Cunard

185 Years on the Ocean — Nobody Else Comes Close

Cunard is not a cruise line. It’s an institution. For 185 years, Cunard has operated the most storied ships on the ocean. Their vessels — Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Anne, and Queen Elizabeth — are ocean liners in the truest sense: designed for the crossing, not just the destination. There’s nothing else like a Cunard Transatlantic — seven days between New York and Southampton with no ports, no rushing, just the open Atlantic and an onboard experience that harkens back to when the journey was the point.

The Grills Experience

Cunard’s suite guests sail in the Grills class — Princess Grill or Queens Grill — which includes a private restaurant, dedicated lounge, priority embarkation, and concierge service. The food is exceptional, the service is immaculate, and the exclusivity is real without being pretentious. For groups mixing budgets, this tiered structure allows flexibility while keeping the entire team on the same ship. Everyone shares the grand public spaces — the ballroom, the library, the spa — but Grills guests get their own dining and lounge sanctuary.

The Onboard Experience

Formal evenings, ballroom dancing, enrichment lectures from Oxford and Cambridge professors, afternoon tea service that hasn’t changed in a century, and the largest library at sea. Cunard doesn’t chase trends — they’ve been setting the standard since 1840. The Queen Anne, their newest ship launched in 2024, brings contemporary design touches while preserving every tradition that matters. Cunard’s currently offering up to $300 in onboard credit per stateroom, and their Europe 2027 sailings include hotel and dining service charges — a nice touch that simplifies the pricing.

Eclipse 2027

Cunard’s Queen Victoria is our featured Select-tier ship for the 2027 eclipse. A 14-night Southampton roundtrip via Tangier places the ship precisely in the path of totality on August 2, 2027. From $2,909 per person — the most accessible way to witness the eclipse of the century.

Destinations & Experiences

Cunard sails the Mediterranean, British Isles, and Caribbean, with World Voyages reaching Japan, Australia, and New Zealand. They’re the definitive luxury ocean cruise and the centerpiece of our Eclipse 2027 voyages. A Transatlantic crossing pairs beautifully with a luxury rail journey through Europe on the other end.

Why Book Through Travel Tamers

Cunard group bookings start at 10 cabins. Benefits include 5% group discount on all fares, one free cabin per 15 booked, onboard credits, and exclusive group cocktail receptions. I work with a dedicated Cunard contact to ensure smooth coordination for multi-cabin bookings — especially important for Eclipse 2027 sailings, where demand is already strong and the best Grills suites won’t last.