Cunard Line Announce 2011 Programme-part 2

Queen Mary 2

- 21 Transatlantic voyages between Southampton and New York;
most crossings are now seven nights in duration – from GBP899 per
person.

Queen Mary 2 is now well established on the growing
transatlantic market with more and more regular cruisers around the world
vowing to experience the unique event of a crossing. After introducing
seven-night crossings as well as six-nights in 2010, they have proved so
popular that all but one of 21 crossings in 2011 will be for seven-nights -
allowing more time to relax and to enjoy the many varied experiences on the
historic journey. From Southampton, British guests can now combine two
crossings with ports including New York, Boston, Halifax, Rhode Island and
Bar Harbour. No flying and as much luggage as you like on roundtrip voyages
from Southampton of 17-, 18-, 19- or 24-nights duration to the USA and
Canada. Queen Mary 2 will also be offering her first ever Caribbean Christmas
voyage from Southampton for 29-nights – set to be a very a very popular
choice when the programme goes on sale.

The 2011 programme has been designed to suit the growing
trends in UK cruising including;

Around the British Isles – a tradition for Cunard Line since
1990. In 2011 Queen Elizabeth will embark on her maiden circumnavigation on
the 2 September and Queen Mary 2 will commence her second Round Britain
voyage on the 12 September. Not only is it a chance to see many famous
British cities in comfort , but with Cunard a unique experience to celebrate
the history, tradition and bonds between Cunard Line and cities like
Liverpool, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Cork. Queen Elizabeth will pass the baton
to Queen Mary 2 when both ships are in Southampton on the 12 September.

Fly – Voyages to the Mediterranean – Queen Victoria will
undertake eight voyages in the Mediterranean. She will visit many famous
ports and is an excellent choice for those wishing to start their holiday
from the warmer climate in the Mediterranean with up to nine ports over
12-nights.

Sailing from Southampton – Now with three liners, in 2011,
Cunard will offer its widest choice from its home port for many years. There
will be 46 different itineraries from Southampton in 2011 to the
Mediterranean, the Baltic, Norway, Around Britain, the Americas and the
Caribbean.

Christmas Voyages – Christmas with Cunard Line is special
indeed and growing in popularity. In 2011 for the first time Queen Mary 2
will sail roundtrip from her homeport Southampton on a 29-night voyage to the
Caribbean from GBP3,899 per person. Queen Mary 2 also offers a voyage from
New York to the Caribbean for 15-nights from GBP2,999 per person. Queen
Elizabeth offers a 16-night voyage from Southampton around the Canaries from
GBP2,199 per person. Queen Victoria sails from Los Angeles for 14-nights to
Hawaii from GBP2,599 per person.

The Youngest Fleet in the World – for the first time Cunard
will be sailing with three modern ocean liners and now has the youngest fleet
in the world – younger than all other cruise lines. That, coupled with the
unique history and heritage of the brand and award winning products and
services gives Cunard Line a unique and distinct competitive advantage in the
luxury cruise sector.

Value for Money – the new programme for 2011 will offer a
range of early booking discounts including discounts of up to GBP800 per
stateroom. There are also some double Balcony savings and up to $600 onboard
credit per stateroom.

Commenting on the 2011 programme, Cunard President and
Managing Director Peter Shanks says:

“Three new ocean liners in just six years proves the demand
for the Cunard brand from guests looking for the best in luxury cruising and
the ability to experience a unique sense of heritage, history and tradition.
With the anticipation and arrival of Queen Elizabeth, and our biggest ever
offering for the UK market for many years.

“With three liners in the fleet we can now offer our travel
agent partners a choice of all the best destinations. In 2011 we will be
covering Europe, the Americas, Transatlantic, the Caribbean and with our
world voyages – the world.

“As the Best Cruise Line sailing out of Southampton – as
judged by Conde Nast Traveller, The Daily Telegraph Ultras, and the Berlitz
Guide, and with the youngest fleet in the world, Cunard Line is now the
undisputed leading brand in the luxury cruise market in the UK.”