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Queen Mary 2 has just been named the world’s “Best Luxury Cruise Ship” by the editors of Travel Weekly, the national newspaper of the travel industry, at its fifth annual Readers Choice Awards black-tie gala at the Pierre Hotel in New York. The award represents a synopsis of some 40,000 reader’s opinions about the Queen Mary 2 and Cunard Line. Their reader base is mainly cruise executives, travel agents and industry wholesalers. I read this with some amusement today after having just read an article by another travel writer about a mutiny on the Queen Mary 2 a while back due to propeller problems causing a few missed ports. At that time, people were angered by this, causing disruptions on-board, sit-ins and mass meetings in theatres and public rooms. It amused me because by these people’s reactions, you might have though Cunard broke the propellers on purpose. It just points out that the electronic media is both a blessing and a curse. Irate passengers were email blasting the world with the news, rather than enjoy their vacation, and wait to be told by Cunard how they would ease the burden, as they always do. Its time people realize that Cunard, and all the cruise lines, are in the service business, and want to do the right thing. As always though, it’s a few bad eggs who are never satisfied, and want to somehow bilk the establishment. We need another war to keep them busy. Kudos to Cunard Line for winning the award, and for the successful launch of the Queen Mary 2’s sister ship, the Queen Victoria. Keep them coming in style!

“We are honored to receive this influential award,” said Carol Marlow, president of Cunard Line. “We strive to deliver the cruise industry’s premier travel experience and this award is recognition that when it comes to luxury, Cunard - and specifically Queen Mary 2 - exemplifies the pinnacle of ocean voyaging. We look forward to seeing her new sister ship, Queen Victoria, earn a place on this prestigious list,” she continued.
“This is the industry insiders’ award,” said Arnie Weissmann, vice president and editor in chief. “Travel Weekly’s readership understands what it takes to ‘wow’ a traveler. Not only are the travel professionals who vote avid travelers themselves, but they also hear first-hand the unvarnished truth - the compliments and complaints - from thousands of American consumers. To be voted a winner in any category is confirmation that you’ve won the hearts of American travel agents and their customers.”
Queen Mary 2 is the grandest ocean liner ever built. There are a wide variety of suites and staterooms available in degrees of style and comfort ranging from pampered elegance to almost unimaginable luxury in the ship’s famed Grill-level accommodations. Queen Mary 2 brings together like-minded travellers who relish the Cunard hallmarks of impeccable White Star ServiceTM, fine dining, sophisticated adventure and legacy of historic voyages and transatlantic travel.