May

30

Queen Victoria

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Cunard is pleased to announce the 2009 itinerary for Queen Victoria.

Following her sold-out Inaugural, Holiday, and maiden World Cruise, the newest ocean liner, Queen Victoria will sail the length and breadth of Europe for summer 2008. There she will sail 14 unique itineraries, from the stunning Norwegian Fjords, to historic St. Petersburg, Russia and into the legendary Mediterranean and Aegean Seas.

Queen Victoria will spend her first summer based in the sunny Mediterranean, with an array of exciting itineraries to some of the most enchanting ports of call in the region.

Many of Queen Victoria´s voyages begin and end in different classic Mediterranean destinations, such as the Ancient Wonders of the Mediterranean voyage which embarks in Rome and concludes in Athens. Or Greek Isles & Aegean Shores which sails from Venice to Istanbul.

Several voyages include overnight stays in some of the world’s most charming cities, including Barcelona, Venice, and Istanbul.

Cunardia, Cunard Museum

Destined to become one of Queen Victoria´s most captivating features, Cunardia enlightens and entertains visitors with heartfelt anecdotes and artifacts dating from Cunard´s Queens of the 20th century.

Retired Commodore Ronald Warwick serves as Honorary Curator and oversees an abundance of Cunard memorabilia and vintage souvenirs, including Queen Mary´s log book and her historic zigzag clock. This vital timekeeping device alerted navigators as to when to change course during the operation known as zigzagging — a tactic designed to confuse WWII U-boats.

Chef Stiefel

In 1992, Chef Stiefel joined Cunard Line aboard the MS Vistafjord. Over the years he has held the titles of Demi Chef de Partie to Chef de Cuisine. His career included stints at the famous Four Seasons Hotel The Pierre in New York, as well as onboard Cunard liners Sagafjord and Caronia.

Chef Stiefel holds the German Master Chef´s Degree and is a member of many international gastronomical societies, including Chaine des Rotisseurs. He also received the honour of being Compagnon de la Toque Blanche.

Dining

Being the head Chef on Queen Victoria means being responsible for pleasing the palates of over 3,000 people. A typical day for Chef Stiefel demands constant supervision of a staff of 214, sampling menu items, completing a staggering amount of paperwork and shuttling between the various galleys and restaurants, as well as having meetings with the Chef de Cuisine, Chief Butcher, Chief Baker, Chief Pastry Chef and Crew Chief.

Queen Victoria Specials

  1. Mediterranean 12 days, Aug 1st, Inside $2380, Oceanview $2383

Queen Victoria’s Itinerary

  1. 20-Apr-09, 12 days Mediterranean Medley Southampton, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome (Civitavecchia), Sardinia (Alghero), Mallorca (Palma), Gibraltar, Southampton
  2. 2-May-09, 4 days Spring Adventure Southampton, Cherbourg (for Normandy), Rotterdam (for Amsterdam), Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Southampton
  3. 6-May-09, 14 days Mediterranean Treasurers Southhampton, Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, Mallorca (Palma), Barcelona, Cannes, Rome (Civitavecchia), Corsica (Ajaccio), Gibraltar, Southhampton
  4. 20-May-09, 7 days Norwegian Wonders Southampton, Stavanger, Hellesylt (for Shore Excursions), Geiranger, Alesund, Bergen, Southampton
  5. 27-May-09, 14 days Baltic Splendours Southampton, Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Bremerhaven, Kristiansand, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg (overnight), Tallinn, Gothenburg, Southampton
  6. 10-Jun-09, 13 days Mediterranean Explorer Southampton, Barcelona, Cannes, Florence/Pisa (Livorno), Rome (Civitavecchia), Sardinia (Alghero), Mallorca (Palma), Gibraltar, Southampton
  7. 23-Jun-09, 14 days Land of the Midnight Sun Southampton, Stavanger, Hellesylt (for Shore Excursions), Geiranger, Honningsvag , North Cape (Scenic Cruising), Ny Alesund (Spitsbergen), Tromso, Andalsnes, Bergen, Southampton
  8. 7-Jul-09, 13 days Geysers & Glaciers Southampton, Reykjavik, Grundarfjordur, Akureyri, Ålesund, Hellesylt (for Shore Excursions), Geiranger, Flaam/Sognefjord, Stavanger, Bergen, Southampton
  9. 20-Jul-09, 14 days Mediterranean Treasurers Southampton, Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, Palma, Barcelona, Cannes, Rome (Civitavecchia), Corsica (Ajaccio), Gibraltar, Southampton
  10. 3-Aug-09, Baltic Splendours Southampton, Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Bremerhaven, Kristiansand, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Helsinki, St. Petersburg (overnight), Tallinn, Gothenburg, Southampton
  11. 17-Aug-09, Mediterranean Medley Southampton, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome (Civitavecchia), Sardinia (Alghero), Mallorca (Palma), Gibraltar, Southampton
  12. 29-Aug-09, Gallic Getaway Southampton, Cherbourg (for Normandy), Rotterdam (for Amsterdam), Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Southampton
  13. 2-Sep-09, 16 days Mediterranean Adventure Southampton, Malaga (for Granada), Cephalonia, Dubrovnik, Venice, Split, Corfu, Gibraltar, Southampton
  14. 18-Sep-09 24 days Autumn Colours Southampton, New York, Newport, Boston, Portland, Bar Harbor, Saint John (New Brunswick), Halifax, Quebec City, St. John’s (Newfoundland), Southampton
  15. 12-Oct-09, 10 days Iberian Serenade Southampton, Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), La Palma, Madeira (Funchal), Southampton
  16. 22-Oct-09 , 4 days Gallic Getaway Southampton, Cherbourg (for Normandy), Rotterdam (for Amsterdam), Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Southampton
  17. 26-Oct-09, 12 days Mediterranean Mosaic Southampton, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome (Civitavecchia), Corsica (Ajaccio), Mallorca (Palma), Gibraltar, Southampton
  18. 7-Nov-09, 16 days Wonders of the Mediterranean Southampton, Malaga (for Granada), Palermo (Sicily), Dubrovnik, Venice, Split, Corfu, Gibraltar, Southampton
  19. 23-Nov-09, 12 days Canary Islands Explorer Southampton, Madeira (Funchal), La Palma, Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Lanzarote, Lisbon, Vigo (for Santiago de Compostela), Southampton
  20. 5-Dec-09, 4 days Gallic Getaway Southampton, Cherbourg (for Normandy), Rotterdam (for Amsterdam), Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Southampton
  21. 9-Dec-09 Wed V923 10 Winter Wonderland Southampton, Hamburg, Stavanger, Oslo, Copenhagen, Brussels/Bruges (Zeebrugge), Southampton
  22. 19-Dec-09, 16 days A Festive Celebration Southampton, La Coruna (for Santiago de Compostela), Lisbon, Seville (Cadiz), Gibraltar, Lanzarote, Gran Canaria (Las Palmas), Tenerife (Santa Cruz de Tenerife), La Palma, Madeira (Funchal), Southampton

Cunard liners continue to inspire crowds all over the world — with 168 years of legacy and tradition, the only way to travel to Europe in luxury is on one of The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World!

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May

13

Mediterranean Cruise

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Carnival Freedom
You can be among the first to cruise aboard the brand new Carnival Freedom , as well as sail on our new Grand Mediterranean and Greek Isles itinerary.

The abundance of duty-free shops, delicious dining options, bars, clubs, on-board activities and the addition of the Carnival Seaside Theater - a 12 foot high by 22 foot wide LED screen located poolside on Carnival Freedom´s Lido deck showing movies, sporting events, concerts, and various other programming — make the Carnival Freedom as much an attraction as the destinations themselves.

Itinerary

This spectacular sailing starts in Rome and visits some of the most amazing ports in Europe and the Greek Isles.

Europe Cruise itinerary.

  1. Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy - Enjoy the day seeing the best that Rome has to offer; relax and have lunch and explore the richest storehouse of art in the entire world - the Vatican Museums.
  2. Naples, Italy - Visit Pompeii in the morning and then travel to Sorrento, or Sorrentino, along the scenic and picturesque coastalroad of southern Italy before ending your day in Capri.
  3. Fun Day At Sea
  4. Marmaris, Turkey - No information yet.
  5. Izmir - Visit ancient Ephesus, considered to be one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Experience the contrast of the modern city of Izmir with the ancient Agora and the historical Archeological Museum.
  6. Istanbul - See exotic Istanbul’s sights; the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and St. Sophia. Have lunch at the Byzantine Cistern restaurant and then explore this underground wonder of columns.Balcony Freedom.
  7. Fun Day At Sea
  8. Athens Experience the historical beauty of the ancient Acropolis and the Temple of Posionat Sounion, its archaeological Museum, the shopping haven of Plaka, a panoramic tour of the city and some Greek cuisine.
  9. Katakolon - Explore Olympia, the most sacred sanctuary of the ancient Greeks, as well as the nearby Olympia museum.
  10. Fun Day At Sea
  11. Livorno, Italy - Two enchanting medieval hillside towns in Tuscany await you, along with boundless countryside scenery and traditional Tuscan cuisine.
  12. Civitavecchia - Upon debarkation, drive to Rome and pass through the city of Eur, see the Basilica of St. Paul, St. Paul’s Gate, the Pyramid of Caius Cestius, the Forum, Colosseum and end with a drive to Via Veneto.

The Tour:

Prices are based on availability and can change without notice.
Please contact one of our cruise experts for more information on Mediterranean cruise with Carnival Cruise Lines.