Cunard’s flagship Queen Mary 2 arrived in New York on Might 23, 2024, carrying the Everlasting Flame from the tomb of the Unknown Soldier below the Arc de Triomphe, in commemoration of the eightieth anniversary of D-Day.
A ceremony honoring the event was held onboard with dignitaries and WWII veterans. The flame was collected on Might 8 and carried by younger French ambassadors from Paris to Cherbourg, then Portsmouth, earlier than crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2. The flame will likely be laid at Arlington Cemetery on Might 24 and burn till June 6, 2024.
For extra details about Cunard or to guide a voyage, contact your Journey Advisor, name Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or go to www.cunard.com.
Cunard is a luxurious British cruise line, famend for creating unforgettable experiences world wide. Cunard has been a number one operator of passenger ships since 1840, celebrating an unbelievable 184 years of operation. The Cunard expertise is constructed on wonderful eating, hand-selected leisure, and excellent White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring visitor audio system, to world class theatre productions, each element has been meticulously crafted to make the expertise unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and spherical world voyages, locations sailed to additionally embody Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia. There are at present 4 Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne, entered service in Might 2024. This funding is a part of the corporate’s bold plans for the way forward for Cunard globally and would be the first time since 1999 that Cunard may have 4 ships in simultaneous service. Cunard is predicated at Carnival Home in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Company
