When all the ship’s a stage
As Tim Marriott, star of the BBC’s Brittas Empire, prepares to board Queen Mary 2 for our final Cunard Showcases of the year, we look…
Browsing: Cunard
Skills for Success with The Prince’s Trust
On July 3rd, Cunard partnered with The Prince’s Trust to host a Skills for Success workshop at Carnival House. The workshop was attended by a…
Cunard’s captivating Alaska season
Queen Elizabeth is currently in the middle of her highly acclaimed season sailing Alaska, giving guests one-of-a-kind opportunities to explore The Great Land from the…
Cunard at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival
Cunard made a colourful return to the world’s biggest annual flower show RHS Hampton Court Palace Garden Festival this month, with the ‘Get Growing Festival…
WIN in the annual World of Cunard competition!
The annual World of Cunard competition has returned – with some fantastic prizes up for grabs for our winners! Open from 8 July – 30…
Cunard’s 2025 Event Voyage programme is live!
Cunard’s Event Voyages invite guests to sail with some of the greatest talents in the arts, gastronomy, wine, and entertainment. Today, 6 June, sees the…
Watch the highlights from Queen Anne’s Naming Ceremony!
A proud and momentous day in Cunard history. on 3 June 2024, we named our newest ship, Queen Anne, at a spectacular naming ceremony in…
City of Liverpool named as Godparent of Queen Anne
Liverpool Waterfront took centre stage on 3 June for the spectacular naming of Queen Anne! Crowds lined the waterfront for Queen Anne’s impressive arrival in…
Queen Anne makes historic maiden call to Liverpool
Cunard’s unique bond with Liverpool has been renewed today as Queen Anne arrived in Cunard’s spiritual home early this morning. Her arrival attracted large numbers…
Cunard at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
It was great to be back at the renowned Chelsea Flower Show, highlight of the horticultural calendar last week, where Cunard made a colourful return,…
Queen Anne’s Naming Ceremony
On Monday 3 June, Queen Anne will make her debut in Liverpool, Cunard’s spiritual home. Here she will be officially named at a spectacular event…
A warm welcome for Queen Anne
Cunard’s beautiful new ship, Queen Anne, welcomed guests on board for the first time on Friday 3 May, ready for her maiden voyage to Lisbon,…
Queen Anne Tours – FAQs
Queen Anne Tours – Shoreside FAQs Friday 10 May, Sunday 23 June, Sunday 30 June and Wednesday 28 August How many places are available? There…
Welcome home Queen Anne!
Queen Anne has arrived in Southampton! This is an incredible moment in Cunard’s history – congratulations to our colleagues, ship and shore! Queen Anne, the…
Ready for Queen Anne: Howie’s journey
With her maiden voyage just around the corner, we’ve been introducing you to our colleagues, ship and shore, who have been working hard to get…
Queen Anne’s journey home
She’s on her way! On Tuesday 30 April, Queen Anne will complete her sail back from the shipyard in Venice and arrive at her homeport…
Queen Anne is on her way!
Cunard’s newest Queen is making her way to Southampton, ahead of her maiden voyage on Friday 3 May. Whilst Captain Inger and her crew are…
We’ve got the keys! Queen Anne is delivered to Cunard
On Friday 19 April, Cunard officially took delivery of Queen Anne from master shipbuilders Fincantieri, during an historic handover ceremony in Italy. The event was…
Queen Anne Uniform – Latest update
In our latest update from the Uniform Project Team, were pleased to share the new uniform designs for Cunard’s front of house, Entertainment and Youth…
Cunard’s Best Revival at the Olivier Awards
On Sunday 14 April, Cunard celebrated the world-class status of London theatre at the Oliver Awards held at the Royal Albert Hall. Hosted by renowned…
Queen Anne naming ceremony update
We are so excited for Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne’s inaugural season, starting with her historic maiden voyage, sailing on 3 May. This sold-out voyage…
Dance the Atlantic returns as Cunard supports ENB’s production of Carmen
Cunard and English National Ballet (ENB) have been in partnership since 2019, presenting together the special Dance the Atlantic Event Voyage which will return to…
Cunard takes Shakespeare to the high seas
Cunard is delighted to welcome Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) back on board in 2024. Exclusive to Queen Mary 2, the partnership brings the power of…
Ready for Queen Anne: Welcoming crew to Cunard
With her maiden voyage just around the corner, over the next month we’ll be introducing you to our colleagues, ship and shore, who have been…
One month until Queen Anne’s maiden voyage!
In just one month’s time Queen Anne will welcome her first guests in Southampton for an unforgettable maiden sailing! Guests on board this sold-out voyage…
Queen Anne’s entertainment offering is revealed!
With Queen Anne’s ever-changing line-up of exclusive performances, immersive experiences, and returning favourites, guests will be amazed with entertainment that rivals the most spectacular experiences…
Introducing… Cunard’s Insights speakers for 2024
Cunard Insights is a distinct, credible and thought-provoking enrichment programme, allowing guests to step outside of their daily life and embark on a journey of…
Join us for a Queen Anne celebration
As we look forward to her maiden voyage sailing on 3 May 2024, join us to celebrate Queen Anne! The Atrium Tuesday 26 March 11:30…
Ready for Queen Anne: Meet the onboard HR Team!
With her maiden voyage just around the corner, over the next month we’ll be introducing you to our colleagues, ship and shore, who have been…
Queen Anne Uniform – Latest update
In our latest update from the Uniform Project Team, we’re pleased to share the new uniform designs for Cunard’s Food and Beverage Departments. As shown…
Announcing ‘Cunard Best Revival’ Olivier Awards nominees
Cunard has been in partnership with the Society of London Theatre (SOLT), since 2019, sponsoring the “Best Revival” award at SOLT’s biggest event, the annual…
A huge thank you to our Future Steppers!
Huge congratulations to our colleagues that took part in the Future Steps Challenge to raise funds for Cunard and CUK’s charity partner, The Prince’s Trust.…
Celebrating World Book Day with Cunard and Queen Anne
Today, 7 March is World Book Day, a worldwide initiative to change lives through a love of books and reading. And with her arrival just…
A glimpse at Queen Anne’s elevated retail experience
With less than three months to go until her launch, we take a glimpse at the elevated retail experiences awaiting guests on Queen Anne! A…
There’s still time to join Cunard’s Million Makers team for 2024!
Million Makers is back and there’s still time to join the team and raise £10,000 or more for Cunard’s charity partner, and one of CUK’s…
Captain’s Log – Captain Inger’s sixth blog
In the sixth and final instalment of her Captain’s Log series, Captain Inger Thorhauge shares her experiences of Queen Anne’s latest milestone as Cunard’s impressive…
Love is in the air on Queen Victoria!
This Valentine’s Day we’re happy to share a true Cunard love story! On 29 December 2023, Queen Victoria’s Executive Chef, Roland, proposed to his his…
Become a Million Maker for The Prince’s Trust
Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your skills, be innovative and raise your profile in 2024? Million Makers is back and we’re looking…
Announcement – The official naming of Queen Anne
Cunard are delighted to announce that we will officially name our newest ship, Queen Anne, in a spectacular ceremony in Liverpool on Monday 3 June…
Queen Anne Uniform – Latest update
In our latest update from the Uniform Project Team, the new uniform designs for Cunard’s Housekeeping and Laundry departments are revealed. Bedroom Stewards & Assistant…
Cunard partners with Harper’s Bazaar to curate exclusive wellness programme for Queen Anne
Cunard is collaborating with Harper’s Bazaar UK – the longest established luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle publication in the world – to design three luxurious…
Cunard announces 50 exclusive Queen Anne shore experiences in 2024
With less than six months until Queen Anne’s maiden voyage, Cunard has announced a treasure trove of exclusive, new shore experiences for guests sailing on…
The Prince’s Trust Carol Concert in partnership with Cunard.
On Tuesday 12 December, The Prince’s Trust hosted their annual Christmas Carol Concert in the magnificent St Paul’s Cathedral in London and Cunard were proud…
Queen Anne Uniform – Latest update
Ready for Queen Anne, the Uniform Project Team has been working behind the scenes to deliver a new Cunard uniform range that encompasses the very…
Queen Anne Crew Noticeboard
Welcome Queen Anne Crew This page is here to update you on important information about the ship and schedule changes during our time in the…
Celebrating Queen Anne – The British Isles Festival Voyage
Cunard has announced The British Isles Festival Voyage – the first event voyage on Queen Anne to coincide with her maiden voyage around the British…
Cunard launches limited-edition capsule cruise collection with Circle of Style
To celebrate 100 years since cruise collections first became part of the coveted fashion scene, Cunard has partnered with pioneer of second-hand fashion, Bay Garnett,…
Literature Festival at Sea sets sail on board Queen Mary 2
Cunard is proud to partner with The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival to celebrate the written word in all its wonderful variety -…
David Pugh to produce ‘Brief Encounter’ for Queen Anne’s Royal Court Theatre
The bright lights of Broadway. The buzz of the West End stage. There’s nothing quite so exciting as watching a live performance play out in…
Cunard at Good Housekeeping Live
Cunard was thrilled to be part of Good Housekeeping Live 2023, at the prestigious Institute of Directors venue, 116 Pall Mall, in central London on…
Introducing… Cunard 4 Queens Gin
Cunard are delighted to share that they are launching a new Cunard 4 Queens gin range, which will include an inaugural Queen Anne edition for…
Queen Anne ‘through the lens’
As we near the six-month countdown to her maiden voyage, Queen Anne is really taking shape at the Fincantieri shipyard in Venice, Italy. On 18…
A visit to Bushmills Whiskey Distillery for team Queen Victoria
Our crew serve thousands of guests every day, and their passion and expertise play a big part in delivering the White Star Service we are…
Celebrate International Gin and Tonic Day with Cunard
Today, 19 October is International Gin and Tonic Day, and Cunard are delighted to announce that they’ll be launching a Cunard 4 Queens Gin range,…
Captain’s Log – Captain Inger’s fifth blog
In the latest instalment of her Captain’s Log series, Captain Inger Thorhauge reveals what’s been happening at the shipyard so far this autumn, including details…
Oh what a night! Cunard Gala at the BFI London Film Festival
On Wednesday 11 October, the red carpet was rolled out for the Cunard Gala at the BFI London Film Festival in Southbank’s Royal Festival Hall,…
Counting down to Queen Anne – Welcoming new crew to Cunard!
In readiness for existing Cunard crew to move over to Queen Anne next year, we’ll have 800 new crew joining the Cunard fleet. With Queen…
Queen Anne’s Wellness offering – The inside scoop from our CCO Insiders!
On 5 October our CCO Queen Anne Insiders, Becky and Clarissa, joined media representatives, travel agent partners, and members of Cunard’s leadership team, for an…
Cunard sponsors the 67th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express
Cunard is sponsoring the 67th BFI London Film Festival in partnership with American Express on 4 to 15 October. Cunard has a long-standing affiliation with…
Congratulations Team Cunard!
On Sunday 1 October, a team of colleagues from across CUK travelled from Southampton to Buckingham Palace to take on The Prince’s Trust’s annual Palace…
Cunard’s Summer 25 Programme has arrived!
Transatlantic Crossings unlike any other. Extraordinary journeys to Norway in search of the Northern Lights. Balmy mid-summer nights in the Mediterranean. Whether you yearn to…
An update on the Queen Anne Uniform Programme
At the end of last year, we gave Cunard crew the opportunity to complete a survey about our current Cunard uniform – to understand their…
Cunard announces a three-year partnership with BFI for Queen Anne
Cunard has teamed up with the BFI, the UK’s lead organisation for film, TV, and the moving image, for an exclusive new partnership that will…
A hello from Katie McAlister
We caught up with Katie, our new Cunard President, on board Queen Mary 2 to find out how she is settling into her new role,…
Captain’s Log – Captain Inger’s fourth blog
In the latest instalment of her Captain’s Log series, Captain Inger Thorhauge reveals what’s been happening at the shipyard over the summer, and tells us…
Support Team Cunard as they take on Palace to Palace for The Prince’s Trust
On Sunday 1 October, a team of riders from across CUK will be cycling 45 miles for The Prince’s Trust annual Palace to Palace bike…
Our World of Cunard competition winners!
We are delighted to announce the winners of the World of Cunard competition! To celebrate the launch of our Centenary World Voyages on Queen Mary…
Congratulations to our Class of Summer ’23 White Star Service graduates!
Last week, shoreside colleagues from a variety of departments across Cunard and shared services attended a special ceremony to celebrate completing the training required to…
A taste of what’s to come – The inside scoop from our CCO Queen Anne Insiders
On Tuesday 8 August, our CCO Queen Anne Insiders, Becky and Clarissa, attended an exclusive event at The Green Room at The Wigmore in London,…
Cunard announces exclusive partnership with chef Michel Roux
Cunard has announced an exclusive partnership with two Michelin-starred chef, Michel Roux, who will be working alongside Cunard’s culinary development chefs to create a new…
Queen Anne’s dining venues revealed!
Cunard has revealed four additional dining experiences that will be available on Queen Anne – Aji Wa, Aranya, Sir Samuels, and Tramonto – which will…
Meet Queen Anne’s Senior Management Team
As Queen Anne’s maiden season approaches, we’re pleased to introduce you to her Senior Management Team (SMT). A carefully selected group of leaders, focused on…
Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week, with Cunard
What do you put onto your scone first? The cream or the jam? This week, 7-13 August, is Afternoon Tea Week, the perfect time to decide…
Introducing Katie McAlister – Our new Cunard Brand President
I’m delighted to welcome Katie McAlister who has officially started today as our new Cunard president. As I’m sure you can imagine, the next few…
Introducing our CCO Queen Anne Insiders
Meet our CCO Queen Anne Insiders, Clarissa and Becky, two Personal Cruise Advisors from our call centre here at Carnival House. As the countdown to…
Summer adventures for our crew on Queen Victoria
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, so it’s fantastic to see them enjoying…
World of Cunard Competition – Could you be our winner?
Earlier this year, we launched the World of Cunard Competition to celebrate the 100th anniversary or Cunard’s pioneering world cruise, and the departure of our…
Celebrating Queen Victoria’s latest White Star Service graduates
Earlier this month, more colleagues completed their White Star Service training on board Queen Victoria. To celebrate the occasion they attended a special ceremony where…
Cunard and The Prince’s Trust Carol Concert – tickets available now!
On Thursday 29 June, at The Beaumont Hotel in London Richard Huntingford, Chair of The Prince’s Trust Carol Concert and Cristina Muñoz, Cunard Senior Brand…
Captain’s Log – Captain Inger’s third blog
As the countdown to one of the most eagerly anticipated ships of the century edges closer, we’ll be giving sneak peeks of Queen Anne’s progress……
Cunard’s 2024 Event Voyage programme is here!
Cunard’s Event Voyages invite guests to sail with some of the greatest talents in gastronomy, art, and entertainment. Today, 10 July, sees the launch of…
An exclusive look at Queen Anne for Cunard’s 183rd birthday!
On 4 July 2023 it’s Cunard’s 183rd birthday! That’s 183 years of film premieres, celebrities and memories made on board Cunard ships! To mark the…
Cunard’s Sea Views wins PR Campaign of the Year
Cunard is thrilled to announce that its recent Sea Views campaign won PR Campaign of the Year at the Travel Marketing Awards on 3 July!…
Celebrations at Sea with Cunard
Cunard has evolved their ‘Ceremonies at Sea’ offering to help guests create memories to last a lifetime, wherever they are in the world and whatever…
Cunard in bloom at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show!
Cunard has been partnered with the RHS since 2011, supporting a number of their most loved Flower Shows, from Hampton Court Palace, to Chatsworth House.…
Meet our 2022 Stars of the Year!
Our fleet recognition programme recognises and rewards our colleagues who deliver exceptional service to our guests, as well as those who demonstrate excellent examples of…
World of Cunard Competition – April draw winners
Congratulations to our April draw winners, who have been selected at random to win £100 for entering the World of Cunard Competition! Whether you’re currently working on…
A Queen Anne Celebration
We’d love for you to Join the Cunard team from 10:00-12:00 in The Atrium on 11 May to celebrate all things Queen Anne, as we count…
QM2 takes centre stage at the opening of Eurovision Village
As Liverpool prepares to host the world’s most iconic song contest, Queen Mary 2 took centre stage with a pyrotechnic show lighting up the skies…
Captain’s Log – Captain Inger’s second blog
As the countdown to one of the most eagerly anticipated ships of the century edges closer, we’ll be giving sneak peeks of Queen Anne’s progress……
Celebrating Queen Anne – One year until she sets sail!
After years of careful planning and hard work, we are so excited that Queen Anne is well and truly on her way! Today, 3 May, we…
Competition extended! WIN up to £1,500
Great news! There’s still time to enter the World of Cunard Competition – with lots of chances to win! Find out more below – and…
Cunard Coronation Celebration voyage – sold out in 64 minutes!
Following the technical issues on Queen Mary 2 that resulted in the cancellation of our Transatlantic Crossings due to sail to New York and back,…
Queen Anne gets her crown
On Friday 14 April we celebrated another milestone in the construction of Queen Anne, the moment she received her crowning glory – the iconic Cunard…
World of Cunard Competition – March draw winners!
Congratulations to our March draw winners, who have been selected at random to win £100 for entering the World of Cunard Competition! Whether you’re currently…
Cunard and Historic Royal Palaces present: Crown to Couture
Cunard is proud to partner with Historic Royal Palaces to present Crown to Couture, which opened to the public at Kensington Palace London on 5…
Why chocolate tastes better at sea with Cunard
Name a more iconic duo than chocolate and sea salt? This Easter Cunard, is on a mission to reveal the science behind this celebrated combination, and…
Cunard at the Olivier Awards
On Sunday 2 April, Cunard attended the Olivier Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall celebrating the world-class status of London theatre! Hosted by renowned stage…
Find the feeling – Cunard hits our Soundwaves
Today, 31 March, sees the launch of Soundwaves, Cunard’s latest audio-driven marketing campaign featuring real Cunard guests, telling real stories, to give those who are…
‘Travel in style’ – an exhibition of the Cunard archives
On 23 March 2023, Cunard welcomed travel agents and media to the unveiling of an exciting new archive exhibition at the University of Liverpool’s Victoria…
Queen Mary 2 voted one of the best!
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is a winner in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice travel award contest for Best Mid-Sized Cruise Ship! 10 ships…
More colleagues earn their White Star Service pin
Last week, shoreside colleagues from Cunard and Shared Services attended a special ceremony to celebrate completing the training required to earn themselves a White Star…
Cunard’s Alaska 2024 and Winter 2025 programme is here!
Embark on an extraordinary adventure next year thanks to Cunard’s new programme, featuring Queen Elizabeth’s highly anticipated Alaska 2024 season, Queen Anne’s maiden world voyage…
Sea Views – 100 years of Cunard captured in time
To celebrate two momentous centenaries – 100 years since Cunard was the first cruise line to introduce on-board photographers, and 100 years since their first…
Captain’s Log – A new series with Captain Inger
As the countdown to one of the most eagerly anticipated ships of the century edges closer, we’ll be giving sneak peeks of Queen Anne’s progress……
Sydney WorldPride – A GREAT Love Story on Queen Victoria
On Wednesday 1 March, Queen Victoria arrived in Sydney Harbour to celebrate WorldPride! Cunard welcomed members of Australia’s LGBTQIA+ business community aboard for an exclusive…
WIN! In the World of Cunard Competition – deadline extended!
January 2023 saw Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria depart for their Centenary World Voyages – two celebratory itineraries to mark the 100th anniversary of…
Queen Anne is taking shape!
Out at the Fincantieri shipyard yard in Italy, Queen Anne is starting to take shape, and we couldn’t be more excited! Here’s a sneak preview…
Cunard Showcases – Latest entertainment update
We call it Cunard Showcases because that’s exactly what it is: a celebration of live performance, showcased through extraordinary experiences. Powerful dramas. Interactive theatre. Multisensory…
News from our crew on Queen Mary 2!
We love hearing from our crew members about what you’ve all been up to. Queen Mary 2 have started the year with some brilliant activities,…
Cunard named as 3rd best cruise line in the world!
Over the weekend, TheTravel.com announced its top 10 best cruise lines in the world – and Cunard came in at number three! According to the…
Cunard sees strongest start to Wave in the last decade!
Cunard has seen the strongest start to Wave in the last decade, booking more guests in the first week of January than any equivalent period. …
Cunard’s Centenary World Voyages set sail!
Today, 11 January, sees Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria depart for their Centenary World Voyages – two celebratory itineraries to mark the 100th anniversary…
Celebrating 100 years of photography on the ocean waves with Cunard
To celebrate two momentous centenaries – 100 years since Cunard was the first cruise line to introduce on-board photographers, and 100 years since their first…
Celebrating 15 Years of Partnership with The Prince’s Trust
On Saturday 10 December, Cunard will be celebrating Queen Victoria’s 15th Birthday alongside their special partnership with The Prince’s Trust, that started on the same day. In…
The Cunard Summer 2024 Programme is here!
Cunard’s Summer 2024 programme is now live – with new voyages available to book from 1pm today, 7 December. From warm island seas to winding streets…
An immersive introduction to Queen Anne
To celebrate our newest Queen joining our fleet in 2024, this week, Cunard welcomed media, influencers and special guests to an extraordinary evening at Carlton…
WIN a place at the Queen Anne: Brand Experience
As we excitedly look forward to our newest Queen joining our fleet, Cunard is hosting an immersive event in London to introduce press, influencers, and…
We are Cunard – Episode 2 out now!
Learn more about Cunard and get behind the scenes with the ‘We are Cunard’ podcast series! Recently recorded with the Cunard team at Carnival House,…
We are Cunard – Listen to episode 1 of our new podcast!
Learn more about Cunard and get behind the scenes with the new ‘We are Cunard’ podcast series! Recently recorded with the Cunard team at Carnival…
Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On Sunday 11 September, during a busy turnaround in Southampton, the Ship’s Company of Queen Mary II, mustered on her aft decks for a small…
Celebrating the keel laying of Queen Anne.
The arrival of Cunard’s 249th ship, Queen Anne, marks a very special time and we’re excited to continue celebrating each and every step of her…
Share your Cunard moments competition
We know that many of our colleagues have enjoyed holidays on board our beautiful Cunard ships and we’d love you to shares your images! Share…
Cunard Partnership updates and offers
From fashion to theatre, art to literature, design to fine dining, Cunard’s bespoke partnerships deliver unique experiences that expand horizons both on board and ashore.…
The great outdoors on Queen Anne
From a morning swim as the sun climbs the sky or lazy lunches on deck, to a walk with a view or a film under…
White Star Service Academy workshops
As part of our commitment to further support our shoreside colleagues in delivering unforgettable holiday happiness we’re delighted to be launching a White Star Service…
Cunard launches new UK TV campaign
This month Cunard will be launching an advertisement campaign on UK television for the first time. The advert was produced by Cunard’s creative agency, Supernova…
We’re back! WIN a Cunard voyage and more…
Yesterday Queen Victoria welcomed guests back on board marking a full return to service for our Cunard fleet. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we’re giving…
We are Cunard and we are back!
It’s the big day! Today Queen Victoria welcomes guests back on board, marking a full return to guest operations for our Cunard fleet. Sture Myrmell,…
Cunard reveal Queen Anne wellness offering
This week Cunard revealed details of it’s onboard spa and wellness offering onboard new ship. Queen Anne. Mareel Wellness & Beauty, Queen Anne’s confirmed spa…
Cunard 2023 and 2024 voyages now on sale
Last week at 13:00 the ‘lines’ opened for guests to book a sailing on Cunard’s newest ship Queen Anne. Following a very successful booking period Queen…
A new milestone in the building of Queen Anne
On 29 April Cunard reached a milestone in the building of Queen Anne, with the successful launch of the forward lower section of the ship,…
Queen Anne’s launch – busiest booking day in a decade!
Yesterday we rolled out the red carpet in Carnival House as we celebrated Queen Anne’s Maiden season programme going on sale. At 13:00 the ‘lines’…
Queen Anne’s 2024 itineraries go on sale
It’s with great anticipation that from today at 1pm guests will be able to book a sailing on Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne. Her maiden…
Celebrating VE Day on board QM2
This weekend a special delivery was made to Cunard’s Flagship, Queen Mary 2 in honour of Victory in Europe day, otherwise known as VE Day.…
Our first quarterly Cunard fleet update is here
We’ve reintroduced our quarterly Fleet video updates – the first for Cunard since before the Covid-19 pandemic started. To begin with these will be solely…
Cunard reveal Queen Anne accommodation
This week Cunard revealed details of all of its accommodation onboard new ship, Queen Anne. Whatever type guests choose, from Britannia staterooms to Britannia Club…
Unveiling Queen Anne
A ship inspired by Cunard’s past and built for their future, Queen Anne extends the Cunard Line for future generations. Today we’re pleased to share…
Announcing Queen Anne’s Captains
Following the eagerly anticipated name reveal of Cunard’s newest ship, today we’re pleased to announce that Queen Anne’s Captain will be Inger Thorhauge. Captain Thorhauge,…
What’s in a name?
Cunard recently welcomed Queen Anne to the fleet! Due to grace the seas in early 2024, the arrival of it’s 249th ship extends Cunard Line for…
Cunard sees strongest bookings in a decade
Cunard’s Summer 2023 itineraries, which unveiled over 150 new, international voyages, recently saw a record-breaking first two days of trading, with demand especially strong for…
Introducing Cunard’s fourth ship …
Today is a special moment in Cunards rich history, the naming of their fourth ship in the fleet. Introducing … Queen Anne. Queen Anne will be…
Cunard announce new voyages for 2023
Cunard have unveiled over 150 new international voyages, across all three of its Queens. Between 23 April and 15 December 2023, the Cunard fleet will call…
Meet Cunard’s Employee Experience Group
At Carnival UK we celebrate the diversity of colleagues, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Being free to be yourself means being…
Cunard takes home Gold Award
At the DMA Awards held on Tuesday 7 December the Cunard CRM team and Armadillo won the Gold Award in the Travel and Leisure category…
Cunard attend CLIA’s Selling Cruise Day
In November, Cunard among other Carnival UK brands were pleased to attend the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) ‘Selling Cruise Day’. The event was the…
Celebrating the return of international sailing
To celebrate the return of international sailing and to drive brand awareness in anticipation of the launch of new ship “Halifax” next year, Cunard have…
Announcing changes to Queen Elizabeth’s itineraries
Today Cunard has announced that a series of new itineraries, sailing on Queen Elizabeth between February and May 2022, will go on sale in November.…
Enjoy 20% off 3 Queens Gin
Fancy a tipple? Cunard’s gin partner, Pickering’s is offering colleagues an exclusive 20% off 3 Queens Gin for purchases made by 30 November 2021. To…
Celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s shining stars
Recognising and rewarding our colleagues is so important – it helps our people feel motivated and valued and creates a positive place to work. Our fleet…
Cunard announces new itineraries on Queen Mary 2
Cunard has announced that Queen Mary 2 will now return to sailing from 28 November 2021, with two new voyages – a three night cruise…
We are Cunard and We are Back!
Today is a truly milestone moment. In just a few hours Queen Elizabeth is welcoming guests on board, and for the very first time in…
Queen Elizabeth is ready to set sail
On Tuesday this week, Queen Elizabeth welcomed special guests and Carnival UK colleagues on board for her long awaited test cruise. As well as testing…
Meet the crew: Warren Arnado, Mechanical Fitter
Just one day to go! As Queen Elizabeth prepares to return to service and once again create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, we’ve been…
See Queen Elizabeth set sail on Friday
In just two days Queen Elizabeth sets sail for her first Summer at Sea voyage. A celebratory moment for all Cunard colleagues, we know that…
Meet the crew: Moe Halim, Crew Administrator
The big day is almost here! As Queen Elizabeth prepares to return to service and once again create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, we’ve…
A look back at life in lay-up
As we start our countdown to Cunard’s return to service, we’re looking back at life in lay-up. It’s been over 500 days since Cunard paused…
Cunard returns to international waters this winter with over 40 new voyages
Exciting news as we continue to return to service – Cunard has announced over 40 new voyages across its fleet in 2021 and 2022. The…
New return to service plan for Queen Elizabeth
Recently a small number of COVID-19 cases were detected amongst colleagues joining Queen Elizabeth. Working with Southampton Port Health we have taken steps to successfully…
Cunard announces changes to itineraries
Today Cunard has announced its expected deployment and phased re-start plan for the remainder of 2021 and into early 2022. Simon has recorded this update…
Cunard announces 2022 Event Voyages
Cunard has announced its 2022 line-up of Event Voyages, offering a rich and compelling variety of themes on board flagship liner Queen Mary 2 and…
A day in the life of… Chief Electrical Officer, Michael O’Donovan
This week we caught up with Chief Electrical Officer, Michael O’Donovan who’s just arrived on Queen Elizabeth – here’s a day in his life… I’ve…
Cunard wins Best Live Entertainment and Event Sponsorship at UK Sponsorship Awards
A massive congratulations to Cunard who, in partnership with English National Ballet (ENB), were crowned winners at the UK Sponsorship Awards for their ‘Dance the…
Cunard’s Summer at Sea luxury UK voyages drive busiest booking day for a decade
Earlier this week we launched our Cunard ‘Summer at Sea’ luxury UK voyages which have driven the busiest booking day in the UK for a…
Cunard unveils Summer at Sea luxury UK voyages
We’re excited to be able to announce that Cunard is offering UK Guests the opportunity to spend this summer at sea, with a series of…
Five questions with Captain Wells and Jason, Wiper
This week Captain Wells and Jason, Wiper answer five questions from HR Manager Amanda who met with them on the Promenade Deck of Queen Mary…
Keeping fit on Queen Victoria
Many of our hardworking Maritime colleagues on board Queen Victoria are enjoying their down time by looking after their health and fitness. During the operational…
Cunard celebrates 100 years of World Voyages with two centenary sailings
Cunard is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary of its pioneering world cruise, and the first-ever continuous circumnavigation of the globe by a passenger liner,…
Women of the Cunard Fleet!
On Monday we celebrated International Women’s Day – our female colleagues on each ship met and joined an inspirational conference call with over 400 other…
Cunard to offer unique and luxurious summer staycation sailings
Cunard will offer a series of UK voyages on Queen Elizabeth, providing a unique and luxurious staycation opportunity this summer for British Guests. More details…
A day in the life of… Kerstin Jakobs, Hotel Auditor
This week we hear from Kerstin Jakobs, Hotel Auditor on board Queen Victoria who joined in October 2020. In 1999 I started in the Dining…
A day in the life of… Queen Elizabeth Laundry Team, Jerry and Amer
Jerry, who joined Cunard ten years ago as Laundry staff is nowadays working as Assistant Laundry Manager. His current contract as Laundry Manager and Linenkeeper,…
A day in the life of… Jordan, Electro-Technical Officer Cadet
Jordan is an Electro-Technical Officer Cadet, currently on board Queen Mary 2. Although the ship isn’t sailing because of operational pause, Jordan’s still busy learning…
This is your Captain speaking… with Captain Connery
We recently caught up with Captain Connery, on board Queen Victoria, to see what life’s been like during our operational pause… What a difference a…
A day in the life of… Marvin, Galley Manager
In 2002 Marvin joined Queen Elizabeth 2 as a Galley Utility and has worked on all three Queens since. Through hard work he progressed to…
Keeping fit on Queen Mary 2
Rachel, Crew Services Manager on board Queen Mary 2 gives us an insight on how our Fleet colleagues are keeping fit. Find something you enjoy…
Roland, Chef de Cuisine is back on board
Roland Sargunan has been with Cunard for the past 23 years. He is Chef de Cuisine and also one of the relieve Executive Chefs for…
A day in the life of… Paul O’Loughlin, Entertainment Director
This week we hear from Paul O’ Loughlin, Entertainment Director, covering the Hotel General Manager role on board Queen Mary 2 in December and January…
A day in the life of….’ with Anthony David Wallis, Chief Engineer, QV
Having recently joined Queen Victoria, Chief Engineer Anthony has been part of the CUK family for over 40 years! This week Anthony tells us about…
Cunard extends pause in operations
Cunard has extended its pause in operations due to the ongoing travel constraints in place across the world. Voyages departing on board Queen Mary 2…
A day in the life of… Magdalena on board QE
Five years ago I started my life at sea for Cunard as a Receptionist on board Queen Elizabeth, before being promoted to Events and Reception…
QM2 – six months in to our operational pause
Captain Wells is here to give us an update from Queen Mary 2 which is currently at anchor in Babbacombe, Devon… Six months have passed…
Cunard 2022 voyages now on sale
Today we’re pleased to announce Cunard’s 2022 voyage schedule for Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth has gone on sale. More than 35…
A day in the life of…Silverio, Officer Steward
This week we hear from Silverio, Officer Steward on board Queen Victoria. Silverio joined the ship in February in San Antonio, Chile and started his…
Find out more about the Cunard Guest Experience People Ops team
If you haven’t come across them before the Guest Experience People Operations Team is part of the People Services Department and looks after the Rotations,…
Meet Queen Elizabeth’s Galley Lead – Catalin Baba
From the Black Sea to Queen Mary 2… Catalin started working as a Chef during his school holidays at the age of 15 in a…
Cunard’s Best Revival Award
As proud partners of the Olivier Awards, Cunard was delighted to once again sponsor the Best Revival award at the ceremony that took place on…
Cunard crew on Instagram… #wearecunard
We’ve recently launched our wearecunard account on Instagram where we share posts from our crew members who are currently on board as part of the…
A day in the life of…Richard Diaz, Wiper on QM2
Richard Diaz, a Wiper, started on board Queen Mary 2 in 2019 and joined the ship for his current contract in April when the ship…
Meet Girlie Muega, Hotel Operations & Retail Manager
This week we heard from Girlie who is currently at home in Iloilo City, Philippines Building a career at sea Prior to my sea-going career,…
A day in the life of QV’s Senior Waiter
As you may have seen we’ve been catching up with some of our Cunard people to find out what life’s been like on board during…
QE Guest bookings show clear confidence in cruising!
Throughout our operational pause we’ve been reassuring you that the appetite for cruising remains strong. Yesterday we saw this appetite in action as Cunard released…
Queen Elizabeth’s new 2021 itineraries on sale today!
As part of Cunard’s last operational pause announcement, news was shared that for 2021, Queen Elizabeth would be embarking on a brand new programme of…
Food is entertainment on Queen Elizabeth
This week we caught up with Mark and Nick Oldroyd, two Cunard, culinary experts. Mark and Nick joined the Cunard fleet as Demi Chefs de…
Queen Victoria’s award-winning people
While our ships are paused in operation it’s still important to recognise the efforts of our people on board – and Queen Victoria has been…
Life on board QE
‘This is your Captain speaking’ – Captain Howarth fills us in on what life onboard Queen Elizabeth looks like for the Maritime team. Where is…
Grab free access to English National Ballet’s live stream!
English National Ballet, in partnership with Cunard, is delighted to offer 25 free digital tickets to their ‘Emerging Dancer’ live stream – normally £5 per…
Life on board QM2
Have you wondered what life’s been like on board our ships during our operational pause? Well, we’ve caught up with Hotel General Manager, Naomi, and…
The World Voyage on Queen Mary 2 – on sale today
When Cunard made their most recent pause update, they also announced that in 2022, their iconic flagship, Queen Mary 2, will sail a classic World…
Cunard extends pause in operations and confirms itinerary changes
Just a couple of weeks ago P&O Cruises made an announcement that they were extending their pause in operations and cancelling a number of their…
Cunard Employee Experience Group: working in a new world.
At Carnival UK we celebrate the diversity of colleagues, encouraging everyone to bring their whole selves to work. Being free to be yourself means being…
Cunard and Seabourn NOT up for sale
Following some ill-informed media coverage today, I want to confirm there is no truth in the rumour that Carnival Corporation is considering the sale of…
Celebrating Cunard’s 180th anniversary
Today marks a very special day in Cunard’s history. On 4 July 1840, 180 years ago, the 1,100 ton steamship Britannia set out from Liverpool…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Good morning, afternoon, evening Before anything else, here’s some news that I’m delighted to share – as some of you know, we’ve had one of…
Cunard extends pause in operations
Following the announcement last week that P&O Cruises extended its pause in operations, we can now share with you the plan for Cunard’s future cruises.…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Good morning, afternoon, evening, I hope everyone enjoyed the bank holiday / Memorial Day last weekend. This week has felt a bit ‘groundhog’ in nature…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Good morning, afternoon, evening everyone I’m keeping this week’s update short as I know that the restructuring, consultation processes and discussions are very consuming for…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Take a look at Simon’s latest video update to our Guests below, as well as his personal update to our people underneath. https://vimeo.com/415907615/ab9fcc1aa2 _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Good…
Cunard features in online archive exhibition
A special collection from the Cunard archive features in a digital exhibition produced by the University of Liverpool for the public to enjoy from home…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Good morning, afternoon, evening A slightly more sombre weekly update I’m afraid. On Wednesday we communicated to everyone in the UK office that on May…
Welcome to the not so dark side of baking
Recently Cunard Executive Chef, Nick Oldroyd, shared our perfected scone recipe and method for our social media followers to try themselves at home, with one…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Good morning, afternoon, evening! I wanted to wait until we had announced the extension to our pause in operations before catching up with you all.…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Good morning, afternoon, evening, I hope most reading this managed to get a break from Zoom over the long weekend. I didn’t. But I did…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Good morning, afternoon, evening everyone, Entering into week three, this way of working really is now starting to feel like that infamous ‘new normal’ we…
Stay home and let our Cunard partners come to you
As we, like many other businesses around the world, have paused operations, so too have our Cunard partners. Most have had to cancel events until…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Good morning, afternoon, evening, Since writing last week I suspect many will feel they have lived a lifetime given the way days blend one to…
An update from Simon Palethorpe
Good morning everyone Today we’re into our second day of full lock-down in the UK; Germany has been there for a while, Australia has its…
Ascot and Cunard launch ninth annual Royal Ascot Style Guide
On Tuesday 3 March Ascot launched their annual Royal Ascot Style Guide at Mark’s Club, an exclusive members club in London, and Cunard were delighted…
More of our people earn their White Star Service badges
The Shore learning team has been busy delivering White Star Service modules for people across Carnival UK. Recently 17 colleagues completed the suite of modules…
White Star Service Academy workshops
Since we unveiled our White Star Service pin, over 300 shore colleagues have completed the programme and are wearing their pin with pride. Why not…
Join our award winning Million Makers
On Tuesday 11 February, the 2019 Team Cunard Million Makers celebrated their amazing achievements at the annual Million Makers Finale Awards in London. Prince’s Trust…
Are you ready for a challenge?
Fancy keeping fit and supporting young people along the way? Well, look no further than this year’s Prince’s Trust ‘Future Steps Challenge’! The Future Steps…
QE met with dazzling drone show in Melbourne
You may have seen that just before Christmas Cunard’s iconic Queen Elizabeth was greeted with a dazzling aerial light show featuring 60 illuminated drones soaring…
Cunard’s Brand Partnerships and events highlights
As 2019 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the highlights from Cunard’s Brand Partnerships and Events Calendar over the…
Cunard partners with ‘Cool Cousins’
In a cruise industry first, Cunard has joined forces with ‘Cool Cousins’, a travel technology company which provides off-the-beaten track recommendations and tips from locals…
QV sommeliers visit family-owned winery
During Queen Victoria’s yearly visit to Venice, the Bar and Sommeliers teams had the unique opportunity of visiting the headquarters of one of Italy’s most…
Michel Roux Jr to Take Le Gavroche to Sea
Cunard has announced a world-class line-up for their first-ever ‘Festival of Food & Wine’ on board Queen Mary 2. The seven-night Transatlantic Crossing (7 –…
Cunard Announces Membership with British Luxury Trade Group Walpole
Cunard has today announced its membership with leading luxury advocacy group Walpole, in a move set to further grow our reputation. Walpole was created to…
Every woman travel awards nomination for Cristina Munoz
A big congratulations to Cristina Munoz who was a shortlisted finalist for the ‘Above and Beyond Award’ at the 2019 everyWoman in Travel Awards last…
Million Makers Festive Finale & Escape Room
It’s been six months since our 2019 Million Makers launched their fundraising challenge to raise at least £10,000 for The Prince’s Trust. The team’s been…
Cunard chosen as ‘Best World Cruise’…
Cunard has been voted “Best World Cruise” by readers and fans in Porthole Cruise Magazine’s 2019 Readers’ Choice Awards. Porthole Cruise’s 21st annual Readers’ Choice…
Our new pre-cruise websites are rolling out!
We’re pleased to announce that our new pre-cruise websites ‘My P&O Cruises’ and ‘My Cunard’ start the rollout across our fleet from today, giving our…
Countdown to new Cunard ship begins as first steel is cut
Cunard and our ship building partners, Fincantieri, are today celebrating the start of construction on our 249th ship, marking an exciting moment in our company’s…
Team Cunard conquer Palace to Palace
Bright and early on a thankfully sunny Sunday morning (6 October), a team of colleagues from across CUK travelled from Southampton to Buckingham Palace to…
Queen Victoria bar team visit Pickering’s gin distillery
Last month, in the port of New Haven, Edinburgh a group of 15 of us from Queen Victoria’s Bars and Sommeliers team visited the Pickering’s…
Cunard announces new 2021 programme
Cunard is excited to release its June 2021 to January 2022 cruise schedule, which will see its three Queens visit 123 destinations across 39 countries.…
Cunard’s first cinema advert
Starting today, Cunard will make its first cinema appearance with their new advert ‘Dreams’ which will appear in every UK cinema before every screening of…
Did you escape the room?
Last week Team Cunard Million Makers ran the Undersea Evil Inc Escape Room to raise money for The Prince’s Trust. The event was a great…
Cunard launching the musical ‘Top Hat’
Cunard and SilverBlue Entertainment will launch the musical Top Hat exclusively on board Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria this September. Winner of three Laurence Olivier…
Cunard teams with award-winning micro-brewery
Cunard and award winning micro-brewery, Dark Revolution, recently teamed up to create a bespoke and exclusive range of craft beers available on the ships. These…
Lights, camera, action… on QM2!
This week Queen Mary 2 has been the setting for a new film by Oscar® winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh (Oceans 11, Traffic and Behind the…
Cunard history returns home!
For 50 years John Langley, an avid Cunard historian and founder of the Cunard Steamship Society, has been curating one of the most extensive collections…
Could you escape the room?
From 2 – 6 September a specially designed ‘Undersea Evil Inc’ escape room will be coming to Carnival House (Montreal room) to raise money for…
Discount on The Prince’s Trust Palace to Palace cycling event
It’s your chance to join Team Cunard, get fit and change young lives, by taking part in the #Palace2Palace bike ride on 6 October from…
Our Million Makers competition winners!
On Monday 29 July Team Cunard kicked off their 2019 Prince’s Trust Million Makers fundraising campaign with a launch day in the atrium. The event…
Cunard launches ‘Artist in Residence’ programme
Cunard in partnership with Clarendon Fine Art is refining the art connoisseurs travel experience with the launch of an Artist in Residence programme. The Artist…
World leading adventurers to inspire Cunard Guests in Alaska
Described by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘The World’s Greatest Living Explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes will headline Cunard’s speaker line up to kick off…
2019 Million Makers Launch Day
Join Team Cunard in the Atrium on Monday 29 July as they launch their six month fundraising campaign as part of the 2019 Million Makers…
CSmart colleagues visit Queen Victoria
During Queen Victoria’s recent trip to Rotterdam they were pleased to welcome onboard some of our colleagues from the CSmart Hotel in Almere. During this…
A trip to the Alaskan Brewing Company
Queen Elizabeth (QE) this year has an amazing itinerary around Alaska, and what better way to impress our Guests than by having an insider knowledge…
A trip to the Highland Park Distillery
On 9 June 12 members of the bar team from Queen Victoria had the opportunity to visit one of the best single malt whisky distilleries…
100 year old bell boy returns to Cunard
Ahead of his 100th birthday we recently invited John ‘Jack’ Jenkins MBE, a bellboy and lift operator from Cunard Steamship company’s superliner RMS Mauretania, on…
Cunard collaborates with milliner Stephen Jones OBE
With hat season fast approaching, Cunard and legendary milliner, Stephen Jones OBE have collaborated to create a stunning millinery masterpiece that has been unveiled on…
Royal Ascot ticket offer
Next week sees the return of Royal Ascot, Britain’s most valuable race meeting and Cunard is delighted to support the Royal Ascot style guide for…
Get involved in #changeforchange
This Friday 31 May, we are proud to stand together as part of Cunard’s charity partner, The Prince’s Trust’s, #Change4Change campaign. The campaign is encouraging…
QM2 colleagues visit the Van Brunt Distillery
As our Cunard bartenders strive to deliver the most professional and knowledgeable experience to our Guests, some of our ship’s company on Queen Mary 2…
Cunard wins a gold award!
We want to share with you the fantastic news that Cunard, in partnership with Dragonfish, won a UK Employee Experience Award for ‘Delivering customer experience…
Cunard’s award winning bartenders!
A bit about the UKBG…The UKBG is the oldest Bartenders Association in the world. It came into being in 1933 and since then it has…
Rakesh – from bar waiter to bartending judge!
Rakesh Kyathsandra Murali, one of our bartenders on board the Queen Mary 2, was recently invited as a VIP Guest for Calvados Nouvelle Vogue Bartender’s…
Cunard’s Captain Inger at the Olivier awards
On Sunday 7 April, Cunard attended the 43rd Oliver Awards at Royal Albert Hall celebrating the world-class status of London theatre! As part of Cunard’s…
White Star Service pins galore!
Over 130 Cunard colleagues from different departments across Carnival House (Brand and Product, Guest Experience, Finance, Marketing and Sales, Contact Centre Operation) completed the modules…
Look out for Cunard on ITV!
This Sunday, 7 April, Cunard’s Captain Inger will present the award for ‘Best Revival’ at the Olivier Awards, which will be shown on ITV1 at…
Another WAVE of awards…
On Thursday 7 March our brands triumphed once again in collecting top gongs at the 2019 Wave Awards. Cunard won ‘Favourite Luxury or Premium Cruise…
Ascot and Cunard launch the eighth annual Royal Ascot Style Guide
This week Ascot launched their eighth annual Royal Ascot Style Guide at exclusive members club Annabel’s, and Cunard were delighted to announce their support of…
Cunard unveils world class design team for new ship
Cunard confirms David Collins Studio, Richmond International and Sybille de Margerie as interior designers of fourth ship. Award winning designers Simon Rawlings (David Collins Studio),…
Million Makers 2018 Pass the Baton
On Monday 11 February, the Cunard Million Makers team celebrated their amazing achievements at the annual Million Makers Awards. Simon McCoy from the BBC and…
Cunard partners with the Olivier Awards
Cunard announced today that for the first time, they will partner with the prestigious Olivier Awards to sponsor the award for Best Revival. This is…
Cunard partner with English National Ballet
Following the recent and exciting announcement of our partnership with English National Ballet, Cunard is proud to be supporting the company’s second programme dedicated to…
Cunard’s Round World Voyage season gets started with a bang!
On 10 January, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria set sail from Southampton on their respective Round World Voyages and as is Cunard tradition, there…
New global Adobe Cunard website rollout begins
I’ve got some fantastic news to share… this week, we begin our staggered launch of the new Cunard website in the UK. You can be…
The Prince’s Trust Steps Challenge
This February, it’s time to get fit and get some healthy competition going on board and shore side, as we take steps to change the…