New itineraries to the Caribbean, Western
Europe, the Baltics, the Iberian Coast, Atlantic Islands and
Asia on sale July 21, 2021
VALENCIA, Calif., July 14, 2021 /CNW/ -- Cunard enthusiasts
will return to what they love with the line's "Grand Escape
Voyages," commencing in October. Cruise vacations range from two to
40-nights, offering guests the chance to enjoy over 40 new 2021 and
2022 voyages, visiting 49 destinations, sailing on board flagship
Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria. Guests will revel in the
unparalleled Transatlantic Crossing, and then head to the
Caribbean, with guests enjoying
the flexibility of embarking from either New York, Fort
Lauderdale, Hamburg or
Southampton. Queen Elizabeth will explore Western Europe, the Atlantic Coast and
Asia, while Queen Victoria will sail in Europe and the Baltics.
"We are excited about our Grand Escape Voyages, our full return to
sailing," said Jamie Paiko, VP
Sales, Cunard.
The Cunard fleet will also spend several overnight port calls in
destinations including Amsterdam,
Lisbon, Hong Kong, Madeira, Dubai and Barbados, offering more time to explore
ashore, while on board brings sparkling entertainment, exquisite
fine dining and the luxury of doing whatever one pleases.
"We are thrilled to announce our new 'Grand Escape Voyages,' as
we celebrate Cunard's full return to sailing," said Jamie Paiko, Vice President of Sales,
Cunard North America. "These new
itineraries will not disappoint our dedicated guests who have
eagerly been waiting for the opportunity to sail on their favorite
ship. They will once again enjoy our distinctive ocean travel
experience, hallmarked by new voyage options and our impeccable
White Star Service," Paiko added.
Queen Mary 2
Welcomed
wherever she sails, flagship Queen
Mary 2's style, elegance and freedom of space are legendary.
Fresh, light-filled public venues lend the ship an invigorating and
airy feel, while contemporary art deco details offer a nod to
Cunard's prestigious maritime past. On her signature Transatlantic
Crossing, guests even have the coveted option of bringing along
their four-legged friends.
Queen Mary 2 will treat guests to
time on both sides of the Atlantic with her "Grand Escape
Voyages," calling at 15 ports in 14 countries. Embarking on 29 new
itineraries, she'll complement a series of Transatlantic Crossings
with brief cruises in Western
Europe and will spend time in the Caribbean, sailing roundtrip from New York, Fort
Lauderdale, Hamburg or
Southampton.
Queen Mary 2's Caribbean itineraries appeal to travelers who
have been dreaming of a vacation that is both tranquil and
intriguing. Guests will bask in the region's turquoise waters and
white sands, and explore the many sites including bridge-linked
canals through ancient streets steeped in history; storied military
architecture in Basseterre;
hot springs and volcanoes in Castries; and natural harbors in Curacao. Overnight calls in Bridgetown, Barbados, time ashore in
St. Maarten and Dominica, coupled with the delights of
St. Lucia and St. Kitts all await. Fares for a Caribbean 14-night voyage start from
$1,499.
Queen
Elizabeth
Spacious decks offering a true sense of
freedom, days filled with possibilities, and evenings where the
night is always young, Queen
Elizabeth's world is always vibrant and inviting.
Fresh from a summer exploring Britain's coastline, Queen Elizabeth's "Grand Escape Voyages" season
will include visits to 41 ports in 21 countries. She will begin in
Western Europe before sailing to
the Iberian Coast for a series of voyages exploring Spain and the Atlantic Islands. Queen Elizabeth will treat guests to itineraries
with overnight port stays in Lisbon and Madeira as well as late departures
from Malaga, offering time to
experience these destinations after dark. She'll then undertake
voyages between London,
Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai, including a transit of the Suez Canal
and calls to Sri Lanka and
Malaysia. Guests will visit
colorful bazaars heady with aromatic spices, be captivated by
ancient Moorish castles and stretch out on beaches in the dappled
shade of palm trees. Fares for the 32-night Southampton to Singapore voyage start from $5,599.
Queen Victoria
A guest
favorite, Queen Victoria's refined
style enchant all who step on board. Guests relish discovering new
cocktail blends in the Gin & Fizz bar, radiate in the
light-infused Winter Garden, and
reinvigorate the senses in the ship's Mareel Wellness and Beauty
Spa.
Commencing her Grand Escape Voyages in April 2022, Queen
Victoria will mark her official return to sailing with three
new itineraries, coupling two Western
Europe short breaks with a 16-night exploration of the
Baltics. Sailing roundtrip from Southampton, she'll visit 11 countries,
treating guests to time ashore in Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tallinn and Gdynia, together with overnight
calls in Amsterdam, Lisbon and St
Petersburg. Wander atmospheric canals and ancient medieval
streets, retrace the past in historic palaces, and explore
forward-thinking cities at the cutting edge of innovation. Fares
for the 16-night Baltic voyage
start from $3299.
Cunard Double Upgrade
Guests who book a "Grand Escape
Voyage" by September 30, 2021 on
voyages six to 52 nights will receive the Cunard Double
Upgrade from Inside to Balcony, Free Onboard Credit up to
$600 per stateroom, Hotel and Dining
Service Charge included, Reduced Deposit, and Grill Suite guests
will also enjoy Free Drinks and Free Internet.
For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact
your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273 or visit
https://www.cunard.com/en-us/grand-escape-voyages.
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 2017 and 2016 World's Best
Awards and 'Best World Cruise Itineraries' and 'Best Trans-Atlantic
Itineraries' by Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2016 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.
For information on Cunard's Sailing with Confidence
Protocols,
visit:
https://www.cunard.com/en-us/the-cunard-experience/sailing-with-confidence
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For additional information about Cunard,
contact:
Jackie Chase,
Cunard, 310-926-7686, jchase@cunard.com
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