You’re invited.2018/2019 Special Event Cruises

Every voyage. Uniquely yours.

This hugely popular short cruise will transport you through time and space to the Jazz Age. Inspired by the iconic big bands of the 1920s, musicians from venues across the ship will come together to create a 13-piece lively orchestra accompanied by vocalists to perform Big Band classics during one special evening.

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Big Band Ball Amsterdam Short Break Oct 4, 2019 ◆ Q927

Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Amsterdam (overnight) > London (Southampton)

All entertainment and event programming is subject to change without notice and may be weather-permitting. In the event of changes in schedule or events, Cunard will not be liable to compensate guests. Any guests who elect to cancel their voyage will be subject to cancellation charges in accordance with our booking policies. Please refer to www.cunard.com for terms, conditions and definitions that apply to these offers and all reservations. Certain restrictions apply.

The Cunard logo and logotype are registered trademarks of Carnival plc, an English company trading as Cunard Line. Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and Illuminations are registered trademarks owned by Cunard. Coravin is a registered trademark of Coravin, Inc. Ancestry is a registered trademark of Ancestry.com LLC. All rights reserved in the United States and other countries. Ships’ Registry: Bermuda. ©Cunard 2017.

Contact your Travel Agent, call Cunard at (800) 728-6273 or visit Cunard.com.

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Every voyage with Cunard is a special occasion. We take sailing to a new level of luxury

and relaxation, providing endless opportunities to discover something new while exploring some

of the world’s most exciting destinations.

Our 2018/2019 Special Event cruises go one step further, bringing some of the most popular themes to life. We have created a set of customized voyages catering to

specific interests — from Transatlantic Fashion Week for style enthusiasts to Big Band Balls for music lovers. Every

exclusive journey features memorable activities and expert speakers along with the same unmatched

luxury and service — Only on Cunard.SM

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2018Hamburg Port Anniversary Voyages 2

Voyage du Vin 4

A Photographic Journey 6 to the Land of the Midnight Sun

Fourth of July Sailing 9

Big Band Ball 10

Cartoonists at Sea 11

Transatlantic Fashion Week 12

A Journey of Genealogy 14 in association with Ancestry

Holiday Celebration Sailings 16

2019Fourth of July Sailings 18

Transatlantic Fashion Week 20

Voyage du Vin 23

National Symphony Orchestra 24

Space Week 26

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Experience the city and people of Hamburg in a fascinating new light during a wonderful maritime tradition. Sail with Queen Mary 2 into the heart of the city and experience Hamburg’s famous Port Anniversary — an opportunity to celebrate all things of maritime nature. Revel in the festival’s magnificent program of entertainment on the water, in the air and on land. Continue on to the “Harbour Mile” that plays host to a vast array of local culinary specialties, shows and entertainment.

Queen Elizabeth

Hamburg Port Anniversary Voyages London to Hamburg ◆ May 10, 2018 ◆ Q815 St. Petersburg and Baltic Discovery ◆ May 12, 2018 ◆ Q816

Q815 Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Hamburg

Q816 Ports of call: Hamburg > Copenhagen > Stockholm > Tallinn > St. Petersburg (overnight) > Kiel > Skagen > London (Southampton)

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Queen Victoria proudly hosts its first dedicated Voyage du Vin, calling at some of Europe’s finest wine and port destinations including Oporto, Lisbon and Vigo. It will celebrate Cunard’s recently refreshed wine list representing a cellar stocked with more than 400 wines from 23 different countries. During this sailing, you will have a unique opportunity to join the new Cunard Wine Academy, where you can elect to take the Wines and Spirits Education Trust Level 1. The Academy will also feature a bespoke series of dinners, tastings and master classes with leading Iberian wine producers and experts to satisfy the interests of oenophiles, from budding beginners to advanced enthusiasts. This special voyage includes opportunities to sip from the new Coravin™ wine pouring system, visit the United Kingdom’s leading vineyards and Bombay Sapphire Distillery and much more.

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Voyage du Vin Spain and Portugal ◆ Jun 1, 2018 ◆ V819

Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Vigo > Lisbon > Oporto > Guernsey > London (Southampton)

Shore ExcursionsDuoro — Embarking from medieval Ribeira Quarter, admire picturesque architecture. Visit one of the wine lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia famous for port wine production, learn its history and enjoy a special wine tasting.

Galicia — Enjoy wonderful views of a Galician riverside and forest located in the Monte Aloya Natural Park. At the end of the trail, a well-deserved stop will be made at Albariño Wine Cellar to savor impressive views of the Galician landscape as you sample white wine and delicious regional tapas.

Colares — The tasting experience at Colares Winery gives you the opportunity to sample three of the wines that they produce. Leaving Colares, take a scenic drive towards the Atlantic Coast and wonderful panoramic views from Cape Roca.

Pre-cruise Land Tour Vineyard and Distillery Tour

Enjoy a two-night pre-cruise stay at the four-star Grand Harbour Hotel in Southampton City Centre, including breakfast. Your stay includes a full day tour to Cottonworth Vineyard with tour, tastings and lunch before a visit to the Bombay Sapphire distillery, including a gin cocktail making masterclass.

Contact us for additional land tour details and pricing.

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Vigo, Spain

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Queen Elizabeth sails to the Land of the Midnight Sun for dramatic scenery unmatched. This 12-night Norway cruise highlights the natural wonders of the fjords and awe-inspiring scenery featuring late sailaways from Bodo and Narvik. These sailaways showcase the natural phenomenon when the sun typically remains visible at midnight during the local summer months. This special voyage will include a photography workshop, led by an array of photographic experts including Paul Ward, Ross Hoddinott and Lord Malcolm MacGregor. Shore Excursions

Tailored shore excursions show off the natural beauty and landscapes of these ports of call including:

Bergen: Beauty of Hardangerfjord: Heights and Highlights

Geiranger: Geirangerfjord Views: Roof of Norway; Mount Dalsnibba

Trondheim: Walking Tour; Heritage trail

Bodo: Saltstraumen Maelstrom; Kjerringoy Trading Post

Haugesund: Scenic Skudeneshavn; Lighthouse Walk; Rovaer Island by Boat

Queen Elizabeth

A Photographic Journey to the Land of the Midnight Sun The Fjords ◆ Jul 1, 2018 ◆ Q820

Paul Ward

Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Bergen > Geiranger > Bodo > Narvik > Trondheim > Andalsnes > Haugesund > London (Southampton)

Bodo, Norway

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Cruise from New York to Boston during an exciting Independence Day Celebration aboard Queen Mary 2. Begin in New York and see Saint John on the Bay of Fundy with its reversing falls phenomenon. You will stop in Boston on the 4th of July, just in time to enjoy the festivities.

Queen Mary 2

Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration ◆ Jul 1, 2018 ◆ M824

Ports of call: New York > St. John > Boston > New York

Bay of Fundy, Canada

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Queen Elizabeth is delighted to once again host this spectacular event for dance and music lovers everywhere. Originating in the U.S. in the iconic 20s era, the big band phenomenon soon took the world by storm by creating the party of all parties. The magnificent Queens Room ballroom will be the setting for a large orchestral ensemble. A full complement of trumpets, trombones, saxophones, rhythm section and vocalists will delight guests with a wide repertoire of arrangements from the Big Band and Swing era.

Queen Elizabeth

Big Band Ball Netherlands Escape ◆ Aug 24, 2018 ◆ Q824

Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Rotterdam (overnight) > London (Southampton)

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Cartoonists at Sea Presented by Cunard and The New Yorker Promotions Eastbound Transatlantic Crossings Jun 10, 2018 ◆ M821 Oct 7, 2018 ◆ M838 Jul 20, 2018 ◆ M827 Nov 11, 2018 ◆ M843 Aug 26, 2018 ◆ M832

Cunard and The New Yorker Promotions are pleased to present our new Cartoonists at Sea series aboard select 2018 Transatlantic Crossings from New York to London. This is a unique opportunity to join cartoonists Ben Schwartz, Matt Diffee, Emily Flake and David Sipress as they host exclusive onboard drawing sessions and workshops.

Find more information on our featured cartoonists and their scheduled sailings at Cunard.com.

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Cunard brings Fashion Week to life on a Transatlantic Crossing aboard iconic Queen Mary 2. Take part in the glamour of this exciting event featuring some of the most reputable names on the fashion scene including Virginia Bates, Colin McDowell MBE, Hal Rubenstein, Richard Young, Jeremy Langmead and Gail Sackloff OBE. Join in for a dazzling array of fashion shows, exhibitions, audiences with our special guests, hosted dinners and more, arriving into New York for New York Fashion Week. This unique fashion experience aboard Cunard’s luxury flagship has become a regular annual event by popular demand.

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Transatlantic Fashion Week Westbound Transatlantic Crossing ◆ Sep 2, 2018 ◆ M833

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Cunard is excited to present its first ever cruise dedicated to tracing family trees, in association with Ancestry,® the premiere family history resource that opens the door to discover, preserve and share meaningful family stories. With the Transatlantic Crossing comes a wealth of history linking to the new world and personal stories of emigration, the ideal setting for a dedicated family history cruise. Ancestry experts on board will enable guests to follow their family’s journeys, learn how to trace their family history, sift through records and learn about their ethnic origins with AncestryDNA.® Discover the fascinating past of some of our guests, senior officers and crew as a new story unfolds each day. Our history is rich in international diversity and life stories, considering that one in five immigrants sailed on a Cunard liner. This sailing provides a first-hand glimpse into what makes Cunard’s history so special.

Queen Mary 2

A Journey of Genealogy in association with Westbound Transatlantic Crossing ◆ Nov 4, 2018 ◆ M842

Post-cruise Land Tour Ellis Island Tour

Discover the immigration history of New York, with a walking tour of the city and an in depth visit to Ellis Island. Your package includes two nights at the four-star Crowne Plaza Times Square with a day at leisure to soak up the sights independently.

Contact us for additional land tour details and pricing.

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A Cunard Christmas exudes style and sophistication. So, Christmas Eve could be toasted with a perfectly chilled bottle of Laurent Perrier Champagne in the Champagne Bar and Christmas morning celebrated with a relaxed breakfast in bed, in preparation for a lavish festive celebration over dinner. You could close the special day with a show, dancing in the Queens Room or perhaps a cocktail to toast your traveling companions’ good health. No matter where in the world you are celebrating the festive season — Europe and beyond — you will be sure to have a wonderful holiday, surrounded by Cunard Christmas traditions and good cheer.

Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria

Holiday Celebration Sailings Northern Europe Iberia & Canary Islands Caribbean Dec 14, 2018 ◆ Q834 Dec 17, 2018 ◆ Q835 Dec 22, 2018 ◆ M901 Dec 29, 2018 ◆ Q901 Dec 23, 2018 ◆ V901

Q834 Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Zeebrugge (for Bruges) > London (Southampton)

Q835 Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Madeira > Tenerife > Gran Canaria > Fuerteventura > Lisbon > London (Southampton)

M901 Ports of call: New York > St Thomas > Antigua > Barbados > St Lucia > St Maarten > New York

V901 Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Fuerteventura > Gran Canaria > Tenerife > La Palma > Madeira > Cadiz > Lisbon > London (Southampton)

Q901 Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Zeebrugge (for Bruges) > Amsterdam > Cherbourg > London (Southampton)

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Celebrate the Fourth of July aboard our flagship Queen Mary 2 or elegant Queen Elizabeth with an extended Independence Day sailing. Choose an East Coast roundtrip voyage to embark from New York and visit the scenic ports of Halifax, Boston and Newport, Rhode Island. Or select a West Coast cruise, beginning in Vancouver and traveling along the coast to San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth

Fourth of July Independence Day Celebration Independence Day Celebration Jun 30, 2019 ◆ M919 Jun 30, 2019 ◆ Q919

M919 Ports of call: New York > Halifax > Boston > Newport > New York

Q919 Ports of call: Vancouver > San Francisco > Los Angeles (overnight)

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We are excited to regularly host Transatlantic Fashion Week aboard our Flagship liner. Join us for a week of catwalk shows, dinners and fashion-focused discussions with leading industry professionals. We will welcome Stephen Jones, one of the world’s most radical designers and American model and author, Pat Cleveland, along with fashion experts Colin McDowell MBE and Gail Sackloff OBE. Spend a week immersed in the fashion industry before ending the journey in London.

Queen Mary 2

Transatlantic Fashion Week Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing Jul 28, 2019 ◆ M922

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Celebrate our extensive list of more than 400 wines from 23 different countries around the world on a Voyage du Vin cruise. Throughout the journey, you will enjoy wine pairings, talks and dinners hosted by wine experts and producers before heading to the shores of Spain, France and Italy to visit these world-renowned wine regions.

Queen Victoria

Voyage du VinMediterranean Highlights ◆ Sep 6, 2019 ◆ V922

Barcelona, Spain

Ports of call: London (Southampton) > Vigo > Palma de Mallorca > La Spezia > Cannes > Barcelona > Gibraltar > London (Southampton)

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A regular favorite, the National Symphony Orchestra joins Queen Mary 2 once again for the last night of the Cunard Proms. Anthony Inglis will return as conductor during this special Crossing. Attend an open rehearsal as the group prepares for their two main performances and join in on a Q&A session with Inglis himself. You will also have the chance to audition for the choir to perform under the guidance of the NSO.

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National Symphony Orchestra Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing Sep 15, 2019 ◆ M929A

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Cunard brings World Space Week to life with an exciting space-themed Transatlantic Crossing. Experience new space shows in Illuminations,® the only planetarium at sea, discuss space and its exploration with acclaimed experts and stargaze while you sail on the open Atlantic.

Queen Mary 2

Space Week Westbound Transatlantic Crossing Sep 26, 2019 ◆ M930F

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Contact your Travel Agent, call Cunard at (800) 728-6273 or visit Cunard.com.

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Cunard is proud to have received these prestigious accolades:

Cunard Line has been named

#1 Top Mega-Ship in the 2017 Travel + Leisure

World’s Best Awards

Queen Mary 2 was voted

Top Large Resort Ship Most Luxurious Suites and

Best Cruise Ship Spa in the 2017 Berlitz Complete Guide

to Cruising & Cruise Ships

Cunard Line was recognized for

Best Onboard Activitiesin the 2016 Town & Country

Magazine Cruise Awards

Cunard Line was recognized for

Best Transatlantic Crossing and Best World Cruise

by the 2017 Porthole Cruise Magazine Readers’ Choice Awards