There has been a lot of hand-wringing, click-bait articles, and outraged-thumbnail’d YouTube videos lately about the upcoming 2027 refit of Queen Mary 2 (QM2). Updated deck plans have revealed that Cunard plans to add another block of staterooms to the…
Few names in maritime history carry the same weight as Cunard Line. Founded in 1839 by Canadian entrepreneur Samuel Cunard, the company began as a mail carrier operating steamships across the North Atlantic. Cunard quickly became synonymous with reliability, safety,…
In the mid-to-late 1980s, Cunard launched an ambitious project aimed at modernizing and revitalizing their fleet. Similar to the ill-fated Q3 saga, this project was also to replace an aging Queen. The next up in our Unbuilt Ships series: Project…
In the maritime world, few names carry the weight and prestige of Cunard. Known for its opulent liners and iconic transatlantic voyages, Cunard has been a symbol of luxury and innovation for over a century. However, not every ambitious project…
Even though we’ve concluded Cunard month here at CruiseInd, this video and analysis from Mike Brady at the channel Oceanliner Designs is too good to pass up. Mike Brady is a maritime researcher and illustrator. He runs one of the…
In a continuation of Cunard month here at CruiseInd, we are featuring a series of videos that some of the top maritime content creators have recently published. Researcher and illustrator Mike Brady at the channel Oceanliner Designs has a very…
In a continuation of Cunard month here at CruiseInd, we will now be featuring a series of videos that some of the top maritime content creators have recently published. Elinor at the channel Shipwreck Sunday created this excellent video that…
In a continuation of Cunard month here at CruiseInd, we will now be featuring a series of videos that some of the top maritime content creators have recently published. Jamie at the channel Old Shipping Lines has this absolutely fascinating…
In a continuation of Cunard month here at CruiseInd, we will now be featuring a series of videos that some of the top maritime content creators have recently published. Elinor at the channel Shipwreck Sunday created this excellent video that…
In a continuation of Cunard month here at CruiseInd, we will now be featuring a series of videos that some of the top maritime content creators have recently published. Jamie at the channel Old Shipping Lines recently published this fantastic…
In a continuation of Cunard month here at CruiseInd, we will now be featuring a series of videos that some of the top maritime content creators have recently published. Elinor at the channel Shipwreck Sunday created this excellent video that…
In a continuation of Cunard Month here at CruiseInd, I wanted to explore what Grill Class is on Cunard and what the various facilities look like. Probably the most striking difference with Cunard Line is their utilization of Grill Classes.…
While enjoying the last bit of my journey currently onboard the Queen Elizabeth, I present to you a complete ship tour. The ship was built in 2010 and ordered as a replacement for the QE2 which had been retired in…
Introduction The Queen Elizabeth, built in 2010, is a prominent member of the Cunard Line fleet, renowned for its elegance, luxury, with tradition mixed with modern amenities. This ship is the second Cunard vessel to bear the name (third if…
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming cruise aboard Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth, sailing to the breathtaking wilderness of Alaska. The Last Frontier state is a bit of a rarity for Cunard so I couldn’t pass up the chance to both…
There’s a rumor going around the industry that Carnival Corp are looking to sell the Cunard and Seabourn brands. The two lines could leave in a package deal. Carnival already announced that 9 ships would leave the fleet, then the…
UPDATE:OK so the grand opening is set for October 2018 and this is technically just a soft opening. Guests can try out some rooms and bars but not everything is open. I guess it’s better than nothing. If you’re curious…
This next video is an interesting behind the scenes look at a westbound transatlantic crossing on the Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1992. Unlike traditional documentaries, there is no narrator. It’s mostly an hourlong collection of various shots with a few…
Cunard and Carnival Corp. have announced this morning that they have entered into agreement to build a new ship for the 177 year old line. The line currently sails 3 ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria. This…
During Cunard’s press conference at Seatrade this year, I was able to preview an exclusive internal video they had floating around. Special treat at @cunardline presser, exclusive video by @MickyArison telling he story of Cunard. @joshleibowitz — CruiseInd (@cruiseind) March…
This week we continue our theme of liner documentaries with this one from Discovery UK. Building the Queen Elizabeth (2010).
Here’s a video that aired shorty after the QM2 was launched in the mid 2000’s. I’m trying to track down one more documentary about the QM2 from the Travel Channel.
This weeks video is from National Geographic. Off of their British series called Megastructures, this episode features the Queen Mary 2.
The QE2 was a one of a kind liner in her days. In this weeks documentary, Night and Day Productions explores the QE2 from a 1998 crossing. Enjoy! The captions are in French but the audio is English.
Cunard just announced a massive drydocking planned for their flagship Queen Mary 2. I’m excited for the single staterooms. Hopefully now I’ll be able to finally sail her. I also had no idea the kennels were that popular. from Cunard:…