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Cunard Reveals Itinerary for America’s 250th Anniversary Cruise

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Cunard Reveals Itinerary for America’s 250th Anniversary Cruise

Cunard has unveiled the itinerary for its cruise celebrating America’s 250th birthday in New York.

As previously reported, the Queen Mary 2 will join over 100 vessels passing through the New York Harbor as part of the Sail4th meetup of tall ships.

The cruise line said in a press release that this will be the largest ever flotilla of tall ships from around the world.

The seven-night cruise honoring the shared maritime history between the U.S. and the U.K., will start on July 3, 2026, and return to New York on July 10.

Days 1-2 are spent exploring New York, followed by Newport on day 3 (July 5) and a day at sea after that.

On days 5-6 (July 7-8) the ship sails to Halifax, where guests can visit the star-shaped fortress and the statue of Sir Samuel Cunard.

Day 7 (July 9) is spent at sea, followed by return to NYC on day 8.

Two special guest speakers will be onboard.

The first is Dr. Seth Gopin, a lecturer in Art History from Rutgers University, and the second is Bill Miller, also known as “Mr. Ocean Liner”, who has written over 100 books on the topic of passenger ships.

Cunard Unveils New Archive Exhibition

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Cunard unveiled a new archive exhibition at the University of Liverpool’s Victoria Gallery & Museum on March 23, 2023.

According to a press release, Cunard’s “Travel in Style – Iconic Cunard Advertising in the 1920s and 1930s” exhibition was specially curated to display the cruise line’s seafaring heritage. It features original advertising materials and other documents from the past 100 years.

Lee Powell, vice president of brand and product at Cunard, said: “Cunard is world-renowned for inventing the golden era of ocean travel and this exhibition beautifully showcases the timelessness of our brand. Luxury, sophistication, and glamour are rooted in our DNA and these core values are as important to today’s guests as they were to travellers 100 years ago.

“While we cherish our heritage, we also use it as inspiration for forward-looking ideas when we plan for the future. Queen Anne is the next in a fine line for Cunard and she will be bursting with breath-taking moments around every corner; all of which contain subtle references to our history.”

The exhibition opens to the public on March 25 and will be on display in Gallery 5 at the museum.

The wider Cunard archives can be found at the University of Liverpool library with many records dating from the early part of the 1900s.

Siân Wilks, archivist (Cunard) at the University of Liverpool Library, said: “The Cunard archive contains most of the surviving business records produced by Cunard since it became a limited company in 1878. As a unique resource, the archive provides rich insight into the Company’s history and the social history of thousands of people whose lives Cunard impacted, including members of its crew, office staff and passengers.

“The exhibition will give visitors to Liverpool the opportunity to view a selection of original Cunard travel posters that are not normally accessible due to their large size and preservation requirements. Printed advertisements and ephemera will also be on display, which will include examples of memorabilia that have been donated by members of the public, reflecting their personal experiences of travelling with Cunard.”

The Titanic sails again:

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Inside the lavish £300million replica of doomed ocean liner, which is due to set sail in 2018

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  • Planned by Blue Star Line, the Titanic II will stick to the incredible detail of the original ship which sank in 1912
  • Titanic II’s launch has been pushed back to 2018, with a maiden voyage planned from Jiangsu, China, to Dubai
  • Amenities include a small swimming pool, Turkish baths, a gym with Edwardian equipment and a squash court
 

If this replica of the RMS Titanic ever sets sail, it will look eerily similar to the ill-fated ocean liner that remains the most famous ship of all time.

These captivating side-by-side images show how the planned Titanic II will stick to the incredible detail of the original ship that sank in the Atlantic Ocean more than 100 years ago.

Even though today’s massive cruise ships have on-board amenities such as robot bartenders and giant slides, the Titanic replica will be toned down in comparison and stay true to its namesake with a small swimming pool, Turkish baths and an Edwardian gym.

The grand staircase, recreated in this rendering, remains one of the most famous features of the original ship, which set sail in April 1912

The grand staircase, recreated in this rendering, remains one of the most famous features of the original ship, which set sail in April 1912

The grand staircase on White Star Line ships, including the Titanic and Olympic, was reserved for first class passengers only

The grand staircase on White Star Line ships, including the Titanic and Olympic, was reserved for first class passengers only

The first class smoking room was a private space for male passengers
This rendering shows the smoking room

The first class smoking room was a private space for male passengers and was meant to resemble gentlemen’s clubs in London

Café Parisien, one of the original Titanic's dining options for wealthier passengers, will be recreated on the replica ship 

Café Parisien, one of the original Titanic’s dining options for wealthier passengers, will be recreated on the replica ship

Café Parisien, for first class passengers, was designed to have the appearance and feel of a sidewalk cafe in the French capital

Café Parisien, for first class passengers, was designed to have the appearance and feel of a sidewalk cafe in the French capital

Titanic's 6ft deep pool was filled with salt water
The replica's pool will stay true to that on board the original

Titanic’s 6ft deep pool (left) was filled with salt water after the ship had set sail from Southampton en route to New York

The original Titanic was the largest ship in the world when it set sail on its ill-fated maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 1912

The original Titanic was the largest ship in the world when it set sail on its ill-fated maiden voyage from Southampton to New York in 1912