John Cleese is scheduled to speak as part of the Cunard Insights program aboard Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 on the Aug. 8, 2010 departure.

If you’ve never sailed aboard the Queen Mary 2, it’s truly an incredible experience. The ship is the very definition of luxury, and it shows in the extravagance of its dining rooms, public areas, theatres and lounges. It even boasts the only planetarium at sea.

If you’re a fan of John Cleese and a cruising, there isn’t a better sailing to book than this one. Cabins for this transatlantic crossing from New York to Southampton are limited, so book your cruise with John Cleese today!

From Cunard’s page describing the event, I give you this brief bio of a comedy legend:

A firm British favourite of unmistakable style, John Cleese was born in Western Super Mare and has become a household name in British Comedy as an actor, a writer and producer.

Cleese graduated in Law from Cambridge University, where he became a member of the prestigious Footlights Society where he met his future writing partner Graham Chapman.

Whilst writing and performing in The Frost Report, a mixture of monologue, sketch and music, Cleese met Michael Palin, Eric Idle and Terry Jones. Together they created Monty Python’s Flying Circus, an influential sketch show that ran from 1964-1974.

Most famous for his appearance as “Basil Fawlty” alongside Prunella Scales in the 1970’s comedy sitcom “Fawlty Towers”.  Cleese was inspired to write what became “Fawlty Towers” after he and the Monty Python team were staying at a hotel in Torquay. The programme, for which only two series (twelve episodes) were written, went on to become a British comedy classic.
In recent years he appeared in the James Bond films “The World Is Not Enough” and “Die Another Day”, playing Gadget Master Q’s assistant and subsequent replacement.

Cleese is seen in two Harry Potter films as Nearly Headless Nick and heard as King Harold in Shrek 2.

This 3-day sale is in addition to the savings of up to $1,000 per person many people enjoy when booking their Early Booking fares.

This special savings event only applies to departures between September 1 and December 31. So, check out these sailings and book today! You can also contact us to receive a customized and personalized quote.

Azamara Club Cruises is offering 2-for-1 savings and club veranda views for the price of an oceanview stateroom until March 31 on their 2010 European voyages.

Azamara, Celebrity and Royal Caribbean announced they have moved completely to electronic cruise documents. No more paper tickets to lose!

Celebrity Cruises is offering some terrific last minute cruise deals expiring March 16.

Costa Cruises is offering cruises from New York to Quebec from $599 for 11 nights. Did you know Costa also sails from Dubai?

Cunard announed it will begin offering a circumnavigation cruise of Australia in 2012. Those go on sale this spring!

Princess Cruise Lines wants you to see the Caribbean and Canada/New England in 2010. Starting March 17th, you can book fares from $85 per day, get up to $100 stateroom credit, and receive free upgrades from oceanview to balcony! This sale ends Friday.

Regent Seven Seas has followed Carnival’s lead and decided to raise cruise fares starting April 1st. No fooling! Book the lower rates today! Contact us directly to book Regent!

Finally, Royal Caribbean is beginning to opening its bookings for 2011 and 2012. They will be rolling these out in stages. This week, it’s Summer Europe and Transatlantic.

Until Friday, there are three ways to save on Cunard’s exciting 2010 European voyages and transatlantic crossings on their high-class fleet of luxury ocean liners.

1. Savings of up to $1,500 per stateroom
2. Onboard Credits of up to $300 per stateroom
3. Reduced Deposit

This offer is only available until Friday, so book your next Cunard voyage today!

* Savings and credits may vary based on category booked and sail date.

(Photo courtesy Cunard Line)

For those who don’t know, Cunard is the official cruise line of the Tribeca Film Festival, which started April 22 and continues until May 3.

According to the press release, the Tribeca Film Festival will provide exclusive enrichment programming aboard Queen Mary 2’s Nov. 5, 2009 and April 29, 2010 Transatlantic Crossings in association with Cunard Insights, the line’s award winning enrichment programme. Established and emerging actors, directors, documentarians and screenwriters will be tapped to engage guests in thought-provoking discussion about the love of their craft and the multi-dimensions of movie making.

To book these specific sailings, contact us directly! Cabins on this promotion start at $799 per person!

Here is a list of some upcoming Cunard cruise deals!