From November 2019 to June 2020, the Cunard Line – Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2, and Queen Victoria – will sail over 149,572 nautical miles, visiting incredible locations around the world across 123 destinations in 48 different countries, including nine never-before-seen ports of call. Each voyage, whether a short two-night getaway or a full 113-night round-the-world cruise, aims to deliver unique, distinguished, and spectacular experiences. Cunard Line, the cruise line with the most round-the-world voyages in history, puts its exclusive expertise and dedication at the service of its passengers, who can enjoy an iconic journey aboard the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, or Queen Elizabeth, filled with surprises, memorable destinations, and exotic voyages that combine adventure and relaxation.
Cunard Line offers travelers a wide variety of options, including its iconic transatlantic voyages and world cruises, a true hallmark of the company, providing a truly special and satisfying experience. Since 1922, the line has sailed across five continents, circumnavigating the globe countless times and always leaving a trail of luxury and sophistication in its wake.
This time, Cunard has announced the launch of its Grand Voyages program for its fleet, which includes a truly unique journey aboard the Queen Mary 2, its flagship, scheduled to depart in January 2020. The company will begin selling this voyage, along with exotic itineraries aboard the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, on March 19 for Cunard World Club members, who will enjoy attractive discounts. The general public will be able to purchase their trip the following day, March 20.
The company has placed special emphasis on this itinerary, special for many reasons: the trip, lasting 114 days if completed in its entirety, will make 38 stops in 26 countries visiting 38 World Heritage Sites, will transit the Suez Canal and will include one-night stays in Haifa, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney and two-night stays in Cape Town.
This spectacular voyage will be operated by the Queen Mary 2 starting in early 2020. It will begin by sailing through the Mediterranean and the Suez Canal to the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean, reaching Asia via the Strait of Malacca. From there, the Queen Mary 2 will head north from Vietnam to Hong Kong before sailing to Australia. The final leg of the journey is the return to Southampton from Australia, connecting via South Africa. The itinerary includes a selection of overnight stays in iconic cities around the world, offering more nights on this voyage than on any of the Queen Mary 2's world cruises in the last ten years.
Those wishing to enjoy this exclusive itinerary in a more focused way can also do so in segments. Cunard Line offers shorter travel options, ranging in length from one to three weeks, which can be combined in many ways, allowing travelers to create the ideal travel experience to and from their favorite destination.
Grand voyages aboard the Queen Elizabeth and the Queen Victoria
Cunard has also announced grand voyages aboard the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. Between November 2019 and the first half of 2020, the Queen Elizabeth offers a series of round-trip voyages from international ports, featuring exotic itineraries with a greater regional focus, designed to ignite travelers' adventurous spirit. These versatile journeys include options ranging from two to 49 nights across five combinable legs, calls at 14 ports for the first time, visits to 15 UNESCO World Heritage sites, overnight stays in Cape Town, Auckland, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai, and a scenic cruise through Fiordland National Park (New Zealand)
Meanwhile, the Queen Victoria will embark on an exotic winter getaway to South America, offering the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. The ship returns to the American continent, showcasing spectacular destinations and visiting major cities and iconic landmarks such as the Amazon, the Strait of Magellan, Cape Horn, the Chilean Fjords, and the Panama Canal. These experiences can be enjoyed for periods ranging from two to 83 days, across 23 combinable itineraries, and include exciting highlights such as calls at two ports of call for Cunard, visits to 22 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, and overnight stays in Manaus, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, and Callao, among many other experiences.
