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Cunard

British  
/ kjuː'nɑːd /

noun

  1. Sir Samuel (1787–1865). Canadian shipping magnate, founder of the Cunard line

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Carnival has the most exposure to Europe, since it owns brands such as Cunard and Costa that cater to European travelers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

There was no mention of the Titanic on the cruise, of course, but the captain did share facts about the evolution of trans-Atlantic crossings from Columbus to immigrants to the first Cunard ships.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

After Long Beach bought the Queen Mary from the Cunard Line shipping company in 1967, various firms were brought in to manage the vessel and develop adjacent property.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2024

The ship, the Queen Victoria, operated by Cunard Line, departed Southampton, England, on Jan. 11 on a 107-night cruise that included recent stops in Florida and San Francisco, according to the company’s website.

From New York Times • Feb. 8, 2024

While all the lines compete in swiftness, luxury, and efficiency, the keenest rivalry is now between the Cunard and the White Star companies.

From The Romance of Industry and Invention by Cochrane, Robert