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Cunard Transatlantic Crossings By Ship : The History and The Heritage

…out the experience, and taking a more leisurely and indulgent journey. #3: Transatlantic Crossings During War Transatlantic liners were integral to both of the World Wars, and also the Falklands War when Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 was used to transport troops to the islands. In fact much of the liner ship building sponsored by governments was partly driven with an eye to possible military application in the event of war. The sinking of Cunard’s Lu…

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12 Tips For Choosing and Making the Most of a Transatlantic Cruise Crossing

…about the journey itself. Purists will insist that you should never call a transatlantic crossing a “transatlantic cruise”. Especially if you are undertaking one of the scheduled crossings that Cunard run on their magnificent Queen Mary 2. A cruise is when you sail between many ports and is more about the destinations, while a crossing is where the journey itself is the whole experience. It is about being at sea for a week on a ship, and the wonde…

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3 Biggest Cunard Transatlantic Crossing Fears Explored

…r biggest fears people tell me they have about doing a Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic crossing. Getting Bored on Your Transatlantic Crossing There are four things I quickly discovered about getting bored. Daily Programme A Cunard Crossing has THE most packed daily programme of any line, any ship, and any itinerary I have ever been on. Cunard have been crossing the Atlantic for over 180 years. They know how to keep us busy. On my Crossing there…

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Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing. Day-by-Day Experience and Tips.

…had a desk in the Britannia Dining Room. The ship also launched their 2009 Transatlantic Clothing/ merchandise today. This being the 2nd Transatlantic Crossing of the season, Our waiter (Raj) told us that the Crossing form the UK was rough seas and so that is even better that we are having pretty calm seas. They are ok, but I am not sure that I would wear them out and about. They are also selling off the 2009 World Cruise merchandise at half price…

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Cunard Queen Mary 2 Crew Answer Your Questions About A Transatlantic Crossing

…am asking the readers of the blog: Who would you like me to try and interview? What would you like to know, and have me ask them? Leave them in a comment on the blog, and ask anyone you know who is a cruise or Cunard or transatlantic crossing fan to let me know via a comment as well. I look forward to hearing your thoughts and questions! (Further reading, my article: Tips On Choosing And Making The Most of A Transatlantic Crossing )…

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Transatlantic Crossings on Queen Mary 2 : All At Sea In The World Of Enlightenment (Lectures and learning on-board).

…ng and vibrant of topics I could have started with… This article is about “Transatlantic Crossings: All At Sea In The World Of Enlightenment (Lectures and learning on-board)”. Cunard Queen Mary 2 Insights Program Lecture in Illuminations Theatre This area is one of the aspects of doing a Transatlantic Crossing on Cunard Queen Mary 2 that I always really relish and enjoy. While you are on a Crossing with 7 days at sea, life slows down and you actua…

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…** 16: Queen Mary 2 Caribbean 2012/ 2013. 15: Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic 2012. 14: Queen Elizabeth Fjords 2012. 13: P&O Arcadia Russell Watson Theme Cruise 2011. 12: P&O Arcadia Europe 2011. 11: Queen Elizabeth Europe 2011 10: Queen Mary 2 Europe 2010. 9: Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic 2009. 8: Queen Victoria Europe 2008. 7: P&O Arcadia Caribbean 2007 6: P&O Aurora Europe 2007 5: Queen Mary 2 Hamburg 2006 4: P&O Arcadia Mediterranean 2005 3: QE2 Trans…

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Transatlantic Crossing Observations on the Queen Mary 2: The Passengers. Rich? Famous? Fabulous?

…servations that I wrote while on-board the Cunard Queen Mary 2 on a winter transatlantic crossing. For a list of the others in the series, see the end of this article. Cunard Queen Mary 2 Passengers in Insights Lecture As I write this I am sitting in one of the public areas having a coffee. It is quite early in the morning and I am enjoying the peace and pace of the Crossing. It amuses me that over the sound system the theme song “My Heart Will Go…

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10 Must-Know Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing Tips

…Queen Mary 2. In my video you will discover the 10 Must-Know Tips About A Transatlantic Crossing On Cunard Queen Mary 2. One of the iconic trips available to cruisers today, many worry about being at sea for up to eight days. In this video I talk about the things I get asked the most about crossing the Atlantic on the QM2. I discuss everything including “will I get bored?”, “when is the best and worst times to go?”, “will I get seasick?”, “what s…

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Is Cunard Retaining It’s Distinctiveness Within Carnival Cruise Lines?

…high profile events related to an anniversary or celebration. 2. Scheduled Transatlantic Crossing Service. They are the only cruise company with a scheduled passenger transatlantic crossing service. Others may have one or two crossings a year when they repositioning the ship for the Caribbean or Mediterranean seasons, or as part of a world cruise leg. 3. RADA on-board. They have a company from the famous London based Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts…

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Transatlantic Crossing Observations On Queen Mary 2: The Ocean in Motion and Seasickness

Winter Transatlantic Crossing. The Ocean in Motion. Seasickness Tips And Advice Cunard Queen Mary 2 in stormy seas in the Atlantic This is the first in a series of articles about observations and advice for travellers about Crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2. This one is about the motion of the ocean – and tips and advice about seasickness. It was written while on a stormy winter crossing! Here I am on the first morning of our transatlanti…