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101 THINGS TO DO ON A QUEEN MARY 2 TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING GRAND CELEBRATION 1. Embark in style: Experience Cunard’s regal welcome as you are greeted on board by White Star bellmen and senior officers to the sounds of a string quartet. 2. Gather at the Terrace Bar to toast your fellow Cunarders and the excitement of your imminent Atlantic crossing adventure. 3. Renew your wedding vows during a ceremony at sea conducted by the Captain. 4. Drink to your good fortune at the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar and taste the bubbly first crafted by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron in 1772. 5. While on deck, celebrate the exhilarating moments of sailing in or out of New York: gliding by the Statue of Liberty and carefully passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge. 6. Celebrate a milestone birthday or anniversary with a delicious cake as your White Star servers sing to you. LEISURELY PURSUITS 7. Let the adventure begin: Join the guided tour on your first sea day and discover all that this grand, 13-deck ocean liner has to offer. 8. Enjoy an audio tour of the Maritime Quest exhibit to learn about Cunard’s history. These illustrated panels are displayed throughout the ship. 9. From a front row seat, delight to a concert by a string quartet or harpist in the ship’s Grand Lobby. 10. Mix your palette and discover your inner artist by joining a watercolour painting class. 11. Hit, stay or double-down in the Empire Casino. If you’re not sure how to play, then join one of the daily gaming lessons. 12. Look forward: Head to The Lookout, an observation area with endless views off the bow. 13. Take the Introduction to Storytelling – Voice, Movement, Character acting courses from graduates of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA). 14. Melt into one of more than a dozen luscious Canyon Ranch SpaClub® body treatments. You’ll emerge glowing, velvety smooth and utterly relaxed. Euphoria Ritual, anyone? 15. Take in a matinee film in Illuminations, an art deco stadium-style theatre. 16. Attention technophiles: Connect with your apps or with someone back home using your mobile phone device. 17. Bring your best game to the Atlantic Room where friendly competitors spar to be the top Bridge player. CULTURAL AFFAIRS 18. Meet with a Canyon Ranch expert to create a personalised wellness plan. 19. Learn digital photo editing at a computer class in ConneXions. 20. Attend a book signing with best-selling British mystery author P.D. James.* 21. Strap yourself into your seat and enjoy a virtual ride through space in Illuminations — the only planetarium at sea! 22. Join an iStudy class to learn how to use Apple computers and devices. 23. Hear Bill Miller, “Mr. Ocean Liner,” regale with fascinating tales about the floating palaces of the past. * 24. Pen the next hit song through the Professional Insights Songwriting Programme. It might just end up in the recording studio. * 25. Gather in the Grand Lobby with your nightcap for a Bedtime Story recited by the RADA actors. 26. Hear about the craft of screenwriting from award- winning duo Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement. * 27. With your favourite cocktail, unwind to the sounds of Juilliard School jazz musicians in the Chart Room. * 28. Be inspired to start your own epic tome at a workshop with a published novelist. 29. Attend a star party on deck hosted by an astronomer from the renowned Royal Astronomical Society. THOROUGHLY BRITISH MOMENTS 30. Enjoy live classical music as afternoon tea, scones and finger sandwiches are served by white-gloved waiters in the Queens Room. 31. Hit the bullseye in a game of darts and enjoy a pint of lager at the Golden Lion pub. 32. Enjoy RADA’s unique take on a British classic: Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, either in the Royal Court Theatre or as the actors bring street theatre to life throughout the ship. 33. Savour fork-tender roast beef at The Carvery — a true English speciality! 34. Start a daily game of deck quoits with that nice English couple you met at breakfast. 35. What does it feel like to be royalty? Dress to the nines for the sophisticated Ascot Ball and experience it for yourself. 36. Celebrate British tradition with the National Symphony Orchestra of London’s rendition of “Last Night of the Proms.”* FINE DINING & DIVINE WINE 37. Welcome the morning with a Cappuccino and fresh baked pastries at Sir Samuel’s. 38. With signature Gueridon service in The Grills restaurants, dining becomes entertainment for guests sailing in Queens Grill & Princess Grill Suites. 39. Sample the Pan-Roasted Chilean Sea Bass or savour small bites from the extraordinary tapas bar at the trendy Todd English restaurant. †^ 40. Live la dolce vita with Spaghetti Puttanesca and other Italian specialities in La Piazza. 41. Join the chief sommelier to sample Sangiovese, Dolcetto and other varietals as you taste your way across Northern Italy. 42. Choose a Stilton, Brie or Double Gloucester to accompany a vintage ruby port at Sir Samuel’s. 43. Indulge in the 12-course tasting menu at Lotus †^ including Snow Crab Soup, Duck Spring Rolls and more. 44. Learn how to perfect your culinary skills at a cooking demonstration and enjoy a feast in the Chef’s Galley. ^ 45. Start the day in a decadent way with a waffle, maple syrup and whipped cream in Kings Court. 46. Select award-winning Canyon Ranch cuisine options from the Restaurant menus and discover how great “good for you” can taste. transatlantic crossings queen mary 2 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar Illuminations Canyon Ranch SpaClub ® Queen Mary 2

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Page 1: 101 THINGS TO DO - Cunard  · PDF file101 THINGS TO DO ON A QUEEN MARY 2 TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING grand CeleBration 1. Embark in style: Experience Cunard’s regal

101 T H I N G S T O D OO N A QUEEN MARY 2 T R A N S AT L A N T I C C R O S S I N G

grand CeleBration

1. Embark in style: Experience Cunard’s regal welcome as you are greeted on board by White Star bellmen and senior offi cers to the sounds of a string quartet.

2. Gather at the Terrace Bar to toast your fellow Cunarders and the excitement of your imminent Atlantic crossing adventure.

3. Renew your wedding vows during a ceremony at sea conducted by the Captain.

4. Drink to your good fortune at the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar and taste the bubbly fi rst crafted by Philippe Clicquot-Muiron in 1772.

5. While on deck, celebrate the exhilarating moments of sailing in or out of New York: gliding by the Statue of Liberty and carefully passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge.

6. Celebrate a milestone birthday or anniversary with a delicious cake as your White Star servers sing to you.

leisurely pursuits

7. Let the adventure begin: Join the guided tour on your fi rst sea day and discover all that this grand, 13-deck ocean liner has to offer.

8. Enjoy an audio tour of the Maritime Quest exhibit to learn about Cunard’s history. These illustrated panels are displayed throughout the ship.

9. From a front row seat, delight to a concert by a string quartet or harpist in the ship’s Grand Lobby.

10. Mix your palette and discover your inner artist by joining a watercolour painting class.

11. Hit, stay or double-down in the Empire Casino. If you’re not sure how to play, then join one of the daily gaming lessons.

12. Look forward: Head to The Lookout, an observation area with endless views off the bow.

13. Take the Introduction to Storytelling – Voice, Movement, Character acting courses from graduates of the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA).

14. Melt into one of more than a dozen luscious Canyon Ranch SpaClub® body treatments. You’ll emerge glowing, velvety smooth and utterly relaxed. Euphoria Ritual, anyone?

15. Take in a matinee fi lm in Illuminations, an art deco stadium-style theatre.

16. Attention technophiles: Connect with your apps or with someone back home using your mobile phone device.†

17. Bring your best game to the Atlantic Room where friendly competitors spar to be the top Bridge player.

Cultural aFFairs

18. Meet with a Canyon Ranch expert to create a personalised wellness plan.

19. Learn digital photo editing at a computer class in ConneXions.

20. Attend a book signing with best-selling British mystery author P.D. James.*

21. Strap yourself into your seat and enjoy a virtual ride through space in Illuminations — the only planetarium at sea!

22. Join an iStudy class to learn how to use Apple computers and devices.

23. Hear Bill Miller, “Mr. Ocean Liner,” regale with fascinating tales about the fl oating palaces of the past.*

24. Pen the next hit song through the Professional Insights Songwriting Programme. It might just end up in the recording studio.*

25. Gather in the Grand Lobby with your nightcap for a Bedtime Story recited by the RADA actors.

26. Hear about the craft of screenwriting from award-winning duo Ian La Frenais and Dick Clement.*

27. With your favourite cocktail, unwind to the sounds of Juilliard School jazz musicians in the Chart Room.*

28. Be inspired to start your own epic tome at a workshop with a published novelist.

29. Attend a star party on deck hosted by an astronomer from the renowned Royal Astronomical Society.

thoroughly British moments

30. Enjoy live classical music as afternoon tea, scones and fi nger sandwiches are served by white-gloved waiters in the Queens Room.

31. Hit the bullseye in a game of darts and enjoy a pint of lager at the Golden Lion pub.

32. Enjoy RADA’s unique take on a British classic: Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales, either in the Royal Court Theatre or as the actors bring street theatre to life throughout the ship.

33. Savour fork-tender roast beef at The Carvery — a true English speciality!

34. Start a daily game of deck quoits with that nice English couple you met at breakfast.

35. What does it feel like to be royalty? Dress to the nines for the sophisticated Ascot Ball and experience it for yourself.

36. Celebrate British tradition with the National Symphony Orchestra of London’s rendition of “Last Night of the Proms.”*

Fine dining & diVine wine

37. Welcome the morning with a Cappuccino and fresh baked pastries at Sir Samuel’s.

38. With signature Gueridon service in The Grills restaurants, dining becomes entertainment for guests sailing in Queens Grill & Princess Grill Suites.

39. Sample the Pan-Roasted Chilean Sea Bass or savour small bites from the extraordinary tapas bar at the trendy Todd English restaurant.†^

40. Live la dolce vita with Spaghetti Puttanesca and other Italian specialities in La Piazza.†

41. Join the chief sommelier to sample Sangiovese, Dolcetto and other varietals as you taste your way across Northern Italy.

42. Choose a Stilton, Brie or Double Gloucester to accompany a vintage ruby port at Sir Samuel’s.†

43. Indulge in the 12-course tasting menu at Lotus†^ including Snow Crab Soup, Duck Spring Rolls and more.

44. Learn how to perfect your culinary skills at a cooking demonstration and enjoy a feast in the Chef’s Galley.^

45. Start the day in a decadent way with a waffl e, maple syrup and whipped cream in Kings Court.

46. Select award-winning Canyon Ranch cuisine options from the Restaurant menus and discover how great “good for you” can taste.

t r a n s a t l a n t i c c r o s s i n g sq u e e n m a r y 2

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47. Mais oui! Celebrate with a bottle of Chateau Lafite Rothschild from QUEEN MARY 2’s famously large wine cellar.

48. Is that the sound of a trolley? Why yes, it’s afternoon tea on the Promenade Deck!

49. Order in from room service — after all, it’s available 24 hours a day.

50. Fall in love with the signature Truffled Potato Love Letters entrée in Todd English.†^

51. Order one of your pub lunch favourites in the Golden Lion: Fish ‘n’ Chips, Steak and Ale Pie, Chicken Tikka Masala or Bangers and Mash.

Fitness Fare

52. Hit the links at Pebble Beach or any of the 51 courses available on the golf simulator.

53. Work out at your own pace or join in an invigorating fitness class at the beautifully equipped Canyon Ranch SpaClub® Fitness Centre.

54. Take a brisk walk or jog around the Promenade Deck. Three laps make a mile!

55. Demonstrate your superior wrist/eye coordination at a Table Tennis Tournament.

56. Unwind, refresh, rejuvenate and enjoy the healing power of moving water, steam and nurturing hot-and-cold environments at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® Aqua Therapy Centre.

57. Feeling inclined? Climb a hill and test your strength at the Indoor Cycling Power Hour.

58. Test your serve and volley with a match on the Tennis Court.

59. Sign up with a personal trainer for that extra push.

60. Make up for that waffle: Swim a few laps in the domed Pavilion Pool.

Cordially yours

61. Discover “Cunard & Cocktails,” a whimsical way to enjoy your favourite libation.

62. Meet your ship’s master at the Captain’s Cocktail Reception.

63. That martini you had last night was incredible. Today, take the Martini Mixology class so you can make it for your friends at home.

64. You’ve sampled fine wines; now join the sommelier for the afternoon Whiskey Tasting.

65. Enjoy a fine cigar whilst savouring an aged Napoleon Cognac in Churchill’s Cigar Lounge.

66. Follow your ocean course as you gaze at the illuminated maps and enjoy delicious canapés in the elegant Chart Room.

show stoppers

67. Dine, dance and enjoy music from tango to salsa at the Black and White Ball.

68. Watch the sensational singers and dancers perform Apassionata in the extravagant Royal Court Theatre.

69. Delight in our newest musical show, Crazy in Love — laced with satire and a sparkle of romance.

70. Take cha cha, Latin or line dancing classes taught by professional dance instructors.

71. Delight to a performance of Much Ado About Nothing in the Royal Court Theatre.

72. Join your friends for a rousing evening of karaoke in the Golden Lion pub.

73. Head to Illuminations to experience a popular 3D film like the latest installment of Harry Potter or Pirates of the Caribbean.

74. Relive the Golden Age of Ocean Travel when Tommy Dorsey and Glenn Miller ruled the airwaves, with Big Band Night in the Queens Room.

75. Feel the beat in the metropolitan G32 nightclub.

76. Join Robert Redford — or at least his voice — for Cosmic Collisions, a riveting film on cosmic phenomena presented by the Hayden Planetarium of the American Museum of Natural History.

77. Join the hat-making class and parade your signature creation for the Royal Ascot Ball later that night.

78. Experience the sights and sounds of Viva Italia! — our original musical celebrating everything Italian.

liFe’s simpler pleasures

79. Rediscover the luxury of time: Peruse the more than 8,000 books in the largest library at sea; you’re sure to find one of those titles you’ve been meaning to read.

80. Find your favourite vintage Cunard poster in the bookshop.

81. The traditional red Royal Mail postbox outside the Golden Lion pub is a symbol of Cunard’s history as the first provider of mail service between England and America. Here, you can send your friends postcards stamped “Posted Onboard – QUEEN MARY 2 – Transatlantic Crossing.”

82. Check out the gorgeous pavé earring set at H. Stern in the Mayfair Shops.

83. Treat yourself to a new cut or style, a manicure or pedicure at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub® Salon.

84. Visit The Clarendon Art Gallery and enjoy a presentation on the life, style and influences of Jack Vettriano.

85. Embark on a literary journey at a meeting of the Cunard Book Club.

86. Drop the kids off for fun in The Play Zone.

87. Learn critical survival skills like napkin folding or knitting with the Social Hostess.

88. Watch the waves crest as you sit and relax in a plush swivel chair by a sea-level window.

89. Join musicians and fellow guests for an afternoon sing-along in the Grand Lobby — lyrics included!

90. Admire the $18,000 “Happy Queen Mary 2” diamond encrusted watch at Chopard. (You can dream.)

91. Take a glass elevator ride to the Observation Deck for a sky-high ocean adventure.

92. Laugh ’til you cry at John Cleese, who’s appearing in the Royal Court Theatre.*

93. Take a stargazing stroll around the Promenade Deck and identify the constellations.

94. Bring home a friend: Find your “QM2” teddy bear in the logo shop.

95. Indulge in the Veuve Clicquot Champagne afternoon tea in the Winter Garden.

96. You’ve always wanted to learn shuffleboard, right? Here’s your chance!

97. In the Commodore Club, get a front row seat to look out over the bow at the expansive Atlantic Ocean.

98. Find that signature scarf at Hermés to bring home to someone special.

99. Transport yourself to peace and tranquility: Enjoy an Ayurvedic or Thai massage in the Canyon Ranch SpaClub.®

100. Wrap up in a cosy blanket, relax in a steamer chair out on deck, sip an afternoon tea and gaze at the passing Atlantic horizon.

plan your next Voyage

101. Seven days wasn’t enough: Visit the future voyage sales representative to reserve your next Cunard adventure!

† Surcharge applies. ^Reservations required.* Celebrity entertainers and guest lecturers have been mentioned to illustrate the kind of activity or entertainment typically available on a QUEEN MARY 2

Transatlantic Crossing. All have crossed at least once aboard QUEEN MARY 2 but may not necessarily appear on the voyage that you book to sail. ©CUNARD 2012. Ship’s Registry: Bermuda. The CUNARD logo and logotype are registered trademarks of Carnival plc, an English Company trading as Cunard Line. QUEEN MARY 2, Illuminations and Cunard ConneXions are trademarks owned by CUNARD. Canyon Ranch SpaClub is a registered trademark of Canyon Ranch Corporation. Todd English is a registered trademark of Todd English Enterprises. Veuve Clicquot is a registered trademark of LVMH. All rights reserved in the United States and other countries.

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