Cheap Cruises » Queen Victoria http://cruisegle.com Sat, 31 Mar 2012 10:35:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Queen Victoria World Cruise http://cruisegle.com/queen-victoria-world-cruise/ http://cruisegle.com/queen-victoria-world-cruise/#comments Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:28:10 +0000 admin http://cruisegle.com/?p=357 The Queen Victoria World Cruise with Cunard is simply a breath taking experience and something you will never forget. Spanning over 107 nights you truly take in the sights of the world.

The great thing about this world cruise is ...]]> The Queen Victoria World Cruise with Cunard is simply a breath taking experience and something you will never forget. Spanning over 107 nights you truly take in the sights of the world.

The great thing about this world cruise is it is also split into 9 mini cruises within the world cruise. Cunard Cruises offer you the opportunity to just cruise for shorter amounts of time and take in just the parts of the world you want to see. The cruise departs from Southampton on January 2nd 09 and arrives back almost 4 months later on the 20th April.

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The second newest ship in the Cunard fleet, Queen Victoria announced its arrival on the water in late 2007. The Queen Victoria is not as big as Queen Mary 2 and is also a cruise liner rather than an ...]]>

The second newest ship in the Cunard fleet, Queen Victoria announced its arrival on the water in late 2007. The Queen Victoria is not as big as Queen Mary 2 and is also a cruise liner rather than an ocean liner. However she is the second largest vessel ever constructed for Cunard.

Carrying just over 2,000 passengers, the Queen Victoria is a classic Cunard ship and weighs in at 90,000 tonnes. With 7 restaurants and 13 bars on board there are plenty of places for guests to wine and dine. As well as this there is 3 swimming pools for passengers to relax and a theatre and ballroom.

Queen Victoria sails all over the world and offers Cunard’s class and distinction throughout. Originally intended to be a new vessel for Holland America, Carnival Corporation changed their plans are designated her a Cunard ship in late 2003.

Cunard began work on the Queen Victoria in 2004 and she made her maiden voyage in December 2007. With amenities spread out over her 11 decks there is plenty to do on board and all the typical Cunard staterooms and suites will be found on board Queen Victoria.

]]> http://cruisegle.com/cruise-ships/queen-victoria/feed/ 0 Three Cunard Queens in Southampton http://cruisegle.com/three-cunard-queens-in-southampton/ http://cruisegle.com/three-cunard-queens-in-southampton/#comments Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:36:12 +0000 admin http://cruisegle.com/?p=105 All three of Cunard’s Queens will meet in their homeport of Southampton on Tuesday 22nd April 2008. It will mark another historic first for Cunard Cruises. Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will salute QE2 as she celebrates the 39th ...]]> All three of Cunard’s Queens will meet in their homeport of Southampton on Tuesday 22nd April 2008. It will mark another historic first for Cunard Cruises. Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will salute QE2 as she celebrates the 39th anniversary of her official entry into service in 1969.

Carol Marlow, Cunard’s President and Managing Director, says:

“We are delighted that this unexpected opportunity for Southampton to host our three ocean liners arose after we took the recent decision to have QE2’s scheduled 2008 refit in her homeport. We would like as many people as possible to witness this historic spectacle”.

]]> http://cruisegle.com/three-cunard-queens-in-southampton/feed/ 0 Cunard Take to New York http://cruisegle.com/cunard-take-to-new-york/ http://cruisegle.com/cunard-take-to-new-york/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2008 11:34:46 +0000 admin http://cruisegle.com/?p=73 Thousands of people lined the shores of New York harbour to witness a celebratory procession of three of the most famous cruise liners in the world, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, QE2 and the new girl on the block, Queen Victoria.

...]]> Thousands of people lined the shores of New York harbour to witness a celebratory procession of three of the most famous cruise liners in the world, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, QE2 and the new girl on the block, Queen Victoria.

The procession began with a whistle salute from each liner as they set off on their respective voyages illuminated by a resplendent firework display befitting their Royal status. It was the first time in the Cunard line’s 168 year history that three ‘Queens’ have been in service simultaneously.

The festivities were arranged to welcome Queen Victoria to the fleet following her launch in Southampton on 10 December 2007 which was undertaken by HRH The Duchess of Cornwall.

Queen Victoria will now embark on her maiden world cruise stopping in 37 ports in 23 countries on the 105-day journey. QE2 will also depart on what Cunard says will be her 26th and last world cruise.

]]> http://cruisegle.com/cunard-take-to-new-york/feed/ 0 Cunard’s Queen Victoria Named http://cruisegle.com/cunards-queen-victoria-named/ http://cruisegle.com/cunards-queen-victoria-named/#comments Sun, 09 Dec 2007 12:37:40 +0000 admin http://cruisegle.com/?p=79 The latest addition to the Cunard Lines Royal range has today been named by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in Southampton. The crew and passengers on Queen Victoria’s inaugural voyage may be crossing their fingers though and praying for luck after ...]]> The latest addition to the Cunard Lines Royal range has today been named by Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall in Southampton. The crew and passengers on Queen Victoria’s inaugural voyage may be crossing their fingers though and praying for luck after the bottle failed to break at the ceremony.

Queen Victoria will cross the Atlantic with her sister, QE2, to meet up in with Queen Mary 2 for a celebration in New York in January 2008 before setting out on her maiden world cruise. When leaving New York, it will be the first time that three ‘Royals’ will have been in service together in Cunard’s 168 year history.

]]> http://cruisegle.com/cunards-queen-victoria-named/feed/ 0 Cunard Queen Victoria Godmother Camilla http://cruisegle.com/cunard-queen-victoria-godmother-camilla/ http://cruisegle.com/cunard-queen-victoria-godmother-camilla/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2007 12:00:58 +0000 admin http://cruisegle.com/?p=94 Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall has been named by Cunard to be Godmother of Queen Victoria. The liner will be christened in Southampton in December.

A statement from Cunard read:

“Cunard Line is delightedly announcing that Their Royal Highnesses, The ...]]> Camilla, The Duchess of Cornwall has been named by Cunard to be Godmother of Queen Victoria. The liner will be christened in Southampton in December.

A statement from Cunard read:

“Cunard Line is delightedly announcing that Their Royal Highnesses, The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall, will attend a ceremony in Southampton on December 10, 2007, to mark the introduction of Cunard’s new 90,000-ton liner Queen Victoria. At this ceremony, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cornwall will perform the naming of the ship. This naming will be a milestone in both Cunard and British maritime history, and will be a major event of worldwide interest, with over 2,000 VIP guests from around the globe in attendance at the prestigious ceremony.”

“This will be an historic occasion. We are most honoured that Their Royal Highnesses have accepted our invitation and that Her Royal Highness will name our newest Cunarder,” said Carol Marlow, president of Cunard Line. “Every one of our Cunard Queens has been named by a member of the Royal Family and we are therefore delighted that Queen Victoria will follow in that tradition. In addition, this particular ceremony will mark the beginning of a new era, as it will be the first time in our 168-year history that we will have three Cunard Queens in service at the same time,”

The Duchess of Cornwall joins the Queen in terms of Royal patronage. Her Majesty has already been Godmother to Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1964 and Queen Mary 2 in 2004. The Prince of Wales will be attending the ceremony with his wife and they will be joined by over 7,000 guests from around the world. Queen Victoria will set sail on her maiden voyage on Tuesday, December 11, 2007.

]]> http://cruisegle.com/cunard-queen-victoria-godmother-camilla/feed/ 0 Cunard Queen Victoria Sea Trials http://cruisegle.com/cunard-queen-victoria-sea-trials/ http://cruisegle.com/cunard-queen-victoria-sea-trials/#comments Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:49:40 +0000 admin http://cruisegle.com/?p=98 Cunard confidently expect that their new cruise liner, Queen Victoria, will be on target to be in Southampton in December 2007 to commence her maiden season. Cunard have confirmed that she has undergone extensive sea trials in order to check ...]]> Cunard confidently expect that their new cruise liner, Queen Victoria, will be on target to be in Southampton in December 2007 to commence her maiden season. Cunard have confirmed that she has undergone extensive sea trials in order to check out her sea safeness and to see just how well she performs.

Cunard seem happy that all is well and cruise enthusiasts all over the world will be getting ready for her to take her first bow.

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