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Ship Review: Queen Victoria
Wednesday, March, 26, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle
To truly get the feeling of what it is like to be aboard Cunard Line's new Queen Victoria, it helps if you think of hats. Hats crowned nearly every woman's head during Queen Victoria's naming ceremony in Southampton, England this past December. Wide-brimmed, narrow-brimmed, floral and feathery, hats of all types [...]
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Looking Ahead: 2009 World Cruises
Wednesday, February, 20, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle

With 2008 world cruises already underway, it's time to begin thinking about 2009 world cruises.

Believe it or not, you can cruise the world for less than $200 per day, per person. Of course, you could pay close to $3,000 per day, per [...]

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Cruising Into 2008
Wednesday, February, 6, 2008
by Ralph Grizzle

From overland odysseys to the Himalayas to the icy realms of Antarctica, cruising in 2008 not only will cover the globe but also will offer a variety of experiences never before available from -- or on -- a cruise ship. Here are some of the highlights. [...]

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Queen Victoria Naming Highlights
Friday, December, 14, 2007
by Ralph Grizzle
Cunard Line Launches A New Queen
Wednesday, December, 12, 2007
by Ralph Grizzle
Join Me On Queen Victoria
Thursday, December, 6, 2007
by Ralph Grizzle

Cunard Line's two classic ocean liners - Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2 - not only reflect a strong sense of British heritage but also serve as stately icons that symbolize a time of great glamour, elegance and tradition. For avid cruisers, the liners provide opportunities for modern-day travelers [...]

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Sneak Peek: The Building of Queen Victoria
Thursday, March, 8, 2007
by Ralph Grizzle

This past weekend, I visited Venice, Italy, to tour Cunard Line's Queen Victoria, which was under construction in Marghera, Italy -- on the mainland shore just west of Venice.Rai Calouri, executive vice president of fleet operations for Cunard Line, took me and other journalists on [...]

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Cruise The World On With The New Queen
Monday, December, 18, 2006
by Ralph Grizzle
Sounds pricey at $18,827, but the lead-in price for a 105-day world cruise makes the world your oyster. by Ralph Grizzle Cunard Line's two classic ocean liners - Queen Elizabeth 2 and Queen Mary 2 - not only reflect a strong sense of British heritage but also serve as stately icons that [...]
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The Grand Tradition of Cruising
Monday, December, 18, 2006
by Ralph Grizzle
Yearning to turn back the clock to the Golden Age of Cruising? Turn it back on a transatlantic cruise. by Ralph Grizzle It is a misty morning in May. Passengers cluster on the outside decks of the Queen Mary 2. Some sip cups of coffee; some stand clutching cameras; some just stand [...]
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