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

…d to reinvigorate the Cunard line. It also meant that the ageing and dated QE2 could be retired off in 2008 after 40 years of service, and Cunard could still offer the flagship Transatlantic Crossing that makes Cunard so distinctive and unique. The resources of Carnival has meant that Cunard has been able to invest in marketing and expanding. No doubt the merging and leveraging of back office facilities and purchasing will have driven down costs f…

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

…d a must do. (Read more in my article “Cunard and Twinings Afternoon Tea”) QE2 Stern crossing the Atlantic in rough seas 2004 #3: Will I get seasick? Some worry that with the unpredictability of the north Atlantic, there is a strong chance of being seasick. It is very, very unlikely. There are a few key things to consider: Scheduled Crossings take place in the summer months, when the sea is much less likely to be rough. For much of the summer mont…

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…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 Transatlantic 2004 2: P&O Aurora Mini Cruise 2004 1: P&O Aurora Europe 2004 Note: The cruises marked with ** were press or comped trips   Save Save Save Save SaveSave SaveSave…

The not quite New York cruise terminal sort of opens…

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The not quite New York cruise terminal sort of opens…

…al in Brooklyn. It was SO magical (and practical too), when we went on the QE2 and sailed right into New York itself. Not only was it exciting – but also meant within minutes we were at Penn Station (a few blocks away) and heading off on the train to Washington. Oh well…. Here is some news from a cruise newsletter about the terminal that had its first “trial” when the Carnival owned P&O ship arrived there yesterday: “New” Cruise Terminal Opens in…

My Travel Reviews: Forthcoming trips / reviews and PODCAST topics

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My Travel Reviews: Forthcoming trips / reviews and PODCAST topics

…) If you have any thoughts, suggestions on any of the above please email me: click here FUTURE PODCAST TOPICS: My Travel Reviews of: Dubai Cape Town, South Africa Ulusaba Game Reserve Washington DC QE2 Trans-Atlantic Crossing P&O ARCADIA Mediterranean Cruise Queen Mary (Long Beach California) Edinburgh, Scotland (including the Royal Yacht Britannia) Disneyland Paris…

Caribbean Cruise Part 7: Crossing the Atlantic to the UK

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Caribbean Cruise Part 7: Crossing the Atlantic to the UK

…m especially versus the huge waves experience crossing the Atlantic on the QE2, there is apparently a swell causing the ship to pitch and roll more than the sea would suggest. The pool at the back of the ship was great fun to swim in as it was like swimming in a pool with a wave machine! I took a video of it to illustrate the water slopping back and forth. It was very overcast like it had been in Antigua but a warm 25 degrees Celsius so we are lyi…

CUNARD QM2 QUEEN MARY 2 Q4 PENTHOUSE SUITE REVIEW

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CUNARD QM2 QUEEN MARY 2 Q4 PENTHOUSE SUITE REVIEW

…tains are controlled by a button. Our charming butler (Andres) was off the QE2 and was very chatty and helpful. The suite was at the front of the ship on Deck 10 and due to its position was very quiet as no-one walked past either as the corridor was a dead end as it is the upper floor of the very posh suites at the back.his was a glorious and stunning suite and an amazing treat. Watch a video o the Q4 Penthouse Suite 10092 on YouTube: click here o…

P&O ARCADIA CRUISE SHIP: REVIEW AND VIDEOS

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P&O ARCADIA CRUISE SHIP: REVIEW AND VIDEOS

…see. Saying that, I thought the shows were better than we had seen on the QE2 in December by a long way! Cafe Vivo A small coffee shop I used a fair bit as the filter coffee in the other areas was terrible! You pay for the coffee and you get muffin or sandwich etc included. A pleasant enough area situated next to the Cyber lounge. It did not seem overall to be used that much. Belvedere Self Service We usually do not like the lido style places on…

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16 Top Tips for First Time Cruisers

…my first long cruise we did a winter crossing of the Atlantic on Cunard’s QE2 with 50 and 60 foot waves and had the jab and had no issues at all. Saying all of this, modern ships have stabilizers that reduce and pretty much cut out the “roll” effect and so even when the sea is choppy you don’t really feel it and so less likely to have any effect. If you are concerned aim for a cabin in the middle of the ship and low down as that is where there is…

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Cunard Queen Elizabeth Ship. Newest Cruise Ship In The Fleet Review

…sit during the day, and great for evening drinks. In here are also the old QE2 bell and the bell from the original QE, as well as models of the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Opposite is also the Yacht Club where they have a disco and band at night. We made a video of much of the interior rooms, and another one of the exterior and decks, both of which can be watched below or on my YouTube Channel. 3: Queens Grill. We stayed in Queens Grill. On C…