SETTING THE GOLD STANDARD
FOR THE PRINCE’S TRUST
Since our partnership with The Prince’s Trust began, Cunard’s guests, crew and employees have raised over
half a million pounds and helped change the lives of nearly 600 young people. Now a Gold Patron, we have
pledged to raise a further £500,000 by 2013. Recently, we were also able to offer a rewarding opportunity
to twenty-year-old Candace Mohamed.
Hampered by dyslexia, Candace left school
at 15, when relations with her mother broke
down. She left home, slept in parks and
railway stations, then sold drugs to get by.
She was soon arrested. Desperate for a
fresh start, but not knowing where to
turn, Candace ended up suffering
from depression.
Then she discovered The Prince’s Trust Team
Programme. Upon learning of her aspiration
to become a chef on a cruise ship, The Trust
approached us about a work placement. We
were overjoyed to help and invited Candace
to complete our White Star Academy
training course on Queen Victoria.
The White Star Training Academy is a
two-part course that all new crew joining a
Cunard vessel must pass. The first half, six
days in this case, is spent in class, learning
Cunard’s history and ethos, and the
workings of the ship. There is also a more
specific element – in Candace’s case, part
of this instruction included basic food
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hygiene. As an added bonus, Cunard’s
Culinary Ambassador, Jean Marie
Zimmermann, happened to be aboard so
Candace received special guidance from
Cunard’s most senior chef.
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Serving up a dream opportunity
in partnership with The Prince’s Trust
An aspiring chef joins our White Star Training Academy
to learn the secrets of Cunard hospitality
After success in three intense exams
Candace started the second part of her
training and rolled up her chef’s jacket
sleeves. Candace explains, “I’m really happy
that I did myself proud despite being the
youngest chef on the ship. My highlight was
cooking a garlic shrimp dish for the Head
Chef and some guests on my last day. It
was amazing to get such positive feedback!”
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Before departing Candace received her
certificate at a White Star Training Academy
graduation ceremony. Candace truly is a
remarkable young lady who epitomises what
The Prince’s Trust stands for, and how it can
benefit everyone. After all, she has decided
to apply for a job with us in November.
We’re sure she would do us proud.
If you would like to help The Prince's Trust help more young people like Candace
visit www.princes-trust.org.uk/support_us.aspx. Thank you for your support
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Southampton offers its warm welcome
An historic royal occasion as Her Majesty The Queen
names our majestic ship
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On Friday 8 October, after all the months of
media coverage and widespread anticipation,
Southampton caught its first ever glimpse of
Queen Elizabeth, the latest Cunard ship to
carry the city’s name around the globe. The inky
darkness that lingered as she passed the Isle of
Wight soon gave way to a pale morning light, and
she emerged from the mist to reward the hundreds
who had gathered along Southampton Water in
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Queen Elizabeth Naming Ceremony
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Queen Elizabeth Maiden Voyage Highlights
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A small flotilla had gathered to escort the final stages of her
return from the Fincantieri shipyard in northeastern Italy:
fireboats sprayed powerful jets of water up into the air and
other vessels blasted their whistles. A helicopter buzzed
overhead, flag-waving guests lined the decks on the other
ships in port, and people sought out all manner of vantage
points to find the best view. All looked on eagerly as the sixth
ever Cunard Queen passed Mayflower Park at 7.45am
before berthing at the Ocean Terminal in the Eastern Docks
at around 9am, as the early sun cast a golden glow onto
her sides.
Queen Elizabeth had arrived home.
It was a homecoming that began over a week earlier when
Cunard officially took ownership of our new ship at a
ceremony in Monfalcone on Thursday 30 October. Shortly
after the signing of the final documents, the Italian flag that
had fluttered on the main mast was slowly lowered; to take its
place, Third Officer Matthew Wilson raised the Red Ensign,
the emblem of the British Merchant Navy. Then Captain Wells
ascended to the bridge – his bridge – to announce that
Queen Elizabeth now belonged to Cunard. At this,
a huge cheer resonated around the decks, and Cunard’s
Engineers and Deck Officers busied themselves. They were
now at the controls.
Once the crew had made all the necessary preparations,
Captain Wells invited them to gather on deck to witness the
moments when the last lines were released for departure.
At around 3.30 that afternoon, Queen Elizabeth’s new
Master guided her away from her berth toward the Adriatic
Sea. Meanwhile, everyone aboard showed their gratitude by
raising a huge, heartfelt cheer in honour of the Fincantieri
shipyard workers, who were now waving farewell to the ship
to which they had given so much.
Yet there was plenty of work still to do. Eight days separated
Queen Elizabeth from Southampton, during which time
skilled craftsmen put the finishing touches to the elegant
restaurants and lounges to ensure that she arrived looking her
best, and the Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company
carried out their final rehearsals. After all, two very important
appointments lay ahead – the Naming Ceremony and her
Maiden Voyage.
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Southampton caught
its first ever glimpse of
Queen Elizabeth, the
latest Cunard ship to
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QUEEN ELIZABETH
Monday 11 October was the moment we had all been waiting for. A royal occasion no less.
With that, the royal party descended to the dockside, where
Cunard’s President and Managing Director, Peter Shanks, spoke
passionately about Cunard’s history and Her Majesty’s close
association with our ships. Anthony Inglis and the Band of the
Coldstream Guards led a powerful rendition of ‘God Save The
Queen’, that we’re sure provoked more than a few tearful eyes.
And then the moment itself. Captain Wells invited Her Majesty
to the lectern. Our monarch rose. Two thousand guests held
their breath.
Glorious blue sky stretched over the Ocean Terminal in Southampton. And Her Majesty The Queen
arrived to bestow an enormous honour: naming our newest ship at a wonderful ceremony that will live
long in the memory of all present.
Once the royal car had completed its stately progress
towards the gleaming new Cunard ship, a very special tour
began. After offering a warm welcome, Captain Wells showed
Her Majesty around the bridge; as Her Majesty pushed the
button that sounded the ship’s mighty whistle, two thousand
gathered guests gasped and laughed outside, realising that
they were watching a live feed on the big screen.
Her Majesty had taken the tour party by surprise by requesting
an extra stop along her itinerary to look inside one of the
suites. Then the 800-seat Royal Court Theatre beckoned,
where Her Majesty officially acknowledged one of the
16 private boxes as the Royal Box.
Reaching the majestic Grand Lobby, Her Majesty graciously
appreciated the cheers and applause of the assembled crew
who looked on in admiration from its three levels. There was,
of course, a pause to admire two signature artworks in residence
here: a resplendent marquetry panel depicting the original
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Queen Elizabeth, designed by Her Majesty’s only nephew,
David Linley; then Her Majesty’s own portrait and a meeting
with its talented painter, Isobel Peachey. Her Majesty then left a
wonderful record of this historic visit, as her signature became
the first to grace Queen Elizabeth’s guest book.
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Grand Lobby, Her Majesty
graciously appreciated the
cheers and applause of the
assembled crew who looked
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“I name this ship Queen Elizabeth. May God bless her and
all who sail in her.”
With those famous words, Her Majesty pressed the button that
sent the Jeroboam of Cunard's private label Baron de Rothschild
2009 white wine crashing onto the starboard side of the ship.
It smashed dramatically against the ‘Q’ of her name. Streamers
swirled around that magnificent silhouette, pipers played and
smiles beamed everywhere. Amidst all this incredible celebration,
Her Majesty left to rapturous applause.
We were thrilled and honoured to receive a letter from
Her Majesty in which she said “Thank you and Captain Wells
for such a colourful and memorable occasion” – a perfect
acknowledgement of another momentous day in our
illustrious history.
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This is the third Cunard ship to bear
the name, and we are proud that
Her Majesty has attended the launch
of all three – the only person to do
so. Her Majesty was present as a
12-year-old when her mother launched
Queen Elizabeth in 1938, then
sent Queen ElizabetH 2 edging
down the slipway into the Clyde in
September 1967. Her Majesty has
also launched two other Cunarders:
Caronia in 1947 and, most recent
of all, our flagship Queen Mary 2
in 2004.
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ET THE DISCOVERY BEGIN…
Southampton was still buzzing from the royal
pomp and pageantry of the previous day when,
on 12 October, Queen Elizabeth edged away
from her home port on a maiden voyage that,
18 months earlier, had sold out in just 29 minutes.
With Iberia and the Canary Isles counting down
to her visit, Queen Elizabeth was now a
serving Cunarder.
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Queen Elizabeth leaving Southampton
A band of the Prince of Wales’s Division played on the
The following day, in
Cadiz, we were honoured
that Sir David Frost and his
wife Lady Carina Frost
were able to step aboard.
Arguably
the definitive
‘Where was Queen Elizabeth’s first-ever call?’ may
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television
interviewer of any
one day be a Golden Lion Pub quiz question. The answer
generation,
Sir David has
is Vigo in northern Spain, on 14 October. Ship and city
over
4,000
interviews
to
his
name
–
almost
double
the number of
admired one another, with guests stepping ashore and the
guests
on
board.
His
subjects
have
been
as
diverse
as Woody
Spanish media and excited residents gathering to see their
Allen,
Muhammad
Ali
and
the
Beatles,
esteemed visitor. Indeed Queen Elizabeth collected
yet it is his political work that is most
one of her first souvenirs at a customary plaque exchange
widely
known, not least the
with the port authorities
legendary
verbal skirmish with
and local VIPs on
President
Nixon
that has been
board. Then it was a
immortalised
on
stage and
memorable introduction
screen.
In
the
Royal
to Lisbon where, as if
Court Theatre,
basking in the attention,
Sir David turned
our new Queen berthed
in a wonderfully photogenic the spotlight
on himself.
spot next to the 25 de
Abril Bridge.
Queen Elizabeth in Lisbon
His talk entitled ‘Interviews I Shall Never Forget’
captivated an entire audience with insightful
recollections and laugh-out-loud anecdotes. He left an
equally indelible impression in our new ship’s guest
book, writing only the second message onto its pages.
As Queen Elizabeth left the Iberian mainland, she
hosted a first proposal of marriage on board – warm
congratulations to Jim McCracken, Mayor of Freedom
Township in New Jersey, and his new fiancée,
Lisa Lehman from Pennsylvania! Soon enough, our new
ship was basking in the warmth of the Atlantic Isles.
Aside from the now familiar flotillas, Gran Canaria
gave our newest ship a lively send-off, courtesy of a
parade of beeping classic cars and crackling fireworks.
The next day on Tenerife, guests looked on as soldiers in
traditional uniform saluted us with two volleys of musket fire.
Plaque exchange
After La Palma, Madeira provided the final call, as well as a
torrential downpour, the first bad weather of the voyage.
However, the rain clouds certainly had a fabulous silver lining in
store, as Lulu paid us a visit for two roof-raising performances in
the Royal Court Theatre. Having thrilled her audience with
energetic renditions of classics like ‘Shout’, she introduced a
special guest, Kiki Dee, and
even donned an Elton Johnstyle hat and sunglasses for a
duet of ‘Don’t Go Breaking My
Heart’! With two more
celebrity signatures added to
the guest book, they said their
goodbyes. Lulu commented
that she’d loved every minute
and even sang as she
descended the gangway,
much to the delight of the
watching guests.
There was just time
Captain Christopher Wells & Sir David Frost
to add another
one-off masterpiece to
Queen Elizabeth’s incredible art collection. Respected
modern impressionist, Sherree Valentine Daines was on board to
discuss her work and, on the penultimate day at sea, painted a
portrait of Captain Wells in the Garden Lounge, which went on
display in the Art Gallery the following day.
And then it was time for our
new Queen to return home
to Southampton, where
happy guests departed with
countless memories and
several mementos, including
a printed Maiden Voyage
guest list and certificates,
souvenir books and a
silver medal.
Captain Lulu
Jim McCracken & new fiancée Lisa Lehman
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quay as QUeen Elizabeth slipped away at around
5.00pm, carrying the fortunate two thousand or so guests
and escorted along the Solent by an assortment of smaller
vessels. As you would expect, it was a celebratory mood
on board, and each new port merely enhanced the sense
of occasion.
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The Classic Transatlantic Crossing
6 or 7 night fares from £1,079
Your six- or seven-night crossing between
Southampton and New York is the main attraction,
and includes a scheduled flight in the other direction.
Span the Atlantic westbound to New York, enjoying
25 hour days, before taking your flight home. Jet off
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The city that never sleeps.
The Big Apple. The city so good
they named it twice. A list of
nicknames taller than any
skyscraper merely hints at
New York’s non-stop energy and
art deco grandeur. And should
you yearn to tread those
celebrated sidewalks, another
apt description of New York
could be ‘Queen Mary 2’s
second home’.
Our flagship still offers the only
scheduled service between Southampton
and New York. In 2011 she embarks
on 20 Transatlantic Crossings, each
beginning or ending in this most dynamic
of destinations. It’s the ideal opportunity
to set eyes on some of its most
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magnificent sights. If we were to list our
favourites, we may choose the steel-clad
Chrysler Building, which glints so
photogenically at sunset or the quirky
triangular profile that gave the Flatiron
Building its name. Be mesmerised by the
ever-changing patterns created by the
web of steel cables held in place by
the gothic arches of Brooklyn Bridge, or
marvel at the beautiful, cavernous interior
of Grand Central Station, all marbles
and dark woods beneath its soaring,
vaulted ceiling.
“Our flagship still offers
the only scheduled
service between
Southampton and
New York. In 2011
she embarks on 20
Transatlantic Crossings.”
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Yet the way to really appreciate more
of what New York has to offer is to stay
a little longer. After all, staying two
nights opens up a realm of extra
possibilities and perspectives. There’s
more time, for instance, to compare
breathtaking viewpoints, whether from
the Empire State Building’s observation
decks or atop the Rockefeller Centre.
Take the horse and carriage ride through
the verdant surroundings of Central Park.
Circle Manhattan Island by boat. Or
swoop above all the bustle by taking an
unforgettable helicopter ride, perhaps
even at night when the grid of streets
and avenues stretches out like
the constellations.
Of course, a short break here
also opens up a dizzying array of
world-class entertainment possibilities.
Choose to hear the strains of a
world-renowned orchestra at Carnegie
Hall or Lincoln Center, whose residents
include the New York Philharmonic and
New York City Ballet. Take your seat for
in
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world
an acclaimed production in Radio City
Musical Hall or at one of Broadway’s
atmospheric theatres. You could even
uncover Manhattan’s jazz heartbeat as
you reserve your table at a legendary
venue like the Blue Note, the Village
Vanguard or Birdland, where the sultry
décor resounds with the swinging sounds
of the bass, trumpet and guitar.
Finally, don’t forget your shopping list!
Browse entire districts, from bustling
Chinatown, with its herbal markets, to the
antique shops and bookstores of
Greenwich Village. Peruse designer
names at Columbus Circle Mall, where
views extend across Central Park, or
beside the East River at the South Street
Seaport, which incorporates innovative
exhibition spaces alongside a who’s who
of retail names. You may even step inside
Manhattan stores that are the stuff of
legend: such as Tiffany and Co or
upmarket Bergdorf Goodman on Fifth
Avenue. And that’s just the start, with
countless galleries, museums and dining
experiences on your doorstep.
Our convenient combinations invite you to explore
Manhattan before or after your Transatlantic
Crossing. We’ll take care of all your transfers and
arrange your two-night stay in one of our elegant
hotels, so you’re free to concentrate on planning how
to spend your time in this exhilarating city.
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For the ultimate in indulgence, why not cross the
Atlantic both ways on board Queen Mary 2.
Simply select any of our Roundtrip Crossings and
savour 14 unforgettable nights to and from New York.
Shop ‘til you drop in the Big Apple, as there are no
baggage limits on board to hold you back, or simply
enjoy a Manhattan city tour.
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Welcome to our world
We know you love attending the talks hosted by guest speakers on Queen Mary 2’s Transatlantic
Crossings – and our Cunard Insights programme continues in earnest next year. Here are just some
of the illustrious names who will share their experiences on board in 2011.
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Lorella Brocksby
17-24 May 2011 • M107A
Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing
An historian of art, architecture, decorative
arts, literary themes, theatres, royal history
and gardens, Lorella is a Fellow of the
Royal Society of Arts, and also teaches at
Parsons: The New School for Design in
Manhattan as well as the New York
Botanical Garden in Queens.
Steven Rivellino
27 Jul-3 Aug • M117A
15-22 Aug 2011 • M119A
East & Westbound Transatlantic Crossings
Steven Rivellino is a leading executive
producer and theatrical general manager.
He has produced high-profile concerts for
stars as diverse as Madonna and Frank
Sinatra, while his Broadway credits include
the original company of award-winning
musical, A Chorus Line.
Martin Bell, Correspondent & politician
22-29 Aug 2011 • M120
Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing
In 1962, Martin Bell joined the BBC; his
first overseas assignment followed three
years later. Over the next 30 years, he
reported from 80 countries and covered
11 conflicts, even suffering shrapnel
wounds in Sarajevo. In 1997, he famously
won a seat as an independent MP, and
has since published a book on the
expenses scandal.
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OTHER GREAT SPEAKERS ABOARD QUEEN MARY 2
Dr William Fowler
10-17 May • M106A, 3-10 Jun • M109A
24 Jun-1 Jul 2011 • M112
Westbound Transatlantic Crossings
An expert on the military and maritime history of
America, and writer of many books on the subject.
Barry Brown
17-24 May 2011 • M107A
17-24 Nov 2011 • M132
Eastbound Transatlantic Crossings
Former executive producer for the BBC who
specialised in making documentaries about movies.
Jeffrey Weinberg
24 Jun-1 Jul 2011 • M112
12-19 Dec 2011 • M135
Westbound Transatlantic Crossings
Weinberg has served as a legislative attorney to
each of the last seven Presidents of the US.
Nicholas Owen
6-13 Jul 2011 • M114
Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing
Journalist and news presenter for the BBC and ITV,
including six years as royal correspondent.
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REX Features
Lembit Opik
27 Sep-7 Oct 2011 • M125
New England & Canadian Sojourn
Served as a Liberal Democrat MP for 13 years and
has appeared on various TV panel shows.
Brian Rasic/
REX Features
Geoffrey Swaine/
REX Features
Roger McGuinn
7-14 Oct 2011 • M126
10-17 Nov 2011 • M131
East & Westbound Transatlantic Crossings
American singer-songwriter and guitarist, most
famous for fronting popular 1960s band, The Byrds.
Murray Walker
23-30 Oct 2011 • M129
Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing
A national treasure, Murray became the voice of
Formula 1 during a 50-year broadcasting career.
Ken Walsh
16-23 Oct 2011 • M128
Westbound Transatlantic Crossing
A leading White House correspondent whose
association with Washington has spanned 24 years.
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Eddie Henderson - Trumpet
Carl Allen - Sax
Frank Kimbrough - Piano
Ben Wolfe - Bassist
Brandon Lee - Trumpet
JUILLIARD
Heralded quintets in the Chart
Room, legendary jazz guitarists
in the Royal Court Theatre and
enthralling Q&A sessions with
musical trailblazers. The
incredible shows by members of
New York’s acclaimed Juilliard
School hit all the right notes
during our flagship’s 2010
transatlantic season. It seemed
only right, then, to request
an encore.
Once again Juilliard performers will be on
board to show off their extraordinary
talents, this year on an even greater
number of departures including four
westbound crossings. As well as
breathtaking collaborations and
individual performances, the brilliant
Juilliard Quintet shall take centre
stage on the 26 April-2 May and
10-17 November crossings.
Among those in the superb line-up is
Carl Allen, Juilliard Jazz Artistic
Director, drummer, sideman, bandleader,
entrepreneur and educator, who has over
200 recordings to his name, and has
worked alongside musical legends like
Sammy Davis Jr, Branford Marsalis and
Joe Henderson.
Two jazz trumpeters will also delight
guests. Brandon Lee was three when he
first dabbled on the piano and picked up a
trumpet aged nine. He never looked back:
in 2001, Brandon joined the inaugural
class of the Juilliard Institute of Jazz
Studies, and has played with giants
like Benny Golson, Kenny Barron and
PLAYS IT AGAIN
Hank Jones. Eddie Henderson took his first
trumpet lessons aged nine from Louis
Armstrong. While developing as a
musician, he pursued a career in medicine
– earning a bachelor of science in Zoology
and his MD in 1968 – before achieving
global recognition in the early 1970s with
Herbie Hancock's Mwandishi group.
Bassist-composer Ben Wolfe has recently
released his fifth CD. His early career
included forming a duo with Harry
Connick Jr, joining the Wynton Marsalis
Septet and becoming an integral part
of Diana Krall’s touring band.
Pianist/composer Frank Kimbrough has
been lighting up New York’s jazz scene for
over a quarter of a century. Frank has
played with the Maria Schneider
Orchestra since 1993, and has also
toured with saxophone legend Dewey
Redman and vocalist Kendra Shank
among others.
So put your hands together, ladies and
gentlemen, for 10 very special crossings
during 2011.
M104A - 26 April
M107A - 17 May
M110 - 10 June
M116 - 20 July
M119 - 15 August
M120 - 22 August
M122 - 5 September
M129 - 23 October
M131 10 November
M135 12 December
These dates may be
subject to change.
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Prof Richard Holdaway
10-17 May 2011 • M106A
Westbound Transatlantic Crossing
Richard Holdaway is the Director of Space
Science & Technology at the Rutherford
Appleton Laboratory, Oxfordshire. He has
spent 40 years working with space science
and earth observation missions for
agencies including NASA, and currently
negotiates for the UK Government on
space collaboration with China and Brazil.
F OUR MEN IN A BOAT
There’s more than one way to cross
the Atlantic, as our guests aboard
Queen Mary 2 discovered during
an eastbound crossing in July.
Following a chance conversation,
Captain Bates had heard of an attempt
to break a 114-year record for rowing
the 3,250-odd miles between Battery
Park, Manhattan, and the Scilly Isles, set
by two Norwegian fishermen. A call to
the team’s HQ revealed that the intrepid
quartet in the boat Artemis Investments
– Leven Brown (37), Don Lennox (41),
Ray Carroll (33) and Livar Nysted (39)
– were on a similar course. Incidentally,
Ray used to work on our flagship!
On Sunday 24 July, we made
contact. Guests looked on as one of
Queen Mary 2’s fast rescue boats
zoomed out to film the encounter.
We had wanted to send over a meal,
though this may have broken the
rules – a hot lunch would just have to
wait! Captain Bates, on his last
Transatlantic Crossing, broadcast his
radio conversation on board, and the
message from Artemis was:
A Splendid Arrangement
“Thank you very much. We’ve been
45 days at sea now. We’re closing in
on a world record and, to be honest,
this has really made our trip.”
We’re delighted to report that the team
smashed the record, crossing in 43 days,
21 hours, 26 minutes and 48 seconds
– almost two weeks quicker than the
55 days set in 1896!
The meeting point of Queen Mary 2
and the rowing boat Artemis
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stunning surroundings?
Then treat them to RHS gift membership this Christmas for only £49.
Discounted tickets to RHS shows and special access on members’ days... free days
out at RHS gardens bursting with year-round colour... The Garden monthly
magazine – they’re all part of one ongoing gift that will inspire and delight
every day of the year.
GIVE A GIFT, GET A GIFT
Buy RHS gift membership by
16 December and we’ll treat
you to a free gift too – a pack of travel-size
Crabtree & Evelyn products. It’s perfect for
spoiling yourself or as a stocking filler. Plus, when
you buy gift membership we’ll enter you into a
prize draw for a chance to win a pair of tickets to 2011 Hampton Court
Palace Flower Show (worth at least £55).
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THE Cunarder
THE Cunarder
To buy now, visit rhs.org.uk/join/PGP139 or call
0845 130 4646 quoting ‘PGP139’.
Thank You, Captain Bates
thanking you
for all youR
Loyal service
TO Cunard
We’re sure you’ll join us in wishing Captain Nick Bates an
extremely happy retirement after 45 years of dedicated service
with Cunard Line, during which he has stood at the helm of many
legendary ships, including QE2 and Queen Mary 2.
Over the years, Captain Bates has endeared himself to guests
and colleagues alike, thanks to his incredible warmth, charm,
friendliness, and great sense of humour – we’re sure everyone
will fondly remember the whimsical sayings of his alter ego,
Patrick O’Shaughnessy! Naturally it seemed
right to give him a suitable send-off.
Guests had an opportunity to wish him well
during his final voyage amidst Norway’s
fjords. During the Cunard World Club
Ball, we presented him with a beautiful
silver and crystal decanter and a
painting of QE2 and our flagship,
Queen Mary 2. It was the first time
many of those in attendance had seen
Captain Bates lost for words!
The
most
famous
Or you can treat a loved one with tickets
to some of the world’s most spectacular flower shows.
2011 RHS SHOW CALENDAR
RHS SHOW CARDIFF
8 – 10 April, Bute Park, Cardiff Castle
Enter
RHS CHELSEA FLOWER SHOW
24 – 28 May, Royal Hospital, Chelsea, London
competition
HAMPTON COURT PALACE FLOWER SHOW
4 July, Exclusive Preview Evening Tel: 0845 370 0128
5 – 10 July, Hampton Court Palace, East Molesey, Surrey
to win show tickets. Visit
rhs.org.uk/flowershows
RHS GARDEN SHOW TATTON PARK
20 – 24 July, Tatton Park, near Knutsford, Cheshire
Book your show tickets, rhs.org.uk/flowershows quoting
‘CUNARD’, or call 0844 581 0813.
On his final day at sea, the ship’s company honoured
Captain Bates in the Crew Mess, bringing hundreds of gifts
and kind words, before a celebratory farewell party that
evening. Then, on 28 August 2010, Captain Bates walked
down Queen Mary 2’s gangway for the final time as the
ship’s Master, before being whisked away in a waiting car.
Happy retirement, Captain Bates, and thank you for everything.
ocean
liners
in
the
world
National call-rate applies. Booking fee £1.75 (RHS members exempt). All information correct at time of print, please check the
website for further information
Terms & conditions: RHS gift membership orders received by 16/12/2010 (10/12/2010 Europe, 04/12/2010 rest of world)
should be dispatched in time for Christmas. Crabtree & Evelyn offer is valid until 16 December 2010, while stocks last. The set
will be sent separately to the purchaser. When you buy gift membership by 16 December 2010 you will be entered into a prize
draw and one winner will receive two members’ day tickets to the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show 2011, valued at
£55 (based on Wednesday members’ day full price of £27.50/ ticket) Competition rules are online: rhs.org.uk/competition.
The winner will be drawn by 31 January 2011 and will be announced: rhs.org.uk/competitionwinners. Registered charity
no.222879/SCO38262.
visit www.cunard.com
Lilian Snelling
RHS Lindley Library
AnAdventure
in Relaxation
STARS
F THE M NTH
Each month, to appreciate the impeccable standards of our White Star Service,
one member of crew on our ships – nominated by both guests and colleagues – is named as
the ‘Star of the Month’. Here are our deserving August winners.
Wherever you are around the globe, the Royal Spa aboard
Queen Elizabeth ensures you are only ever moments away
from a realm of utter bliss.
In classic, calming décor, its stunning centrepiece is the Royal Bath House, a sociable
relaxation area that contains a Thermal Suite, with its therapeutic sauna and steam
grottos, a rejuvenating Hydrotherapy Pool and heated ceramic benches on which to
unwind. Or treat yourself to a Royal Self-Scrub Experience as, together with the resident
mixologist, you customise a blend of fragrant exfoliants to remove impurities.
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Devote an hour or so to an array of beautifying treatments using Elemis anti-ageing
products that combine natural ingredients with cutting-edge technology. Needless to say,
you’ll also find a comprehensive salon service, whose offerings include Phyto hair
conditioning cocktails, manicures and pedicures.
Queen Mary 2
Cunard Comfort
At Home
Cunard Gift
Certificates
The luxurious Cunarder mattress
has been exclusively developed for
us by Sealy, the biggest bed company
in the world. Already gracing
Queen Elizabeth’s suites and
staterooms, it can now adorn your
bedroom at home too. Carefully hand
tufted and with luxurious layers of
upholstery, the mattress features
individually nested pocket springs that
react to and support the weight and
motion of your body. It is only available
online in four standard sizes from single
to super king size. To find out more, visit
www.cunard.co.uk/sealy
What could make a more wonderful
present than the gift of thrilling
exploration or idyllic relaxation?
We think there’s no better way to spoil
friends or family, which is why you can
now purchase handy Cunard Gift
Certificates. The lucky recipient can
use the Gift Certificate towards
the cost of any voyage on whichever
Cunard ship they choose. In other words,
you’re giving total freedom of choice.
It also enables several people to club
together for a really memorable voyage.
To find out more, please contact us on
0845 071 0305.
The
most
Fans of the slot machines in Cunard’s casinos
will find it even simpler to chance their luck in
the Empire Casino on Queen Elizabeth.
Why? Because you won’t need coins any more.
Instead, just insert your voyage card, and once
you’ve created a PIN number, you can purchase
credits or cash in your winnings as you please.
Which only leaves us to say… good luck!
famous
ocean
liners
Please note: Cunard Gift Certificates can be
redeemed on new bookings only and may only be
purchased by a UK resident.
in
the
world
Sotm Sithandiwe Jack Nkukwana
Officer’s Mess Chef
They say an army marches on its stomach, and this sentiment is
true with QUeen Victoria’s crew. So we are incredibly
grateful to Sithandiwe who, since taking on the role of chef, has
transformed dining in the officers’ mess. He has placed extra
emphasis on presentation and introduced greater variety,
including several themed lunches. The pride Sithandiwe takes in
his food always shines through and he has a permanent smile on
his face.
Because One Voyage Leads To Another!
There’s something about exploring with Cunard that seems to entice guests to plan a new adventure before
disembarking. With the expansion of our fleet, we have recruited some new Voyage Sales Specialists and
Cunard World Club Representatives and are pleased to introduce three of them here.
Eli Iniesta
Queen Elizabeth
Hailing from Barcelona,
Eli worked in Italy as a
summer rep in Lake
Garda and in a ski
resort close to Turin
before joining QE2 in
2005 as a receptionist
and auditor. A promotion to Captain’s
Secretary and Technical Secretary, and a
transfer to Queen Victoria followed.
This year, Eli supported Chief Engineer
Colin Black as his Technical Secretary
during Queen Elizabeth’s
construction and served as Captain’s
Secretary to Captain Wells on the Maiden
Voyage, before taking up her role as
Voyage Sales Specialist.
Michelle Marchant
Queen Victoria
Michelle always had a
burning desire to join
the 'Most Famous
Ocean Liners in the
World', which stemmed
from a long-held
longing to work
aboard a ship. She achieved the first part
of her ambition in 2002 by joining the
Cunard Reservations Team, then moved to
the Fleet HR Department in 2005 where
she looked after the entertainment
personnel. This October, Michelle
fulfilled her dream by taking on the role
of Voyage Sales Specialist aboard
Queen Victoria.
visit www.cunard.com
Phil Dargan
Queen Mary 2
In 2004, Phil made a
bold career change,
turning his back on the
telecommunications
industry to follow his
first passion – travel.
He set up his own
cruise travel agency and built up a
successful business over the next six years.
When the opportunity arose to join the
Cunard team, Phil jumped at the chance:
“What more could I ask than to be working
on board the legendary vessels of Cunard
and getting a chance to see parts of world
I have yet to experience?
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THE Cunarder
THE Cunarder
Mary Ann Austria
Receptionist
Mary Ann has only worked with our team for a short while but
has already made a very positive impression. Committed and
energetic, she's always eager to assist guests and find a way to
resolve their issues or problems. Mary Ann is equally committed
when it comes to helping out her colleagues. We’ve yet to find a
task too daunting for her, and ‘no’ simply isn’t in her vocabulary.
Mary Ann, you are a valuable asset to Cunard.
Make an appointment for acupuncture or an Indian Ayurvedic consultation; feel energised
by Pilates, tai chi and yoga. Just don’t forget to peruse an enticing massage menu that
includes indulgent techniques from around the world, like heated stones or a wonderfully
warm bamboo shoot wrap. In addition to our private rooms, the Serenity and Harmony
Suites for couples are located on a private floor, offering side-by-side wraps and massages,
or even the ultimate luxury of a Chakra Rasul organic mud cleansing ritual.
Queen Elizabeth’s
Coin-Free Casino
Queen Victoria