Fans of the classic novel “Around the World in Eighty Days,” set in 1872, know that Phineas Fogg did quite a bit of his travel by ship. His voyage was full of peril, what with being chased by Scotland Yard, missing his ship more than once, and bribing a ship’s crew bound for … [Read more...]
Cunard Creates Fresh Programming for 2018
Cunard has created new programming for 2018 for passengers on various itineraries on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. VOYAGE DU VIN (June 1, 2018 | V819) Queen Victoria’s first dedicated Voyage du Vin, June 1-8, 2018, will … [Read more...]
Cruising’s Quest For More Varied Cuisine
Cruise Ship Dining Options Demystified Two decades ago, dining aboard a cruise ship was a straightforward affair: Dinners were either early-seating (served at around 5:30 p.m.) or late seating (at around 8 p.m.) Tables were set, and you dined with the same guests and enjoyed the … [Read more...]
Bay Area’s Cruise Specialists Preparing for Luxury-Focused Inspection of Queen Victoria
As Cunard Line’s celebrated Queen Victoria sails into the Port of San Francisco on March 31, 2014, ten representatives from the Bay Area and Seattle offices of Cruise Specialists – America’s leading world cruise travel agency – will be provided a rare tour of the ship to conduct … [Read more...]
Continuing A Tradition: Cunard’s Iconic Transatlantic Crossings And A Special Memory Regarding Titanic
On April 15, we will remember the centennial of the sinking of the Titanic. Peter Shanks, president of Cunard Line, has written a touching story about how Cunard will remember the day. I recommend you read Guided by a greater hand… The centennial comes just weeks before Cunard … [Read more...]