The grand tradition of the classic ocean voyage is very much alive aboard the luxury liners of Cunard. If travel is meant to be savoured, then crossing the oceans should be a majestic experience, not merely a hop across the pond, as some would have it. For travellers of this persuasion, only one name evokes the pleasures of a golden era. That name is Cunard Line. The grand tradition of the classic ocean voyage is very much alive aboard the luxury liners of Cunard. And where once legends strolled the promenade, today so can you, proving that true luxury belongs to no particular era. For 160 years, Cunard has worked to make the art of cruising indistinguishable from the art of living well. Aboard the five-star vessels, and in unique adventures ashore, music and painting is blended with cuisine and conversation, invigorating walks with reading and relaxation, explorations of historic landmarks with the spectacle and purity of nature. This is the Cunard legacy: timeless elegance, incomparable service, intriguing destinations and, quite simply, a more cultured experience. To travel on one of the Cunard ships today is to experience a part of that heritage and return to an era of unabashed opulence from the golden age of ocean travel. Imagine it. Across the oceans, in the lap of luxury to fabled cities and idyllic islands on a voyage bound only for pleasure. Cunard, the tradition continues. 

Cuisine from Celebrity Restauranteurs

Onboard Cunard you have many choices when it comes to dining. Single Seating dinning is available, which means guests can choose to dine anytime between 7 and 9pm. On Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, the Britannia and Mauretania restaurants respectively offer a choice of an early or a late sitting for dinner. All other restaurants are single seating dining. On both Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, your accommodation is paired with a specific restaurant for your formal dining arrangements. All ships offer alternative dining options: Kings Court & Todd English Restaurant on Queen Mary 2 and the Lido on Queen Elizabeth. 

Evening Dress

One of the great thrills of a Cunard cruise is the sheer glamour of the evenings. Generally, evening dress may be either formal or informal when your ship is at sea, and informal or casual when your ship is in port. Evening attire, effective from 6pm, will be specified in your ship’s Daily Programme, delivered to your stateroom each day. Dress codes are defined as follows:

Formal: Tuxedo (or formal dark suit) for men. Evening gown or other formal attire for women.

Informal: Jacket and tie for men. Cocktail dress, dressy trouser suit or similar for women.

Casual: For men, slacks and a sweater or shirt. For women, skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse. A range of formal wear is available to hire on board ship.

Tipping Info

Gratuities are not included in the cruise fares. A suggested per person daily amount will be charged to your shipboard account and distributed to your cabin steward, dining room waiter and other personnel. For bar and salon services, a 15% gratuity is automatically added to all charges for your convenience onboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth.

Awards

2011

Cunard Line – Best Cruiseline
Queen Victoria – Best Ship
Cruise.co.uk Cruise Passenger Ratings Survey

2010

Best Luxury Cruise Ship - Queen Mary 2
Travel Weekly Readers Awards (USA)

Cunard Line – Best Onboard Educational Programme
Cunard Line – Best World Itineraries
Cunard Line – Best Transatlantic Itineraries
Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers Choice Awards

Queen Elizabeth – Best New Ship
Cunard Line, Golden Lion Pub – Best Pub at Sea
Cruise Critic UK Editor's Pick Awards

Queen Mary 2, Canyon Ranch SpaClub – Top 10 Favorite Spa on a Cruise Ship
SpaFinder.com 2010 Readers' Choice Awards

Cunard Line – Top 3 Cruise Lines, Mega-Ship Lines
Cunard Line – Top 3 Cruise Lines, Large-Ship Lines
Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards

Queen Mary 2 – Silver Winner, Luxury Ship
Queen Mary 2, Grand Duplex Queens Grill – Silver Winner, Suite Design
Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Cunard Line – Top Ten Cruise Lines, Large Ship
Condé Nast Traveler-UK Readers’ Travel Awards

Best Travel Blog
Travelmole Web Awards

Best Cruise Line
Daily Telegraph Ultratravel Awards 

Best Luxury Cruise Ship (Large)
2010 Luxury Travel Magazine Gold List Awards

Cunard Line – Consumers’ Favourite Cruiseline
Queen Mary 2 – Best Food
Cruise.co.uk Cruise Passenger Ratings Survey

Cunard Line – Favourite Luxury Cruise Line
Beyond Travel Magazine 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards

Cunard Line – Best Caribbean Cruises
AOL’s Luxist Readers’ Choice Awards

Queen Elizabeth, our newest Cunarder, joined the fleet in October 2010.  She relives, in modern glamour, the high society events of the 1930s and 1940s. Grace ornate rooms whose rich décor recalls the heritage of the first Cunarder to bear her name. Images and features from her predecessors, Queen Elizabeth and QE2, sit comfortably alongside her modern charm.

Ship Facts

Queen Grill Suites

Relax in Queen Elizabeth's most spacious and luxurious accommodation, culminating in the six Master and Grand Suites named in honour of those past Cunard Commodores who have received knighthoods. Light woods and luxurious upholstery add elegance to your sublime retreat, occupying 508 to 1,493 square feet and featuring a full bathroom, as you would expect. Summon champagne to your own private veranda, dine in-suite from the Queens Grill menu, and let your concierge arrange an excursion ashore. To ensure the privilege extends to every moment, you'll appreciate the services of a butler, plus priority embarkation and disembarkation. *Includes Balcony

Princess Grill Suites

Priority embarkation ensures a feeling of privilege before you even step inside your superbly appointed suite, where a bottle of wine and succulent fresh strawberries are waiting for you. These are among the thoughtful flourishes that make you feel so warmly welcome, such as the fresh fruit replenished each day and personalised stationery. Should you wihs, invite new friends for pre-dinner champagne and canapes in your seperate living area - your concierge will glady assist with any arrangements. After all, this is your refined and relaxing retreat. Here, you can seek out idyllic seclusion on your private balcony, complete with reclining seats. *Includes Balcony

Britannia Club Balcony

It would be impossible not to cherish the relaxing lounge area of your balcony stateroom with direct and private access to the ocean breeze. Comfortable and stylish, your luxury Britannia Club Balcony stateroom shall be your inviting home from home throughout your memorable voyage. Guests in AA Club Balcony staterooms will enjoy single seating dining in the intimate Britannia Club Restaurant. And, with your choice rom the nine styles features on our pillow concierge menu, anticipate a wonderfully restful nights sleep, ready for another unforgettable day on board. *Includes Balcony

Britannia Balcony

At any time of the day your luxury stateroom, occupying up to 472 square feet, provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in the soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV or watch the world go by from your own balcony. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant. *Includes Balcony

Britannia Oceanview

At any time of the day your luxury stateroom provides a welcome enclave of comfort and good taste. Wrap yourself in a soft bathrobe, ease into your slippers, then settle down to a film on your TV. Our turndown service sets the tone for a comfortable night's sleep. Guests dine at a reserved table for either early or late dining in the Britannia Restaurant.