Queen Elizabeth Returns to the 'Last Frontier" in signature
Cunard style
VALENCIA, Calif., March 9, 2021 /CNW/ -- With palpable
excitement growing over the return of cruising, voyages to
Alaska remain very much in demand,
and luxury line Cunard is teeming with anticipation to get back to
this majestic region. More than ever Alaska enthusiasts are looking forward to
visiting these fabled landscapes, and want to book their return
now.
Cunard's distinctive voyage offering, in tandem with the wild
frontier of Alaska, is a uniquely
captivating experience.
In 2019, Cunard returned to cruising in Alaska for the first time in two decades, and
the arrival of Queen Elizabeth –
Cunard's youngest Queen - was warmly greeted by local tourism and
post officials, and guests alike. In 2022, the ship will again sail
through the storied waters and landscapes of the Last Frontier,
featuring the blue hues of the immense Hubbard Glacier, and
Glacier Bay – where visitors are awed by some of the world's most
spectacular tidewater glaciers.
Amidst the myriad choices, Cunard's signature voyage offering,
in tandem with the wild frontier of Alaska, is a uniquely captivating experience,
distinctive in many ways:
1. Queen Elizabeth
is the perfect ship for Alaska.
This Cunard Queen is large enough to
offer all the activities, amenities and hallmark Cunard experiences
including Gala Evenings and Afternoon Tea, while carrying fewer
guests than other ships her size.
2. Spacious Princess & Queens Grill Suites
with free drinks and gratuities. The ship's luxury suites boast up
to 1,493 square feet of living space and feature a host of
exclusive amenities including dining in the dedicated Grills
restaurants, a private cocktail lounge and an outside sun
terrace.
3. White Star
Service: Refined. Thoughtful. Charismatic. Proud.
Cunard's crew is dedicated to delivering the highest level of
satisfaction with intuitive and thoughtful service.
4. Enticing Alaska: Guests experience Alaska's best-kept culinary secrets with live
cooking demonstrations, sip local craft beer on board from Alaskan
Brewing Company, celebrate with exclusive cocktails inspired by
Alaska and cozy up with blankets
and a hot toddy or hot chocolate on deck to admire the view.
5. Inviting itineraries. Enjoy the convenience of
a roundtrip itinerary from Vancouver,
British Columbia. Select from 7- and 10-night voyages to
experience the majesty of Glacier Bay National Park and spend more
scenic days sailing to Hubbard Glacier.
Queen Elizabeth also sails to
smaller, more intimate destinations such as Sitka and Haines: Framed by mountains at the top of
North America's longest fjord,
Haines inspires with its wild
temperate rainforest and captivating local art galleries; a visit
to Sitka refreshes the spirit in
the heart of Tongass National Forest, where guests can experience
the influences of Tlingit and Russian heritage in one community.
6. Relaxed days at sea: Guests enjoy at least one
luxurious sea day on every Alaska
itinerary, spending ample time dining, unwinding and taking in the
scenery at a leisurely pace.
7. Plenty of time in port: With full days in
several ports of call, there is more time to indulge in personal
passions and only-in-Alaska
experiences, such as the scenic White Pass Railway journey that
reveals miles of breathtaking waterfalls, mountains and
tunnels.
8. Local celebrations: Select a special
Independence Day voyage and celebrate with the local community in
Skagway. With a lively parade, a
record-breaking egg toss contest and other events, this is a
special place to revel in July 4
festivities.
9. Insights from the experts: Hear personal
narratives from award-winning writers, explorers and adventurers,
including Sir Ranulph
Fiennes, Felicity
Aston, Kenton Cool
and Peter Hillary. Discover
important perspectives from Alaska Native heritage guides on every
voyage.
10. Great value: Sailing to Alaska with Cunard offers a variety of ports
with unique cultural experiences, a luxurious setting where
elevated service is part of your every day, and the chance to
enrich your mind and fulfill your adventurous spirit. A journey with
Queen Elizabeth is more than a
voyage; it is an experience worth treasuring.
On board, Queen Elizabeth's world
is elegant and inviting. Spacious decks offer a true feeling of
freedom, days filled with the promise of possibilities and evenings
where the night is always young. The romance of yesteryear,
distilled with the modern comforts of today. A place that pays
homage to the past but embraces all that's wonderful about life in
the present. With subtle art deco details and contemporary luxuries
that enhance every moment of your time on board. A world where real
life ceases to exist, responsibilities check out, and time is
unique to each guest.
Click here to learn more about Queen Elizabeth in Alaska. To learn more about a Cunard voyage,
contact your Travel Advisor, call 1-800-728-6273, or visit
www.cunard.com.
Cunard
Cunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships
Queen Mary 2®,
Queen Victoria® and
Queen Elizabeth®.
Renowned for impeccable White Star Service, gourmet dining and
world-class entertainment, all three Queens offer luxury
accommodations in Britannia,
Britannia Club, Princess Grill Suite
and Queens Grill Suite staterooms. Cunard is the only line to offer
regularly scheduled Transatlantic service between New York and London, and it continues to celebrate the
freedom of travel on exciting World Voyage and Grand Voyage
itineraries that visit Europe,
North America, South America, Africa, Asia
and Australia.
Awarded #1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise
Line by Travel + Leisure's 2018, 2017 and 2016
World's Best Awards; and "Best Service," "Best Onboard Enrichment"
and "Best World Cruise" by Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2018
Readers Choice Awards. Cunard is a proud member of World's Leading
Cruise Lines, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE: CUK), the largest cruise vacation company in the world.
Together Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line,
Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O
Cruises (Australia) and P&O
Cruises (UK) operate 102 ships visiting over 700 ports around the
world and totaling 226,000 lower berths.
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For additional information, contact:
Jackie Chase, Cunard, 310.926.7686,
jchase@cunard.com
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