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Cunard has announced that a series of new itineraries sailing on Queen Elizabeth between February and May 2022 will go on sale in November.  All sailings will depart from Southampton and will include a voyage in search of the Northern Lights, journeys to the Canary Islands and the Western Mediterranean as well as a grand voyage across the Atlantic Ocean, through the Panama Canal and on to Vancouver, Canada.

The new itineraries will replace the existing published schedule. Cunard continues to work very closely with authorities in all the destinations visited to ensure compliance with local health and entry requirements.  Unfortunately, based on the most recent advice for cruise guests, and given the complexities of many of the international destinations involved, it will not be viable to maintain Queen Elizabeth’s existing schedule and all departures from 20 February to 17 May 2022 inclusive are now cancelled.  

Cunard President Simon Palethorpe says, “We hope our guests will be inspired to find a little adventure with these new itineraries .  In a single short programme, they offer fantastic variety from the opportunity to experience the wondrous Northern Lights, to sun kissed Mediterranean shores, to a transit of the Panama Canal.

To all guests affected by the cancelled voyages we are sorry for the disappointment this will cause and we hope to welcome many back on board when we return to Japan in 2023.”

Guests booked on the affected cancelled voyages will be offered a full refund or future cruise credit worth 125% of the standard deposit terms, and 100% of any additional monies paid.

To learn more contact your Travel Advisor, or call 1-800-728-6273, or visit  www.cunard.com .

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Cunard's Queen Elizabeth embarks on 17 new international voyages in 2022

Cunard announces 17 new international voyages, sailing on Queen Elizabeth between February 20 and June 21, 2022. Embarking on the new program in early 2022, Queen Elizabeth will visit 32 ports in 12 countries, spending time in the unparalleled beauty of Norway's fjords; island hopping in Spain and Portugal; cruising through the Mediterranean; and finally transiting the Panama Canal onwards to Alaska. The programme includes six overnight port calls and three late evening departures. Extended time in Tromso and Narvik offers the possibility of seeing the Northern Lights. A call in Amsterdam on a four-night short break brings an opportunity to explore the city's UNESCO-listed canals by night. Other highlight calls include Genoa, Ibiza, Manzanillo, Grand Turk, San Francisco, before reaching the icy landscapes of Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park and Hubbard Glacier.

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"We're thrilled to offer this exciting new Escapes Programme to guests who might long for a voyage that promises a sense of freedom, luxury and style," says Cunard President Simon Palethorpe. "For cruise afficionados or those enjoying their first taste of the vibrant and inviting world of Queen Elizabeth, together with our renowned White Star Service, this program has something for everyone."

Queen Elizabeth 2022 Escapes - Key Voyages

Tenerife, Canary Islands

(Q206N) This 14-night escape will whisk guests to sun-filled shores and cities teeming with history. Stops in The Canary Islands, Cadiz and Lisbon are complemented by an overnight port call in Funchal, Madeira. Departs Southampton February 20, 2022. Inside staterooms from $1,299.

Norway & Northern Lights (Q208N) Timed to offer guests maximum potential of seeing the Northern Lights, this 12-night voyage will take them into the heart of Norway's fjords, pausing where the aurora borealis most often appears.  Departs Southampton March 18, 2022. Inside staterooms from $1,699.

Bergen, Norway

Amsterdam (Q209P) This four-night voyage from Southampton calls overnight in Amsterdam, giving guests the opportunity to experience the city's museums, galleries and canals by day and its highly rated nightlife after dark. Departs Southampton March 30, 2022. Inside staterooms from $649.

Amsterdam, Holland

Western Mediterranean (Q211P) The enchanting old town of Dalt Vila in Ibiza and Rome's historic centre (from Civitavecchia) are two of the standout sights to savour on this 17-night roundtrip voyage, sailing from Southampton. Departs Southampton April 15, 2022. Inside staterooms from $2,199.

Ibiza, Spain

Westbound Transatlantic Crossing (Q212N) The Galician port of Vigo with its old town and 'golden mile of art', and an overnight stay in Port Canaveral are highlights to explore on this 12-night Transatlantic Crossing to Fort Lauderdale. Departs Southampton May 2, 2022. Inside staterooms from $1,199.

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Panama Canal & Alaska (Q212G) This sensational 43-night voyage offers an itinerary to remember, whisking guests westbound across the Atlantic to the sand beaches of Grand Turk and Aruba, before revealing Alaska's tidewater glaciers. Departs Southampton May 2, 2022. Inside staterooms from $4,299.

Panama Canal (Cruising Canal)

Whether seeking a short European break, the delicious warmth of islands in the sun, or vistas that defy imagination, a 2022 voyage on Queen Elizabeth makes it all possible.

Queen Elizabeth Escapes Program new itineraries are available to book from November 18, 2021.

For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard Line at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com.

For travel agents interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource or call Cunard toll free at 1-800-528-6273.

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.

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Queen Elizabeth Overview

A cruise on the Queen Elizabeth , one of Cunard’s three ocean liners, is a chance to step back into the glamorous hey-day of cruising. Passengers can delight in the fabulously British touches of afternoon tea, a game of croquet and a formal royal ball. Queen Elizabeth also has lots of modern features, including a state-of-the-art Computer Centre, relaxing whirlpools and karaoke, for some fun at night. Cunard is also known for its cuisine - we recommend the Lobster Newberg at the Queens Grille and the decadent Cambridge Burnt Cream Tart at the Britannia Restaurant.

• Passenger Capacity: 2,081 (double occupancy)
• Year Built: 2010
• Last Refurbished:  2023

• The Queens Room The full history and grandeur of the Britain’s aristocracy comes alive on Cunard’s ocean liners. To really immerse yourself in the culture, you must have Afternoon Tea in the Queens Room aboard the Queen Elizabeth. Here you will be served tea along with cucumber sandwiches and scones, all while an orchestra plays. The Queens Room is also where the Royal Nights Themed Ball takes places.  

• Royal Spa Unwind completely at the Royal Spa on your next journey. The facility offers a chance to rejuvenate in the soothing waters of the Hydrotherapy Pool at the Royal Bath House. Renew your skin with a facial and revive your romance with a couple’s massage or body wrap. The spa is also home to the Queen Elizabeth’s fitness programs and salon services.  

• The Royal Court Theatre The Royal Court Theatre is home to the Queen Elizabeth Theater Company, known for their imaginative musicals and stirring production of Shakespeare classics. Some times this gorgeous theater with balcony seating doubles as a movie theater, showing recent hits and classic favorites.  

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Cunard Line is famous for its transatlantic sailings, but they offer an impressive set of destinations and some fantastic itineraries all over the world. Visit four continents and hundreds of ports-of-call ranging from Tortola, British Virgin Islands to Tallinn, Estonia. Whether it be a historically enriching cruise to Northern Europe, or a tropical Hawaiian vacation, one of Cunard’s three regal ships will proudly be your vessel. 

Adventure is right around the corner with a Cunard Line cruise to Alaska. 

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Immerse yourself in the delightful cultures and exotic locales of Australasia with a Cunard Line voyage to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.

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Live the island life with Cunard in the Eastern Caribbean, where the sun is always shining. 

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From culinary delights with bright flavors to traditional villages and towering metropoli, Southeast Asia truly has it all in one destination - best seen with Cunard.

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Traveling across the pond, there’s no cruise line better than Cunard, with more than 150 years of history, this brand makes routine cruises from Southampton to New York City and vice versa. However, they offer more than just transatlantic sailings. You can sail around the world with Cunard from Tokyo to Athens to San Francisco. Call The Cruise Web for a great offer on a Cunard cruise.

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Darwin is one of the northernmost cities in Australia, offering visitors a beautiful welcome to the great outdoors of Australia.

Melbourne, Australia

Soak up the culture and relaxed environment of Melbourne as you take in the live music, sip some perfect coffee and explore all that this unique city has to offer.

Perth (Fremantle), Australia

Cruise to Perth and enjoy the blend of old with new, along with Western Australia’s natural beauty. Take in the vibrant culture as you enter old world cafés next to the lively bars all buzzing with music and locals.

The near perfect days, beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and sparkling water offer the perfect backdrop for any dream adventure in Sydney, Australia.

Hong Kong, Hong Kong Sar, China

One of the world’s most exciting modern cities, Hong Kong offers a true East meets West experience where you can shop for traditional Chinese cure-alls and attend high tea all in the same afternoon.

Singapore, Singapore

Southeast Asia’s most modern city, Singapore, also contains a lot of history and treasures from the past, along with a perfect tropical climate – all making Singapore a wonderful destination year round.

Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a dazzling city where you might be overwhelmed at first by its modernity but will find lots of interesting subcultures in its various neighborhoods.

In Miami, you’ll enjoy a small taste of the tropical weather many of you will experience during your cruise, and you’ll see why Miami is one of the most popular places to live in America.

On a cruise from San Francisco you can experience all that the ‘City by the Bay’ has to offer, from its artistic, forward-looking culture to the beautiful coastline.

Known as The Emerald City, Seattle is a beautiful, luscious city with incredible views of the Cascade Mountains and Elliott Bay. The city is full of activities for both water lovers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Whether it’s your cruise destination or a launching point, Vancouver is a beautiful destination in itself with a sophisticated downtown and lots of natural elements to explore.

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See Japanese history in person as you discover Yokohama, Japan’s biggest port city, where the country was first opened to outside trade after more than 200 years of seclusion.

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Enjoy the view from your private balcony and the comfort of your luxurious interior as you relax in your well appointed stateroom. The Britannia Balcony staterooms have two beds, a shower, living area and balcony.

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Your Britannia Club Balcony stateroom offers the luxury of inside space and a stunning view from your private balcony. You will also dine in the intimate Britannia Club Restaurant, offering you the freedom to choose when you eat each evening. The Britannia Club Balcony staterooms have two beds, a shower, living area and balcony

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If you are travelling alone, our Single staterooms offer you the opportunity to enjoy more space for yourself. Each single stateroom offers comfortable accommodation with generous sized single beds, spacious bathrooms and comfortable lounge areas. The Britannia Single Inside staterooms have one bed, a living area and a shower.

Inside (GA)

Relax in complete peace and comfort, cocooned from the stress of the everyday. The Britannia Deluxe Inside staterooms have two beds, a desk area with seat and a shower.

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Relax in complete peace and comfort, cocooned from the stress of the everyday. The Britannia Standard Inside staterooms have two beds, a desk area with seat and a shower.

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Oceanview (FB)

Gaze upon an ever changing seascape from your large window, which offers an abundance of natural light in your spacious stateroom. The Britannia Oceanview staterooms have two beds, a living area and a shower.

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If you are travelling alone, our Single staterooms offer you the opportunity to enjoy more space for yourself. Each single stateroom offers comfortable accommodation with generous sized single beds, spacious bathrooms and comfortable lounge areas. The Britannia Single Oceanview staterooms have one bed, a living area and a shower.

As our guest in a abluxurious Queens Grill Suite, you will experience the very best of Cunard. A personal butler will see to your every request, a large lounge area offers space to relax and your suite will command the very best views. The Master Suites have two beds, a bath and shower, living and dining areas as well as a balcony.

In a luxurious Queens Grill Suite, you will experience the very best of Cunard. A personal butler will see to your every need, a spacious lounge offers space to relax and your suite commands the very best views. The Grand Suites have two beds, a bath and shower, living and dining areas as well as a balcony.

In a luxurious Queens Grill Suite, you will experience the very best of Cunard. A personal butler will see to your every need, a spacious lounge offers space to relax and your suite commands the very best views. The Penthouse Suites have two beds, a bath, a shower, a living area and a balcony.

In a luxurious Queens Grill Suite, you will experience the very best of Cunard. A personal butler will see to your every need, a spacious lounge offers space to relax and your suite commands the very best views. The Queens Suites have two beds, a bath, a shower, a living area and a balcony.

Your Princess Grill Suite is the perfect place to relax and unwind. Luxurious features such as a private balcony, separate seating area and a spacious bedroom make your Princess Grill Suite the ideal home from home. You also enjoy access to the Grills Lounge, Grills Terrace and renowned Princess Grill restaurant. The Princess Suites have two beds, a bath with shower along with a living area and balcony.

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Get a glimpse at the regal atmosphere that awaits you on a Cunard Cruise among one of their three Queens: Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth in this photo gallery. 

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Sail Queen Elizabeth® From $499 per person Join on Queen Elizabeth and immerse yourself in her evocative art deco elegance. The newest Queen exudes style and has an especially refined feel. Prepare yourself for a truly remarkable voyage. Queen Elizabeth invites...

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Queen Elizabeth® Highlights

• The Grills restaurants offer the most exceptional food and service at sea and the grand Britannia Restaurant reflects the classic golden age of ocean travel
• The Verandah offers contemporary French cuisine that makes use of seasonal ingredients of exceptional provenance
• The Garden Lounge, perfect for enjoying an informal breakfast or a refreshing cocktail, Lounge also shows live sports events
• Every Cunard experience plays out to a backdrop of fabulous live music on board
• Keep up with your exercise routine, or try something new, at fitness classes for all levels

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About Cunard Line

The most exciting news for Cunard Cruises is that they are adding a 4th ship to their fleet, currently being built in Italy, for the 2022 cruise season.  Alongside an array of exciting new itineraries, featuring new destinations and special event voyages for 2022 and 2023, Cunard will also continue to enhance the onboard guest experience.

Crossing the ocean on a stately Cunard liner has been a dream for many since Cunard's humble beginnings in the 1840s. Skilled British officers, an amazing crew, and award-winning service create the perfect balance for luxury. Regardless of whether you are circling the world or savoring the joys of the transatlantic crossing, royalty, celebrities, and travelers from all around the world treasure the elegant customs of the Cunard White Star Service. Cunard Line is one of the world's most recognized brand names.  Having a traditional British heritage, Cunard Line is run through Miami-based Cunard Line Ltd. The Cunard fleet consists of famed Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth.

Pick your passion - the unique tradition of an ocean liner crossing or a majestic cruise to a fascinating locale.  Experience incredible destinations and timeless voyages along with the Cunard tradition of superb entertainment, glamorous accommodations and impeccable service.  Whether you explore the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, the Caribbean, or the Americas, rest assured that your days will conform to the rhythms of a gentler age.

Exclusive offers on select sailings:

• $300 to $500 per Couple Shipboard Credit (Grill Suites)
• $150 to $300 per Couple Shipboard Credit (Inside, Oceanview and Balcony Staterooms)
• Complimentary Box of Chocolates
• Pre-paid gratuities

The most exciting news for Cunard Cruises is that they are adding a 4th ship to their fleet, currently being built in Italy, for the 2022 cruise season.  Alongside an array of exciting new itineraries, featuring new destinations and special event voyages for 2023 and 2024, Cunard will also continue to enhance the onboard guest experience.

Cunard Line is a part of the World's Leading Cruise Lines, which also includes Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, The Yachts of Seabourn, Costa Cruises, and Windstar Cruises. Together, these cruise lines share a commitment to provide high-quality value and service with cruise holidays that appeal to the widest range of lifestyles so that everyone can sail to one of the world's most exciting destinations.

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Don't forget to inquire about our Exclusive Cunard Private Collection where you will receive amenities such as onboard credits, pre-paid gratuities, or private shore excursions on select sailings.

Cunard Ship Staterooms

When you book your Cunard luxury cruise, you will be asked to select a stateroom type and number. You can view the location of staterooms and amenities on our deck plans. Each stateroom has a dedicated steward who will look after your stateroom during your cruise.

All staterooms have the following amenities as standard (please view the deck plan for further amenities that may be included for different stateroom categories):

• 24-hour room service  • Interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels  • Direct-Dial telephone and data port outlet  • Refrigerator, safe, hairdryer  • Bathrobe and slippers  • Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolates  • Daily shipboard newspaper  • 220V British 3-pin and 110V 2-pin sockets

Cunard Dining

All onboard dining is included in main restaurants or 24-hour self-service buffet restaurants.  There is also 24-hour complimentary room service.  Coffee, tea and fruit juice are available at the Lido Restaurants on Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, and at the Kings Court on board the Queen Mary. There is a full program of day and evening activities, a fitness center and children's programs for ages 2 to 17.

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Queen Elizabeth

Cruise line Cunard

• Sydney (NSW Australia)
• Miami (Florida)
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• Vancouver (BC Canada)
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Queen Elizabeth current position

Queen Elizabeth current location is at East Asia (coordinates 34.63830 N / 135.26956 E) cruising en route to JP UKB SE. The AIS position was reported 2 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth current cruise is 19 days, round-trip Japan Grand Voyage . The itinerary starts on 07 Apr, 2024 and ends on 26 Apr, 2024 .

Specifications of Queen Elizabeth

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Queen Elizabeth Itineraries

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The 2010-built MS Queen Elizabeth cruise ship is same-designed as MS Queen Victoria (2007) and has as fleetmates the Cunard liners RMS Queen Mary 2 (2004) and the fleet's newest boat (2024-built) Queen Anne .

The vessel (IMO number 9477438) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310625000) and registered in Hamilton . The flag state/registry was changed from Southampton (UK) to Bermuda in order to be able to host onboard weddings.

On the 10th of October 2007, Cunard announced the ship's name. Cunard's last traditional-design Atlantic Ocean liner RMS Queen Elizabeth 2 (1969-built, IMO 6725418) retired in 2008 (on Nov 27th).

The cruise ship was named after and christened by HM Queen Elizabeth II (1926-2022). The namesake is the Royal Navy battleship HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier (2014-built).

History - construction and ownership

Cunard Line is a British-American cruise brand, operated by Carnival UK and owned by Carnival Corporation (shipowner). Cunard is headquartered in Southampton (England UK) and is among the world's oldest passenger shipping companies . In 2015, Cunard Line celebrated its 175th anniversary.

The 2300-passenger liner Queen Elizabeth is a luxurious ocean liner. QE appeared in October 2010 when she was named in a grandiose ceremony by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth. Reminding the rich inheritance of the first Cunarder to bear the name, her stylishness both echoes that legendary age and improves her luxury modern charm. QE- the running mate to Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria has a modified design and is slightly larger than Queen Victoria, having more vertical stern.

With her black hull, white structure and red funnel signals, externally Cunard Queen Elizabeth has the charm of the company's British heritage, following Cunard's tradition. Modern luxury and the best of Cunard's values are what guests can expect onboard.

The ship is identical in design to MS Queen Victoria, although the max passenger capacity is slightly higher because of the steeper stern. This difference is the reason why the largest suites (at the stern) have smaller balconies. The games deck is covered by a roof at the end of deck 11, which is not similar to the sports deck on Queen Victoria with her not continuous canvas covering. RMS Queen Elizabeth's original whistle was used to make a copy of it for the new ship.

Unlike previous Cunard ships, this is not a true liner, as it doesn't have a heavy plating (throughout the hull). The bow is constructed with heavier plating in order to cope with Transatlantic crossings. Also, the ship has a high freeboard.

The ship's decor is different from Queen Victoria's, although with identical interior arrangements. As a tribute to the previous Elizabeths (the original one and the QE2), this cruiser evokes the 1930s, when Cunard's first QE was launched. A feature on Queen Mary 2 (not available on Queen Victoria) is the Britannia Club section of the restaurant, featured on Queen Elizabeth. This way passengers in Britannia staterooms are allowed to use single-seating dining arrangements, not having to upgrade to the more expensive Grill cabin grades.

Decks and Cabins

Cunard Queen Elizabeth staterooms (1043 total) include 127 Suites, 611 Balcony, 146 Oceanview and 162 Inside cabins, in all 9 types and 34 categories. The ship has 20 wheelchair-accessible and 9 studios (single-occupancy cabins). The largest are the Grand Suites (1495 ft2 / 139 m2 plus 970 ft2 / 90 m2 terrace).

Cabin types include Queens Grill, Princess Grill, Britannia, Suites (Grand, Master, Penthouse, Queen, Princess), Standard Balcony staterooms, Outside and Interior (windowless). Most cabins (Britannia Balcony) are sized 190-420 ft2 / 18-39 m2, with cabin balconies sized 70 ft2 / 7 m2.

The boat has 12 decks (all passenger-accessible) of which 7 are with cabins. Of all staterooms, ~85% are outside, with 71% of them with step-out balconies.

The Princess and Queens Grill suites are situated around the ship, with excellent views, or in the midships, where balconies are deeper. Most of the top suites are on Deck 7, in addition to Queens Grill penthouses, two Master and two Grand Suites which include huge balconies, separate dining areas, and whirlpool baths. These are named after the knighted Cunard Commodores. The Master Suites have a bath with a sea view, and the top category- the Grand Suites offer outdoor dining and a wraparound balcony. Queens and Princess Grill offer personalized stationery and marble bathrooms. The intimate Grill restaurants offer exceptional menus (with sophisticated creams and browns that glitter crystal and gold) and exciting sea views- located on Deck 11. The doors open to the Courtyard, and steps will lead you to the upper Grills Terrace, providing more exclusivity than the lower one, available for all guests.

Theoretically, MS Queen Elizabeth is a classless ship, but passengers are actually separated (like on all Cunard liners) as their onboard dining locations are according to their cabin's category/cruise fares paid. Britannia Restaurant is for regular cabins, Princess Grill - for junior suites, and the Queen's Grill is for deluxe suites. All the other public rooms are free to be used by all passengers.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

Four main dining rooms and the Verandah- an alternative restaurant, the Lido- a buffet and a changing specialty option, are Queen Elizabeth suggestions. The Britannia Restaurant is the main dining room on board the ship, where everyone dines except the Grills and Britannia Club cabins. You may choose between two seating- 6,00p.m. and 8,30p.m. Britannia is open for full served breakfast on sea days from 8,00a.m. to 9,30a.m., on port days from 7,30a.m. to 9,00a.m.; lunch is from 12,30p.m. to 2,00p.m., open seating at both. A wide choice is on the dinner menu- five appetizers, six entrees (two of which vegetarian choices), two salads, six desserts, including cheese.

A step up from Britannia is the Britannia Club, which is a separate room for inhabitants of top-grade Britannia cabins. The menu is as, in Britannia, the atmosphere- more exclusive, dinner is from 6,30p.m. to 9,00p.m., open seating, breakfast and lunch served also there. The two Grill restaurants are on Deck 10, accessible with special keycards, sharing the outdoor terrace with a splashing fountain, sheltered by high walls. The Princess Grill's menu is similar to Britannia, but with more items and a la carte menu. Queens Grill's menu is with bigger a la carte menu and you can have what you want.

The Verandah Restaurant on Deck 2 offers really outstanding food and is available to all passengers. It is open from 6,30p.m. to 9,00p.m., for lunch from 12,00p.m. to 1,30p.m. If you dine there you will enjoy a real luxury cruise. The Lido is a 24-hour casual dining venue on Deck 9. Breakfast is served from 4,00a.m. to 11,30a.m., and is followed by lunch until 3,00p.m., afternoon tea is at 6,00p.m., dinner- from 6,00p.m. to 11,00p.m., snacks available through the night. Other dining venues are Cafe Carinthia on Deck 3, which is open from 7,00a.m. and serves breakfast- pastries, lunch- quiches and salads, and afternoon tea. The Lido and the Queens Room offer afternoon tea and sandwiches, burgers, pasta and other, as well as the menu from dining rooms.

The Britannia Club, which is one of the four basic QE dining rooms, replaced the Chart Room bar which is available on Cunard's Queen Victoria, while the Todd English specialty restaurant, featured on both QM2 and QV, became The Verandah. This restaurant, managed by Cunard's executive chef, is remindful of the glory days of the first Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary, on which The Verandah Grill was regarded as the finest restaurant at sea. The Midships Bar, which is another much-loved Cunard's feature, is back, as is the Yacht Club nightspot, which is a lounge fondly remembered by fans of QE2 for its late-night dancing. Despite that Cunard is American owned cruise company, there's no lack of British icons such as a Fortnum & Mason hamper ordering service, Harris Tweed for sale and a sunlit Garden Lounge that's spiritual by the glass houses of Kew Gardens.

When you book you may request a sitting. The Britannia restaurant has two for dinner - at 6 p.m. and at 8.30 p.m. Princess Grill and Queens Grill do not have sittings - when they are open, you can dine any time you choose. A note for confirmation sitting and table number will be left in your stateroom when you board. Lunch and breakfast do not require allocated tables or sittings.

During the day, passengers definitely tend towards country club casual dress code. At night, even when it isn't a formal-designated evening, people dress anyway. There are three dress codes in the main restaurants after 6 p.m. each evening - which one applies each night you will be told in pre-voyage documentation and daily program in your stateroom: Formal (men - dinner jacket with a black tie or dark business suit; women- evening dress); Semi-formal (men- jacket and a tie; women - cocktail dress/trouser suit); Elegant casual (men - a jacket, tie is optional; women - skirt, dress or trousers). Shorts and T-shirts or shorts are not permitted!

Follows the complete list of Queen Elizabeth restaurants and food bars.

• Verandah Restaurant (French specialty restaurant at a surcharge)
• Britannia Restaurant (1351-seat, 2-level Dining Room; serves open-seating Breakfast and Lunch. Dinners are waiter-served, with 2 assigned sittings at 6 or 8:30 p.m. Inside is the Britannia Club which is a private dining room for Britannia Club Balcony guests)
• Britannia Club Restaurant (single-seating, complimentary dining venue for AA-Balcony Room guests only)
• Lido Restaurant (450-seat buffet-style restaurant for Breakfast and Lunch; In two of its sections are offered itinerary-inspired dishes for dinner)
• Winter Garden Lounge (supper club/formal dining venue; features gourmet food and Afternoon Champagne Tea)
• Queens Grill Restaurant (142-seat, for Queens Grill Suite guests; with regular and an a-la-carte-priced menu)
• Princess Grill Restaurant (132-seat, Princess Grill Suite guests only; open-sitting, with the same menu as at the Queens Grill)
• The Courtyard Restaurant (40-seat; serves Grills staterooms guests only).

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

Queen Elizabeth cruise liner is quite similar in many aspects to her sibling, Queen Victoria, in most of the design, cabins and enrichment programs. The decor indefinably feels lighter; chic, geometric Art Deco-inspired interiors unlike to the heavier Victoriana. There is beautiful artwork, rich Italian marble, polished wood and soft light everywhere, diffused by glittering chandeliers. The rippling sounds of a harp, soft piano or gentle jazz trio throughout the public places emphasize the whole feeling of old-fashioned glamour. There isn't neon or glitz on this vessel, and there are some gimmicks. Instead of capturing the public's imagination with water slides and high-tech discos, Cunard cruise company cashes in on its awesome inheritance, a sense of cause and old-fashioned pursuits like ballroom dancing, lawn bowls or afternoon tea in the Garden Lounge.

Live music is played all over the ship. If you enjoy evening drinks in Midships bar or Cafe Carinthia, listen to the pianist and the harpist in the Grand Lobby. The Golden Lion pub presents a singing pianist, quizzes, karaoke. Every day dancing, morning, noon and night on Queen Elizabeth- most in the Queens Room built for the purpose, gold and blue. A large dance floor and stage for band complete the picture. Single ladies are accompanied by gentleman hosts. Jazz concerts and piano recitals are also held there. Every few nights Royal Balls are organized in the Queens Room. Other evening events are shows in the theatre, with 20 V.I.P. boxes. Forward is the Empire Casino and the Golden Lion pub. The pub is cozy and modeled as a British pub, is cozy enough. Roulette, Texas Hold'em, BlackJack and numerous slots are available in the casino- a nonsmoking area. The only smokers places are on balconies, the starboard side on Decks 3 and 10, in Churchill's Lounge on Deck 10. The Midships Bar has seating around a marble bar and comfortable armchairs. In Queens Room, where a lot of people gather each evening drinks are also served. Bigger lounges and bars are on Decks 9 and 10.

Family-oriented in terms of facilities, Queen Elizabeth has the look of a "grown-up" ship. For that reason, families might feel better on P&O or Princess lines. The Zone on Deck 10 is a teenagers' room for computer games, air hockey, Xbox, and for the smaller ones QE suggests a colorful children's playroom full with toys. Outdoor deck space is featured, as well. These operate on port days only, but you better book in advance.

Cunard cruise ship weddings, ceremonies, and parties could be held in some of the QE's lounges. There is no chapel on board the QE ship.

Follows the complete list of Queen Elizabeth lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Royal Court Theatre (832-seat, 3-deck, with a giant movie screen; hosts high-tech visual programs, grand musical productions, and shows, as well as theatrical spectacles, performances by the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art)
• iStudy (Cunard ConneXions; separate meeting rooms featuring Internet computers); Internet Centre
• Grand Lobby Atrium (with a grand piano, grand sweeping staircase, interior glass-wall lifts)
• Golden Lion Pub (116-seat traditional British pub bar; features a large selection of the UK and international beers, large-size TVs, live entertainment, small dance floor)
• Empire Casino (222-seat, 6000 ft2 / 610 m2; with 115 slots and 11 gambling tables, served by Casino Bar)
• Queens Arcade (quiet area for relaxation with panoramic views)
• Cunard Place (nautically themed museum); Clarendon Fine Art gallery; Images Gallery (photo gallery)
• Cunard ConneXions (a complex of 3 rooms which host onboard events)
• Chart Room (cocktail bar with live jazz)
• Queens Room (2-level formal dancing ballroom; hosts evening dancing parties and daily dance lessons)
• Veuve Cliquot (Champagne Bar); Cafe Carinthia (patisserie, specialty teas and coffees bar); Midships Bar & Lounge
• Royal Arcade (boutique shops, top name brands); Fortnum and Mason Shop
• The Alcove (a quiet room with a big jigsaw puzzle); Card Room
• Royal Spa & Fitness Centre (size 20000 ft2 / 1860 m2, 2-level; with a Spa, Thalassotherapy Pool, Thermal Suite, Finnish and Herbal Saunas, Treatment Rooms, Relaxation Lounge, Aromatic Steam Room, Beauty Salon)
• Fitness Centre (Gym Room and Weights area; with exercise bikes, Elliptical machines, treadmills, steppers, rowing machines, yoga mats; has Aerobics Room for classes)
• The Library (with a large book selection - over 6000 volumes)
• Pavilion Pool (with 2 Whirlpools and poolside Bar); Lido Pool (with 2 Whirlpools, Bar and Grill)
• Commodore Club (indoor observation lounge with panoramic windows and live piano music)
• Admiral's Lounge (premium liquors)
• Churchill's Cigar Lounge (smokers room with a selection of fine liquors and cigars)
• The Yacht Club Lounge & Disco (nautically themed, glass-domed)
• The PlayZone (indoor/outdoor kids area for children 7+ yo); The Zone (for children 8 to 12 yo); Teen Zone (teenagers club area)
• Games Deck (glass-domed; with tennis court, shuffleboard, croquet, quoits, giant chess, golf simulators, first time at sea complimentary fencing lessons)
• The Terrace (private outdoor area, Grill passengers only); The Grills Lounge (Grill Suites guests only).

Itineraries

Queen Elizabeth itinerary program each year has a World Cruise leaving roundtrip from Southampton UK , with several one-way itinerary segments. The liner also sails in Europe (Canaries, Mediterranean and UK mini cruises), leaving from Southampton.

In February 2018, Cunard announced that for season 2019-2020, the cruise liner will be deployed in Australia to serve a 101-day program. During this season (December 2019 through March 2020), the ship had scheduled 6 roundtrips from Melbourne and 2 roundtrips from Sydney NSW on itineraries to Tasmania, New Zealand, South Australia, Papua New Guinea (14-day from Sydney, with maiden port calls to Conflict Islands and Kiriwina / Trobriand Islands).

For season 2019 (February-March), the ship had a 54-day long Australian season with homeporting in Sydney NSW and Melbourne. In 2019 and 2020, the liner offered a unique for Cunard Alaskan program based on roundtrips from Vancouver BC Canada (read more in the Wiki section).

In summer 2021 (July through October), Cunard scheduled for Queen Elizabeth an ex-UK season with 10 "British Isles Voyages" and 3 "Sun Voyages" (3- to 12-nights itineraries). "British Isles Voyages" offered scenic coastal cruising including Jurassic Coast (Dorset England), Land's End (Cornwall England), Scotland's Isle of Arran , Kintyre Peninsula, Sound of Mull. Four ex-UK voyages visited Belfast Ireland , Greenock , Invergordon , Liverpool , Newcastle , Holyhead Wales (first-time for Cunard). Balcony cabin prices per person (with double occupancy) started from GBP 600/EUR 700/USD 830 (4-night British Isles Voyages), GBP 900/EUR 1050/USD 1240 (7-night Sun Voyages), GBP 1300/EUR 1520/USD 1790 (10-night British Isles Voyage). Bookings were opened only for UK residents.

In late-October 2021, Cunard canceled Queen Elizabeth's Asia 2022 program (a total of 19 itineraries planned between Feb 20 - May 17) which was based on homeporting in Yokohama Japan . The revised 2022 schedule included roundtrips from homeport Southampton to Norway, Spain's Canary Islands, and Western Mediterranean ports, ending with a Grand Voyage (westbound Transatlantic crossing and Panama Canal transit) ending in Vancouver (BC Canada) .

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Queen Elizabeth Wiki

The Fincantieri Monfalcone -built Queen Elizabeth as vessel design is similar to P&O UK's Arcadia , Princess' Coral and Island , and Costa's Luminosa and Deliziosa . HM Queen Elizabeth II is the ship's Godmother. The naming ceremony was on October 11, 2010. The British monarch also christened Cunard's RMS Queen Mary 2 (2004), and in 1967 - Queen Elizabeth II (QE2 ship ceased operations in 2008).

The inaugural cruise/maiden voyage started on October 12, 2010, leaving from homeport Southampton to Canaries (Spanish autonomy territory). The itinerary visited Lisbon , Cadiz , Tenerife , Santa Cruz de la Palma and also Funchal (Madeira Island, Portugal) . For its first year of service, Queen Elizabeth did around 142,000 mi (230,000 km) of cruising to 100+ different destinations. Among the many celebrities who participated in the onboard show programs were Ruth Scott, Lord Jeffrey Archer, Brian Hoey.

The ship's first birthday was celebrated in Malta (Port Valletta) on October 12, 2011.

On January 13, 2011, the 3 Cunard liners met in the USA ( New York City ) on a second "Royal Rendezvous" to commemorate the second year after the first Royal Rendezvous. On this occasion, Elizabeth and Victoria crossed together the Atlantic Ocean. All Cunard ships gathered again in Southampton on June 5, 2012, to celebrate HM's diamond jubilee. A month later (on July 15), for the first time ever, Queen Elizabeth and QM2 docked together in Hamburg (Germany) .

In October 2011, the vessel changed its registry/flagstate  from the UK to Bermuda, which allows cruise wedding ceremonies to be held on the ship. The word “Southampton” on the stern was replaced with “Hamilton”.

On March 12, 2013, the liner passed by RMS Queen Mary - an earlier Cunard fleet member. QM is now permanently docked at Long Beach CA (Los Angeles) , serving as a ship hotel. On March 13, 2017, the ship departed on its ever first cruise leaving roundtrip from Japan ( Kobe-Osaka ). The 7-day itinerary (March 13-20) came after the local municipal government asked Cunard to schedule a Kobe-based cruise as in 2017 Port Kobe celebrated its 150th anniversary. The voyage included the Japanese ports Kagoshima , Busan , Hiroshima  and Kochi . This "surprise cruise" became part of the 2017 world voyage. CLIA's "2017 Summit at Sea" conference (May 9-17, 2017) was held onboard the ship. The itinerary (May 8-12) was roundtrip from Southampton to Hamburg .

In 2019, Cunard repositioned the liner for a 2-month long season in Australia (February-March), with departures from homeports Melbourne and Sydney on 7 cruises to NZ, South Australia, and Tasmania. For the liner's Australian deployment, Cunard partnered with 4 local brands (R.M.Williams / fashion, Akubra Hats, Starward Whisky/distillery, and Australian Dance Theatre). Under the Starward distillery partnership, the ship carried "The Seafarer" (a 225-litre barrel of the boutique whisky). It was loaded in Sydney NSW and positioned on the top deck to spend 12 months around the world, and will be opened in February 2019 at the Australian season's start. The partnership with Australian Dance Theatre will result in live performances, along with onboard dance classes and workshops.

Operated regularly and starting in January each year, Queen Elizabeth offers Cunard World Cruise deals with affordable pricing, popular destinations, and big-city ports to visit around the world.

Cunard cruises Alaska 2019-2020

In 2019, MS Queen Elizabeth had scheduled Cunard's first-ever Alaskan cruise season in over 20 years. The 27-day Pacific Ocean crossing itinerary (Asia-Alaska repositioning, May 5-31, 2019, Yokohama to Vancouver ) included as call ports Aomori , Tomakomai-Sapporo , Kodiak , Juneau , Anchorage , Skagway , Sitka , Ketchikan , Icy Strait Point . Cunard's 2019 Alaskan program included all four 10-night long roundtrips out of Vancouver to Tracy Arm Fjord and Hubbard Glacier .

On Queen Elizabeth, Cunard offers culturally-rich shipboard programming for all 2019 cruises to Alaska. The program includes four 10-day roundtrips (themed ‘The Last Frontier") with departures from Vancouver BC (2019 departure dates - May 21 and 31, June 10 and 20), with call ports Icy Strait Point , Juneau , Ketchikan , Sitka , Victoria BC , Skagway . Highlights include scenic cruising through Inside Passage , Hubbard Glacier , Tracy Arm Fjord . Cunard’s 2019 Alaskan program includes the following special onboard amenities:

• Lectures by Dr. Rachel Cartwright - a naturalist with 20+ years of experience in Alaska
• Live performances by Alaska Native Voices and members of Huna Tinglet tribe
• Presentations by LaDonna Rose Gundersen - cookbook author and commercial fisherwoman
• Dedicated in-cabin TV entertainment, including the documentary series “The Ketchikan Story”
• Complimentary hot cocoa and blankets provided on Sun Deck
• Live Navigation Bridge commentaries

On Queen Elizabeth, Cunard also planned a full 2020 Alaskan season (June through September). Due to high demand, the Alaskan 2020 program was doubled (in comparison to 2019) with 10 roundtrips from Vancouver (ranging 9 to 12 days) plus one roundtrip to San Francisco (overnight on Independence Day).

Each Alaskan voyage offers popular destinations along the coast of British Columbia (Canada) and Alaska (USA), and longer port times in Juneau , Ketchikan , Skagway , Sitka . In addition, these voyages offer scenic cruising in Inside Passage , Hubbard Glacier and along Sawyer Glacier ( Endicott Arm and Tracy Arm ). Cunard customers also can combine these itineraries into B2Bs (back-to-back cruises) . Cunard's 2020 Alaskan cruises include:

• 10-day "Alaska Voyage" roundtrip from Vancouver (June 2-12, 2019), fares start from USD 1600 pp.
• 3-day "Independence Day Celebration" from Vancouver to San Francisco (July 2-5), fares start from USD 600 pp.
• 16-day repositioning from San Francisco to Vancouver (July 5-21), fares start from USD 2660 pp.
• 29-day repositioning from Vancouver to Tokyo (August 29-September 28), fares start from USD 4460 pp.

Cunard Line offers for booking over 140 shore tours in Alaska, including "Whale Watching and Wildlife Quest", "Sea Otter and Wildlife Quest", "Taku Lodge Feast and Five-Glacier Seaplane Discovery", "Dogsled Adventure by Helicopter", "Wilderness Sea Kayaking Adventure", "Cooking in Alaska's Wildest Kitchen", "Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour", "Scenic Mountain Ascent and World's Largest ZipRider".

Other Alaskan shore excursions are themed as ATV Expedition, Wilderness Cruise and Silverking Lodge Seafood Feast, White Pass Scenic Railway (Luxury Class), Great Alaskan Lumberjack Show and Crab Feast, Misty Fjords Seaplane Exploration, Ghosts, and Goodtime Girls Walking Tour, Exclusive Burro Creek Waterfall Lodge and Crab Feast.

Cunard also offers pre- and post-cruise rail tours, that include 3- or 5-day hotel plus 2 full days on the train. Rocky Mountaineer train travels through scenic destinations, such as the glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies, mountain passes, tunnels, and river canyons.

MS Queen Elizabeth refurbishments review

The ship's last drydocking was in 2023 (March 16 thru April 3) in Singapore , conducted at Sembawang shipyard (owned by Sembcorp Marine Ltd). The project was for regularly scheduled maintenance works, including hotel upkeep, technical overhauls, steel works, minor machinery updates.

The ship's 12-day drydock refurbishment in 2018 (November 15-27, at Damen Shiprepair Brest in Brest France ) resulted in the following changes:

• All staterooms (cabins and suites) were upgraded.
• (deck 3) Royal Arcade was redesigned.
• (deck 1) Royal Court Theatre (main show lounge) was completely overhauled (its audio and video equipment was upgraded).
• (Lido deck 9) open-deck spaces on Sun Deck were upgraded with new furniture, shaded seating areas were expanded.
• (deck 9) ship's wellness complex "Mareel Wellness & Beauty" (Spa, Beauty Salon) was extensively refurbished, and its treatments menu was upgraded via partnership with Canyon Ranch.

Maintenance works included stabilizers, ABB Azipods (azimuth thrusters), water-ballast tanks, EGCS (scrubbers/exhaust gas cleaning system), piping and ducting, safety equipment (lifeboats, liferafts), tender boats, renovations of hallways and corridors, cleaning and repainting the hull. All works were conducted at Damen Shiprepair Brest shipyard.

The boat's drydock 2014 was conducted by Blohm+Voss (in Hamburg Germany ) and resulted in the following changes:

• hull works (cleaning and repainting) and routine maintenance
• technology enhancements: filter system upgrade, scrubbers (new eco-friendly technology to lower exhaust gasses and bettering the fuel efficiency), Azipod (Azimuth thruster) propulsion modifications
• onboard enhancements: new carpeting in all public spaces, passenger cabins (new mattresses and flat TVs), restaurant renovations (plus new coffee-tea makers), new jewelry shops (on Promenade Deck 3), restyling of the Lido buffet area (Deck 9), Photo Studio upgrade (new touch screen photo processing system), new sun-awning systems (on open decks 9 and 12)
• 9 new single cabins were added on Deck 2 (8 Oceanview, 1 Standard Inside) taking some of the Casino space.

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Mar 7th, 2024

This was a Bucket List cruise for my husband. I was pleasantly surprised to discover it was the very BEST cruise out of many that I’ve been on. I am eager to do it again??????????????

Traveler Type

4-6 cruises

Disappointing New Zealand Cruise

Feb 16th, 2024

As stated above, this cruise was very disappointing. Obviously Cunard cannot control the weather. But they are responsible for customer relations, which has fallen to new lows. Will not cruise with Cunard again until a significant improvement is guaranteed.

An awesome ship

Feb 2nd, 2024

We couldn't go north because of a cyclone we went to Eden, Melbourne, Adelaide and Port Lincoln it was very enjoyable

Singles/Friends

Shabby chic for nursing home crowd

Sep 21st, 2023

First and last time on a Cunard ship. They are worn and a bit shabby. The food was boring and bland. Curse of going British even though Cunard is owned by carnival cruise lines. The crowd is ancient and slow moving. With so many 90+ year old passengers at least the ship was quiet.

Injury mishandled and promised shore excursion refund never received

Sep 1st, 2023

This would have been a lovely experience because of the fun shore experiences (really loved the sled dogs!) and really good entertainment and speakers. But most of the food was very overcooked, inaccurately described, and generally disappointing. And most importantly, my medical experience was inappropriately handled, leaving me to suffer significant pain and discomfort for 72 hrs. And an utter failure to even try to refund my $125 promised to me.

A very mature cruise that was worth the price. A great first impression from Cunard.

Aug 31st, 2023

I was on this cruise and had a wonderful time. This was my first time on Cunard (I was very doubtful when I learned that Carnival now owned the line), as well as going to Canada & Alaska and I had a wonderful time. This was a very mature cruise, meaning the passengers were not rowdy or entitled (I even felt out of place at times). There was 3 sea days devoted to Cruising by the glaciers and it was an amazing experience. I met some nice people and had some nice, polite dinner conversations. The Qn. Elizabeth is very beautiful ship, with elegant wood furnishings and banisters everywhere. I also enjoyed the Mareel Spa, one day I had it all to myself, well the pool anyway. That day the stone lounge room was full. The spa is not designed for a lot of people. The showers were cool, but the water jets on the Infinity seem more varied then on Qn. Elizabeth. I did, however, try them out and I liked the cool lights that came on when the water jets sprayed. The views from both the heated lounges and the dry sauna were amazing! I wasn't expecting the floor to ceiling windows in the dry sauna! This was what I had wanted from all my cruises. The mature crowd and elegant crew, and the beautiful ship adorned with wood everywhere. I felt I was aboard an actual ship, and not a floating hotel. Cunard's Qn. Elizabeth was truly an elevated (and really affordable!) cruising experience! I will sail on the Qn. Elizabeth again! I'll want to sail the Qn. Mary 2 next.

Breathtaking Alaska

Aug 11th, 2023

Our weather was beautiful, everything went well, and enjoyed our cruise.

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth

Jul 19th, 2023

First cruise we had been on and thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere, the Gala evenings, friendly staff, and the Theater. We were looking for something different which is why we chose Alaska but we also wanted something charming & reliable which is why we chose Cunard. The staff are the heart of the ship - well trained and well suited for their chosen jobs.

1 cruise (first)

Most Enjoyable

Jul 16th, 2023

The QE was an excellent ship and we enjoyed it thoroughly. We have previously sailed the QM2 and stayed in Long Beach on the original QM. Next we are booked for the QVic in 2024 with a short QAnne 2day trip to follow in 2025 (likely to be changed to something longer ITBK).

Wonderful cruise

Jul 1st, 2023

Title: An Unforgettable Journey on the Queen Elizabeth: A Captivating Experience Review: I recently embarked on a remarkable journey aboard the Queen Elizabeth cruise ship with Cunard, spanning from June 20th to June 30th. I must say, it was an experience beyond compare. From start to finish, the entire crew and service staff went above and beyond to ensure our voyage was nothing short of exceptional. The Britannia Restaurant, led by an extraordinary team, left an indelible mark on my heart. Their attention to detail, unwavering dedication, and genuine warmth created an atmosphere of sheer delight. Each meal was a culinary masterpiece, expertly crafted and served with elegance. The service employees were attentive, accommodating, and truly embodied the spirit of hospitality. Their impeccable professionalism and genuine passion for their work were a testament to the highest standards of service excellence. - [ ] The casino on board was a hub of excitement and entertainment, with a vibrant atmosphere that captivated my senses. The friendly and knowledgeable staff added to the overall allure, creating an experience that was both exhilarating and enjoyable. The Lido Restaurant also deserves special recognition for its delectable cuisine, offering a diverse range of flavors that ca tered to every palate. The exceptional culinary delights combined with the breathtaking views made dining an unforgettable experience. I would like to extend my gratitude to Mr. Tim, the gallery organizer, for his engaging and enlightening afternoon presentations. His enthusiasm and expertise shone through as he shared his knowledge and passion for art. However, I would be remiss if I didn't mention an incident that occurred during the gallery's opening. While attempting to serve myself a glass of drink, I was caught off guard by an accusation from Mr. Tim regarding permission. I believe it was a misunderstanding, and I hope that future interactions of this nature can be handled with more diplomacy. Despite this, I truly appreciate the engaging presentations and the effort put into creating a memorable experience. In conclusion, my journey aboard the Queen Elizabeth was truly exceptional. The exceptional service, remarkable dining experiences, and thrilling entertainment options combined to create an unforgettable adventure. I extend my heartfelt appreciation to the entire crew and service staff for their unwavering commitment to ensuring our utmost comfort and satisfaction throughout the trip. I will cherish the memories and eagerly look forward to embarking on another Cunard adventure in the near future. Rating: ?????????? (5/5 stars) 1 / 1

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Cunard Queen Elizabeth Cruise And Ship Review

A Cunard Queen Elizabeth cruise transports you to the age of elegance and nostalgia. Guests enjoy British traditions like afternoon tea and breakfast with British back bacon and blood sausage.

We had booked an 11-day Cunard Alaska cruise in 2020. However, due to the pandemic, the cruise line canceled our booking. Fast-forward to 2022, and we rescheduled a 10-day Alaska cruise on Queen Elizabeth.

A 10-day itinerary gave us five ports of call and two days cruising to glaciers. We spend a whole day in Glacier Bay National Park and five hours cruising to Hubbard Glacier.

So, this is my Cunard Queen Elizabeth review of our journey to Alaska.

About Cunard Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth liner belongs to Cunard Cruise line. She sailed her first cruise in 2010 and is the sister ship to Queen Victoria. She’s actually the third vessel built bearing the same name. Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Elizabeth II were previous versions.

Carnival Corporation owns Cunard, and all of Cunard’s vessels are homeported in the UK. Cunard is best known for its Transatlantic crossing on the Queen Mary. However, they also offer UK voyages and world itineraries.

While the Queen Elizabeth ship can carry up to 2092 guests, there were only 994 passengers and 900 crew during our cruise. Since we were sailing during the pandemic, I was interested to know where the guests arrived from.

Our trip had 384 Americans, 329 British, 235 Canadians, and 46 Germans. It surprised me that so many had flown from Europe.

Like in the United Kingdom, life on board is based on a tiered class system. The Queen’s Grill suites are the top tier, followed by Princess Grill and the Britannia Club.

The standard staterooms fall in the Britannia class, and each tier has a dining area corresponding to its cabin type.

Cunard caters to an older crowd, which is also true of our itinerary to Alaska. Travelers should choose Cunard if they like tradition, don’t mind dressing for dinner, and prefer sailing with fewer children and the absence of a party crowd.

Cunard Extras

Cunard gratuities are the lowest in the industry at USD 11.50 a day for Britannia class and USD 13.50 a day for Grill suites.

Cunard was the only cruise line I’ve sailed that didn’t have a real app. Instead, guests can access “My voyage” using the Cunard Guest WiFi. It will ask you for your cruise card’s last six digits, first and last name, and birth date.

Once logged in, you can book shore excursions, view your onboard account, purchase Cunard WiFi, and book specialty restaurants and spa treatments.

For those who love their specialty coffees, Cunard charges USD 10 a day for hot drinks. These included tea infusions, specialty coffees, and hot chocolate.

Soda drinkers could purchase a soft drink package for USD 10 a day. This deal included squash, selected fruit drinks, cordials, and soda.

The Cunard drinks package cost USD 69 per day, which entitles you to drinks up to USD 12 a serving. This included specialty hot drinks, wine by the glass, beer, cocktails, and mineral water. Beverages over USD 12 were billed with a 20% discount.

For a reduced price of USD 29 a day, you could enjoy unlimited non-alcoholic drinks, bottled water, specialty hot drinks, and freshly squeezed juices.

Cunard WiFi plans have two tiers. The essential or basic is USD 15 per day for the entire cruise or USD 20 for 24-hour usage. The faster package costs USD 5 more per day or USD 30 for 24 hrs.

Since we heard Cunard internet was slow and spotty, we opted to upgrade our smartphone package for days in port. Once onboard, crew members confirmed the slow WiFi.

Embarkation At Canada Place

Before our cruise, we can generally log into the cruise line’s website and book an embarkation time. However, Cunard assigned us a time of 3:15 pm, with an all-aboard time of 4 pm.

Since there were three ships in port and knowing check-in can sometimes be slow, we didn’t want to chance going so late. So, we arrived at the  Vancouver cruise port   at noon on July 1st (Canada Day) to mass crowds and a parade.

Thankfully, there was no line-up, and the port staff allowed us to do an early Cunard cruise check-in. We were welcomed by a red-carpet entrance.

My Cunard check-in set a record boarding time of an impressive 30 minutes to clear security. Two staff members in their signature red uniforms greeted us.

Even more impressive was we could access our stateroom immediately. So, we went to drop off our carry-on bags and were stunned to see our luggage had already been delivered.

One of the things we noticed about Cunard was there was zero upsell. The staff did not ask us to purchase a drinks package, book a specialty restaurant, or buy a soda package. 

On our embarkation day on RCI’s Serenade of the Seas  two months earlier, we had been asked about ten times during lunch to book a specialty restaurant which annoyed us.

Balcony Stateroom Review

While you can book 2,000+ sq. foot grill suites, we had a mid-ship Britannia stateroom on deck five. Cunard rooms are impressive with rich royal blue colors (although some cabins have red), decorative embroidered pillows, and a comfy feel.

While the bathroom was small, I appreciated that Cunard gave all guests upgraded bathroom toiletries. The Penhaligon toiletries on Cunard smelled terrific, and I wished I could purchase them onboard.

We also received cozy robes, slippers, and a rain poncho in the drawer if needed. Inside our fridge, a small complimentary bottle of champagne welcomed us on board.

The closet was large and contained 40 hangers, more than we needed. However, it had only three shelves for folded items.

Although coupled with the bedside table drawers and those on the desk, we found it was plenty of space for a 10-day cruise.

Cunard staterooms have a tea or coffee station. We loved this extra and used it every day. Our room steward kept us stocked with tea, and we also received daily replenishments of cookies or shortbread.

There were no plugs to charge our electronics next to the bed. There were two North American sockets at the desk, one UK and one European. So, if you bring a travel adapter, you can use more than one socket type.

We found our bed incredibly comfortable and the duvet quilt light and fluffy. Our pillows were soft, so our steward immediately brought us firmer ones.

We received a printed “Daily Programme” each day, as well as “The Canadian,” Cunard’s media for local Canadian news.

For those who cruise alone , the Queen Elizabeth has studio cabins in the interior and oceanview categories. At 133 to 168 sq. feet, they are more spacious than the competition.

Grill Suite Amenities

Guests staying in a Queens Grill suite or Princess Grill suite have exclusive dining areas. Those in the Queen’s suites eat in the Queen’s Grill, while Princess Grill is reserved for the Princess suites. Both have access to an exclusive lounge and terrace.

Grill suites are quite luxurious, with spacious living areas separated from the sleeping quarters. Guests in grill suites also have a personal butler and perks like a stocked mini-bar.

On embarkation day, we took a peek at the exclusive areas and were unimpressed by what we found. Located on decks eleven and twelve, the lounge was inviting, but the outside courtyard felt closed in.

Since grill guests pay much more than Britannia passengers, I expected the areas to be more luxurious. However, if you’re looking for exclusivity, a suite is the way to go.

On Board Amenities

For me, the grand lobby was quite lovely with its wooden staircase, reminiscent of the Titanic. The grand lobby spanned three decks.

Afternoon tea, dance classes, and other events were held in the Queens Room on deck 2. The casino was relatively small and never attracted a crowd. Above it, the Royal Arcade features the vessel’s shops with a grand clock at one end.

At the bow, the Royal Court Theatre reminded me of the Royal Albert Hall, with its private boxes on either side. These boxes had two to four seats and a curtain to close off the private space.

The two-story library with a spiral staircase looked like it should be featured in a Harry Potter movie. Outside the library, an area held games and puzzles. Several times during our cruise, we worked on a few puzzles.

There are two outdoor pools on deck 9 with four adjoining hot tubs. Deck 9 also has a small gym, but during our cruise, it was only open from 7 am to 8 pm. I felt 7 am was a late start for all those who wanted to work out before breakfast.

Adjacent to the Pavilion Pool (main pool), the Garden Lounge provided a light-filled area for events and singers. At selected times, a naturalist was on hand to answer questions on Alaskan wildlife, scenery, and landscape.

A whiteboard was updated each day with wildlife sightings. I was astonished to see 350 dolphins, 96 sea otters, 102 humpbacks, and a shark on the board.

The promenade deck has a complete walking track and features plenty of padded loungers. On glacier viewing days, it was an ideal location to see the glaciers away from the crowds on the upper levels.

Cunard also provided wool blankets, and we snuggled under them a few times.

The children’s indoor and outdoor spaces were one deck up. Deck 11, the games deck, features a giant chess board, except there were no pieces to play. Adjacent to this area, guests could play croquet or bowls in an under-covered area.

While the Cunard amenities lack the amusement-type venues of mega-ships, it attracts a different crowd.

The Décor

Like all Cunard’s vessels, Queen Elizabeth’s décor is very traditional, with rich wood tones and mellow upholstery, all geared towards the Art Deco style.

The art deco décor is evident the moment you step on the ship. The grand lobby features marble flooring and mahogany railings against a giant art deco ocean liner mural.

The theme continues on the stained glass, chandeliers, and artwork. Even the Verandah, Queen Elizabeth’s only specialty restaurant, had beautiful art deco whimsical clown and carnival wall art.

Instead of formal nights, Cunard hosts very formal gala nights. The Cunard theme nights were fun and we enjoyed dressing for our “Roaring 20s” evening.

My husband, Brian, wore suspenders and a fedora with his tuxedo. While I didn’t have a flapper dress, I created a 1920s look by adding a headband accessory, long white gloves, and a few strands of beads.

The spa, which Canyon Ranch had previously operated, is now run by Mereel. Due to the change, some treatments and packages have increased significantly in price.

The spa offers all the standard treatments, from massages and skin care to acupuncture and hair care. We wanted to try the aquatherapy spa, featuring heated tiled loungers, Finnish saunas, aromatic steam rooms, and an aquatherapy pool.

Guests could purchase a complete pass (10 days) for USD 199.99, USD 149.99 for five days, or a day pass for USD 39.99. Since we had only two sea days, we didn’t think we would get much use from an extended pass. 

So, we opted to try the Cunard spa day pass during our day in Glacier Bay National Park.   However, when we went to book, the spa staff told us the access was only good for two hours and not an entire day.

We were allowed to break up the time, so we chose one hour in the morning and the other later at night. While the pool looked lovely, it lacked the powerful jets I’d come to love in other spas.

The steam rooms had options for four different aromas, but none of them worked.

However, the heated loungers with panoramic views were heavenly, and we spent one hour in the evening enjoying the scenery outside.

One thing we noted, the spa reception area was away from the aquatherapy pool. So, some guests walked in during our cruise and used this area without paying. 

During our Alaska cruise, Cunard line didn’t offer a fee for laundry service. Instead, there were self-serve laundry rooms near the bow, on decks with passenger staterooms.

Amazingly, the washers and dryers were FREE, and the cruise even provided laundry detergent. During the first few days, the machines were out of service. A sign said it was to conserve water and comply with Alaskan environmental protocols.

However, when we spoke to staff at guest services, the machines were shut off due to ongoing maintenance. Partway through the cruise, the laundry room became operational for a few days before turning them off again.

Knowing they had self-serve laundry meant we packed half as many clothes. Then, we did one load of washing halfway through our cruise.

Since we completed our cruise, readers have told me Cunard offers a fee for laundry service on longer itineraries.

Restaurant And Bars

Queen Elizabeth is a mid-sized vessel with fewer dining options and one specialty restaurant. Unlike the competition, Cunard has a dress code , so guests can’t come to the dining room in jeans or shorts.

Complimentary dining areas included the Britannia Restaurant, Golden Lion Pub, and Lido. The Cafe Carinthia offers snacks throughout the day. The ship provided a pizza station in the Lido and served afternoon tea.

Cunard held the British tea event every day in the Queens Room. The room filled up on the first day, but it was sparsely attended on subsequent days.

The Steakhouse at the Verandah was fantastic, from the White Star service to the presentation and flavors. We found Cunard restaurant and dining choices limited in the way of venues.

However, they delivered on taste and presentation and even catered well to my food allergies. In fact, their buffet had an allergy section, and they carried four types of milk (regular, rice, almond, and lactose-free.)

There were many places to grab a drink, from the Commodore Club to the Lido bar. Surprisingly, there were few drinkers on our sailing, and some venues remained empty. 

Entertainment

During our Cunard Queen Elizabeth cruise, entertainment flowed in the grand lobby, loungers, and Queens Room. There was a mix of piano players, vocal harmonies, folk music, and ballroom dancing.

We attended many of the presentations in the Royal Court Theater. Some of the entertainers gave two shows, and each one was different.

Most evenings, the theater was empty, and we felt privileged to get a coveted box each time we attended.

The duo, Chanteuse, the “Be Our Guest” production, and the female trio “Heat Wave” were fantastic. However, trumpet player Nathan Samuelson was a big miss, so we didn’t attend his second show.

During the presentations, we couldn’t take pictures or take videos. This surprised me as most cruise lines encourage guests to share on social media.

During the day, there were inciteful talks on Alaska ports and an introduction to Alaska. It surprised me that most guests were on their inaugural Alaska cruise.

Special speakers gave presentations on Everest, life on distant planets, the science behind Sci-Fi, and much more.

The Pros And Cons Of Sailing Cunard

We had a fantastic experience on the Queen Elizabeth ship and would happily choose Cunard again. Here are the reasons to select Cunard and the areas they excelled.

• Their White Star service is fantastic.
• They offer great itineraries and longer cruises to Alaska.
• The food is superb, and they cater to allergies very well.
• There was no upselling of anything.
• Their gratuities are the lowest in the industry.
• Staterooms have a coffee/tea station.

All guests receive complimentary champagne, slippers, and a rain poncho.

Here are areas that could use improvement.

• Cunard’s website is not so user-friendly. To log in, book guests must type in a booking number, name, and birthdate.
• Their WiFi doesn’t compete with faster speeds on other lines.
• There’s no actual app to view daily activities.
• Guests can’t choose embarkation or disembarkation times.

Although there were almost 1,000 passengers, most of the time, it felt like there were 250. Many areas of the ships were void of people, even on sea days.

The uncrowded areas added to the enjoyment of our time onboard, and I wished every cruise could be that way.

Happy travels ~ Karen

Ann-n - Fre

Sunday 30th of July 2023

Great Review, Thank You, Gives me a good idea of what to look forward to on our Alaskan cruise next year. We have done many cruises, but this is our first Cunard, and first Alaskan. We are booked in a Queens grill corner aft cabin, so get good views for the back of the ship and the side of the ship. Can't wait.

Forever Karen

Monday 31st of July 2023

Out of the 7 Alaska cruises I've done, Cunard was the best. You'll have the best views from the aft. Enjoy!

Thursday 4th of May 2023

Can you please share the top tours and excursions in each port in Alaska for the QE? Thank you!

Ketchikan - Bering Sea Crab Fishermen's Tour. Skagway - White Pass & Yukon Route Railway. Sitka - Bears, Raptors & Totems. Victoria - Butchart Gardens. Juneau - Whale watching and Mendenhall Glacier. Dog sledding if your budget allows.

Friday 24th of March 2023

Hi, this will be our first time on Cunard, on the QE in July for the Alaskan cruise. I have been looking at the excursions but with quite a bit of choice I am having difficulty in deciding. Is there a forum or website that has reviews of all the excursions?

Lisa whitman

Sunday 23rd of April 2023

@Forever Karen, hi 👋 We are doing our first Cunard cruise in July to Alaska and also wondering what are the excursions you would recommend.

Elaine, I sent you an email with the top tours and excursions in each port. Enjoy your cruise on Queen Elizabeth.

Sunday 12th of March 2023

Went on her in January. Absolutely loved it. Food was exceptional. Ship is old world gorgeous. Crew are wonderful. Spa massage was terrific and compared to Sydney prices I found it cheap.

Thursday 2nd of March 2023

Good afternoon, thanks for your review I am going on my 1st cruise in June to Alaska. 12 nights. Can you tell me what you packed clothes wise. And any advise for 1st time cruiser. Thanks so much.

Friday 3rd of March 2023

Wow, awesome itinerary with three glacier viewing days. You can find a printable packing list on this post https://foreverkaren.com/cruising/packing-list-cruising-alaska/

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A Retro Look At Cruises Through The Decades

Posted: November 29, 2023 | Last updated: November 29, 2023

Sailing through time

1830s: the very beginnings

1840s: the first pleasure cruises

1840s: a landmark in cruise-line history

1850–60s: early developments

Passenger cruising continued to develop through the mid-19th century, with luxuries like on-board lounges and simple entertainment emerging. Shown here, in 1856, is Cunard's RMS Persia, one of the largest ships of her time and an early Blue Riband winner (an award given for high-speed Atlantic crossings).

1870s: the New World

1880s: lighting up the ocean

1890s: “floating palaces”

1900s: entering cruising’s golden age

At the turn of the century, there was still a frisson around cruising and large, buzzy crowds would often gather to see off the ships. This nostalgic photograph was snapped between 1900 and 1915, and shows large steam boats leaving from the White Star Line dock in Detroit, Michigan. Well-dressed passengers fill the ships' upper and lower decks too.

1900s: the first purpose-built cruise ship

1910s: onboard entertainment

1910s: the Titanic disaster

One of the most famous and devastating events in cruise history occurred in this decade. Dubbed "unsinkable" by the White Star Line's vice-president, the Titanic set out from Southampton on her maiden voyage on 10 April 1912 to much applause. But just four days later, she collided with an iceberg in the North Atlantic: the compartments in her hull filled with water and she tragically sank. The disaster claimed the lives of more than 1,500 people.

1910s: First World War

1920s: cruising’s golden age continued

1920s: setting the bar high

1920s: a festive feast

1920s: the first round-the-world cruise

Another major milestone came in the 1920s: the very first round-the-world cruise. The Cunard Line's RMS Laconia (pictured here leaving Liverpool circa 1920) sailed around the globe in 1922, calling at 22 ports along the way, and taking 450 lucky passengers with her.

1930s: all games on deck

1930s: making a splash

1940s: post-war cruising

1950s: the post-war decades

Come the 1950s, cruise ships had another phenomenon to compete with: jet planes. Commercial air travel boomed in this decade, with comfier aircraft and improved routes enticing travelers into the skies. Many cruise liners underwent swish post-war refits in an attempt to stay afloat: this 1950s photo shows the opulent dining room of French liner SS Île de France after a dramatic post-war makeover.

1950s: going Down Under

1950s: the Blue Riband record breaker

Though formalized in the 1930s, the Blue Riband – the award for the passenger cruise liner with the fastest Atlantic-crossing time – has its roots right back in the 19th century. The record is still held by SS United States of United States Lines, which first sped across the Atlantic in 1952. She's pictured here on 9 July 1952, docking in Southampton.

1960s: the Jet Age

1970s: The Love Boat

As flying became more commonplace, the popularity of cruising looked set to dwindle. However, one particular TV series is often credited with keeping travelers' passion for cruising alive. The Love Boat – aired from the 1970s – was a comedy series that followed the crew and passengers of luxury liner SS Pacific Princess. Such was its popularity, some say it brought cruising back into the mainstream once more. This shot shows Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1975. 

1970s: cruising opens up to the masses

1980s: the cruise to nowhere

The 1980s is thought to be the decade that pioneered the "cruise to nowhere," where the ship really was the destination. The SS Norway (pictured) – a lavish mega ship with room for thousands of passengers and amenities like a casino – embarked on a no-docking cruise in this decade.

1990s: Disney takes to the water

2000s: making waves in the modern world

The 2000s saw larger-than-life, no-expense-spared, mega cruise ships sail onto the scene. This sunset snap shows Cunard Line's Queen Mary II as she completes her first trans-Atlantic voyage in January 2004. At this time, she was the largest and most expensive cruise ship ever constructed with room for 2,200-plus passengers, a theater and even a planetarium, setting the bar for the ships of posterity. 

2010s: bigger, better and healthier

2020s: off to a rocky start

The 2020s got off to an eventful start. The COVID-19 pandemic halted almost all cruises, with some passengers and crew marooned onboard while testing and entry protocols were debated. In 2021 rife cancellations, last-minute border changes and variant outbreaks persisted. However, the years since have indicated a return to pre-pandemic popularity, with 300 cruise ships departing in April 2022 – pretty impressive compared to just 22 departing in April 2021. Cruise lines have incorporated more health and safety protocols, such as advising passengers to control their TV, light and temperature via an app instead of touchpoints. 

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