Cunard & QV Press Release

VALENCIA, Calif., Nov. 21

In a move that underscores Cunard's tradition of British heritage and

ongoing attention to historical detail, the Line will introduce the

sport of fencing -- a favorite pastime of Prince Albert, husband and

consort of Her Majesty Queen Victoria -- aboard its newest ocean

liner, Queen Victoria, when she enters service on December 10, 2007.

To craft the programme, which is another cruise industry first, Cunard

turned to Leon Paul Fencing Equipment, the British company whose name

has been synonymous with fencing for nearly a century. Run by and for

competitive fencers, members of the Leon Paul family have competed in

20 Olympic Games and 30 World Championships, winning 25 national

titles.

"Much like the award-winning enrichment programmes aboard our ships,

the sports and recreation programme is designed to provide unique and

stimulating guest experiences. The addition of fencing, which relies

on keen strategic thinking, does just that," said Carol Marlow,

president of Cunard Line.

"Fencing is often described as physical chess," said Ben Paul, the

fourth-generation president of Leon Paul. "It's tactically challenging

while also providing great exercise. We are delighted to use our

knowledge of the sport to provide Queen Victoria guests with an

authentic fencing experience using the same state-of-the-art equipment

selected by competitive fencers."

Cunard guests will have an opportunity to learn fencing basics or

fine-tune their fencing skills with a fully certified instructor using

equipment identical to that used by world champions. The fencing

programme can accommodate up to 10 aspiring or accomplished fencers at

a time for foil fencing, the preferred method for elementary fencing

classes due to the flexible and lightweight blade and blunted tip.

Fencing instruction for guests aged 16 and up will be provided daily

by a fully certified fencing instructor.

Other recreational activities include paddle tennis, shuffle board,

chess, deck quoits (the maritime version of horse shoes), ping pong

and golf in two golf nets.

For more information about Cunard Line and Queen Victoria, contact

your travel professional.

About Queen Victoria

The 90,000-ton Queen Victoria will offer the very best of the heritage

and traditions of Cunard Line, along with all modern day luxuries

including some exciting innovations. These will include the first

traditional West End-style private boxes at sea in the Royal Court

Theatre, the first Cunardia museum exhibit at sea, housing Cunard

artifacts and memorabilia along with the first two-storey library at

sea featuring an elegant spiral staircase. The ship will also feature

the line's celebrated Queens Grill and Princess Grill accommodations

and dining, further enhanced on Queen Victoria with an exclusive deck

terrace and an al fresco dining option.

From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery will hint at

the sophistication that differentiates a Cunard liner. This will be

most evident in the ship's adherence to liner traditions of the past,

with elegant public rooms, many on a grand scale, featuring rich wood

paneling, intricate mosaics and gleaming chandeliers. There will also

be a grand, colonial-style conservatory complete with a retractable

glass roof.

As well as being the second largest Cunarder ever built, Queen

Victoria's arrival is particularly noteworthy as it will mark the

first time that three Cunard 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 most famous and best-loved liner, QE2).

And in case you do Pub Trivia, the three types of swords used in fencing are an Epee, Foil, and Sabre

Karie

P.S. We got the question right!