Queen Mary 2 sails out of New York at sunrise
The story
Across the Atlantic.
Samuel Cunard, a timber merchant from Halifax, Nova Scotia, founded the line in 1840. Its first transatlantic crossing was made by Britannia in July 1840.
Cunard became part of the Carnival group in 1999. The current fleet is Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne.
“Discover the world on luxury cruises with Cunard, where timeless elegance meets modern comfort.”Cunard
Queen Mary 2 joined the fleet in 2004 and Queen Victoria in 2007, and Queen Elizabeth 2 retired from Cunard service in 2008. Queen Anne, the newest ship, entered service in 2024.
