SOUTHAMPTON, England,
March 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard
is offering UK guests the opportunity to spend this summer at sea,
with a series of UK voyages on board Queen
Elizabeth. Voyages will be round-trip from
Southampton, between July and
October 2021, and comprise of British
Isles scenic cruising and special Sun Voyages, sailing to wherever
the sun shines brightest.
Ten British Isles Voyages and three Sun Voyages, lasting between
three and twelve nights, are available. Guests will be able to
experience the most luxurious summer at sea enjoying exquisite fine
dining, the on-board spa and spectacular entertainment while having
the opportunity to see the UK's coastline from a unique vantage
point.
British Isles Voyages include scenic sailings along Britain's coastline including The Jurassic
Coast, England's only natural
UNESCO world heritage site, Cornwall including Land's End and Scotland including the Isle of Arran, Mull of
Kintyre and Sound of Mull. Four voyages will make various port
calls, including Liverpool, Greenock, Invergordon, Belfast, Newcastle as well as a maiden call for
Cunard's fleet to the Welsh port of Holyhead.
Four night scenic British Isles Voyages are priced from £599 per
person for a Balcony Stateroom, while a ten night British Isles
Voyage will start at £1,299 per person for a Balcony Stateroom.
Seven night Sun Voyages are priced from £899 per person for a
Balcony Stateroom.
Cunard president Simon Palethorpe
said: "Cunard's Summer at Sea luxury UK voyages are a truly unique
way for guests to have a much-needed break this summer. With
international travel not yet fully opened up we're delighted to
offer these voyages exclusively for British guests to experience a
staycation unlike any other, as they relax in Cunard luxury knowing
we will take care of everything.
"Guests can sail along some of the most stunning coastlines
anywhere in the world, as Queen
Elizabeth provides a unique vantage point, or sail on one of
our Sun Voyages where the destination is unscripted and is guided
by studying the weather forecast and heading to where the sun
shines brightest."
Given the advanced progress of the UK vaccination programme, and
strongly expressed preference on the part of our guests for this
limited series of UK coastal cruises, these sailings on
Queen Elizabeth will be for UK
resident Covid-19 vaccinated* guests only. All other voyages on
sale currently do not require guests to be vaccinated.
All guests and crew will be required to follow enhanced health
and wellbeing measures to protect everyone on board on these
cruises. These have been developed with guidance from our global
medical and public health experts and scientists and in close
coordination with UK government agencies. These protocols include
enhanced sanitation measures, appropriate social distancing and the
wearing of masks in certain areas of the ship. Crew will also
undergo a strict testing and quarantine regime as well as regular
testing during their time on board. Our protocols are subject to
change, as we will continue to work with our experts and with
government bodies to ensure all of our practices evolve in line
with latest advice, with our primary focus always being to protect
the health and wellbeing of our crew and guests and the communities
we visit. Travel insurance will also be mandatory for all
guests.**
The cruises go on sale Wednesday March
31, 2021 at 10am. To book
visit www.cunard.com or telephone 0344 338 8641 or
contact a travel agent.
For official Cunard photography, please register details at:
https://cunard.assetbank-server.com
Note to editors
*Vaccine policy
Given the advanced progress of the UK vaccination programme and
strong expressed preference on the part of our guests for this
limited series of UK coastal cruises, these sailings on
Queen Elizabeth will be for UK
resident, Covid-19 vaccinated guests only.
For these cruises the definition of "vaccinated" is a minimum of
seven days following the second dose of the currently approved
Covid-19 vaccines being administered. Proof of vaccination and the
dates given will be required (approved forms of evidence will be
confirmed closer to time of departure) and this will be required to
be shown at the terminal prior to boarding. Failure to provide this
evidence will result in denial of boarding. There is no age
restriction on this series of UK coastal cruises but all guests of
all ages must meet the requirements of the Covid-19 vaccination
policy.
All other voyages on sale currently do not require guests to be
vaccinated.
**Travel insurance
As part of our health and wellbeing protocols it is mandatory
for all UK guests to have suitable travel insurance cover in order
to cruise with us. Travel insurance ensures that our guests can
relax and enjoy their holiday with peace of mind that they are
covered for most eventualities. This includes unforeseen incidents
before their holiday, while travelling or while they are away.
Typically, travel insurance covers cancellation of your holiday,
stolen belongings and medical treatment. Insurance documents will
be checked at the terminal and boarding will be denied, at guests'
own expense, for anyone without appropriate cover.
Enhanced protocols
All guests and crew will be required to follow enhanced health
and wellbeing measures to protect everyone on board on these
cruises. These have been developed with guidance from our global
medical and public health experts and scientists, and in close
coordination with UK Government agencies.
In line with our requirement that crew wear face masks on board,
guests will also be required to wear a face mask in certain public
areas of the ship. Enhanced sanitation measures and social
distancing will also be in place. Crew will undergo a strict
testing and quarantine regime as well as regular testing during
their time on board. These protocols are subject to change, as we
will continue to work with our experts and with government bodies
to ensure all of our policies evolve in line with latest advice,
with our primary focus always being to protect the health and
wellbeing of our crew and guests and the communities we visit.
Sail with confidence with Cunard's free flexible transfers,
vaccination policy and enhanced well-being protocols
Guests can transfer their voyage as many times as they like
before balance due date. The balance is due 30 days prior to the
departure date of the cruise. Options include:
- Transfer the booking to any Cunard voyage currently on
sale
- Transfer the booking to a voyage of higher or lower value
- Transfer the booking an unlimited number of times
- Transfer the booking free of charge.
With Cunard's flexible free transfers, guests can sail with
confidence. Bookings may be changed unlimited times free of charge
up to 30 days before the voyage departs.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating
unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a
leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic, since
1840, celebrating an incredible 180 years of operation. A pioneer
in transatlantic journeys for generations, Cunard is world class.
The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected
entertainment and outstanding service. From five-star restaurants
and in-suite dining to inspiring guest speakers, the library and
film screenings, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make
the experience unforgettable. There are currently three Cunard
ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria with destinations including
Europe, the Caribbean, the Far East and Australia. In 2017, Cunard announced plans to
add a fourth ship to its fleet to be launched in 2022. This
investment is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future
of Cunard globally and will be the first time since 1998 that
Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service. Cunard is
based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
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