Visit Europe First Class - Cunard White Star - 1949

Front Cover, Cunard White Star First Class to Europe, 1949. GGA Image ID # 1f26139750

Visit Europe via the Cunard White Star

Since 1849, the competence and courtesy of service on Cunard ships have been famous worldwide. The crews of Cunard White Star Liners, both officers and seamen alike, are bred in this tradition.

In the British tradition, they are men of the sea, taking pride in the thorough knowledge of their jobs and the efficient performance of their tasks, however routine. Yet they always maintain respectful attention to the needs of every passenger.

When you travel via Cunard White Star, you will delight in this high standard of service, which is all too rare in our times. The liners' staff will unobtrusively anticipate your every wish, affording you the freedom of total relaxation, which is essential in the pleasure of an ocean passage.

For complete assurance of fine food and superb service on seaworthy ships, discriminating travelers choose the ships of Cunard White Star.

 

Accent on Luxury - RMS Queen Elizabeth and RMS Queen Mary

For ocean voyaging in superlative comfort, travel First Class in any of the seven Cunard White Star transatlantic luxury liners, from the resplendent QUEEN ELIZABETH and QUEEN MARY, world's largest and fastest passenger ships, to the smartly modern single class MEDIA and PARTHIA.

This booklet lets you visit these famous liners and view their distinguished settings for your sea journeys, the magnificently designed public rooms, and spacious, tasteful cabins wherein solid relaxation and recreation are inevitable.

In a weekly express service between New York, Cherbourg, and Southampton, QUEEN ELIZABETH and QUEEN MARY combine palatial appointments with a swift dependable passage. Won't you step aboard ... into First Class, on the QUEENS . . .

Fit for a king and tempting to the palates of thousands of transatlantic travelers each year, the cuisine of Cunard White Star is internationally famous. Chefs, schooled under the culinary masters of the Continent, are constantly and ingeniously devising elaborate dishes which delight the eye and the appetite of every gourmet.

Delicacies procured from all over the world are prepared for the Restaurants of Cunard White Star ships and served by stewards famous for their courteous attentiveness. You will find on board these liners the culmination of the supreme art of gracious living and glorious eating.

You may try vainly to discover minute details that can augment the incomparable comfort in the First-Class staterooms of Cunard White Star liners. Complete, from generous proportions to fashionable decor, the sleeping accommodations in these famous ships offer full requisites for a restful ocean voyage.

In suites and single bedrooms alike, the furnishings are functional yet beautifully designed, perfectly harmonizing with the tasteful paneling and decorative fabrics. Comparable to your home to your favorite hotel, the ease and elegance of these staterooms, augmented by the impeccable service of Cunard White Star bedroom stewards and stewardesses, will doubly ensure an ever-enjoyable ocean crossing.

 

First Class Main Lounge on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 1f264c24d1

 

First Class Salon on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 1f267710aa

 

First Class Main Lounge on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 1f269a2ab6

 

First Class Smoking Room on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 1f26f155ec

 

First Class Restaurant on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 1f26f71afd

 

BRITAIN'S MASTERPIECES

For Atlantic crossings between New York and Europe, for winter cruises to the tropics, one of the seven famous Cunard White Star liners should suit any traveler's taste.

In the majestic RMS QUEEN ELIZABETH and RMS QUEEN MARY, sailing between New York, Cherbourg, and Southampton, your passage is fast, and your accommodations are supreme in ocean-going luxury. You'll share their fabulous public rooms with the notables of the world.

You'll find the full facilities of the QUEENS but on a slightly smaller scale in the RMS MAURETANIA, BRITANNIC, or spectacular new RMS CARONIA. And you'll delight in the elegant accommodations, the atmosphere of warmth and dignity that these ships provide for a pleasant sea journey.

The RMS MAURETANIA and RMS CARONIA sail from New York directly to Havre and Southampton, and Liverpool is the eastern terminus of the BRITANNIC. Both the RMS MAURETANIA and RMS BRITANNIC also call at Cobh.

Friendliness is the keynote of a crossing between New York and Liverpool on the RMS MEDIA or RMS PARTHIA. Catering to considerably fewer passengers, all in First Class, these ships can offer top comfort combined with a spirit of camaraderie unique on the Atlantic.

 

First Class Restaurant on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 1f2730c6b5

 

Verandah Grill for First Class Passengers on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 1f27966d09

 

First Class Stateroom on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 1f27a1c49e

 

You may try in vain to discover minute details that can augment the incomparable comfort in the First Class staterooms of Cunard White Star liners. Complete, from generous proportions to fashionable décor, the sleeping accommodations in those famous ships offer absolute requisites for a restful ocean voyage.

In suites and single bedrooms alike, the furnishings are functional yet beautifully designed, perfectly harmonizing with the tasteful paneling and decorative fabrics. Comparable to your home to your favorite hotel, the ease and elegance of these staterooms, augmented by the impeccable service of Cunard White Star bedroom stewards and stewardesses, will doubly ensure an over-enjoyable ocean crossing.

 

Single Bed Stateroom for First Class Passengers on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 1f27e7aa15

 

First Class Stateroom on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 1f28636b89

 

Main Hall on the Promenade Deck Enjoyed by First Class Passengers on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 1f289153dc

 

First Class Swimming Pool on the RMS Quen Mary. GGA Image ID # 1f28dd9294

 

First Class Garden Lounge on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 1f28e6eb54

 

First Class Theatre on the RMS Queen Elizabeth. GGA Image ID # 1f2910ac45

 

Enclosed Promenade Deck with Deck Chairs for First Class Passengers on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 1f29493c9d

 

First Class Observation Lounge and Cocktail Bar on the RMS Queen Mary. GGA Image ID # 1f296d182c

 

R.M.S. MAURETANIA

On board the RMS MAURETANIA, you will delight in her appointments' spaciousness and quiet elegance, not so large as the QUEENS but luxurious. This liner's intelligent modern decor and air of genuine comfort will immediately presage the complete pleasure of an ocean voyage.

Famous for her seaworthiness, whether on the Atlantic or in cruise service, the RMS MAURETANIA pays complete honor to her proud heritage as the namesake of a former first lady of the seas.

Without question, yours is an enjoyable transatlantic crossing when you travel First Class on the RMS MAURETANIA.

 

First Class Restaurant on the RMS Mauretania. GGA Image ID # 1f29bd7e12

 

First Class Lounge on the RMS Mauretania. GGA Image ID # 1f29e24826

 

One of Many First Class Staterooms on the RMS Mauretania. GGA Image ID # 1f2a32085c

 

Another First Class Stateroom on the RMS Mauretania. GGA Image ID # 1f2a4d2889

 

Photo Collage of First Class Public Rooms on the RMS Mauretania. Clockwise: Library, Observation Lounge and Cocktail Bar, Swimming Pool, Verandah Café and the Grand Hall in the Center. GGA Image ID # 1f2a8063cb

 

MV Britannic of the White Star Line. One of the World's Largest Motor Vessels. 27,666 Gross Tons. 993 Passengers. GGA Image ID # 1f2b1ea5eb

 

RMS Mauretania II of the Cunard Line. A Modern Favorite. 35,677 Gross Tons, 1,157 Passengers. GGA Image ID # 1f2b515110

 

RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. World's Fastest Liner. 81,273 Gross Tons. 1,995 Passengers. GGA Image ID # 1f2b5dce14

 

For Atlantic crossings between New York and Europe, for winter cruises to the tropics, one of the seven famous Cunard White Star Liners should suit any traveler's taste.

In the Majestic, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Mary, sailing between New York, Cherbourg, and Southampton, your passage is fast, and your accommodations are supreme in ocean-going luxury. You'll share fabulous public rooms with the notables of the world.

You'll find the complete facilities of the Queens but on a slightly smaller scale in the Mauretania, Britannic, or spectacular new Caronia. And you'll delight in the elegant accommodations, the atmosphere of warmth and dignity that these ships provide for a pleasant sea journey.

The Mauretania and Caronia sail from New York directly to Le Havre and Southampton, and Liverpool is the eastern terminus of the Britannic. Both the Mauretania and Britannic also call at Cobh.

Friendliness is the keynote of a crossing on the Media or Parthia between New York and Liverpool. Catering to considerably fewer passengers, all in First Class, these ships can offer top comfort combined with a spirit of camaraderie unique on the Atlantic.

For an ocean passage that is safe, dependable, and superbly comfortable, always travel Cunard White Star, and you'll agree that any Cunard White Star liner is entirely worthy of your choice.

 

Sister Ships RMS Media and RMS Parthia of the Cunard Line. The Companionable Liners. 14,000 Gross Tons. 250 Passengers. GGA Image ID # 1f2b93b7a3

 

RMS Caronia of the Cunard Line. World's Largest Postwar Liner. 34,183 Gross Tons. 932 Passengers. GGA Image ID # 1f2bb4308a

 

RMS Queen Elizabeth of the Cunard Line. World's Largest Liner. 83,673 Gross Tons. 2,314 Passengers. GGA Image ID # 1f2c04cf1a

 

R.M.S. CARONIA

In January 1949, the RMS CARONIA made her dazzling debut in the North Atlantic. Specially designed for cruising and service to and from Europe, this new liner was enthusiastically hailed by newspapers and magazines nationwide as the precedent-setting ship of the decade.

Rivaling the RMS QUEEN ELIZABETH in lavish modernity, the RMS CARONIA retains the appearance of an excellent yacht. The First-Class rooms you see here can only hint at their generous proportions, splendid interiors, and the bright and exciting scheme of decor throughout the ship.

 

First Class Smoking Room on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1f2c09e89e

 

First Class Balmoral Restaurant on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1f2c8d6f96

 

First Class Verandah Café on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1f2ca36e51

 

First Class Theatre on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1f2cb5ce21

 

First Class Observation Lounge on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1f2ccc6bb7

 

First Class Main Lounge on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1f2ccf1196

 

First Class Stateroom on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1f2cd9c419

 

Sitting Room of a First Class Suite on the RMS Caronia. GGA Image ID # 1f2cec31f1

 

M.V. Britannic

The Britanic is still virtually a new ship, an established transatlantic and cruise favorite. With passenger accommodations entirely rebuilt following her release from Government service, she now offers First Class staterooms second in size and style to none on the Atlantic.

Again in this liner, the more than ample public rooms and cabins emphasize the distinguished tastes of Cunard White Star designers and their accentuation on spaciousness. From the Cocktail Lounge on Promenade Deck to her C Deck Swimming Pool, the Britannic is a delight to the eye. It is predestined to please any passenger seeking superb comfort amid surroundings of taste and beauty.

 

First Class Restaurant on the MV Britannic. GGA Image ID # 1f2d2fee1e

 

First Class Stateroom on the MV Britannic. GGA Image ID # 1f2d3c6546

 

First Class Smoking Room on the MV Britannic. GGA Image ID # 1f2d3feaa0

 

First Class Main Lounge on the MV Britannic. GGA Image ID # 1f2d8a7966

 

A Long Gallery Creates a Relaxing Environment for First Class Passengers on the MV Britannic. GGA Image ID # 1f2daf198e

 

First Class Swimming Pool on the MV Britannic. GGA Image ID # 1f2dd8e773

 

First Class Observation Lounge and Cocktail Bar on the MV Britannic. GGA Image ID # 1f2e17cd3e

 

R.M.S. MEDIA AND R.M.S. PARTHIA

If a more leisurely voyage fits your fancy, you'll discover eight delightful days at sea on the Cunard White Star liners RMS MEDIA or RMS PARTHIA, which ply regularly between New York and Liverpool with deluxe accommodation for 250 First Class passengers.

Built after 1946, these twin liners have already captured an enthusiastic following of transatlantic travelers. Their cozy staterooms, comfortable lounges, and pervading air of warm friendliness provide a perfect background for thoroughly enjoying your shipboard hours.

Your ocean crossing will be unforgettable on the RMS MEDIA or RMS PARTHIA, where friendliness is the vogue and relaxation is the rule of the day.

 

First Class Lounge on the RMS Parthia. GGA Image ID # 1f2e55e0ac

 

First Class Stateroom on the RMS Media. GGA Image ID # 1f2e6cf273

 

First Class Lounge on the RMS Media. GGA Image ID # 1f2ed3abc5

 

First Class Restaurant on the RMS Parthia. GGA Image ID # 1f2edfd2a8

 

First Class Writing Room on the RMS Media. GGA Image ID # 1f2f2f3963

 

A Cozy Cocktail Bar Awaits First Class Passengers on the RMS Parthia. GGA Image ID # 1f2f3622a7

 

First Class Passengers Enjoy a Variety of Deck Sports on Ocean Liners of the Cunard White Star Line. GGA Image ID # 1f2f6eb61e

WITH THE TANG OF SALT IN THE BREEZE

Take a tonic of fresh ocean air for incomparable days and nights of rest and recreation. Relax in a deck chair in a clean sea breeze and luxuriate in the delightful custom of morning bouillon and afternoon tea. And what is more refreshing than a turnabout on the deck before mealtime to stimulate your appetite for that superlative Cunard White Star cuisine.

You'll find facilities for exercise abounding on Cunard White Star liners—broad open decks for bracing games and outdoor and glass-enclosed promenades for your constitutionals. The generous swimming pools and fully equipped gymnasia compete to keep you hearty as your hours at sea speed by.

There are modern theatres and well-stocked libraries, orchestras for concerts or dancing, and a planned entertainment program for every voyage. Horse racing, bingo, or bridge can fill any idle hour. But best of all, on the shipboard, decks, and lounges, there is the congeniality and good fellowship which makes ocean travel so completely exhilarating and enjoyable.

 

First Class Passengers Enjoy the Swimming Pools of the Cunard White Star. GGA Image ID # 1f2f8db92f

 

A Group of First Class Passengers Promenading on the Luxury Liners of the Cunard White Star. GGA Image ID # 1f2fcd2c98

VISIT EUROPE VIA THE CUNARD WHITE STAR

Since 1840, the competence and courtesy of service on Cunard ships have been famous worldwide. The Cunard White Star liners' crew, officers, and seamen are bred in this tradition. In the British tradition, they are men of the sea, taking pride in the thorough knowledge of their jobs and the efficient performance of their tasks, however routine. Yet they always maintain respectful attention to the needs of every passenger.

When you travel via Cunard White Star, you will delight in this high standard of service, which is all too rare in our times. The liners' staff will unobtrusively anticipate your every wish, affording you the freedom of total relaxation, which is vital in the pleasure of an ocean passage.

For complete assurance of fine food and superb service on seaworthy ships, discriminating travelers choose the ships of Cunard White Star.