Cunard Line Announces Queen Elizabeth Keel Laying
Filed in Cunard Line, News on Jul.02, 2009
Cunard Line continued a long tradition of cruise ships with the ceremony to mark the keel laying of Cunard Line’s new Queen Elizabeth. Bigger is better in this case, as the second largest Cunarder ever built, Queen Elizabeth, boasts a keel that is the third Cunard has lain in the space of seven years. When she enters service in October 2010, she will join Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria as not only the most famous ocean liners in the world but also the youngest fleet in passenger travel
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Crystal Cruises has launched as new fashion concept on board the Crystal Serenity this fall in the form of a “Style Desk” aboard Crystal Cruises’ new “Sun, Sea and Euro-Style” sailing this fall. The desk will be staffed by veteran wardrobe stylists and designers who will host a complimentary Crystal’s Experiences of Discovery program that promises an experience to remember as fashion experts offer one-on-one consultations, answer fashion dilemmas and help travelers enhance their own personal sense of style. Setting the stage for the ultra-luxury line’s new Fashion & Style cruise is Crystal Serenity’s 12-day Mediterranean itinerary from Venice to Barcelona on October 20.
Cunard Line just announced the special news concerning their 2011 world cruises aboard the Queen Mary 2 and the new Queen Elizabeth. Both cruises promise a life time of memories for the discerning cruise guest. In January 2011, the youngest luxury fleet at sea will see two of its regal ocean liners embark on global odysseys that together will visit 57 ports of call across 34 countries including a maiden World Voyage for the new Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Mary 2 travelling the globe via the intriguing east-west route of passage.
Holland America Line is adding some additional excitement on their World Cruise for 2010 by offering some new World Cruise tours and Overland Adventure tours in some of the world’s most exotic locations, including South America, Africa and India. The beauty of the Overland Adventures is that guests can extend their holiday or Grand World Voyage with an in-depth exploration of regions such as India, the Far East, Africa and South America. The adventures range from two- and three-day tours to eight-day explorations.
Cruise West, a leader in small ship exploration recently announced a world cruise, Voyages of the Great Explorers, that will circumnavigate the world in 335 days sailing westward starting March 5, 2010. They have divided the cruise into 24 segments to make planning easier for discerning cruise guests. Enhancing the journey is the addition of highly regarded Captain Reidulf Maalen, who will take the helm of the Spirit of Oceanus for five voyages including the inaugural voyage.
Cunard Line has two big celebrations this year. The 5th birthday of the Queen Mary 2, and the 5th year of an outstanding spa partnership with the Canyon Ranch. Cunard is delighted to announce that its five year partnership with Canyon Ranch, the award-winning spa, fitness and salon services provider aboard the line’s flagship, will go forward and include cooperative marketing and promotions initiatives as well as new treatments and services. This is a major bonus who cruise guests who partake in the Queen Mary 2’s outstanding serices and itineraries.
