Cunard Ocean Liners and Cruise Ships
Few companies so heartily embrace their heritage and accomplishments as Cunard Line. When you set foot on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and the new Queen Elizabeth, you are surrounded by history, yet on one of the most modern passenger ships in the world.
In this section, get a feel for the truly unique experience that is a Cunard crossing or cruise. Get to know one of Cunard's Queens, then see how affordable a Transatlantic Crossing or Cunard cruise can be with some of Cruise Holidays' special Cunard fares.
Please allow us to introduce you to Cunard's Queens:
Queen Mary 2
Entered Service: 2004, renovated 2011
Country of Registry: Bermuda
Speed: 28.5 knots (max. 30)
Gross Tonnage: 151,400 tons
Guest Capacity: 2,592
Length: 1,132 feet
Width: 131 feet
Draft: 32 feet
The largest passenger ship at the time of her launch, Queen Mary 2 was specifically designed to sail the Atlantic and offer a smoother, more comfortable crossing than "regular" cruise ships. In addition to her scheduled Transatlantic service, Queen Mary 2 visits the Caribbean in the winter and Europe in the summer - when sailings can be combined to offer the perfect European Grand Voyage that leave from New York, so you avoid long international flights!
Since she is one of the fastest passengers ships in the world, QM2 can reach ports and islands in less time than other ships too - perfect for a Southern Caribbean cruise that leaves from the convenience of Cunard's New York City port in Brooklyn. Of post-Panamax size, this liner is too large to sail through the Panama Canal, yet she undertakes a yearly World Cruise that takes in some of the world's most fantastic cities and off-the-beaten path islands and cultures.
Visit our Cunard Queen Mary 2 page to see what a day and night onboard the greatest ocean liner of all times can be like.
Download the Queen Mary 2 deck plan (pdf) for details on stateroom and suite categories and a lay-out of all the passenger decks (floors) of the ship.
Queen Victoria
Entered Service: 2007
Country of Registry: Bermuda
Speed: 23.7 knots
Gross Tonnage: 90,000 tons
Guest Capacity: 2,000
Length: 964.5 feet
Width: 106 feet
Draft: 26.2 feet
Smaller than her sister, Queen Victoria is a delightful modern ocean liner that offers a large number of balcony staterooms. In addition to a World Cruise, QV sails from Southampton to the Norwegian Fjords, Baltic Sea and Russia and the Mediterreanean. In the winter, she visits the Canary Islands, just off the coast of Africa.
Like Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria offers the Queens Room with one of the largest dancefloors at sea. She also features the Royal Court Theatre, the first theatre at sea with private boxes.
Visit our Cunard Queen Victoria page for more details on this modern monarch.
Download the Queen Victoria deck plan (pdf) for details on stateroom and suite categories and a lay-out of all the passenger decks (floors) of the ship.
Queen Elizabeth
Entered Service: October 2010
Country of Registry: Bermuda
Speed: 21.7 knots
Gross Tonnage: 90,400 tons
Guest Capacity: 2,092
Length: 294 metres
Width: 32.25 metres
Draft: 8 metres
Similar in size to Queen Victoria, the new Queen Elizabeth is the latest Cunarder to join this illustrious fleet. Built in the spirit of the legendary Cunard ships like the popular Queen Elizabeth 2 that precede her, Queen Elizabeth boasts an interior of grand, open spaces, rich wood panelling, gleaming chandeliers and cool marbles, paying homage to the era of grand transatlantic liners. Queen Elizabeth first set sail in October 2010 and will sail to a variety of ports in Europe as well as undertake world cruises in 2011 and 2012.
Visit our Cunard Queen Elizabeth page for more details on this latest addition to the Cunard fleet.
Download the Queen Elizabeth deck plans (pdf) for details on stateroom and suite categories and a lay-out of all the passenger decks (floors) of the ship.
Cunard Grill Class
Guests who are looking for an additional level of exclusivity and service will enjoy the Queens Grill and Princess Grill onboard Cunard. Read more about Cunard Grills.
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