrive in Auckland and transfer to hotel.
Evening at leisure.
Zealand
e, Abu Dhabi
Sheikh Zayed Mosqu
Day 2 – Morning city tour of Auckland’s waterfront
and residential suburbs before a
visit to the Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Afternoon and evening at leisure.
­­ 4 – Visit the Te Puia Thermal Reserve for
Day
Maori craft displays and geysers, steam vents
and bubbling mud. Also take in the Paradise Valley
Springs and the Agrodome for sheep shearing
displays. Afternoon at leisure. Optional Maori
dinner and performances at hotel.
­­ 5 – Drive to Longlands Farm in Matamata
Day
for morning tea. Drive to Auckland. Transfer to the
ship/airport.
Brochure Request
For more information on the tours available, please
call 0843 374 2222 or visit www.cunard.com
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Day 3 – Drive to the Coromandel Peninsula.
Lunch is included. Afternoon walking tour in the
Kauri Forest and Puketui, an 1890s gold mining
town. Continue to Rotorua.
continental
*
£349
breaks
Hamburg
Southampton
from
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For an inspired Christmas gift for someone special, or even a treat for yourself, a short voyage is
the perfect opportunity to climb aboard for a leisurely getaway. You can join Queen Mary 2 or
Queen Elizabeth for two nights to or from Hamburg, a dynamic and incredibly beautiful city,
or alternatively join Queen Mary 2 on a four night voyage to the Channel Islands and Belgium.
THE CUNARDER
While in Hamburg, there is much exploring to be done. Make sure
you schedule a trip to The Rathaus, the neo-renaissance town
hall which is topped with a 160-foot tower. Your next stop might
be the St Michaelis Church - its copper-covered Baroque spire
has long been a landmark for ships sailing along the River Elbe,
and its viewing platform offers magnificent views.
You can work up quite a thirst by shopping your way around
the boutiques of the Alster Arkaden, so plan regular pitstops
in Hamburg’s excellent bars and restaurants.
Music lovers gravitate towards the Indra Club where, in August
1960, the Fab Four first played together as The Beatles. There’s
also the fabulous Elbphilharmonie concert hall, which you’ll pass
on your ship – it’s well worth seeing up close. If you’re feeling
adventurous, Hamburg is within easy reach of Berlin – 90 minutes
by train, so you could add the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag
and the Wall to your sightseeing list.
We can help you to extend your stay by booking you into one of
a selection of excellent hotels, all of which are convenient for the
main sights.
Southampton
to Hamburg
Hamburg to
Southampton
Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth
Q317A
Q317C
15-17 Jul 2013
29-31 Jul 2013
Queen mary 2
Queen mary 2
M305C
M308C
M318C
M322C
M326C
M307A
M310A
M320A
M324A
M328A
10-12 May 2013
8-10 Jun 2013
22-24 Aug 2013
29 Sep - 1 Oct 2013
4-6 Nov 2013
23-25 May 2013
22-24 Jun 2013
31 Aug - 2 Sep 2013
6-8 Oct 2013
10-12 Nov 2013
For more information including fares, please refer to the
Cunard Voyages August 2012 - January 2014 brochure
or visit www.cunard.com
autumn escape
queen mary 2 • 16 - 20 Nov 2012 • M229P
4-night fares from
Queens
Grill
Princess
Grill
Balcony
Oceanview
Standard
Inside
£949
£749
£399
£399
£349
Southampton
St Peter Port, Guernsey
Bruges or Brussels (tours from
Zeebrugge), Belgium
Southampton
Bruges, Belgium
Fares from
£349
per person
Our 4-night voyage to Guernsey and Belgium
makes a wonderful autumnal break. We stop
at St Peter Port where you can disembark for
coastal walks, boat trips or heritage trails.
When we reach Zeebrugge, it’s up to you
whether you’d like to visit Brussels or Bruges.
In Brussels, you can take in the Atomium, an
enormous monument of an iron molecule, as
well as the Royal Palace and the European
Parliament. The old town cafés offer plenty
of respite over a plate of moules-frites and a
cool Belgian beer. If you opt for the cobbled,
canal-laced charm of Bruges, save time to
shop for divine Belgian chocolate. Our Shore
Excursions offer peace of mind, whether you’d
rather explore at your own pace, or with one of
our expert guides.
winter sun
canary islands idyll
queen mary 2 • 4 - 16 Nov 2012 • M229N
12-night fares from
Queens
Grill
Princess
Grill
Balcony
Oceanview
Standard
Inside
£2,499
£2,299
£849
£849
£799
Southampton • Funchal, Madeira
Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Lisbon, Portugal• Southampton
Fares from
£799
per person
Our Canary Islands and
Atlantic Isles discovery voyages
are the perfect winter break.
Sailing from Southampton
Queen Mary 2 and
Queen Elizabeth spend
leisurely days at sea as they
head to sunnier climes. On
their arrival, you can anticipate
picturesque coastlines and
temperatures in the mid twenties.
Atlantic Isles Discovery
Canary Islands Celebration
queen mary 2 • 4 - 15 Dec 2012 • M232N
11-night fares from
queen victoria • 20 Dec - 5 Jan 2013 • V301
16-night fares from
Queens
Grill
Princess
Grill
Balcony
Oceanview
Standard
Inside
£2,699
£2,399
£899
£899
£699
Southampton
Funchal, Madeira
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife
Lisbon, Portugal
Southampton
Maspalomas Sand Dunes, Gran Canaria
Fares from
£699
per person
Queens
Grill
Princess
Grill
Oceanview
Standard
Inside
£4,999 SOLD OUT £2,399
£2,399
£1,699
Southampton • Lisbon, Portugal
Seville (from Cadiz), Spain
Casablanca, MoroccoM
Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Tenerife
Fares from
Las Palmas, Gran Canaria
Santa Cruz de La Palma, La Palma
£1,699
Funchal, MadeiraPA
per person
Vigo, Spain • Southampton
Lisbon, Portugal
M
Queen Mary 2 in Hamburg
Balcony
= Maiden Call
PA
= Possible Anchor Port
Terms and Conditions: Fares are per person in £ sterling based on two adults sharing a stateroom, are inclusive of savings and apply to new bookings made by 30 September 2012. Fares are
subject to availability and correct at time of going to print. Getaway fares are not combinable with any other offer. Payment in full is required at the time of booking and cancellation charges
are 100% from the time of booking. Bookings will be made at the minimum grade within each stateroom category without a stateroom number. Stateroom numbers will be allocated no later
than 14 days before departure. Once a Getaway booking has been made, no amendments are permitted. Any amendment to a Getaway booking will be treated as a cancellation. Cunard
Line reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time without notice. These terms and conditions vary, where relevant, the applicable Cunard Line Booking Conditions. The applicable
Cunard Line Booking Conditions are otherwise unchanged. Please see the Cunard Voyages first edition brochure August 2012 – January 2014 and the Cunard World Voyages 2013 &
Exotic Discoveries brochure which contains a full description of the voyages.
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THE CUNARDER
Why not celebrate Christmas and see in the
New Year aboard Queen Victoria as she
departs late December returning early 2013.
Playa de las Teresitas, Tenerife
*Fare based on voyage M229P, Inside stateroom. Fares inclusive of flight in opposite direction.
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The first weddings take
place on Cunard’s ships
Queen Elizabeth hosted her first
wedding during a voyage around the
Mediterranean, when Kenneth and Edi
tied the knot on May 27.
The bride and groom from Lancashire tied the
knot after 28 years together – and revealed
it was the chance to exchange vows on their
favourite ship, Queen Mary 2, that made
this the right moment. Captain Kevin Oprey
conducted the intimate service en route to
New York.
Their voyage was a double celebration, as it
marked Kenneth’s 80th birthday as well as the
start of married life for the couple after 32
happy years together. The ceremony took place
in the Admiral’s Lounge, on the way to Sardinia,
during which Captain Julian Burgess pronounced
them husband and
wife. Then the ship’s
photographers
captured
memories
of their
big day,
which they’ve
been kind
enough to share.
Denise recalled: “Having our photos taken
around the ship made us feel like celebrities,
especially when other guests on board kept
congratulating and applauding us everywhere
we went. It was like a fairytale.”
“That will stick in our minds forever – it
was priceless.”
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“The Admirals Lounge was transformed
into an intimate wedding venue.”
Wedding ship tours
If you’re considering Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth or Queen Victoria as a
wedding venue, for a limited time we’re offering you the chance to tour one of our magnificent
ships. After a fully escorted tour, sip Champagne and savour canapés in one of the dedicated
wedding venues. It’s an ideal opportunity to discuss any specific requirements with the team on
board. For tour dates, costs and full terms and conditions, please call our Celebrations Team
on 0843 373 0305 or email celebrations@cunard.co.uk.
www.cunard.com
THE CUNARDER
On Sunday 29 April, Denise Holding
and Barry Maloney became the
first couple to marry aboard one of
Cunard’s Queens.
QUEEN MARY 2 entertainment on board • QUEEN MARY 2 entertainment on board • QUEEN MARY 2 entertainment on board
On 14 October, the National Symphony Orchestra, under conductorship of the excellent
Anthony Inglis, will join us on our westbound Transatlantic Crossing. Along the way, they’ll
present two world-class classical performances. Perhaps most excitingly, all guests will get
to sing at the Last Night of the Cunard Proms.
J oin the national symphony
orchestra ON THE HIGH SEAS
There are many things that make Cunard
special, but our ability to pull out the stops to
get the very best entertainment and performers
aboard really sets us apart. We are extremely
proud of our award-winning Cunard Insights
on board enrichment programme, just as
we are of our exclusive partnership with the
National Symphony Orchestra.
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THE CUNARDER
‘We are extremely proud of our
exclusive partership with the
National Symphony Orchestra.’
To cross the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2
is always an iconic experience, punctuated
by themed dances in the largest ballroom
at sea, white-gloved afternoon tea, and
plenty of cultural enrichment. But to
be played to by this accomplished
orchestra is a treat for all of us.
Select members of the orchestra will perform
two concerts – one which will celebrate
American music and another which will provide
a glittering traditional finale to the voyage,
ahead of your arrival in New York.
We like to preserve at least part of the
surprise, but can confirm that the line-up for
the guest-led chorus will include huge, cheering
numbers such as ‘Rule, Britannia!’, ‘Jerusalem’
and ‘Land of Hope and Glory’. If the summer’s
festivities have boosted your patriotism, this
is the voyage for you. Those guests keen to
sing their hearts out will have access to song
information in advance of the sailing.
The National Symphony
Orchestra will be joining
us on Queen Mary 2’s
14 October 2012, westbound
Transatlantic Crossing - so
make sure you book soon!
It is thought that no featured
artist has appeared more often
at London’s Royal Albert Hall
than Anthony Inglis. The esteemed
conductor’s career is a busy,
international one, which has
involved appearances with many
of the greatest orchestras in the
world. Inglis dreamed of making a
Transatlantic Crossing as a boy,
and we are thrilled
he will be joining
us on board
for a
fourth
time.
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madam
butterfly 3D
to be screened
Now showing: a 3D film
production of Puccini’s
elegant and powerful
opera, Madam Butterfly,
aboard Queen Mary 2.
The film is made up of 3D scenes captured during performances at London’s Royal Opera House.
The shipboard experience combines stunning music with the thrill of live staging and the closeness
of a feature film. Our 450-seat Illuminations theatre is the perfect setting for opera buffs and
beginners alike.
Stargazing: upcoming speakers from
the Royal Astronomical Society
We know our guests like to expand their horizons and we are very proud to
present RAS speakers on selected voyages. So, whether you’re intrigued by
constellations, meteorites, space travel, Greek myths, or you just want to do
some on deck stargazing, these are truly mesmerising talks.
We kicked off our 3D film screenings in 2011 with ‘Carmen in 3D’. This latest addition is expected
to draw equally large and enchanted audiences.
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Ian Ridpath
2 Oct • M224
Many stargazers learn their way
around the night sky using guides
written by this man, editor of the
Oxford Dictionary of Astronomy.
Join Ian for Greek myths about the
stars as well as live shows in the
Planetarium and stargazing on deck.
Mark Butterworth
28 Oct • M228
A researcher of astronomical history,
Mark specialises in understanding how
popular astronomy was presented
in the past. He will be giving his
captivating talks on animals in space,
analysing starlight, sunspots
and 19th century maps of
the moon.
Simon & Jacqueline Mitton
20 Nov • M230
The Mittons have been sharing their
combined enthusiasm for astronomy
with the public through books and
public talks for 30 years. Cunard
guests may take a virtual voyage with
them through the universe, or listen to
a presentation about life in space.
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For more information about the film, please visit
www.madambutterfly3D.com
Tom Boles
4 Sept • M221 & 14 Sept • M222
Learn how this leading observational
astronomer goes about searching
for supernovae, the dying stars that
produce violent explosions. He has
discovered more than any other
individual in history. Tom’s talks also
include the Northern Lights and
Black Holes.
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Cunard Chardonnay 2011
Rich, ripe green apple aromas with some
hints of macadamia nuts and honey. Soft
and rich, ripe, fruity palate, leading to
a long, rounded finish. Ideal as a chilled
aperitif, or with seafood.
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Cunard Syrah Rose 2011
Aromas of sweet raspberries and
strawberries with delicate floral notes.
The palate is lively, bursting with crisp
red berry flavours. This is a lovely,
easy-drinking summer-time wine for
warm evenings spent on deck.
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Cunard Merlot 2010
This soft but structured wine has lively
raspberry and stonefruit flavours balanced
against clean acidity. Try it with dishes
such as our Vietnamese-style steak with
noodles, or pan-grilled Asian steak salad.
Cunard Pinot Grigio 2011
This bottle bursts with tropical fruit – it’s
fresh and lively with a long, dry finish. It has
more body than most northern Italian Pinot
Grigios, making it great with seafood.
Cunard Syrah 2011
This vibrant deep magenta-coloured Syrah
is full bodied with a heady perfume of
hedgerow fruit and peppery spice. It’s wellstructured and pairs nicely with red meat
dishes, such as our pan-seared filet mignon.
Cunard Sauvignon Blanc 2011
A brilliant, satisfyingly intense yellow wine
with green highlights, this bottle contains
peach and passion fruit blossom with spicy
warmth and a full body. Best with grilled
chicken or fish-based dishes.
ALC.
13.5%
BY VOL
THE GENTLEMAN’S JACKET
The only brand in the world protected by an
Act of Parliament is available on all Cunard ships,
stamped with its official orb, which guarantees
authenticity. It has been woven by hand on the
western isles of Scotland since Victorian times,
and was made popular by Lady Dunmore
and her friend Queen Victoria. More recently,
Harris Tweed has been worn by members of the
British Royal Family, Gwyneth Paltrow, super-sleuth
Sherlock Holmes and the eleventh Dr Who, Matt
Smith. The classic men’s Harris Tweed jacket, the
Hamish, makes the perfect addition to any Cunard
gentleman’s wardrobe.
ALC.
12.5%
BY VOL
ALC.
13.5%
BY VOL
ALC.
13%
BY VOL
The royal connection of Clogau Gold
The Gold of Royalty
ALC.
13.5%
BY VOL
ALC.
13%
BY VOL
T
he Royal Family has been using pure
Welsh gold in their wedding rings since 1923,
a tradition founded by the Queen Mother and
carried into the most recent Royal wedding of the
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in 2011. A touch
of the same rare Welsh gold is contained within each
beautiful piece of Clogau Gold available on board, its
presence denoted by the Welsh dragon stamp. Ask one of
our specialist retail assistants to point out the markings.
On two wheels for
The Trust in 2012
As many of you may already know, Cunard Line has
an ongoing relationship with The Prince’s Trust that
dates since the launch of Queen Victoria in
December 2007. In fact, we are very proud to be a
Gold Patron which means we are one of the charity’s
most dedicated supporters and have pledged to raise
£1 million by the end of 2013.
At sea, Cunard upholds the finest British
traditions and once in a while, we relish
the opportunity to do the same on land.
In partnership with the Royal Horticultural
Society and for the second year running,
we’ve had the honour of being part of
the world famous Hampton Court Palace
Flower Show by sponsoring The Palace
Tea Rooms.
The event’s theme was ‘World of Gardens’,
ever so appropriate as many of these
beautiful destinations are often visited
by our liners, such as St Petersburg and
Madeira. It was a pleasure meeting so
many of our loyal guests that dropped by
the Cunard marquee to say hello and enter
the competition to win a voyage on board
Queen Elizabeth! We look forward to
welcoming the winners on board soon.
These days, the work of The Prince’s Trust is more
important than ever, as they provide young people
in the UK with work placements, training courses
We need your help
to make a difference
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£750,000
and financial grants, helping thousands back into
employment and education.
We really appreciate your continuous support and
donations to this worthy cause and with your help
we can really make a difference.
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Afternoon tea
among the blooms
Our employees,
guests and friends
always show great
enthusiasm for
helping the UK’s
disadvantaged young people turn their lives
around, and this year they will get on their bikes
once again to raise even more funds for The Trust.
The ALL ABOARD team will be taking part in the
Palace to Palace bike ride between Buckingham
Palace and Windsor Castle on 14 October.
The 47 mile route takes in some quite impressive
scenery, passing through Richmond Park, Bushey
Park and Virginia Water, past red and fallow deer.
Your kind donations have helped
us reach this astonishing total.
Let’s keep it up!
Amount raised so far
Some members of the All Aboard team from left to right:
Dean Barker, Tim Yates, Ian Ball, Peter Shanks, Tony Roberts,
Anita Quinney, Denise Robinson, Leanna Rice, Rick Godwin
Please sponsor the ALL ABOARD team via
www.justgiving.co.uk/allaboard or you can show
your support by sending us a cheque made payable to
The Prince’s Trust to Cunard Line Marketing, Carnival House,
100 Harbour Parade, Southampton, SO15 1ST.
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Our ‘Top Sailors’ roll of honour
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We’re very fortunate to have such loyal guests,
and would like to introduce you to our newly
initiated ‘Top Sailors’. One of these couples
has clocked up a wonderful 2201 days at
sea. We hope they’ve enjoyed each and
every one of them. Thank you all and we look
forward to welcoming you again soon.
Mr and Mrs Williamson are our runners-up,
as it were, having spent an impressive
2052 days aboard Cunard ships, over
55 voyages.
Mr Stockwell completed 55 voyages
and 1415 days on board.
Mrs Lynn Doab sent
us this shot of her
bear posing on Que
en Elizabeth’s
Bridge. Mrs Doab bro
ught her furry
friend on board as pa
rt of a campaign
for the charity she wo
rks for - FitzRoy,
which supports peop
le with learning
disabilities. She’d like
to thank Lisa and
Stella on the Purser’s
desk and Commodore
Christopher Rynd
for setting up the
photo shoot.
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A CUNARD HYMN
Mrs Elizabeth Eastoe from Essex has
spent 1358 days aboard our ships, over
56 voyages.
Mr and Mrs Ronald McIntyre from
Gloucester, have joined us on 43
voyages and spent a total of 1068
days on board Cunard ships.
Singer-songwriters Jochen Kinne and
Volker Heeren have kindly composed and
recorded a ‘Queen Mary 2 hymn’
with a Hamburg shanty choir. Download
it at www.queenmary2-hymn.com.
‘And then she appeared, in the darkness
of the night, and came to me with
shining eyes…’
The Most Decorated
Bear On Board
Lorrain
Mr and Mrs Frank Keeling from Bournemouth are at the top of this month’s Mr & Mrs Wilson from Newport in Wales
charts – they have completed 40 voyages and 2201 days at sea.
have taken 28 voyages and spent 819
days on board.
Mr and Mrs Hanson are from Spalding
– congratulations to them on their 43rd
voyage and 729 days at sea.
e Hitching named Warwick
Bear
after Commodore Ronald W.
Warwick
when she sailed on Queen
Mary 2’s
maiden Transatlantic Crossin
g. He
has since travelled on all
three Queens and wears
his Cunard badges with
pride. He’ll be back on boa
rd
Queen Elizabeth in
September – if you see
him, shake his paw!
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platinum dogs
Cunard would like to pay tribute to two
very special top sailors, or rather, top dogs.
This pair of Jack Russells recently became
platinum members.
AMBASSADOR ABOARD
Ciaran Ward, former Chief Electrical Engineer, was
the Cunard World Club Ambassador on a recent CWC
voyage. He re-joined Queen Mary 2 for this special
westbound Transatlantic Crossing.
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The voyage below is an upcoming Cunard World Club voyage.
Members can look forward to lots of fun events on board as well
as enjoying a 5% saving* on their on board spend.
Queen elizabeth
Greek Isles and Turkish Splendours
12 nights • 5 Nov 2012 • Q222
*5% saving applies in the shops, bars, spa, on shore excursions and at the photographers only. 5% saving cannot be used
against medical charges, on board gaming (including casino), visas or future voyages. The saving on your on board spend
commences once any on board spending money has been used, for example, if your total ship board account is $500 and you
receive $100 spending money you will receive the 5% saving on the remaining $400.
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Their names are Jack
and Erin, and they’re
pictured here with kennel
master Dennis Lorca. The dogs
have taken Transatlantic
Crossings in both directions
with their owners, loyal
Cunarders Dan and
Anne Lanier. The Laniers
live in Fort Lauderdale in
Florida over the winter and
in Castle Maine in Kerry,
Ireland during the summer – they
‘commute’ between the two on
Queen Mary 2. We look
forward to welcoming all
four guests back on board.
Ciaran and his wife were able to join Captain Wells on
the Bridge for departure. They also hosted the Captain’s
Table and joined Britannia cocktail receptions, where
they met several loyal Cunarders, not least Mr Richard
Faber, the first guest to board Queen Mary 2 on her
maiden voyage. The Wards also spoke with a Norwegian
journalist, who was taken with Cunard’s devotion to
tradition, and they attended the RADA production of The Merchant of Venice.
STARS
F THE M NTH
White Star Service is a very serious business, and every member of staff on board takes pride in making things run smoothly, and helping guests feel welcome.
Though it’s difficult to single out the brightest stars, the twelve below were nominated and we’re thrilled to give them the recognition they deserve.
QUEEN victoria
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QUEEN elizabeth
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QUEEN MARY 2
FEBRUARY
Alexander Vollmert
German
International Host
German International
Host Alex has provided
invaluable help within
the medical centre, through translation and true
holistic care – he often contacts guests off his
own back to check on their wellbeing.
Howard Hernit
Assistant Laundry
Master
Howard is proactive
and productive in his
daily duties, he handles
pressure with a smile, and is an admirable team
leader. He is approachable and generous, even
outside of his official field of duty.
Kriztian Casicas
Crew Clerk
Kriztian helped crew
members to apply for
their Australian visas
in his own time. He is
always pleasant, wears a smashing smile and
no query is too big or too small.
MARCH
APRIL
Sophie Lebon
Auditor
The Purser’s team
have nominated
Sophie for exceptional
support to the front
desk during a challenging change of operating
systems. She dealt with each receptionist
enquiry calmly and efficiently.
Antonio Cardozo
Executive Pastry Chef
A fantastic,
supportive and
crucial member of the
Queen Victoria
Galley team, Antonio is a great role model.
Over Easter, he and his team made 1800
chocolate eggs, for a true dinnertime wow.
Alan Peros
Head Waiter
On his day off in
Mumbai, Alan took
out two blind guests,
Gloria Hopkins and
Thomas Smith. On another occasion, he
noticed Mrs Hopkins was feeling unwell and
carried her to get medication.
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Albert Sorima
Laundryman
This remarkable crew
member truly respects
the White Star way.
When Chef de Partie
Joeferdie misplaced money he had saved for
his brother’s hospital bill, Albert located it in a
pocket and handed it to Joferdie.
Vincent Giray
Housekeeping
Utility
Vincent regularly goes
the extra mile. He
recently helped some
guests who were struggling to get into their
stateroom, by taking the keys to the Purser’s
Office, despite having work waiting in his area.
Leo Malasa
Housekeeping
Utility
Leo is helpful and
supportive – he brings
positivity, spirit and
cheer to the Housekeeping team, who feel very
lucky to have him. Whenever a guest needs
assistance, Leo is first on the scene.
Allan Ballesteros
Mechanic
When the flat work
iron machine broke,
we had piles of bed
and restaurant linen
waiting to be processed. Allan gave his full
attention and got things moving – he really
saved the day.
Manny Corpus,
Rolando Ganancial,
Aldrin Murilli,
Ricardo Salvador,
Elpedio Velitario,
Sandy Capangpangan
Technical Maintenance Team
We were two washing machines down and the
strain on the laundry was immense. This team
worked tirelessly through the day and night to
get things up and running again.
Rodolfo Reyes
Laundry Master
This helpful and
organised member
of crew is always
seeking solutions.
Recently, while very busy with linen, he and his
team washed 53 bags of bathrobes during the
port of call in Stavanger.
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As a last hurra
h, we asked th
e crew to line
senior officers
Deck 7;
stood to attent
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We then played
side.
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a devoted Ever
n is
ton fan) as he
walked down th
gangway, and
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Queen Ma
ry 2 sounded
whistle three tim
her
es.
Wishing you all th
e be
from your friends atst,
Cunard
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Three Queens glide
away together
After spending a brief period reunited at their home port, our three Queens set sail
from Southampton in convoy on 13 July. Queen Elizabeth led the way, followed
closely by Queen Victoria and then Queen Mary 2, before all heading off
their separate ways. It was quite a dramatic sight, not least because it was the first
time all three ocean liners have sailed together in daylight – so we were able to get
some fantastic images and footage. To see more pictures, join our facebook group at
www.facebook.com/cunard, and to watch a video of the fleet sailing together, visit
our blog at wearecunard.com. Don’t they look magnificent?
SEE US AT
NEC, Birmingham 20-21 October 2012
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The Three Queens
OUT ON
DVD
To mark the historic meeting of the Three Queens in Southampton, celebrating
Her Majesty the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, we have released a special commemorative
DVD. The programme not only charts the history of the company and some of our most
iconic ships but also shows extensive footage - including some never seen before - of the
Three Queens event itself. There are also interviews with some of the key people involved
in planning this truly spectacular day of celebrations.
The DVD is priced at £9.99 plus £2.49 postage and packing within the UK. To order this wonderful
souvenir of a truly momentous day, visit www.g2tv.co.uk/3queens or call 020 7735 2035.