Roundtrip Sailings from Vancouver offer In-Depth Adventures in
Sought-After Destinations
VALENCIA, Calif., Oct. 23, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2019,
Cunard will sail to Alaska,
bringing the beauty of the Pacific Northwest to guests once again.
A series of voyages beginning in May
2019 will combine the magnificence of Alaska with the luxury of Cunard as
Queen Elizabeth sails from
Japan to Alaska and then remains in the region through
June. The ship will then transport passengers down the West Coast
of the United States, through the
Panama Canal to New York, on to
Iceland and the British Isles.
"Cunard is thrilled to make our return to Alaska with our youngest ship Queen Elizabeth," said Josh Leibowitz, Senior VP, Cunard North America. "Our guests can now
explore the region on the best itinerary in Alaska—four 10-night
round-trip Vancouver sailings with
more time in port and opportunities to visit the natural wonders of
Tracy Arm Fjord and Hubbard Glacier."
To start the Alaska program,
Queen Elizabeth will sail from
Tokyo (Yokohama) to Vancouver with a 27-night voyage on
May 5, 2019 (Q915). Guests will cross
the International Date Line sailing to the Alaskan port of
Kodiak, home to the Alutiiq people
for more than 7,000 years. The next stop is the beautiful capital
of Juneau, then passing the
pristine Tracy Arm Fjord or Endicott Arm, on to the quaint town of
Skagway, and Icy Strait Point
before visiting Sitka,
Ketchikan, Victoria and
Vancouver. Launch fares from
$4,409 per person.
Once in Alaska, Queen Elizabeth will offer four 10-night
roundtrip Vancouver sailings,
departing May 21, 31, June 10 and 20, 2019. Itineraries feature
scenic cruising through the scenic waterways of the famous Inside
Passage as well as full days in several of the region's highlight
ports to discover the history and culture of the area. Guests will
experience the gold rush spirit of Skagway and Juneau, the native tribes of Ketchikan and the Russian charm of
Sitka. The itinerary also includes the Tracy Arm Fjord or
Endicott Arm, Icy Strait Point, Hubbard Glacier and Victoria.
Launch fares from $1,699 per
person.
From Vancouver, Queen Elizabeth heads to the vibrant cities of
San Francisco and then
Los Angeles, for a rare overnight
stay on July Fourth, a perfect way to celebrate the diverse beauty
of North America. Fares start at
$779 per person for these three- or
five-night deployments.
For those looking to expand their adventure, guests can remain
on board for the full Grand Voyage. After departing from
Vancouver and stopping in
California, the ship continues
through the Panama Canal to Ft. Lauderdale or New York before crossing the Atlantic to reach
the dramatic shores of Reykjavik,
Dublin, Glasgow on to London. Grand Voyages can be booked from 21-
to 49-nights with launch fares from $3,479 per person.
Rocky Mountain Rail Land Tours are offered pre- and post- cruise
including three or five nights' accommodation and two full days
aboard the train. The journey travels through a spectacular array
of scenery with glacier and snow-capped peaks of the Canadian
Rockies, through winding river canyons, mountain passes and
remarkable tunnels. Highlights include the Continental Divide,
Kicking Horse Canyon, Spiral Tunnels and the rushing waters of
Hell's Gate in the Fraser Canyon.
Early booking is available to World Club members beginning
October 30, 2017 with reservations
being opened to the general public starting on October 31. For those looking to enjoy the
coveted Grills experience, an early booking benefit of
complimentary drinks and gratuities is available from October 30, 2017 to February 28, 2018.
More information on Cunard's Alaska voyages can be found here:
www.cunard.com/cruise-types/alaska-cruises.
For more information about Cunard, or to book a
voyage, contact your Travel Consultant, call Cunard Line at
1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com.
For travel agents interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource or call
Cunard toll free at 1-800-528-6273.
Editor's Note: Fares apply to minimum lead-in categories
on a space available basis at time of reservation. Fares for other
categories not shown may vary. Fares are per person, do not include
air travel, are cruise only, based on double occupancy and apply to
the first two guests in a stateroom. These fares do not apply to
singles or third/fourth berth guests. Taxes, Fees and Port Expenses
ranging from $105 to $905 per person
are additional and subject to change. This offer is capacity
controlled, subject to change, and may not be combinable with any
other public, group or past guest discount. Offer is available to
residents of the 50 United States, Canada, Bermuda, Puerto
Rico, Mexico and the
District of Columbia who are 21
years of age or older. Fares quoted in U.S. Dollars.
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