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RANSATLANTIC
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oday’s Transatlantic Crossing provides a sense of elegant escapism
from the hassles and pressures of the modern world. In this ever more
pressurised age, Queen Mary 2 wonderfully recaptures the gracious style and
sophistication of ocean travel’s golden age, during your six- or seven-night
crossing. Our White Star Service™ will set you instantly at ease with its assurance
that no request is too much trouble. Savour the pleasure of afternoon tea served
by white-gloved waiters to the strains of a harpist. Or perhaps indulge in a
relaxing treatment in the Queen Mary 2 Spa & Fitness Centre? Above all, a
Transatlantic Crossing remains an exceptionally sociable occasion, where
PAUL ROSE rekindling old friendships and making new friends is a wonderful certainty.
Queen Mary 2, 14 April 2009
Former base commander
at the Rothera Research
A FULL CALENDAR OF ENRICHMENT AND
Station in Antarctica, Paul
ENJOYMENT enhances EVERY CROSSING
is also a former Royal
Geographical Society Vice
President and recipient of
its prestigious Ness Award. His talents
C
hoosing how to spend your time is a delight in itself aboard
Queen Mary 2. Your Daily Programme, delivered to your stateroom
extend to mountaineering and diving,
whilst he is also a natural public
each evening, outlines the thrilling array of recitals and concerts, quizzes and
speaker with many television classes scheduled for the following day. Cunard Insights™, our fascinating
A DA
Y TO
indulge
A D
AY OF DISCO
VER
Y A D
AY OF RELAXA
TION
A D
AY OF GLAMOUR A D
AY OF EXCLUSIVES
A DAY FOR MEMORIES
presenting credits to his name.
enrichment programme, also finds its most rewarding expression on a
SUNDAY TIMEs TRAVEL
Transatlantic Crossing. From showbiz to science, politics to polar exploration,
THE CLASSIC SOUTHAMPTON TO/ New York COMBINATIONS
WRITING COMPETITION
our informative guest speakers come from all areas of expertise to share their
Y
ou’ve arrived. The immaculate crew vel’s golden heyday
TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING FROM BOSTON Our convenient combinations invite you to
Queen Mary 2, 23 October 2009 welcomes you and directs you to your S
troll through the art gallery and bid
at the auction. Or maybe join a class I
sn’t this what idyllic days at sea were
made for? Join in an early riser’s yoga or I
ndulge yourself this morning and
summon a leisurely room service T
ake a brisk walk around the longest
jogging track on any liner. Meander the R
ecall ocean tra
at the Maritime Quest, as you
stories and experiences. Your six or seven-night crossing between These extended crossings entice you with
explore a choice of North American cities
We are delighted to host The Sunday
stateroom where your baggage is waiting. As to create a watercolour masterpiece of your pilates class. Then stroll over to Sir Samuel’s for breakfast to your stateroom. Browse the universe courtesy of the world’s only ocean- wander through the years and photographs
Southampton and New York is the main extra days and additional North American
at your leisure, with all your transfers and
Times Travel Writing Competition on
you settle in, your steward arrives and own. With our Cunard Insights™ programme, morning coffee, croissants and conversation. latest trends at the Mayfair Shops’ exclusive going planetarium. This afternoon, explore of the aristocrats, nobility and celebrities who
attraction, and includes a scheduled flight calls. Savour an 8-night voyage eastbound
hotels arranged. You may select a two-night
this special crossing. Four literary
RADA graduates add their theatrical flair with acting workshops and exceptional
introduces himself – he will be on hand to learn the inspiration behind your favourite boutiques and pick out a little number for your hidden talent for performing at an have graced the decks of Cunard ocean liners
Now immerse yourself completely in the in the other direction. You’ll jet off to or 9-night westbound crossing between
Manhattan stay before or after your
reviewers, including Chief Fiction
help make your voyage a real pleasure. book – the author just happens to be giving a this evening. exclusive RADA workshop. Then it’s time during our magnificent past. Then get some
productions; Royal Geographical Society Fellows pass on their worldly
indulgent Queen Mary 2 Spa & Fitness Centre Manhattan to join Queen Mary 2 for your Boston and Southampton featuring a day’s
Queen Mary 2 crossing. You can also
Reviewer, Peter Kemp, will judge your
reading on board. Then an expert photography for that peerless afternoon tea and scones fresh air with a traditional game of
Your first evening at sea with a blissful aromatherapy massage. Glittering sophistication awaits choice of eastbound voyage. Or span the exploration in New York. Your international
combine the Big Apple with Boston or
travel journal submission based on the
knowledge at engaging seminars; while our Royal Astronomical Society
workshop reveals the inside secrets of that in the Queens Room or the Grills Lounge. shuffleboard. Make a visit to Images Photo
Now find your bearings on our magnificent It is, after all, an occasion to dress to impress. Atlantic westbound to New York, enjoying flight between Boston and the UK is, of
Las Vegas. See pages 94-101.
Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing
perfect picture. Unwind in leisurely style Gallery and pick up the pictures that capture
partnership offers stellar explorations in the only planetarium at sea. And every
flagship. Stop by the Commodore Club, raising The sparkling gala ball is the very essence of Our delicious innovations 25 hour days, before taking your flight course, included. See page 85.
experience. The winning entry will
A delightfully casual lunch at Kings Court your wonderful voyage.
a toast to your dream crossing. Then on to the Dancing the night away Cunard glamour. Waltz your way around the Tonight you’ve made alternative reservations to home. See pages 82-83.
NORTH AMERICAN TOURS
appear on our website and an award enchanting evening promises to dazzle, whether with comedy and cabaret or
sets you up for a screening of your all-time
library – the largest afloat. Why not select What’s on the menu tonight? How about grandest dance-floor at sea in the elegant savour the freshest Mediterranean flavours at An unforgettable finale
‘AS YOU LIKE IT’ Our six illuminating tours showcase a host
ceremony will take place on board.
favourite movie. After another flawless culinary
dancing and drama. Read on for an exciting glimpse of how you may spend your holiday reading? As evening falls, make uncovering a mouth-watering alternative, like Queens Room to the strains of the orchestra’s Todd English – the first at sea. Later, sip a glass Savour every last mouthful of another delightful ROUNDTRIP Crossings Choose to explore North America before of US and Canadian highlights before or
experience courtesy of Cunard’s chefs, a
your first grand entrance into the Grills or the fusion of oriental flavours at Lotus? Then strings. Chance your luck at the Empire of bubbly at the Veuve Clicquot Champagne dinner and, in the Golden Lion, raise a final glass
each of your six magical days on this grandest of ocean liners.
For the ultimate in indulgence, why not or after your Transatlantic Crossing. You can
after your Transatlantic Crossing, each
nightcap in the Chart Room – where you
Britannia Restaurant for a taste of the culinary rediscover your youth in the G32 Nightclub – Casino’s roulette wheels and blackjack tables Bar, the first one to grace the ocean waves. to new found friends and lasting memories. cross the Atlantic both ways on board stay as long as you wish in our selection of following a set itinerary. So soak up the
share your appreciation of an accomplished
delights on the horizon. far into the early hours if the mood takes you. or take your seat for a spectacular show Then turn in early to ensure being on deck in Queen Mary 2. Simply select back-to-back carefully chosen New York hotels, and we’ll history of New England or the
pianist with fellow guests – rounds off a
at the Royal Court Theatre. time to watch Queen Mary 2 glide up the departures and savour 12 unforgettable also take care of flight arrangements, Confederate States or witness natural
thoroughly relaxing day.
Hudson under the Verrazano Narrows Bridge. nights to and from New York. Shop ‘til you upgrades and transfers. See pages 86-89. wonders such as Niagara Falls, the
drop in the Big Apple, as there are no
Canadian Rockies and the Grand Canyon.
baggage limits to hold you back, or simply
NORTH AMERICAN Hotels See pages 102-109.
enjoy a Manhattan city tour. See page 84. Select a three-night hotel stay – or longer
if you wish – in one of 11 selected cities
across the US and Canada. See pages 90-93.
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