The grand tradition of the classic ocean voyage is very much alive aboard the luxury liners of Cunard. If travel is meant to be savoured, then crossing the oceans should be a majestic experience, not merely a hop across the pond, as some would have it. For travellers of this persuasion, only one name evokes the pleasures of a golden era. That name is Cunard Line. The grand tradition of the classic ocean voyage is very much alive aboard the luxury liners of Cunard. And where once legends strolled the promenade, today so can you, proving that true luxury belongs to no particular era. For 160 years, Cunard has worked to make the art of cruising indistinguishable from the art of living well. Aboard the five-star vessels, and in unique adventures ashore, music and painting is blended with cuisine and conversation, invigorating walks with reading and relaxation, explorations of historic landmarks with the spectacle and purity of nature. This is the Cunard legacy: timeless elegance, incomparable service, intriguing destinations and, quite simply, a more cultured experience. To travel on one of the Cunard ships today is to experience a part of that heritage and return to an era of unabashed opulence from the golden age of ocean travel. Imagine it. Across the oceans, in the lap of luxury to fabled cities and idyllic islands on a voyage bound only for pleasure. Cunard, the tradition continues. 

Cuisine from Celebrity Restauranteurs

Onboard Cunard you have many choices when it comes to dining. Single Seating dinning is available, which means guests can choose to dine anytime between 7 and 9pm. On Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, the Britannia and Mauretania restaurants respectively offer a choice of an early or a late sitting for dinner. All other restaurants are single seating dining. On both Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth, your accommodation is paired with a specific restaurant for your formal dining arrangements. All ships offer alternative dining options: Kings Court & Todd English Restaurant on Queen Mary 2 and the Lido on Queen Elizabeth. 

Evening Dress

One of the great thrills of a Cunard cruise is the sheer glamour of the evenings. Generally, evening dress may be either formal or informal when your ship is at sea, and informal or casual when your ship is in port. Evening attire, effective from 6pm, will be specified in your ship’s Daily Programme, delivered to your stateroom each day. Dress codes are defined as follows:

Formal: Tuxedo (or formal dark suit) for men. Evening gown or other formal attire for women.

Informal: Jacket and tie for men. Cocktail dress, dressy trouser suit or similar for women.

Casual: For men, slacks and a sweater or shirt. For women, skirt or slacks with a sweater or blouse. A range of formal wear is available to hire on board ship.

Tipping Info

Gratuities are not included in the cruise fares. A suggested per person daily amount will be charged to your shipboard account and distributed to your cabin steward, dining room waiter and other personnel. For bar and salon services, a 15% gratuity is automatically added to all charges for your convenience onboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth.

Awards

2011

Cunard Line – Best Cruiseline
Queen Victoria – Best Ship
Cruise.co.uk Cruise Passenger Ratings Survey

2010

Best Luxury Cruise Ship - Queen Mary 2
Travel Weekly Readers Awards (USA)

Cunard Line – Best Onboard Educational Programme
Cunard Line – Best World Itineraries
Cunard Line – Best Transatlantic Itineraries
Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers Choice Awards

Queen Elizabeth – Best New Ship
Cunard Line, Golden Lion Pub – Best Pub at Sea
Cruise Critic UK Editor's Pick Awards

Queen Mary 2, Canyon Ranch SpaClub – Top 10 Favorite Spa on a Cruise Ship
SpaFinder.com 2010 Readers' Choice Awards

Cunard Line – Top 3 Cruise Lines, Mega-Ship Lines
Cunard Line – Top 3 Cruise Lines, Large-Ship Lines
Condé Nast Traveler Readers Choice Awards

Queen Mary 2 – Silver Winner, Luxury Ship
Queen Mary 2, Grand Duplex Queens Grill – Silver Winner, Suite Design
Travel Weekly Magellan Awards

Cunard Line – Top Ten Cruise Lines, Large Ship
Condé Nast Traveler-UK Readers’ Travel Awards

Best Travel Blog
Travelmole Web Awards

Best Cruise Line
Daily Telegraph Ultratravel Awards 

Best Luxury Cruise Ship (Large)
2010 Luxury Travel Magazine Gold List Awards

Cunard Line – Consumers’ Favourite Cruiseline
Queen Mary 2 – Best Food
Cruise.co.uk Cruise Passenger Ratings Survey

Cunard Line – Favourite Luxury Cruise Line
Beyond Travel Magazine 2010 Readers’ Choice Awards

Cunard Line – Best Caribbean Cruises
AOL’s Luxist Readers’ Choice Awards

Welcome to Queen Mary 2 - the grandest, most magnificent ocean liner ever built. She's a true heir to the timeless elegance, legacy and inspiration of the great Cunard liners of legend. You'll notice it the moment you walk through her doors into her soaring Grand Lobby, and be awed from the first instance you experience the famous Cunard White Star ServiceSM.

Yet this sophisticated monarch also boasts the most modern luxuries and amenities - from the pampering services of the only Canyon Ranch SpaClub on the seas to the fascinating Oxford DiscoverySM enrichment programme led by professors from the University of Oxford and other prestigious experts. This regal royal must truly be seen to be believed - come live the adventure.

Ship Data

Queen Grill Suites

Queen Mary 2's Queens Grill accommodation is among the most lavish on board any luxury cruise ship. The amenities are extensive and begin before you even board — with priority check-in and embarkation. From the full bottle of French champagne and sugar-iced strawberries on arrival, to the personal butler service (including packing and unpacking) and access to private lounges and a Grills-only sun deck. Guests dine at a reserved table in the single-seating Queens Grill restaurant and enjoy en suite dining from the Queens Grill menu.
* Includes balcony

Princess Grill Suites

Queen Mary 2's Princess Grill accommodation offer elegant comfort and personal service. Guests enjoy access to private lounges and their Grills concierge will make any arrangements you wish both on board and ashore. Dine at a reserved table in the single-seating Princess Grill restaurant.
* Includes balcony

Britannia Club Balcony

At any time of the day your stylish stateroom provides a welcome retreat of comfort and good taste in which to unwind. It would be impossible not to cherish the relaxing lounge area of your balcony stateroom with direct and private access to the ocean breeze with additional lovely details to make an extraordinary stay even better. Guests can choose from a la carte specialities as they dine in the intimate single-seating Britannia Club Restaurant.
* Includes balcony

Britannia Balcony

At any time of the day your stylish stateroom provides a welcome retreat of comfort and good taste in which to unwind. It would be impossible not to cherish the relaxing lounge area of your balcony stateroom with direct and private access to the ocean breeze. Guests dine in the magnificent Britannia Restaurant with a choice of an early or late sitting.

Deluxe Balconies are glass-fronted.
Premium Balconies are sheltered.
* Includes balcony

Britannia Oceanview

These staterooms provide spacious comfort in which to relax and marvel at the views from your Oceanview window. And they're beautifully decorated with fine prints on the walls, soft colours on the sofas and coverlets and turndown service when it's time to retire. Guests dine in the magnificent Britannia Restaurant with a choice of an early or late sitting.

Britannia Inside

Their standard staterooms are anything but ordinary. The smallest is more like a "deluxe" guestroom on other ships. Guests dine in the magnificent Britannia Restaurant with a choice of an early or late sitting.