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Welcome Aboard Cunard Line [top]
Cunard Line dates back 160 years to Sir Samuel Cunard, a Canadian businessman
from Halifax, Nova Scotia, who pioneered transatlantic mail communication by
steamship in the 1830s. Cunard, along with four others, founded the British and
North American Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, which later became known as the
"Cunard Line."
The Cunard Tradition, which began with steamships and continues with today's
elegant cruise ships, has grown over the past century and a half, touching the
lives of thousands - from the rich and famous to the common man alike. To sail
on a Cunard ship today is to share in the proud heritage that hearkens back to
the golden age of ocean travel.
QM2 is the grandest ocean liner ever built, designed to glide effortlessly across the world's seas. QM2 was named "Best Luxury Ship" by readers of Travel magazine in 2005, 2006, and 2007!
Dining Information [top]
All meals are included on board and are served in one of the ship's fine
restaurants. Your restaurant is determined by your cabin category. Each choice
of accommodation is paired with an elegant sea-view restaurant, where guests
dine throughout the voyage.
Dining Aboard the Queen Mary 2
Queens Grill Restaurant & Accommodation
Cabin categories beginning with the letter Q (all duplex apartments,
penthouses, royal suites, and suites) will dine in the Queens Grill, a
five-star, single-seating restaurant where every meal is an epicurean
masterpiece.
Princess Grill Restaurant & Accommodation
Cabin categories beginning with the letter P (all junior suites) will dine
in the Princess Grill, a five-star restaurant with single-seating dining.
Britannia Grills & Accommodation
Cabin categories beginning with the letter B-D will dine in the Britannia
Restaurant, QM2's main dining room. This dining room offers both early and late
seating.
Other dining options aboard the QM2 include a Todd English restaurant
serving Mediterranean cuisine (available for an additional charge); Kings Court
- a casual buffet for breakfast and lunch; an Asian restaurant; Italian
trattoria; the Carvery; and the Chef's Galley.
Attire
The daytime atmosphere aboard Cunard is casual. For breakfast and lunch in the
dining rooms, casual attire is suggested. Elsewhere on the ship, daytime dress
is also casual.
From 6:00 p.m. on, dress suggestions are as follows and continue throughout the
entire evening (you will find them listed in the Daily Program):
Formal Evenings - Gentlemen are requested to wear a tuxedo or dark business
suit. Ladies' attire may range from evening gowns to cocktail dresses or formal
ensembles. Glamorous formal evenings are one of the special joys of cruising
with Cunard. Formal wear can be rented from the Royal Promenade shops on board
for a nominal daily charge. Generally there will be three to four formal
evenings per week.
Informal Evenings - Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie, and ladies
are requested to wear dresses or the appropriate equivalent.
Casual Evenings - For gentlemen, slacks and a sweater or shirt. For women, skirt
or slacks worn with a sweater or blouse. Brief shorts or bathing attire are not
worn in any of the ships' restaurants or dining rooms. However, casual attire
is welcome in the Lido Café.
Cruise Line Special Meal Requests
The ship may be able to accommodate special dietary requirements, provided
requests are received at the time of booking. Cunard offers alternative dining
menus such as Kosher, gluten free, diabetic, salt free, and fat free. Please
confirm any dietary requests with your Vantage Program Manager once on board.
Money Matters On Board Ship [top]
For your convenience, Cunard will request that you pre-register your credit card
at embarkation. Bar service, purchases from onboard shops, shore excursions,
and other incidental expenses will be automatically assigned to your account.
At the end of the voyage, your account may be settled with a credit card, cash,
or travellers' checks. American Express, Diner's Club, Visa, and MasterCard are
accepted.
Currency Exchange
Aboard ship the Purser's Office is the financial center. The official currency
aboard ship is the U.S. dollar. At major ports of call, representatives of a
local bank will come aboard to convert U.S. dollars to local currency.
Gratuities
Gratuities are not included in the cruise fares. For your convenience, a per
person daily amount ($11 to $13 per day depending on accommodations) will be
charged to your shipboard account and distributed to your cabin steward, dining
room waiter, and other ship personnel. You will be provided with the
opportunity to modify the amount charged to your account before the end of your
cruise. In addition, should you wish, gratuities for other special services may
be given directly to deserving individuals. For bar and salon services, a 15%
gratuity is automatically added to all charges for your convenience.
In addition, the suggested gratuity for your Vantage Program Manager is $3 to $5
per person per day.
General Information About Your Ship [top]
Air Conditioning
All cabins and public rooms on board are fully air-conditioned. Individual cabin
temperature can be regulated by passengers.
Electrical Current/Travel Appliances
110/220 volt and 220/240 volt AC are available in all staterooms which permits
the use of standard electrical appliances.
Keeping In Touch
Cabin telephones may be used to make or receive satellite calls all over the
world. Faxes, cables, and telexes can be sent at established charges while at
sea. You will receive telephone and fax numbers for your ship with your cruise
tickets. E-mail service is also available. Fees for your use of the Internet
and e-mail will be charged to your shipboard account.
Please keep in mind that ship-to-shore communications tend to be rather costly,
averaging $12 to $15 per minute. Please refer to the instructions provided in
the information packet in your cabin. Passengers may want to contact their long
distance telephone service prior to departure to obtain a four-digit access
code. The access code will allow you to make calls while in port and have them
billed to your home.
Laundry
Laundry, pressing, and dry-cleaning services are available on board. Cabin
stewards will collect and return items to passengers. Same-day delivery is
available at a 50% surcharge if requested by 10:00 a.m.
Medical Facilities
The ship has basic medical facilities that are equipped to provide care for
illness and accidents. Facilities are staffed by a doctor and trained nurses,
but are not intended for treatment of pre-existing conditions. If you have a
medical condition that may require special accommodations or anticipate the
need for medical services on board, advance notification of requirements must
be communicated to Cunard in writing.
Special Cabin Requests
Although the special group rate you have taken advantage of on your Vantage
cruise does not guarantee specific cabin selection, we will be happy to advise
the cruise line of any special requests. We must receive your request at the
time of booking. Please note that cabins within your category may be located on
several different decks and cabin availability on your deck of choice may be
limited.
Periodically, cruise lines will randomly upgrade passengers for space allocation
purposes. Please keep in mind that these upgrades are at the discretion of the
cruise line and selection of passengers to be upgraded is not in Vantage's
control.
Special Occasions At Sea
If you will be celebrating a birthday, anniversary, or honeymoon during your
cruise, the cruise line will be happy to honor the event with a special cake in
the dining room. Please advise Vantage of such occasions at time of booking. We
will forward the information to the cruise line. Please verify the arrangements
with your Vantage Program Manager once you are on board.
Valuables
Items of special value should be stored in the safe provided in every passenger
stateroom.
Shore Excursions [top]
Cunard Line's "Shore Excursions" booklet will be provided in a mailing prior to
your departure. This booklet will provide detailed descriptions of the
excursions offered by the cruise line, including degree of difficulty, meals,
and tour highlights. You will have the opportunity to purchase these tours
while on board ship. Your Vantage Program Manager will provide tips on shore
excursion selection during your initial briefing.
The optional shore excursions that are offered while you are on board ocean
cruise ships are offered solely by the cruise line and must be reserved
directly through them. Each cruise line determines its own reservation policy.
The Transatlantic Sailing : The Most Exclusive World Afloat
Queen Mary 2: Grandest ocean liner ever built, designed to glide effortlessly across the world's seas.
Named "Best Luxury Ship" by readers of Travel Magazine in 2005, 2006, and 2007.
A Treasure of hours to spend as you please during your Transatlantic Sailing.
Look at all the things you can do...
- Queen Mary 2 Spa & Fitness Center — array of massages, treatments, Aqua Therapy Centre
- Library — with 8000 books — largest collection at sea
- "Cunard Insights" — award-winning enrichment program brings you engaging presentations, world class lecturers and unforgettable classes
- Martime Quest Exhibit — Engage in all the glamour and drama with "Maritime Quest" — an exhibit found on 10 pathways throughout the ship showing all the
History from Victorian age through Jazz age
- Illuminations — the only Planetarium at sea — you can see special cosmic shows
created just for Cunard, plus lecturers and other presentations
- Daily movies — afternoon and evening
- Bridge and Boardgames on Deck 2!
- Ballroom Dance Class — prepare yourself to dance the night away at Cunard's storied Royal Nights formal balls with special classes on salsa or line dancing.
- Shopping onboard! Mayfair Shops — comparable to the world's finest shopping avenues with collection of boutiques!
- Special Activities — There's so much to do — art auctions, cooking classes, art gallery of famous masters, lecturers, films, bridge, golf simulator
- Empire Casino — try your luck!
- Royal Court Theatre — see musicals
- Queens Room — largest ballroom at sea
- Spectacular dining and pubs —
Champagne bar, Chart Room, Commodore Club, Golden Lion Pub, Churchill's Cigar Lounge
- Daily afternoon tea! Indulge in a truly British tradition. White-gloved waiters serve fresh scones with cream, finger sandwiches and premium tea in the Queens Room; you can also enjoy a full tea on our Promenade Deck*, served each afternoon from our classic tea trolley.
Don't forget to take a wonderful walk on the famous decks!
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