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Q2 - Q4 2013

From Q2-Q4 2013, Cunard Line’s Facebook fans increased by more than 5,000, with 105,910 fans and counting. On Twitter, Cunard’s followers increased 30%, with more than 20,000 followers to-date.

SOCIAL MEDIA

EDITORIAL COVERAGE

In July, writer Jenny Block described her experiences aboard the 200th Transatlantic Crossing of QUEEN MARY 2. View article here.

Writer Eric Vohr shares his experience aboard QUEEN MARY 2’s 200th Crossing. He highlights his first full day on ship, a lecture he attended by maritime historian Bill Miller, and various on board activities. View article here.

A QUEEN MARY 2 feature documents Home & Away writer Chiles Larson’s Transatlantic journey with his wife on their 10th wedding anniversary. View article here.

KEY AWARDS

Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships 2014

In September 2013, Cunard Line dominated the Berlitz Complete Guide to Cruising and Cruise Ships rankings for 2014, as QUEEN MARY 2, QUEEN ELIZABETH, and QUEEN VICTORIA ranked first, second and third, respectively in the “Large Resort Ship” category. View press release here.

Travel Weekly’s 2013 Magellan Gold Award

QUEEN MARY 2 received the top honour of U.S. Travel Weekly’s 2013 Magellan Gold Award in Luxury Ship Suite Design for her Queens Grill Duplex Suites in September. This marks her third Magellan Gold Award and fifth overall Magellan recognition since 2009. View press release here.

Writer Tin Thomas features QUEEN ELIZABETH’s Norway itinerary and showcases her journey to the storied land of fjords, mountains and villages. View article here.

Condé Nast Traveler features Princess and Queens Grill Suites in a round-up of staterooms with extra perks in the article, “Cruise Ship Cabins with Benefits.” View article here.

QUEEN MARY 2 is featured in CNN’s online round-up of “7 Super-Extravagant U.S. Cruises.” View article here.

PRESS “FAM” COVERAGE

Porthole Cruise Magazine2013 Readers’ Choice Awards

Cunard Line was voted Best Transatlantic Itineraries and Best World Cruise Itineraries for the 14th year in a row in Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards.

Condé Nast Traveler 2013 Readers’ Choice Awards

Cunard Line was recognized as a “Top Midsized-Ship Cruise Line” in the 2013 Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards. View press release here.

2013 HIGHLIGHTS

Cunard Line Celebrates 200TH CROSSING

In July, QUEEN MARY 2 made her historic 200th Transatlantic Crossing, sailing from New York to Southampton. A sail-by around the iconic Statue of Liberty and a celebratory Gala Dinner on board were among the many festivities commemorating the milestone. View press release here.

Queen Mary 2 Mid-Atlantic Mercy Mission

QUEEN MARY 2 lent a helping hand to celebrated Canadian rower Mylène Paquette in September during a seven-night Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing. The ship responded to a request for aid after Paquette, who was aiming to be the first North American woman to row solo across the Atlantic, was hit by the remnants of Storm Humberto and lost her anchor, satellite phone and other supplies. In response, Queen Mary 2 donated a new satellite phone, two drogue anchors, food and supplies. Thanks to Cunard, Paquette successfully completed her historic journey on 12 November. View press release here.

Cunard Line Honoured with Distinguished Service Award

Cunard Line made history in October at the National Maritime Historical Society’s 50th Anniversary Gala Awards Dinner in New York when it became the first company ever to receive the Society’s “Distinguished Service Award” for its outstanding contributions and efforts to promote maritime heritage. View press release here.