The name Cunard evokes the pleasures of a golden era with a tradition of luxury cruising dating back to the year 1840. The cruise experience is one of style and elegance with a commitment to providing the highest level of service.

In the year 1840 Samuel Cunard’s steamship Britannia ventured across the Atlantic Ocean from Liverpool, bound for Boston and glory as the first of a succession of illustrious liners. The Admiralty awarded Samuel Cunard the licence to carry mail across the Atlantic, granting his steam ships the honoured title RMS (Royal Mail Ship) – a title still held today by the Queen Mary 2.

Over time passengers were also welcomed onboard and soon afterwards pioneering Cunarders came to epitomise the adventurous spirit that drew millions of emigrants to the promise of the New World. As these great continents grew even closer, each crossing between the two became a golden celebration of ocean travel. Famed dining salons staged lavish banquets. Sophisticated soirees brought together society’s rich and famous, as sparkling champagne flowed freely amidst black-tie finery.

The Cunard cruise experience is quite unique combining tradition and timeless elegance. The hallmark of a Cunard cruise is the exceptionally high standard of service onboard… No request is ever too much trouble. Afternoon tea is served every day by the White-Gloved Waiters. On certain evenings there is the opportunity to indulge in the elegant ritual of dressing up for dinner, just because it feels so right. The rich sensations of the exquisite Grill Restaurants continue to garner the plaudits of the most demanding critics. Here, you will enjoy the finest award-winning A La Carte dining with sparkling crystal, polished silver and opulent damask.