A guide to Cunard cruise holidays - written by Jez Rourke

Cunard cruises have the finest fleet of British passenger ships, the Queen Mary11 and Queen Victoria and passengers keenly look forward to the launching of Queen Elizabeth in 2010. Cunard earned fame in 1839 when Queen Victoria appointed them RMS, the Royal Mail Ship. Ever since excellent modernisations together with a timeless traditional way of life and attractive routes and programmes, Cunard cruises have inspired a totally inimitable onboard ambiance.

Cunard cruises operate transatlantic crossings to New York and sail to the Caribbean, Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Canaries, Madeira and the Azores, America and Canada, Scandinavia, the Baltic's and Iceland. They also operate short voyages, world cruises and roundtrips from Southampton. Numerous shore excursions are available. There are often special offers available including discounts and upgrades, so it pays to see what is on offer before you proceed with your booking.

If you are on holidy alone, you will not find it hard to meet new people on Cunard cruises. You will be invited to a welcome cocktail party on the first night. Then there are many activities such as quizzes and onboard classes where you are bound to make friends with others. For the ladies travelling alone, Cunard are thoughtful enough to provide you with gentlemen hosts to partner you for a rumba or waltz.

These cruises provide you with the chance to meet specifically invited personalities, entrepreneurs, explorers, actors, authors, poets and politicians and listen to them narrate their astonishing tales during fascinating demonstrations, informal seminars and lectures. You are also able to participate in the "Science at Sea" program with seminars and talks that discuss current issues and encourage spirited scientific discussions.

Graduates from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art host workshops and you can also listen to special talks from the Royal Astronomical Society, as they explain the far off galaxies and various constellations from the planetarium. You will be provided with binoculars and telescopes.

Daytime dress on Cunard cruises is casual, but it's all change for the evenings when it ranges from elegant casual to formal and glamorous. Dining arrangements for formal events are often decided by your choice of stateroom grade. The ships daily program is delivered to your stateroom each day and you need never worry about getting lost as each stateroom contains a ships plan and it is also pinned up at various handy locations around the liner.

Cunard liners are a special place and the most romantic setting to celebrate your special occasion, take a honeymoon, get married or renew your vows and you will not find a more comprehensive package elsewhere. Cunard provide the best service to their customers to help make it a holiday of a lifetime.

The ships are truly impressive with polished woods, curved staircases, magnificent artwork, mosaic and plush fabrics and its glamour throughout. For evening entertainment, you can use the lounges and bars provided, as well as watch stage shows or enjoy some dancing.

Cunard cruises are for those that want to experience glamour and luxury like no other. The food is out of this world and you are waited on hand and foot. There is a gymnasium, promenade deck, spa, games deck, garden lounge, whirlpools, pools and so much more. This is an experience you will never forget.

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