April 10, 2008 - Following simultaneous World Cruises in early 2009, Cunard Line's flagship Queen Mary 2 and the new Queen Victoria will celebrate Cunard's 170th year in service by embarking on a series of more than 60 departures calling on over 75 ports in 34 countries.  Highlights of the 2009 schedule include additional Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossings (including options to extend or embark a Crossing via Boston) and 11 new Queen Victoria itineraries featuring 18 maiden calls. 

2009 voyages aboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will be available for booking beginning April 17, 2008.
     
"Among the most discerning travelers, Cunard Line holds a special place," says Carol Marlow, president of Cunard Line.  "It is, without question, the line-of-choice for those who seek a singular blend of elegance and grandeur coupled with a most distinctive history and lineage.  Whether they are attracted to the line's collection of intriguing itineraries, unparalleled onboard enrichment programme, legendary White Star Service(tm) or exceptional cuisine that rivals anything on land, our guests know they will be rewarded with one of life's most extraordinary travel experiences."
     
Queen Mary 2 Highlights
     
Continuing her reign as the world's grandest ocean liner, Queen Mary 2 will continue to be the line of choice for those travelers who seek the pinnacle in gracious ocean travel and elegant shipboard style.  2009 marks her fifth year of service with a record number of New York departures as well as an extended Transatlantic season with 6-, 8- and 9-day Crossings.  In total, she will sail 25 Transatlantic Crossings, including classic six-day voyages between Southampton and New York, two eight-day voyages between Hamburg and New York, one eight-day voyage from Boston via New York to Southampton and one nine-day Crossing from Southampton via New York to Halifax and Boston.  Transatlantic fares start from $1,195.