Cunard wins award

Cunard Line, famous for its elegant, upscale cruising style, has won three awards in the Porthole Cruise magazine’s Readers’ Choice Awards: “Best World Cruise Itineraries,” "Best Transatlantic Itineraries" and "Best Onboard Educational Programmes". These reader voted awards are highly sought after in the cruise industry and offer a real indicator of how well lines are pleasing their customers.

The president of Cunard said, "Cunard is known around the world for our famed World Voyages, our legendary Transatlantic Crossings and our wide variety of enlightening onboard programmes, such as Literature and Liners. It is very gratifying to see our loyal guests and respected industry colleagues from Porthole Cruise magazine recognize us again with such esteemed honours."

In 2010, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will both set out on their third World Voyages. Queen Mary 2 is offering a new Eastbound-Westbound route with a 101 day itinerary that contains 19 maiden calls, three overnight stays (in Hong Kong, Shanghai and Cape Town) and the first visit by the cruise liner to South Africa. And Queen Victoria has a 99 itinerary that offers 12 maiden ports of call - including her first visit to San Francisco - plus three overnights (in Sydney, Hong Kong and Dubai). And on 13th January 2011, the three ‘Queens’ will have a rendezvous in New York with a special celebration of their unique heritage that will include water cannons and fireworks as well as famous names taking part in the day.