Cunard Line has announced that its new ship, 'Queen Elizabeth', will enter service on 12 October 2010. Carrying 2092 guests and costing around £365 million, 'Queen Elizabeth' will be the second largest Cunard ship ever built, and the third new ocean liner to be introduced by Cunard in six years, giving one of the oldest names in shipping the strength of owning the youngest fleet in the industry.
Named after the first Queen Elizabeth, one of Cunard's greatest ships, the new 'Queen Elizabeth' will reference her predecessor in interior grandeur, decor and style, but with a modern twist. From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery will hint at an experience that differentiates a Cunard liner from a modern-day cruise ship. This will be the most evident in the ship's adherence to liner traditions, with elegant double and triple height public rooms on a grand scale.
In addition to the extensive Cunard entertainment program on board, 'Queen Elizabeth' will offer some unique strands inspired by the era of the first Queen Elizabeth such as country house parties, Ivor Novello style piano evenings, and period dancing, from traditional ballroom to the jitterbug and the jive - all within the setting of this 21st century ship. As successor to Queen Elizabeth 2, this ship will also reflect this great liner through artworks and memorabilla, and its very own 'Yacht Club'.
Key public areas include:
* * The Queens Room - a new take on the traditional Cunard ballroom, with artwork depicting views from royal palaces, along with its 1000-square foot dance floor, for grand balls and tea dances at sea.
* * The Garden Lounge, with its magnificent vaulted glass ceiling creating a conservatory feel inspired by the glass houses of Kew Gardens, and Supper Clubs mixing dining with dancing under the stars.
* * The Games Deck which will offer croquet, paddle tennis and traditional British Bowls, celebrating the oldest surviving bowls green in Cunard's homeport of Southampton.
* * The art deco style Britannia Restaurant, with its unique and elegant sweeping staircase, where ladies can create an enviable grand entrance.
* * The Britannia Club for single seating dining for those in the top balcony staterooms.
* * The Midships Bar, paying homage to her namesake liner, the first Queen Elizabeth, with memorabilla displayed from that era.
This ship will also feature the line's celebrated luxury Grills accommodation and dining, with its all fresco dining option on an exclusive deck terrace, beautiful restaurants, Grills Lounge and sunbathing deck.
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19nt 'Central Mediterranean' Southampton Roundtrip FLY/CRUISE/STAY
