Cunard Line

Company Overview:
Advancing civilization since 1840
It was a more civilized era, the Golden Age of Ocean Travel. Crossing the ocean was a grand event unto itself, the very embodiment of sophistication and privilege. And travelling Cunard was what one naturally chose for such a voyage. Cunard's glorious ocean liners were floating palaces of art deco splendour and Edwardian excess, surrounding guests with every comfort and elegance.  They attracted the greatest personalities of the day, from world leaders to movie stars, who sipped champagne at festive black-tie soirees and strolled along graceful promenades attired in their finest apparel.  It was the quintessence of luxury travel, and getting there was truly half the fun. 

Cunard continues this celebration of style with Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth 2 - and will proudly expand this heritage with Queen Victoria scheduled to enter service in December 2007 - proving once again that, with Cunard, the journey may be even more magnificent than the destination.

Comapany Profile
If travel is meant to be savoured, then crossing the oceans should be a majestic experience. For travellers of this persuasion, only one name evokes the pleasures of a golden era: Cunard Line. Proudly continuing the tradition of luxury cruising that began in 1840, Queen Mary 2 debuted in 2004 as the flagship of The Most Famous Ocean Liners In The WorldSM. As the grandest ocean liner ever built, Queen Mary 2 provides her guests with unprecedented amenities and accommodations at every turn. Maintaining the tradition Queen Mary 2 is the only ship offering regularly scheduled transatlantic service. Queen Elizabeth 2 continues to set the standard of British elegance with superb White Star ServiceSM and gourmet cuisine. Sailing a definitive World Cruise and round-trip Southampton voyages, QE2 endures as one of the greatest liners of her time. The two Queens will be joined by Queen Victoria in 2007.

Cunard Line is one of the world's most recognized brand names with a classic British heritage, and is a trade name of Carnival plc (LSE:CCL).

Cunard Line is a member of the exclusive World's Leading alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together they offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world’s most desirable destinations.

Responsibility
Transportation of guests and baggage on Cunard are governed by the Cunard Passage Contract, a copy of which will be included with your preliminary documents or upon request. The Passage Contract represents theentire agreement between Cunard and the guest. It is important that you carefully read the entire Passage Contract, as it sets out the rights and responsibilities of Cunard and the guest. Cunard shall have the right to cancel or alter in anyway any scheduled sailing or itinerary which, in its sole judgment and discretion, is justified for any reason and to do so without liability for damage or for any loss to guests. Cunard also reserves the right, in the event of a full-ship charter or for any other reason, to cancel reservations and bookings whether or not a deposit or full payment has been received. In such an event, Cunard’s only liability will be to refund to guests the amount it has received. The guest is responsible for arriving at the respective ports on time for embarkation and for joining the vessel at its next port of call, if for any reason, a scheduled sailing is missed. Cunard reserves the right to refuse or discontinue passage to anyone when in Cunard’s sole judgment, it would be considered a risk to the guest’s own safety, well-being and health or a risk to the safety, well-being, comfort and enjoyment of any other guest or crewmember.