Cunard's Queen Mary 2 will embark on her third World Cruise in January 2010, calling at South African ports for the first time ever. Continuing the tradition of impeccable signature White Star Service, fine dining and unrivalled Grills accommodations, she will offer a unique itinerary calling in at 31 countries around the globe.

The Queen Mary 2 cruise will offer a completely unique itinerary. This will include overnight calls at the key cities of Hong Kong, Sydney, Cape Town and Durban. She will, for the first time, offer an ex-Southampton full world itinerary over 101 days. Guests can create their own tailor made World Cruise experience, by choosing from Full World Cruise, Liners or Sector options at launch

Whilst visiting every major continent in the world, Queen Mary 2 will call at 19 maiden ports on a World Cruise. She will call at a total of 33 ports, more than she has ever done on a World Cruise and will also offer the opportunity of experiencing the Suez Canal.

The Largest, Longest, Tallest and Widest ocean liner in the world when she was launched, the QM2 brings a touch of glamour back to cruising the high seas.

Cunard’s famous ships have sailed the seven seas for over 160 years, offering grand floating hotels where maritime excellence, pampered luxury and unrivalled White Star Service are the top priority.

The QM2 comes with an unprecedented cache of luxuries and innovations. Three-quarters of her staterooms have balconies and lavish two-story duplexes even have their own private exercise equipment. Exciting restaurants like Todd English and Cunard's renowned Grills create the premier dining experience at sea.

She is one of the roomiest vessels on the seas, but even that can't prepare you for the endless possibilities which occupy all this space — 14 decks of sports facilities, shops, bars, lounges, five pools and no fewer than 10 restaurants. Rejuvenate at the celebrated Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Watch a film under the stars. Or how about the classic British deck game of quoits?

Try something novel. Learn something new! Cunard ConneXionsTM is almost like a college at sea, taking into account, of course, that you're on holiday. Or take a virtual ride into space at Illuminations, the only planetarium afloat.

Bookings for the 2010 world cruise on the Queen Mary 2 open on 4 September. For more information contact Whitestar Cruise & Travel on 011 234 5811 or visit www.whitestar.co.za.