This week, as Queen Mary 2 makes her way eastbound across the Atlantic, guests will be immersed in the exquisite world of classical music on…
Cunard’s 2025 Entertainment Residencies programme launches today, ready to entice guests with impressive performances and theatrical treats on selected voyages. Next year, Cunard will welcome…
Cunard Insights is a thought-provoking enrichment programme that aims to help guests step outside of their daily life and embark on a journey of self-development,…
Acclaimed West End show Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is touring a new shore-based production following its successful debut aboard Queen Anne, with Cunard as…
Ahead of national remembrance events in November, Cunard was pleased to welcome 12 Chelsea Pensioners and six members of the our Military, Veterans and Partners…
Celebrating a historic anniversary, Queen Mary 2 has embarked on her 400th Transatlantic Crossing as she heads home from New York this week. To mark…
Storytelling has always had a powerful place on Cunard voyages so it’s fitting that Cunard is delighted to announce that they’re returning as the main…
There’s still time to enter the annual World of Cunard competition – with some fantastic prizes up for grabs for our winners! The competition deadline…
Cunard is delighted to welcome Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) back on board again in 2024. Exclusive to Queen Mary 2, the partnership brings the power…
Cunard welcomes back an exclusive series of Culinary Residencies next year as two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux brings his iconic former restaurant Le Gavroche to…
Join us in celebrating the start of the Christmas season with a magical candlelit concert at St Paul’s Church, Knightsbridge on Monday 9 December 2024 at 6.45pm…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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 – Shoreside FAQs Friday 10 May, Sunday 23 June, Sunday 30 June and Wednesday 28 August How many places are available? There…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 is collaborating with Harper’s Bazaar UK – the longest established luxury fashion, beauty and lifestyle publication in the world – to design three luxurious…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Cunard has announced The British Isles Festival Voyage – the first event voyage on Queen Anne to coincide with her maiden voyage around the British…
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,…
Cunard is proud to partner with The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival to celebrate the written word in all its wonderful variety -…
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 was thrilled to be part of Good Housekeeping Live 2023, at the prestigious Institute of Directors venue, 116 Pall Mall, in central London on…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
Cunard has revealed four additional dining experiences that will be available on Queen Anne – Aji Wa, Aranya, Sir Samuels, and Tramonto – which will…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 Event Voyages invite guests to sail with some of the greatest talents in gastronomy, art, and entertainment. Today, 10 July, sees the launch of…
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 is thrilled to announce that its recent Sea Views campaign won PR Campaign of the Year at the Travel Marketing Awards on 3 July!…
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 has been partnered with the RHS since 2011, supporting a number of their most loved Flower Shows, from Hampton Court Palace, to Chatsworth House.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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……
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…
Great news! There’s still time to enter the World of Cunard Competition – with lots of chances to win! Find out more below – and…
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,…
On Friday 14 April we celebrated another milestone in the construction of Queen Anne, the moment she received her crowning glory – the iconic Cunard…
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 is proud to partner with Historic Royal Palaces to present Crown to Couture, which opened to the public at Kensington Palace London on 5…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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……
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…
January 2023 saw Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria depart for their Centenary World Voyages – two celebratory itineraries to mark the 100th anniversary of…
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…
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…
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,…
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 has seen the strongest start to Wave in the last decade, booking more guests in the first week of January than any equivalent period. …
Today, 11 January, sees Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria depart for their Centenary World Voyages – two celebratory itineraries to mark the 100th anniversary…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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,…
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’…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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’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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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 has announced that Queen Mary 2 will now return to sailing from 28 November 2021, with two new voyages – a three night cruise…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Exciting news as we continue to return to service – Cunard has announced over 40 new voyages across its fleet in 2021 and 2022. The…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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,…
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 will offer a series of UK voyages on Queen Elizabeth, providing a unique and luxurious staycation opportunity this summer for British Guests. More details…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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 Sargunan has been with Cunard for the past 23 years. He is Chef de Cuisine and also one of the relieve Executive Chefs for…
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…
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 has extended its pause in operations due to the ongoing travel constraints in place across the world. Voyages departing on board Queen Mary 2…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
‘This is your Captain speaking’ – Captain Howarth fills us in on what life onboard Queen Elizabeth looks like for the Maritime team. Where is…
English National Ballet, in partnership with Cunard, is delighted to offer 25 free digital tickets to their ‘Emerging Dancer’ live stream – normally £5 per…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
Good morning, afternoon, evening, I hope everyone enjoyed the bank holiday / Memorial Day last weekend. This week has felt a bit ‘groundhog’ in nature…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 has today announced its membership with leading luxury advocacy group Walpole, in a move set to further grow our reputation. Walpole was created to…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 is excited to release its June 2021 to January 2022 cruise schedule, which will see its three Queens visit 123 destinations across 39 countries.…
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…
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 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 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…
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…
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…
From 2 – 6 September a specially designed ‘Undersea Evil Inc’ escape room will be coming to Carnival House (Montreal room) to raise money for…
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…
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 in partnership with Clarendon Fine Art is refining the art connoisseurs travel experience with the launch of an Artist in Residence programme. The Artist…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
