Cunard Cruises

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Queen Mary 2 (QM2)

About Cunard Cruises

Cunard Line aims for big-ship luxury with a "Golden Era" feel. Cunard currently comprises three ships -- the 2,691-passenger Queen Mary 2, the flagship of the fleet; the 1,988-passenger Queen Victoria; and the 2,068-passenger Queen Elizabeth -- with a fourth ship set to debut in 2022.

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Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth in Tasmania

28 Night
South Pacific Cruise

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Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria (Photo: Cunard Cruise Line)

14 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

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Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth in Tasmania

19 Night
Transpacific Cruise

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Queen Elizabeth
Queen Elizabeth in Tasmania

10 Night
Alaska Cruise

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7 Night
Mediterranean - Eastern Cruise

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5 Night
Canada / New England Cruise

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10 Night
Alaska Cruise

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38 Night
South Pacific Cruise

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25 Night
South Pacific Cruise

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9 Night
Alaska Cruise

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81 Night
World Cruise

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6 Night
Transatlantic Cruise

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11 Night
Alaska Cruise

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10 Night
Alaska Cruise

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18 Night
World Cruise

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Cunard Cruises Tips, Activities, and Overview

Who goes on Cunard cruise ships?

Cunard draws an incredibly diverse crowd, with people from all over the world and of all ages. With that said, most passengers come from the U.K., North America, Germany and Japan. The world cruisers who occupy the top cabins are often extremely wealthy, with a fair smattering of celebrities enjoying Queens Grill -- but equally, the entry-level cabins on the shorter cruises attract bargain hunters.

Passengers are mainly couples, although solos are catered for. Cunard is particularly LGBTQ-friendly, too, with plenty of same-gender couples. The age range is mainly over 55, but during school holidays, a lot of families travel. On Queen Mary 2, you'll also find a small subset of people who have chosen the route because there's a kennel onboard for dogs and cats.

Do I have to dress up on a Cunard cruise?

Absolutely. You'd be unlikely to book if you weren't a fan of glamorous black-tie nights. This is a line where tradition triumphs and even a relatively short, eight-night transatlantic crossing may involve three formal nights. Tuxedos or dark suits for men is expected, with women trotting out long dresses and jewels. Even the formal nights are narrowed down with themes like a black-and-white ball.

Gala evenings aside, the dress code is generally "smart," which can be interpreted as stylish but not involving men needing to wear a tie.

Those who really don't want to dress up can still go casual-ish and eat at the buffet on formal nights, but you won't be allowed in any of the lounges or go into the theater for a show.

Is everything free on Cunard cruises?

No. You will need to pay extra for pretty well everything, from bottled water and specialty coffee to Wi-Fi, crew gratuities, specialty dining, shore excursions and drinks, as well as exercise classes and a day pass to use the saunas and steam rooms in the spa.

Dining is included in the cruise fare but which main dining room you're assigned to will vary by what type of cabin you have booked. Also included are evening entertainment and basic tea and coffee at meals.

What are Cunard’s most popular activities?

On sea days, Cunard's ships are famous for its guest speaker program, which features big names from the arts, politics and science scenes. Otherwise, popular activities are pretty traditional -- bridge, dance classes, bingo and pub quizzes in the Golden Lion Pub. There are watercolor painting classes, wine tasting sessions, flower arranging, table tennis and, in the evenings, karaoke. Afternoon tea is a daily ritual rarely missed by most passengers. On Queen Mary 2 the planetarium shows are quite popular as well.

Why go with Cunard?

  • A classic, elegant cruise experience on world-famous ships
  • The only scheduled service across the North Atlantic, between the U.K. and New York
  • Some surprisingly good-value fares, given the elegance of the ships

Best for: Those who enjoy a more formal style of cruising and value the opportunity to learn more about the world through insightful talks

Not for: Anyone looking for a party atmosphere and informal vibe or who enjoys a more modern style of cruising

Cunard Line Cruises Cruiser Reviews

Queen Mary 2, Feb 2024

First time coming in we have visited the pursers office to ensure we don't get charged their hefty daily room service charge..The only good thing about this ship is The Verandah restaurant, Solomon at pursers office, complimentary shuttle buses at ports to main shop or city area.Read More
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Mazza8

couple2-5 Cruises

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Age 40s

Disappointing

Service in all the restaurants we visited was mixed, ranging from excellent to Fawlty Towers.Drinks expensive unless you stuck to the daily specials and I don’t get the 15% service charge when you already pay daily gratuities.Read More
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cowkop2

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Age 62s

Ripped off 100%

followed by a an off shore anchorage in the Bay of Islands,,,,,,,,there was a delay on getting the people to shore as the Tenders had problems, after the half day delay, they realised the boat was in the position to disembark , which once again cut shore time out.we were then told because of the time lost we wont be going to Dunedin,,,,,,,we ventured down south into a Sound where we parked up and wasted time, after missing land visits we went South to Wellington where we had shore leave cut in half, up and till then we had no days on land, kept on the boat for 7 days straight.Read More
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Multicraft2607

couple2-5 Cruises

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Age 72s

We've cruised many lines but this was our first time on Cunard

Im keen to try all the great cruise lines if possible and this Cunard ship was sailing out of Australia and returning to the same port at a time that suited our needs so seemed like the perfect choice for a nice holiday break.We also missed a day ashore due to the tender process taking so long that by the time they got it sorted it was too late to go ashore to carry out the exploration we had planned.Read More
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Kimfromkingsmount

few6-10 Cruises

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Age 56s

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