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Cunard Captain Finds A Unique View From the Bulbous Bow

During this past week of the Queen Mary 2’s World Cruise, Captain Kevin Oprey took a short moment to enjoy the view from a rather interesting spot rather than the navigational bridge. [slideshow_deploy id=’16033′] According to Cunard, the Queen Mary 2 briefly dropped anchor off of the Bali Coast to stage the photographs of Captain Oprey. […]

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Snowy Photos From The Queen Mary 2

Yesterday, the Queen Mary 2 was significantly delayed departing New York City after a major snow storm delayed many of her embarking guests. Cunard Line opted to delay departure until 1 am this morning to accommodate the late arriving guests. Guests, however, soon discovered that the ship’s exterior decks had been turned into a winter […]

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The World’s 10 Largest Cruise Ships

As the cruise industry has grown, it seems the ships have grown with the increase of cruisers. Today, we have surpassed major milestones in shipbuilding and cruise lines continue to strive and raise the benchmark in onboard choices and ship options. To help keep track of the industry’s largest ships, here is the current listing […]

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Queen Mary 2 Aids Hopeful Record Setting Sailor

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 aided Mylène Paquette, a Canadian rower attempting to become the first North American woman to row solo across the Atlantic, earlier today. Yesterday, the Queen Mary 2 received a call to aid Mylène and quickly prepared a package of supplies overnight as the ship headed out to help. Upon arrival to […]

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NewsBrief: Royal Caribbean’s Ocean Voyages, Norwegian’s New Ice Cream Parlor, and Norovirus

Royal Caribbean Adds New Ocean Voyages Royal Caribbean has launched a new set of ocean voyages, which will allow guests to sail between North America and Europe on a variety of ships. The new Ocean Voyages will offer unique onboard programming, new shore excursion packages, and discounted rates on staterooms. Cruisers can choose among 11 Royal Caribbean […]

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Queen Mary 2 Sails Her 200th Voyage (Video Highlights)

Recently, Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 sailed her 200th transatlantic voyage. She departed New York City on July 6, 2013 and arrived in Southampton a week later, completing a major milestone in her Cunard career. Cunard has now released a video detailing this most historic and special 200th voyage and the highlights that took place throughout […]

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Queen Mary 2 To Set Sail on 8th Season of Transatlantic Crossings

The Queen Mary 2 will soon be setting sail on her 8th season of Transatlantic cruises in the beginning of May. The Queen Mary 2   is the only ocean liner/cruise ship that still provides regular Transatlantic service. The Queen Mary 2 will sail on 19 seven night cruises between New York City and Southampton, […]

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Power Outages On Board Queen Mary 2

It is now being reported by passengers who are currently sailing on board the Queen Mary 2 from Australia to Japan, that the ship is experiencing power failures. Passengers claim that the power has gone out twice in the past few days of this cruise. Cunard released an official statement today regarding the most recent incident…  “After experiencing brief power interruptions, […]

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Queen Mary 2 Med Evacs Sick Passenger

On December 22nd the Queen Mary 2 was sailing about 110 miles off the coast of North Carolina near Nag’s Head. A passenger was suffering from severe abdominal pains, and she was quickly med-evaced from the ship by the U.S. Coast Guard and is currently being treated in a hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. The following video […]