2015 Cunard 175th Anniversary Cruises On sale from Friday 14 March 2014, 9am aest

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1 2015 Cunard 175th Anniversary Cruises On sale from Friday 14 March 2014, 9am aest Cruises 175 years in the making itineraries Three Queens in Liverpool The original Transatlantic Crossing Commemorating the sinking of the Lusitania Other anniversary cruises PRICING AND BENEFits Fares Early booking offers Past passenger savings Singles and supplements Third / fourth berths Charges and taxes CABIN GRADing SELECT SAILINGS & CRUISE SALES GENERAL POLICies Hotel and dining charges (gratuities) Booking terms Cancellation terms 8

2 Cruises 175 years in the making Cunard will proudly celebrate its 175th anniversary in 2015 with some remarkable anniversary cruises and events. A selection of special cruises are available and these will be available for sale ahead of the main program to reflect the exceptional demand they are likely to receive. The Cunard 175th Anniversary Cruises will go on sale for all passengers on Friday 14 March 2014 at 9am. To start these momentous celebrations, all three Queens will meet in Southampton on 3 May 2015 in a spectacular end to their World Cruises. This will be followed by the unprecedented sight of all three Cunard ships together at our spiritual home of Liverpool on 25 May the first time ever the entire fleet has been on the Mersey. Liverpool is Cunard s birthplace and was home to Cunard s Head Office from 1839 to 1967 the Cunard Building on the Pierhead remains one of the most significant buildings in the city and part of a World Heritage site. The people of Liverpool still have a great affection for all things Cunard, and the event promises to be hugely popular with residents and passengers alike. In addition, Queen Victoria will call at Cobh to commemorate the sinking of the Lusitania on 7 May a poignant journey that will involve ceremonies at the town s memorial to mark this significant date in Cunard s history. At the same time tribute will be paid to the 22 ships, and Cunard men, that were lost in the War. The celebrations will continue in true Cunard style with Queen Mary 2 recreating the very first transatlantic crossing. She will leave Liverpool on 4 July 175 years to the day that Britannia began her journey and will follow in her wake. After a westbound crossing, Halifax and then Boston will enthusiastically welcome the Cunard flagship just as they did 175 years ago. cunard.com 2

3 1.0 ITINERARIES In 2015 Cunard will celebrate its 175th anniversary and the new program features a selection of special events cruises: Three Queens in Liverpool Join Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2 or Queen Elizabeth to witness this chance of a lifetime event The Original Transatlantic Crossing re enacted by Queen Mary 2 Commemorating the sinking of the Lusitania by sailing on board Queen Victoria All three events will offer our passengers unforgettable experiences and memories that will last a lifetime. 1.1 Three Queens in Liverpool Cunard will celebrate its historic anniversary in style with all three Queens meeting in Cunard s spiritual home of Liverpool on 25 May It will be the first ever three Queens meeting on the river Mersey. On 24 May 2015 QUEEN MARY 2 will arrive in Liverpool and will stay overnight. The next morning her sister ships will arrive on the river Mersey creating an unprecedented three Queens spectacle in Liverpool. Queen Mary 2 Liverpool Salute 10-night British Isles M May 15 Southampton 18 May 15 At Sea 19 May 15 Cork (tours from Cobh) 20 May 15 Dublin (tours from Dun Laoghaire) 21 May 15 Glasgow (tours from Greenock) 22 May 15 Oban 23 May 15 At Sea 24 May 15 Liverpool 25 May 15 Liverpool 26 May 15 St Peter, Guernsey 27 May 15 Southampton Queen Elizabeth Liverpool Salute 16-night Baltic Q May 15 Southampton 12 May 15 At Sea 13 May 15 Oslo 14 May 15 Copenhagen 15 May 15 At Sea 16 May 15 Stockholm 17 May 15 Tallinn 18 May 15 St Petersburg 19 May 15 St Petersburg 20 May 15 At Sea 21 May 15 Warnemunde 22 May 15 At Sea 23 May 15 Kirkwall, Orkney Islands 24 May 15 At Sea 25 May 15 Liverpool 26 May 15 At Sea 27 May 15 Southampton Queen Victoria Liverpool Salute 6-night Western Europe Cruise Break V May 15 Southampton 23 May 15 St Peter, Guernsey 24 May 15 At Sea 25 May 15 Liverpool 26 May 15 Liverpool 27 May 15 At Sea 28 May 15 Southampton cunard.com 3

4 Queen Mary 2 Liverpool Salute 10-night British Isles M506 This cruise visits some of the most popular destinations in the British Isles as well as major cities Including Dublin, an overnight stay in Liverpool and Glasgow (tours from Greenock). highlights Oban - The Seafood capital of Scotland and arguably Europe with exceptional local whisky. Ideal for great British scenery and wildlife like grey seals, otters and puffins. Edinburgh (tours from South Queensferry) - Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site and a City of Literature, the capital of Scotland boasts a thriving arts scene, many historic buildings, museums and galleries that will keep visitors enthralled. Queen Elizabeth Liverpool Salute 16-night Baltic Q507 Visiting 8 ports in 16 nights including 5 capital cities, this spectacular cruise picks out the highlights from this ever-popular cruise region. Includes calls to St Petersburg, Copenhagen, Tallinn and Warnemunde. highlights Oslo - Oslo is beautifully situated at the very head of the spectacular Oslo Fjord. The proximity of the great and vastly unspoiled nature lends a special atmosphere to the city. St Petersburg - Steeped in cultural tradition and has plenty to offer in terms of music and dance, from world famous theatres to atmospheric jazz halls. cunard.com 4

5 Queen Victoria Liverpool Salute 6-night Western Europe Cruise Break V512 This special cruise calls at St Peter in the Channel Islands before taking part in the spectacular 3 Queens event in Liverpool. An overnight stay in this vibrant city filled with history allows you to fully take in the sights and sounds on offer. highlights Liverpool - The spiritual home of Cunard Line and former European Capital of Culture, Liverpool is steeped in history from the historic waterfront and docks to the Cavern Club. St Peter, Guernsey - With a subtropical feel, the highly picturesque capital of Guernsey has narrow cobblestone streets winding up and down steep hills to the water s edge, where rafts of colourful yachts pack the harbours. St Peter 1.2 The original Transatlantic Crossing On 4 July 2015, 175 years to the day when Britannia departed on her maiden transatlantic voyage, QUEEN MARY 2 will re-enact the original transatlantic crossing. She will depart Southampton and call at Liverpool, Halifax, Boston and New York. As part of this cruise event we will be offering embarkations or disembarkations in Liverpool. Passengers will have the opportunity to Sail from Southampton on 2 July to Liverpool on 4 July on a short cruise break, or cross the Atlantic from Liverpool on 4 July (M511C) to New York on 14 July (M511F). highlights New York - The number one city in the world has enough to see and do for an entire lifetime so whatever you are into, no matter how obscure, you can definitely find it here and enjoy it to your heart s content. Halifax, Nova Scotia - Birthplace of Cunard Line s founder, Sir Samuel Cunard, this historic maritime city has become a major cultural centre on the Canadian Atlantic coast. Away from the city centre, the iconic fishing port of Peggy s Cove with its landmark lighthouse attracts visitors from across the world. Queen Mary 2 Spirit of sir samuel 12-night Transatlantic M511D 2 July 2015 Southampton 3 July 2015 At Sea 4 July 2015 Liverpool 5 July 2015 At Sea 6 July 2015 At Sea 7 July 2015 At Sea 8 July 2015 At Sea 9 July 2015 At Sea 10 July 2015 Halifax 11 July 2015 At Sea 12 July 2015 Boston 13 July 2015 At Sea 14 July 2015 New York cunard.com 5

6 1.3 Commemorating the sinking of the Lusitania QUEEN VICTORIA will call at Cobh on 7 May 2015 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Lusitania off the coast of Cobh on 7 May Passengers will be invited to attend ceremonies and events at the large town memorial and cathedral. As well as marking the last moments of one of Cunard s most famous floating palaces, this cruise takes you to Le Havre and Guernsey before calling at Ireland s cultural capitals. highlights Cobh - Cobh is one of three islands that fill Cork Harbour. From Cobh you can visit Cork and its compact city centre is surrounded by interesting waterways and is filled great restaurants fed by arguably the best foodie scene in the country. Dublin - History and modern life collide in stupendous fashion to create one of the most remarkable capitals offering fun for all and culture to match. Queen Victoria Lusitania remembered 7-night Western Europe Cruise Break V510 3 May 2015 Southampton 4 May 2015 St Peter, Guernsey 5 May 2015 Le Havre 6 May 2015 At Sea 7 May 2015 Cork (tours from Cobh) 8 May 2015 Dublin 9 May 2015 At Sea 10 May 2015 Southampton 1.4 Other anniversary cruises Other cruises can be purchased as logical voyages in conjunction with the above event cruises. Ship name Cruise code Trade Nights From port To port Queen Mary 2 M May 2015 Transatlantic East 7 New York Southampton Queen Mary 2 M505A 10 May 2015 British Isles 17 New York Southampton Queen Mary 2 M505B 10 May 2015 British Isles 24 New York New York Queen Mary 2 M506A 17 May 2015 British Isles 17 Southampton New York Queen Mary 2 M May 2015 Transatlantic West 7 Southampton New York Queen Mary 2 M Jun 2015 Transatlantic West 14 Hamburg New York Queen Mary 2 M511B 30 Jun 2015 Western Europe 4 Hamburg Liverpool Queen Mary 2 M511C 2 Jul 2015 Western Europe Sampler 2 Southampton Liverpool Queen Mary 2 M511E 2 Jul 2015 Roundtrip Transatlantic 20 Southampton Southampton Queen Mary 2 M511F 4 Jul 2015 Transatlantic West 10 Liverpool New York cunard.com 6

7 2.0 PRICING AND BENEFITS 2.1 Fares Fares are per person in AUD / NZD and are based on double occupancy. Fares include the voyage fare and any taxes, fees & port expenses (which are subject to change). For all cruises available at launch see APPENDIX A. 2.2 Early booking offers For bookings made by 31 December 2014, receive up to US$190 per person onboard credit. Onboard credit (in USD) varies by duration and applies to the first two passengers sharing a cabin. Onboard credit can be spent in the onboard shops, bars, restaurants, spas and towards shore excursions. Onboard spending money is non-refundable and nontransferable. 2.3 Past passenger savings Members of the Cunard World Club will benefit from a 5% discount off the launch fare. This 5% Cunard World Club discount is applicable on all cruises, for past passengers only, until 31 December Singles and supplements Single guests wishing to travel in a double stateroom pay a Sole Occupancy supplement. To calculate the single guest fares please apply the sole occupancy supplement percentage to the cruise only fares for the selected stateroom grade. Queen Elizabeth Grades Q1-Q6, P1-P2 200% of the double occupancy fare Grades AA-IF 175% of the double occupancy fare Queen Victoria Grades Q1-Q6, P1-P2 200% of the double occupancy fare Grades BA-IF 175% of the double occupancy fare Queen Mary 2 Grades Q1-Q7, P1-P2 200% of the double occupancy fare Grades A1-IF 175% of the double occupancy fare 2.5 Third / fourth berths For Third/ Fourth Guest & Child Fares we offer discounts off the double occupancy fare. This percentage can vary by cabin grade and voyage departure date/duration/destination. All calculations are based on the voyage fare including NCFs. 2.6 Charges and taxes Taxes, fees and port expenses are included in the voyage fare, which are subject to change. cunard.com 7

8 3.0 CABIN GRADING Following a review of the existing cabin grade structure and passenger feedback, Cunard has changed the way the ships are graded for the new 2015/16 program onwards. This change will apply from the following cruises onwards: Ship Cruise Queen Mary M May 15 Queen Victoria V510 3 May 15 All ships will be segmented into five sections, Forward, Mid-Forward, Mid, Mid-Aft and Aft, with all cabins reclassified to fit into the new structure. Meta classifications remain the same as in the current structure. Queens and Princess Grills are unaffected by the cabin grade changes for the 2015/16 Program, only Britannia cabins have been reclassified. Full detail of changes to all ships attached below, including summaries by Meta of current and new structures plus a list of the changes by cabin. Full deck plans and cabin grade information can soon be found in the rear of the brochure and online at SELECT SAILINGS & CRUISE SALES Select Sailings and Cruise Sales will not be offered at this stage on the Cunard Anniversary voyages. 5.0 GENERAL POLICIES 5.1 Hotel and dining charges (gratuities) During the cruise, guests will experience excellent service from members of our crew in a variety of locations. In addition, many more crew behind the scenes support those who serve guests directly. For our guest s convenience, a Hotel and Dining charge will be automatically added to their shipboard account on a daily basis. Grill categories will be charged $13.50 per guest per day and Britannia categories $11.50 per guest per day. A 15% charge is automatically added to a guest s onboard account for Bar, Wine & Saloon services. Guests may choose to alter or remove this amount at their discretion. 5.2 Booking terms 10% of the total fare is due at the time of the booking and this deposit is non-refundable. For bookings made within 90 days of departure we will ask you to pay the full fare amount. A booking may only be made by a person aged 18 or over. All passengers who, at the time of departure, will be under 18 years must be accompanied by a passenger aged 18 or over who will at all times during the holiday be responsible for their welfare, conduct & behaviour. Passengers under 16 years old are not permitted to disembark the ship in any port without an adult passenger who is accompanying them on the holiday. Cunard reserves the right to levy a charge for payments made by credit card. The passenger will be advised of the rate of any such charge at the time of making payment. Such credit card charges do not apply to bookings made onboard or by debit card 5.3 Cancellation terms Should you need to cancel your booking, we ask that you notify your Travel Agent or for passengers who have booked directly, by calling our reservations department at your earliest convenience. In the event Cunard shall be entitled to a levy, a cancellation charge as a percentage of the price paid in accordance as follows: Period before departure within which written notice of cancellation is received by Cunard Cancellation charges (% of price paid) From the date of booking until 90 days before departure Deposit days 25% days 50% days 75% Less than 14 days before departure or failure to embark 100% Any additional fees charged by airlines will be passed on to the passengers. cunard.com 8