Who are Cunard Cruises?
Cunard Cruises, a prestigious name in luxury ocean travel, was established in 1840 by Samuel Cunard. Originally focused on transatlantic mail services, Cunard soon became synonymous with opulent sea voyages and has since evolved into a premier luxury cruise line. The company is renowned for its rich maritime heritage and dedication to classic elegance and high standards.
Cunard’s fleet consists of four iconic ships: Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria. Each vessel embodies Cunard’s signature style of grandeur and refinement, offering a blend of traditional and contemporary luxury. Queen Anne, the flagship, is celebrated for its impressive size and transatlantic voyages, featuring a grand ballroom, and luxurious spa. Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria offer equally lavish experiences, with sophisticated decor, fine dining, and world-class entertainment.
Cunard itineraries are diverse, focusing on high-end experiences and exploration. They offer elegant transatlantic crossings, Mediterranean adventures, and cruises to Northern Europe, the Caribbean, and beyond. Passengers can enjoy exclusive destinations, refined service, and immersive shore excursions. Cunard Cruises continues to uphold its legacy of luxury, providing an exceptional travel experience that blends classic style with modern comfort.
Our Cruises and Tips for Cunard Cruises
We have had the opportunity to cruise on two of the four Cunard ships: Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne. Our experience on Queen Mary 2 took us back to a more traditional style of cruising, characterized by elegant wood paneling, classic afternoon teas, and a grand ballroom where passengers danced to the live house band. We were initially concerned about the formal dress code but found it manageable and fitting for the sophisticated ambiance of the ship.
Fast forward to May 2024, when we had the chance to sail on Queen Anne’s maiden voyage. We were thrilled to return to Cunard and were greeted by a ship that diverged from Cunard’s traditional style. The grand wood paneling and old-world charm were replaced with a more modern aesthetic, though the ship retained subtle nods to Cunard’s classic elegance. Despite some unexpected issues such as delays, cold food, and service falling short of expectations for a maiden voyage, we thoroughly enjoyed our time aboard. The blend of modern design with Cunard’s signature touches made for a memorable experience, highlighting both the evolution and enduring appeal of the cruise line.
Our tip for Cunard is to ensure that you dress comfortably, our idea of a cruise onboard Cunard was to dressed to the 9’s all the time, but that is not the case during the day dress in smart casual attire and most nights in the main dining restaurant was jackets for men and dresses for woman except for formal / gala nights where you dressed in your best. If you don’t feel comfortable getting really dressed up you can always dine in the buffet.
Reviews
Our channel has a review of our cruises ( in the link below) and share our thoughts and the highs and lows of our experience and some interesting facts about this cruise line we also created a vlog series that will give you a really good idea of day to day life onboard an Cunard cruises .
Cunard QM2 Review
Cunard Queen Anne Review
Room Tour- QM2 Inside Cabin
Room Tour- Queen Anne Inside Cabin
Vlog 1- QM2
Vlog 2-QM2
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