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December 23, 2008 by javajoba  
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Carnival
Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2, QM2, It was a more civilized era, the golden age of sea travel.

Crossing the ocean was a grand event unto itself, the very embodiment of sophistication and privilege. And traveling Cunard was what one naturally chose for such a voyage.

Qm2 Cunard’s glorious ocean liners were floating palaces of art deco splendor and Edwardian excess, surrounding guests with every comfort and luxury.

The Kennedy Center Chamber Players
Nigel Boon

Cunard, the Official Cruise Line of the National Symphony Orchestra, is pleased to announce that members of The Kennedy Center Chamber Players, as well as the Director of Artistic Planning for the National Symphony Orchestra, Nigel Boon, will be joining the September 8, 2009 Transatlantic Crossing on-board QM2.

The Kennedy Center Chamber Players, a group of National Symphony Orchestra principals, has earned extraordinary praise since its debut in 2003. Described by the Washington Post as “a new must-see chamber ensemble,” the group will delight Queen Mary 2 guests with their outstanding performances.

Mr. Boon will also be available to share stories from his extensive career in music publishing, production, marketing and management. These special appearances will be presented as part of Cunard’s award-winning enrichment program, Cunard Insights.

Your clients can reserve a place now on the September 8, 2009 Transatlantic Crossing or the 24-day Grand Mediterranean Highlights† voyage to enjoy this musical adventure. Send a consumer version of this email by clicking the “Enrich a Client” button below.

QM2 was the quintessence of luxury travel, and getting there was truly half the fun.
Caribbean Choices
You may have been to the Caribbean before, but when you sail through these sparkling waters with QM-2, you´ll understand the difference of a voyage aboard Cunard´s classic ocean liners. Queen Mary 2 tempts you this fall on a 10-day Southern Caribbean Calypso itinerary.
Pool area
Sail round-trip from Fort Lauderdale and delight in the welcoming culture of the islands in Curaçao, Grenada, Barbados and other charming ports of call.

Or embark on an 8-day Caribbean Adventure from New York to Fort Lauderdale that stops in stunning St. Kitts, as well as Grenada and Bonaire.
Boston Symphony Orchestra

To celebrate the partnership between Boston Symphony Orchestra and Cunard Cruise Lines:
The Boston Symphony Chamber Players will perform aboard the magnificent QM2 on her Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton on September 4–10, 2008.

April 14, 2009 Eastbound
Royal Geographical Society
QUEEN MARY 2 will welcome a member of the Royal Geographical Society onboard the April 14, 2009 Crossing.
Meet Paul Rose, past vice-president of the RGS and recipient of Her Majesty The Queen’s Polar Medal for his 10 years as Commander of the Rothera Research Station in Antarctica. He frequently appears on BBC TV and U.S. National Public Radio. The Royal Geographical Society was founded for the advancement of geographical science.

Members have included David Livingstone, Sir Ernest Shackleton and Sir Edmund Hillary, to name just a few pioneering explorers and adventurers.

April 26, 2009 – Eastbound
Jose Iturbi International Music Competition
Guests sailing the April 26, 2009 Crossing will be presented with Cunard Command Performances by the winners of the prestigious Jose Iturbi International Music Competition, a world-class classical music competition for vocalists and pianists presented by Cunard.

First Prize Vocalist Angela Meade and First Prize Pianist Mariya Kim (pictured with Donelle Dadigan, Jose Iturbi Foundation President) will join the voyage. Cunard Insights will also present a question and answer session with the young virtuosos during the voyage.

September 8, 2009 – Eastbound
The Kennedy Center Chamber Players
As part of our ongoing mission to support artistic excellence in the performing arts, Cunard has formed a partnership with the National Symphony Orchestra. Guests onboard the September 8, 2009 Crossing will delight in performances by The Kennedy Center Chamber Players, a group of National Symphony Orchestra principals. Joining the engagement will be Nigel Boon, Director of Artistic Planning.

He brings with him a long and prolific background in music publishing, production, marketing and management.

30% Savings on Transatlantic
Join Queen Mary-2 on a classic 6-day Transatlantic Crossing and take advantage of extraordinary savings - with unprecedented Welcome Aboard fares.
Transatlantic Crossing: 6 days
Ports include:
New York and Southampton
East Bound
April 14       April 26
May 8       May 31
June 19       July 6
July 30       August 23
September 8       October 9
November 5 		West Bound
April 8       April 20
May 2       May 25
June 13       June
25 July 24       August 17
August 29       September 26
October 23       November 11
OnBoard Credit
(perPerson) 6-8 day
Voyages		 9+ day
Voyages
Grils $150 $300
Balcony $100 $200
Oceanview Inside $50 $100
Wherever you decide to sail, you’ll be able to enjoy your onboard credit for a luxurious spa treatment, to shop in the wonderful Cunard boutiques, enjoy a fine bottle of Champagne or however you choose.

Prices are based on availability and can change without notice. Be sure to ask about taxes, fuel charges and extra fees. Contact one of our cruise experts and find the right Queen Mary 2 or Cunard Cruise package for you.

QM2 Queen Mary 2 Itinerary 2009
Dine on the QE2 in the Britannia.Queen Mary 2 QM2, It was a more civilized era, the golden age of sea travel.

  1. 14-Apr-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  2. 20-Apr-09, 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York
  3. 26-Apr-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  4. 2-May-09, 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York
  5. 8-May-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  6. 8-May-09, 23 days Grand Mediterranean Delights New York,
    Southampton, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Rome (Civitavecchia), Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Southhampton, New York
  7. 14-May-09, 11 days Mediterranean Delights Southampton, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Rome (Civitavecchia), Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Southampton
  8. 25-May-09, 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York
  9. 31-May-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  10. 31-May-09, 19 days Grand Voyage of the Vikings New York,
    Southampton, Stavanger, Flaam/Sognefjord, Hellesylt (for Shore Excursions), Geiranger,
    Bergen, Southampton, New York
  11. 6-Jun-09, 7 days Voyage of the Vikings Southhampton, Stavanger,
    Flaam, Hellesylt (for Shore Excursions), Geiranger, Bergen, Southampton
  12. 13-Jun-09, 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York
  13. 19-Jun-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  14. 25-Jun-09 days 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York
  15. 25-Jun-09, 9 days Eastbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York, Halifax, Boston
  16. 1-Jul-09, 5 days Fourth of July Getaway New York, Halifax,
    Boston, New York
  17. 4-Jul-09, 8 days Westbound Transatlantic Boston, New York, Southampton
  18. 6-Jul-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  19. 12-Jul-09, 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York
  20. 18-Jul-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  21. 24-Jul-09, 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton, New York
  22. 30-Jul-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  23. 30-Jul-09, 8 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton, Hamburg
  24. 30-Jul-09, 24 days Grand Northern Splendors New York,
    Southampton, Hamburg, Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, Hellesylt, (for Shore Excursions) Geiranger, Ålesund, Hamburg, Southampton, New York
  25. 7-Aug-09, 8 days Northern Splendors Hamburg, Oslo, Stavanger, Bergen, Hellesylt, (for Shore Excursions) Geiranger, Ålesund, Hamburg
  26. 15-Aug-09, 8 days Westbound Transatlantic Hamburg, Southampton, New York
  27. 17-Aug-09 Mon, 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York
  28. 23-Aug-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  29. 29-Aug-09, 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York
  30. 4-Sep-09, 4 days Labor Day Getaway New York, Saint John
    (New Brunswick), New York
  31. 8-Sep-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  32. 8-Sep-09, 24 days Grand Mediterranean Highlights New York, Southampton, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Southampton, New York
  33. 14-Sep-09, 12 days Mediterranean Highlights Southampton, Lisbon, Gibraltar, Rome (Civitavecchia), Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Monte Carlo, Barcelona, Southampton
  34. 26-Sep-09, 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton, New York
  35. 2-Oct-09, 7 days Splendours of Autumn New York, Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John (New Brunswick), Halifax
  36. 9-Oct-09, 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southhampton
  37. 9-Oct-09 Fri M932A 20 days Grand Around the British Isles New York, Southhampton, Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Glasgow (Greenock), Liverpool, Cork, Cherbourg (for Normandy), Southhampton, New York
  38. 15-Oct-09 Thu M933 8 days Around the British Isles Southampton,
    Edinburgh (South Queensferry), Glasgow (Greenock), Liverpool, Cork, Cherbourg (for France), Southampton
  39. 23-Oct-09 Fri M934 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton,
    New York
  40. 29-Oct-09 Thu M935 7 days Splendours of Autumn New York, Newport,
    Boston, Bar Harbor, Saint John (New Brunswick), Halifax, New York
  41. 5-Nov-09 Thu M936 6 days Eastbound Transatlantic New York, Southampton
  42. 11-Nov-09 Wed M937 6 days Westbound Transatlantic Southampton, New York Spa on the QM2
  43. 17-Nov-09 Tue M938 13 days Caribbean Delights New York, Cristobal,
    Curaçao, Grenada, Barbados, St. Kitts, Tortola, New York
  44. 30-Nov-09 Mon M939 10 days Connoisseur’s Caribbean New York, St.
    Maarten, Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, New York
  45. 10-Dec-09 Thu M940 10 days Connoisseur’s Caribbean New York, St.
    Maarten, Barbados, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, New York
  46. 20-Dec-09 Sun M001 15 days Caribbean Celebration New York, Grand Turk, Tortola, Curaçao, Grenada, Barbados, St. Lucia, Dominica, St. Kitts, St. Thomas, New York

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