Cunard puts 2022 voyages on sale including Queen Mary 2's Transatlantic Crossings and new voyages to Alaska

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Cunard has launched its 2022 voyage schedule featuring the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth, covering over 35 countries with 162 itineraries. Key highlights include the Queen Elizabeth's return to Alaska with voyages starting at $1599 per person, along with exciting transatlantic crossings on Queen Mary 2. Cunard is experiencing high demand for 2021 bookings, and anticipates robust interest for 2022 voyages, supported by early booking offers.

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• Introduction of 162 new itineraries for 2022, covering diverse regions.
• High demand for 2021 bookings indicates strong future interest.
• Alaska voyages priced competitively starting at $1599 per person.

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SOUTHAMPTON, England, Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- 

Cunard's 2022 voyage schedule for Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth is now on sale.

More than 35 countries feature in the 162 newly launched itineraries, covering north of the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean and from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean, via the Panama Canal.

Highlights include Queen Elizabeth returning to Alaska with seven and 10 night voyages, departing from and returning to Vancouver, visiting Glacier Bay, Haines, Hubbard Glacier, Skagway, Juneau, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria. Ten night Alaska voyages start at $1599 per person.

The series of Alaskan voyages will be joined by a special headliner on each including leading mountaineers Kenton Cool and Peter Hilary and polar scientist turned explorer Felicity Aston.

From Alaska, Queen Elizabeth will journey through the Panama Canal, across to the Mediterranean, where she will embark on a series of seven and 14 night fly-cruises, departing from Barcelona.

Highlights on Queen Mary 2 include a seven night Independence Day Celebration, including an overnight call to Boston and visits to Bar Harbor and Halifax, and her transatlantic crossings with 19 new voyages sailing between New York and Southampton now on sale.

Cunard president, Simon Palethorpe said:

"There is lots for our guests to look forward to on our new voyages for 2022 which include journeys through the Panama Canal and to the Caribbean, a return to Alaska and Queen Mary 2's transatlantic crossings. 

 "We are experiencing high demand for 2021, so we know how much our guests are anticipating traveling again on Cunard's iconic ships, and we are delighted to be offering an extended range of voyages through to the end of 2022, all accompanied by early booking offers."

Examples of the newly launched 2022 itineraries

Alaska, 10 nights, $1599
Cunard is offering a 10 night cruise on Queen Elizabeth (Q219) with prices starting at $1599 per person. Departing June 14, 2022 the price includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea plus entertainment.  Departing from and returning to Vancouver, ports of call are Juneau, Hubbard Glacier, Skagway, Glacier Bay, Sitka, Ketchikan and Victoria.

Panama Canal, 14 nights, $2099
Cunard is offering a 14 night cruise on Queen Elizabeth (Q224D) with prices starting at $2099 per person. Departing July 26, 2022 the price includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea plus entertainment. Departing from Los Angeles and arriving into Port Everglades ports of call are Cabo San Lucas Mexico, Puntarenas Costa Rica, Panama Canal and Oranjestad Aruba.

Transatlantic East, seven nights, $949
Cunard is offering a seven night cruise on Queen Mary 2 (M238) with prices starting at $949 per person. Departing December 3, 2022 the price includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea plus entertainment. This transatlantic crossing travels New York to Southampton and includes a return flight from the UK to the USA.

Eastern Caribbean, 13 nights, $2399
Cunard is offering a 13 night cruise on Queen Mary 2 (M237) with prices starting at $2399 per person. Departing November 20, 2022 the price includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea plus entertainment. Departing from and returning to New York ports of call are Saint Maarten, Dominica, Barbados, Saint Lucia, Saint Kitts and U.S. Virgin Islands.

Independence Day Celebration, seven nights, $1749
Cunard is offering a seven night cruise on Queen Mary 2 (M219) with prices starting at $1749 per person. Departing July 1, 2022 the price includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and afternoon tea plus entertainment. Departing from and returning to New York ports of call are Bar Harbor, Boston (for two days) and Halifax.

Cunard voyages for Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria, from April 2022 to January 2023, and Queen Elizabeth, from May to November 2022, will go on sale November 17, 2020. Subsequent deployment after these dates including details of Queen Elizabeth's winter 2022 programme and Australia voyages will be released in 2021.

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About Cunard

Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic, since 1840, celebrating an incredible 180 years of operation. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys for generations, Cunard is world class. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment and outstanding service. From five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest speakers, the library and film screenings, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria with destinations including Europe, the Caribbean, the Far East and Australia. In 2017, Cunard announced plans to add a fourth ship to its fleet to be launched in 2022.  This investment is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and will be the first time since 1998 that Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).   

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FAQ

What are the highlights of Cunard's 2022 voyage schedule?

Cunard's 2022 voyage schedule includes over 162 itineraries with the Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth. Highlights are Alaskan voyages and transatlantic crossings.

What is the pricing for Cunard's Alaska cruises?

Cunard offers Alaska cruises starting at $1599 per person for 10-night voyages.

When did Cunard launch its 2022 itineraries?

Cunard launched its 2022 itineraries on November 17, 2020.

How is Cunard performing financially regarding bookings?

Cunard is experiencing high demand for 2021 bookings, suggesting positive financial prospects for upcoming voyages.

What new destinations are included in Cunard's 2022 offerings?

Cunard's 2022 offerings include destinations across over 35 countries, spanning from the Arctic Circle to the Mediterranean.