Cunard Continues Tradition of British Heritage with Unique Sporting Pursuit Aboa

<< New Ship to Feature First Recreational Fencing at Sea, partnering withLeon Paul Fencing Company, Supplier to Olympians >>

"Much like the award-winning enrichment programmes aboard our ships, thesports and recreation programme is designed to provide unique and stimulatingguest experiences. The addition of fencing, which relies on keen strategicthinking, does just that," said Carol Marlow, president of Cunard Line.

"Fencing is often described as physical chess," said Ben Paul, thefourth-generation president of Leon Paul. "It's tactically challenging whilealso providing great exercise. We are delighted to use our knowledge of thesport to provide Queen Victoria guests with an authentic fencing experienceusing the same state-of-the-art equipment selected by competitive fencers."

Cunard guests will have an opportunity to learn fencing basics orfine-tune their fencing skills with a fully certified instructor usingequipment identical to that used by world champions. The fencing programmecan accommodate up to 10 aspiring or accomplished fencers at a time for foilfencing, the preferred method for elementary fencing classes due to theflexible and lightweight blade and blunted tip. Fencing instruction forguests aged 16 and up will be provided daily by a fully certified fencinginstructor.

Other recreational activities include paddle tennis, shuffle board,chess, deck quoits (the maritime version of horse shoes), ping pong and golfin two golf nets.

For more information about Cunard Line and Queen Victoria, contact yourtravel professional, call 1-800-7-CUNARD or go to .

    About Queen Victoria    

From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery will hint at thesophistication that differentiates a Cunard liner. This will be most evidentin the ship's adherence to liner traditions of the past, with elegant publicrooms, many on a grand scale, featuring rich wood paneling, intricate mosaicsand gleaming chandeliers. There will also be a grand, colonial-styleconservatory complete with a retractable glass roof.

As well as being the second largest Cunarder ever built, Queen Victoria'sarrival is particularly noteworthy as it will mark the first time that threeCunard Queens have been in service together in the company's 168-year history(she joins the world's grandest liner, Queen Mary 2 and the world's mostfamous and best-loved liner, QE2).

    About Cunard Line    

Cunard Line is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines. Theexclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland America Line,Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn. Sharing a passionto please each guest, and a commitment to quality and value, member linesappeal to a wide range of lifestyles and budgets. Together they offerexciting and enriching cruise vacations to the world's most desirabledestinations.

For further information

Jackie Chase, +1-661-753-1035,, or Brian O'Connor, +1-661-753-1060, ,both of Cunard Line
or Maria Andriano, , or CindyAdams, , both of Redpoint Marketing PR, +1-212-229-0119,for Cunard Line