INTRODUCTORY OFFER FOR AN EPIC JOURNEY

Cunard have just released an introductory offer on the Queen Mary 2 for Transatlantic crossings from New York To Southampton.. This is your chance to enjoy two memorable holidays in one at an affordable cost of just £699pp for an 8 night package including flights from London. In conjunction with Jetline Cruises you can fly to New York and experience all this city has to offer then cruise home.

Stay for 2 nights in a central Manhattan hotel – take advantage of the strong pound and shop till you drop on on 5^th Ave, Perhaps stop for fresh pasta in the food court at Macys, watch the sunset over the city at the top of the Empire State Building, take in a Broadway show, marvel at the Statue of Liberty, visit Central park and check out the museums and art galleries.

After all that take a well deserved rest on board the art deco splendour of the Queen Mary 2. Be sure to try out the canyon Ranch Spa, the Planetarium, fish and chips in the Golden Lion Pub and book a romantic dinner in the Todd English restaurant. Dinner reservations in the one of the fabulous Kings Court restaurants is highly recommended for speciality waiter service dinning with an oceanview.

There are some great advantages which ever way round you choose to enjoy a Transatlantic crossing either Westbound to New York or Eastbound to Southampton.

A Transatlantic crossing is not a cruise but a voyage. It is more of an occasion than a journey – rather like a birthday is an occasion. This is the ultimate chance to relax – escape your mobile phone and your laptop, enjoy pampered luxury and self appreciation without the interruption of ports of call.

Your days are taken up deciding on where to eat, plotting your progress across the ocean, wallowing in the atrium pool on the top deck or relaxing in the many areas of the Canyon Ranch Spa. The thalasso therapy pool and relaxation lounge are our favourites. Perhaps having a read in the well stocked library or quiet contemplation in the Commodore Club over a cocktail or coffee on deck 9 at the front! Go star gazing in the planetarium or take in a lecture from one of the guest speakers on board. When the stars are not out in the Planetarium watch a feature film being screened there. Watch the world go by in the Palm Court over a civilised pot of tea or decide how much or how little you want to work out in the fitness centre. By the end of your voyage you will wonder where the time has gone and will be reluctant to disembark.

Arriving and departing from New York is absolute fun and a highlight of the cruise.

On a West bound cruise from Southampton to New York it is a pleasure to board in Southampton and start your experience immediately without having to go through lengthy check in and security procedures at the airport then waiting around in the lounges before boarding your flight to the US. Your 5 days at sea are 25 hours long to make up for the time difference between the UK and the USA. Everyone gets up at 5 in the morning on the last day to watch the Statue of Liberty glide pass as the sun rises behind the picturesque Manhattan skyline. On arrival at Brooklyn (only 20 minutes by taxi to Manhattan) you are in tune with US time and ready to enjoy a full day shopping, enjoying the sights and nightlife this city has to offer.

On an East Bound cruise from New York to Southampton and after a frantic time fitting all of the shopping and sightseeing in – it is an utter relief to board the Queen Mary 2... Throughout your time in New York there is great realisation in the fact that you have not got to endure the laborious check in and security procedures at the airport then a cramped and impatient overnight flight back to the UK. Everyone joins in the sailaway party in the afternoon celebrating the farewell to New York and the ultimate landmark sailing under the bridge as the ships horn blows for a final goodbye to the continental USA. Each day on board your clocks are adjusted by an hour so that you arrive in Southampton in tune with UK time – with no jet lag!

All in all a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 is a memorable experience more for the quality of your time on board and the relaxation … rather than the ports of call and the activities there are to do.

Our two featured westbound cruises include 3 nights hotel stay in Manhattan.

THREE CUNARD QUEENS TOGETHER

Be part of an historic event in Cunard's history when the QE2 sets sail from Southampton for her last ever world cruise on 6th January 2008. At the same time the brand new Queen Victoria will be joining her to travel across the Atlantic to New York together.

In addition to this - for the first time ever - the 3 Cunard Queens will meet up together in New York for an incredible photo opportunity when the Queen Mary 2 joins the Queen Elizabeth 2 and the Queen Victoria.

Cunard have just released some unbelievable low rates to enable you to witness and be part of this historic event without having to spare the money and time for a full 3 month world cruise. You can either join the QE2 for a 10 night cruise from Southampton via New York to Fort Lauderdale from only £799 pp including a direct flight back to London. Or take the opportunity to explore South America on the QE2 (one of the best ocean going liners afloat) for a 31 night cruise from Southampton via New York and around Cape Horn to Chile. This cruise packaged with a 2 night stay in Chile and flights back to London is available from just £2399pp saving over £1200pp on the current High Street price.

The last ever full 106 night world cruise on the QE2 sails via New York , Cape Horn , South America , New Zealand , Australia , Singapore , Hong Kong , China , Japan , Hawaii , Los Angeles, Mexico, Panama Canal & Caribbean . The High Street price starts from £24,259, if you have sailed with Cunard before and are registered with Cunard you should be entitled to receive a further discounted price of £23,046. Our Cunard cruise specialists at Jetline Cruises who should also be able to offer you a further discount of up to £2300pp.

Call to find out more on the individual sections of the world cruise and the prices that are available.

Apart from the incredible White Star service, the prestige of travelling with Cunard and the romance of an epic voyage across the Atlantic -Cunard operate the only true Ocean Liners in the world. All other ships are considered as cruise ships and not ocean liners.

Cruise ships tend to have a flatter bottom and shallower draught keel which is ideal for cruising sheltered waters visiting ports that are shallow in depth. Whereas the Cunard ocean liners have much deeper and sharper keels to help slice through the oceans and give the ship more stability in exposed areas.

We feel this is an opportunity not to be missed on many levels - particularly since the price is so low and can be taken as a cruise for many reasons.

AN EXPERIENCE NOT TO BE MISSED

We always though that a transatlantic cruise to New York was an extremely expensive way to spend either 6 nights on holiday or as a means of getting to New York. But when we came up with a price of just £69 pp for a 6 night Transatlantic cruise from Southampton to New York plus 2 nights hotel stay in New York and a return flight back to London - then a Transatlantic voyage has become an extremely attractive late holiday for this year. Particularly when it is on board the world famous and upmarket Cunard Queen Mary 2.

Not only is a great way to take a late holiday this year for 9 nights it is also extremely inexpensive -being less than a first class flight seat to New York and a great way to do some Christmas shopping and take in the sights of New York at the same time.

These are the lowest prices we have ever seen and is an experience not to be missed.

Our £699 price is available on 13th Oct this year or we have a £799 price on 22nd April next year.

Arriving and departing from New York is absolute fun and a highlight of the cruise.

On a West bound cruise from Southampton to New York it is a pleasure to board in Southampton and start your experience immediately without having to go through lengthy check in and security procedures at the airport then waiting around in the lounges before boarding your flight to the US. Your 5 days at sea are 25 hours long to make up for the time difference between the UK and the USA. Everyone gets up at 5 in the morning on the last day to watch the Statue of Liberty glide pass as the sun rises behind the picturesque Manhattan skyline. On arrival at Brooklyn ( only 20 minutes by taxi to Manhattan) you are in tune with US time and ready to enjoy a full day shopping , enjoying the sights and nightlife this city has to offer.

On an East Bound cruise from New York to Southampton and after a frantic time fitting all of the shopping and sightseeing in – it is an utter relief to board the Queen Mary 2.. Throughout your time in New York there is great realisation in the fact that you have not got to endure the laborious check in and security procedures at the airport then a cramped and impatient overnight flight back to the UK. Everyone joins in the sailaway party in the afternoon celebrating the farewell to New York and the ultimate landmark sailing under the bridge as the ships horn blows for a final goodbye to the continental USA. Each day on board your clocks are adjusted by an hour so that you arrive in Southampton in tune with UK time – with no jet lag!

QUEEN MARY 2… AND NOW WHAT WE REALLY THINK:

Enough of the brochure speak. Having cruised on the Queen Mary 2 several times – this ship is one of our favourites. Here are the myths – exploded :

OLDER SNOBS

Lots of people think Cunard and the Queen Mary 2 will be full of older snobs. On my first cruise it was pleasant surprise to find this was untrue. In fact ( at the age of 40) I met lots of like minded people on board and made some good friends. Holidays on the Queen Mary 2 are not as expensive as many think they are – just take a look at some of the fabulous deals we have negotiated for you. As a result there is a greater mix of people and age ranges on board.

TOO FORMAL

It is no more so than any other cruise ship – in fact you can get away without having to wear a suit on board. They do have dress codes for the main restaurant in the evening which varies from casual , smart casual ( shirt and jacket) and formal (suit & tie). If you do not want to participate simply eat in one of the fabulous Kings Court venues.

SEGREGATED DINING.

If you book a Princess suite – the main restaurant assigned is the Princess Grill which has open dining. If you book a Queens Grill suite – the main restaurant assigned is the Queens Grill – which also has open dining. Everyone else booking anything from interior staterooms to high grade balcony staterooms is assigned to the Britannia restaurant which has 2 sittings.

Having sampled the cuisine in the Queens grill I could not detect a difference to the food served in the Britannia restaurant. There is a larger menu and a more personalised service like flambé and filleting skills at your table side.

There are a number of other dining options throughout the ship which everyone can go to. With so many dining choices available the main restaurant assigned to your cabin is not one you would want to visit every night.

The Kings Court has four distinct and separate areas which are buffet style throughout breakfast , lunch and afternoon tea. These areas have tea and coffee on tap 24 hours per day. In the evening however 3 out of the four restaurants are converted to waiter service on a rotational basis whilst one remains as self service buffet style. For the waiter service ones you have to make reservations and there is no extra charge for this. We particularly recommend these restaurants in the evening if you are looking for an alternative to the main restaurant assigned to your cabin reservation – the menus are impressive and the service superb.

Other dining options include: The Golden Lion pub for traditional pub lunches such as ploughman’s, curry , fish and chips. The Boardwalk café on the top deck for buffet style alfresco dining. Finally the Todd English restaurant where reservations are required for evening dining at a charge of approx $30 pp.

TRANSATLANTIC CROSSINGS ARE BORING

On my first Transatlantic crossing I armed myself with 3 books to read during the 6 night cruise from Southampton to New York thinking I would be utterly bored. The opposite was the case and have since done another Transatlantic cruise. I would happily do another one again as these are the best cruises I have been on. A Transatlantic crossing is not a cruise but a voyage. It is more of an occasion than a journey – rather like a birthday is an occasion. This is the ultimate chance to relax – escape your mobile phone and your laptop, enjoy pampered luxury and self appreciation without the interruption of ports of call.

Your days are taken up deciding on where to eat , plotting your progress across the ocean, wallowing in the atrium pool on the top deck or relaxing in the many areas of the Canyon Ranch Spa. The thalasso therapy pool and relaxation lounge are our favourites. Perhaps having a read in the well stocked library or quiet contemplation in the Commodore Club over a cocktail or coffee on deck 9 at the front ! Go star gazing in the planetarium or take in a lecture from one of the guest speakers on board. When the stars are not out in the Planetarium watch a feature film being screened there. Watch the world go by in the Palm Court over a civilised pot of tea or decide how much or how little you want to work out in the fitness centre. By the end of your voyage you will wonder where the time has gone and will be reluctant to disembark.

Arriving and departing from New York is absolute fun and a highlight of the cruise.

On a West bound cruise from Southampton to New York it is a pleasure to board in Southampton and start your experience immediately without having to go through lengthy check in and security procedures at the airport then waiting around in the lounges before boarding your flight to the US. Your 5 days at sea are 25 hours long to make up for the time difference between the UK and the USA. Everyone gets up at 5 in the morning on the last day to watch the Statue of Liberty glide pass as the sun rises behind the picturesque Manhattan skyline. On arrival at Brooklyn ( only 20 minutes by taxi to Manhattan) you are in tune with US time and ready to enjoy a full day shopping , enjoying the sights and nightlife this city has to offer.

On an East Bound cruise from New York to Southampton and after a frantic time fitting all of the shopping and sightseeing in – it is an utter relief to board the Queen Mary 2.. Throughout your time in New York there is great realisation in the fact that you have not got to endure the laborious check in and security procedures at the airport then a cramped and impatient overnight flight back to the UK. Everyone joins in the sailaway party in the afternoon celebrating the farewell to New York and the ultimate landmark sailing under the bridge as the ships horn blows for a final goodbye to the continental USA. Each day on board your clocks are adjusted by an hour so that you arrive in Southampton in tune with UK time – with no jet lag !

All in all a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 is a memorable experience more for the quality of your time on board and the relaxation … rather than the ports of call and the activities there are to do.