From learning about the cultures and traditions of black heritage, to hearing stories from people within our own community, past and present, Black History Month…
Throughout Black History Month, our employee-led network REACH is inviting everyone to join the conversation about the importance of black history and black culture. This…
Coordinated by Maritime UK Solent, the annual awards ceremony celebrates the region’s outstanding maritime sector and the people who drive it to be a world-leading…
Throughout Black History Month, our employee-led network REACH is inviting everyone to join the conversation about the importance of black history and black culture. This…
Tuesday 1 October marks the start of Black History Month. This year’s theme is ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, which works to shine a light on black stories…
As National Inclusion Week continues, we’re exploring this year’s theme Impact Matters and the ways we can all have an impact on making Carnival UK…
Monday 23 September sees the start of National Inclusion Week, a celebration of inclusion and diversity in the workplace. This year’s theme is Impact Matters…
Following this week’s celebrations for CUK Pride, this weekend sees Cunard and P&O Cruises once again support Southampton Pride as headline sponsors for the eighth…
Our identity is who we are, so how others address us has a really big impact on whether we feel like we belong. It’s not…
In recent years, there has been a concerning trend of attempts to ban or restrict the presence of drag queens in various contexts. These bans…
On 24 and 25 August, Cunard and P&O Cruises will once again support Southampton Pride as headline sponsors for the eighth year! To support Southampton…
We’re now halfway through South Asian Heritage Month and all of us at REACH hope that you’re enjoying the celebrations so far. From henna tattoos…
Cunard and P&O Cruises are once again headline sponsors of Southampton Pride for the eighth year! Both brands have a proud and long history of…
Today our employee-led network REACH starts its celebration of South Asian Heritage Month. South Asian Heritage month takes place from 18 July to 17 August to…
To coincide with the arrival of Queen Anne and Cunard sailing as four, our employee-led network REACH is shining a spotlight on our talented Cunard…
To coincide with the arrival of Queen Anne and Cunard sailing as four, our employee-led network REACH is shining a spotlight on our talented Cunard…
International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia & Biphobia (IDAHOBIT), is celebrated each year on 17 May and aims to raise awareness about the discrimination, violence and…
To coincide with the arrival of Queen Anne and Cunard sailing as four, our employee-led network REACH is shining a spotlight on our talented Cunard…
To coincide with the arrival of Queen Anne and Cunard sailing as four, our employee-led network REACH is shining a spotlight on our talented Cunard…
Over the last month, our employee-led network REACH has taken the opportunity to shine a light on Ramadan and the festivities of Eid. To recognise this special…
Following our employee-led network REACH shining a light on Ramadan last month, the team onboard Britannia have shared how they supported colleagues during the holy month. …
Over the last month, our employee-led network REACH has taken the opportunity to shine a light on the holy month of Ramadan, its festivities and…
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, we’re bringing you blogs from colleagues taking part in the month’s activities to help everyone learn a little more.…
Also known as the Festival of Colours, Holi is a popular Hindu holiday with a rich history, celebrated most commonly in India. It celebrates the…
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, we’re bringing you blogs from colleagues taking part in the month’s activities to help everyone learn a little more.…
In a beautiful display of cultural diversity and inclusivity, the Indonesian crew onboard Queen Elizabeth came together on 28 February to celebrate Galungan, a significant…
Friday 8 March was International Women’s Day, a chance to celebrate women’s achievements and take action to drive gender equality. Together with activities shoreside, colleagues…
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, we’re bringing you blogs from colleagues taking part in the month’s activities to help everyone learn a little more.…
We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive work environment for our colleagues, with equal opportunities for professional growth throughout their career. To achieve this…
As we enter the holy month of Ramadan, from 10 March to 9 April Muslims worldwide will observe a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and…
Today is International Women’s Day, a chance to celebrate women’s achievements and take action to drive gender equality. This year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion and,…
This Friday is International Women’s Day, and this year’s theme is Inspire Inclusion. When we inspire others to understand and value women’s inclusion, we forge…
We have a responsibility and commitment to champion diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and it’s up to all of us to make DEI a reality.…
February is LGBT+ History Month and Spectrum, Carnival UK’s LGBT+ & Friends employee-led network, is continuing to promote tolerance and raise awareness of the prejudices…
Here at Carnival UK we have a responsibility and commitment to champion diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), and it’s up to all of us to…
This February Iona showed that love knows no bounds by hosting a Valentine’s Day and LGBTQ+ celebration event for crew. We caught up with Joey…
Ever thought about getting involved with our employee-led networks? We’re looking for volunteers who are passionate about championing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at Carnival…
As LGBT+ History Month continues, it’s important to look back and recognise positive change that’s happening, albeit slowly, in support of LGBT+ people. Despite legislation,…
Being an ally is about being an active friend or support to someone else. Allies make spaces more inclusive for everyone. People who aren’t LGBT+…
LGBT+ History Month is celebrated every February across the UK, and was founded in 2004 by Schools OUT co-chairs, Paul Patrick & Professor Emeritus Sue…
We have a lot of diversity on board our ships, which is one of the things that makes us great, but it’s not always easy…
This week is Transgender Awareness Week. Earlier in the week, we busted some misconceptions and we learned more about what it means to be trans,…
Transgender Awareness Week is recognised as a time for reflection, a time for celebration, and a time to highlight the issues faced by trans and…
World War One began in 1914 and ended in 1918, at exactly 11:00 on the morning of Sunday 11 November. Remembrance Day recognises those who…
As October draws to a close, we’re looking at the actions we can take beyond Black History Month to recognise the events and people who…
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to share, celebrate and recognise the events and people who have shaped our society. However, a true celebration…
Black History Month gives us the opportunity to share, celebrate and recognise the impact of Black history and culture. Today, we’re focusing on Southampton, our…
Telling people about your sexual orientation or gender identity is often called ‘coming out’. It’s something unique to each individual – people face different challenges…
1 October 2023 marks the beginning of Black History Month. The month serves as a reminder of the accomplishments and contributions of often overlooked and…
NIW 2023 – Be an ally, every day: Listen As part of National Inclusion Week, we’re focusing on how you can listen, learn and advocate…
As an ally, your action can be powerful for people who face barriers by society. We’re using National Inclusion Week to focus on allyship as…
National Inclusion Week takes place on 25 September – 1 October and is a week dedicated to celebrating inclusion and taking action to create inclusive workplaces. This…
Cunard and P&O Cruises are headline sponsors of Southampton Pride, being held in Southampton Guildhall Square this Saturday 26 August! The Pride March is the…
The countdown for Southampton Pride is on! Cunard and P&O Cruises are headline sponsors for the event, being held in Southampton Guildhall Square on Saturday…
One of the things that makes us a great team is that we work with people from all around the world. We come from different…
Cunard and P&O Cruises are headline sponsors of Southampton Pride, being held in Southampton Guildhall Square on Saturday 26 August. Both brands have a proud and…
We encourage everyone at Carnival UK to Be curious, Be you, Belong and in support of International Non-Binary People’s Day we’ve curated some short informational…
Friday 14 July is International Non-Binary People’s Day and here at Carnival UK we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their…
Teams ship and shore recently came together to celebrate Armed Forces Day (24 June) and Reserves Day (21 June) with events to show support for…
Subtle acts of exclusion, or ‘microaggressions’, are remarks, questions, or actions that are painful because they relate to a person’s membership of a group that’s…
Don’t forget, if you’re in Carnival House on 22 June, join members of the CUK Military, Veterans & Partners (MVP) Community for lunch in Rotterdam…
We’re committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and that they belong. That’s why we’ve partnered with Code First Girls to support…
At Carnival UK, one of the things that makes us a great team is that we work with people from all over the world. We…
On 25 April, your employee-led network for Disabilities and Health Conditions, m’power, will be sponsoring an Atrium event called ‘Think Different’ to raise awareness of…
This month, we’re focusing on what it means to be neurodiverse, recognising that our neurodiverse colleagues may experience the workplace differently. Alison Hayden, Project Support…
On 1 April, Carnival UK published its latest Gender Pay Gap Report, which measures the difference in mean and median earnings (for pay and for…
In April, we’re concentrating on improving our wellbeing through learning and taking notice, as part of our five ways to wellbeing. This month, we’re focusing…
It’s Transgender Day of Visibility today, a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising awareness of discrimination faced by the transgender community worldwide. It…
Athena & REACH bring you a panel discussion from women across cultures Join us on Wednesday 8 March, 11:45 in the Atrium Click…
This International Women’s Day (IWD) sees the official launch of a new Female Officers Network, a mentoring forum established by Captain Louise Sara, Fleet Captain/…
Women’s History Month is observed annually around the world from 1-31 March. It is an extension of International Women’s Day, which has been celebrated since…
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…
At Carnival UK, we strive to provide an inclusive and supportive work environment for our colleagues, with equal opportunities for professional growth throughout their career. …
On Saturday 11 February, 16-year-old Brianna Ghey was stabbed to death in Linear Park in Culcheth, Warrington, Cheshire. Brianna was a transgender girl and although,…
6-12 February is Race Equality Week, an annual UK-wide movement to address the many barriers to race equality in the workplace, including a lack of…
Join us at Carnival House for a Lunar New Year celebration! At 11:30 on Tuesday 31 January join REACH and the members of the Southampton…
The fear of saying the wrong thing can lead us to saying nothing at all. But how can we fight for a more equal world…
It’s International Men’s Day on Saturday 19 November. This year, the day is focusing on making a positive difference to the wellbeing and lives of…
The foundation for us building our ideal culture at Carnival UK is based on inclusion and the power of diversity. We have a lot of…
From 22 to 25 October, the five-day festival of lights, Diwali was celebrated around the world. Take a look at how our colleagues on board…
Don was joined by DE&I Manager, Asha Sorenson, to talk about his own experience growing up as a black man in the UK. You can…
This October we’ve been recognising Black History Month – an opportunity for us to share, celebrate and understand the contribution that black people have made…
Introducing REACH (Race, Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage) – a new CUK Employee Led Network! As part of CUK’s commitment to Diversity & Inclusion, we are…
On Friday 14th October at 10am, put the kettle on and help change lives! The Brilliant Breakfast is an annual nationwide event held in October…
October is Black History Month – an opportunity for us to share, celebrate and understand the contribution that black people have made in the UK…
National Inclusion Week 2022 National Inclusion Week is a week dedicated to learning about and celebrating inclusivity, and we’re joining thousands of employers across the…
From 26 September – 2 October, we’ll be taking part in National Inclusion Week – a great opportunity for us all to reflect on what…
Al-Hijra, the Islamic New Year, is the first day of the month of Muharram. It marks the Hijra (or Hegira) in 622 CE when the Prophet…
Earlier this year we highlighted the importance of speaking up and how doing so helps us to improve the way we do things. Closely linked…
Happy Pride month to everyone at Carnival UK both on land and at sea. It’s been an incredibly busy start to June with the Platinum…
Philippines Independence Day is an annual national holiday in the Philippines observed on June 12. On this date in 1898, the Philippines, named after Spanish…
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the attention to the violence and discrimination experienced LGBT+ people. The…
As Muslims around the world bid Ramadan farewell, they also prepare for Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of the Muslim holy month. What…
Today is St George’s Day. St George is the patron saint of England and is celebrated on the anniversary of his death in 303 AD.…
Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It celebrates Jesus rising from the dead, three days after he was executed. The date of…
From today, Muslims across the globe are recognising Ramadan, a sacred time for worshipping Allah and remembering the month the Qur’an (holy book) was first…
In society today, people continue to face discrimination and bias, both conscious and unconscious, due to their ethnicity or cultural background. It’s important to recognise…
Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious ceremonies, but for many Holi is more of a time…
Today is St Patrick’s day, a day that millions of people around the world celebrate each year. It’s a celebration of Irish history and culture…
At Carnival UK we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and that they belong – we become better versions of ourselves…
Today is St David’s Day and to mark the day, Welsh people around the world wear one or both of Wales’s national emblems – a…
Today is Shrove Tuesday (more commonly known as Pancake Day) and is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Lent…
Today colleagues are celebrating Chinese New Year. The date of Chinese New Year changes every year, but it always falls between 21 January and 20…
We want everyone working at Carnival UK to feel valued and that they belong. We also want everyone to Respect and Protect what makes their…
We’re proud to announce that Jo Phillips, our Chief People Officer at Carnival UK, is featured in the Women to Watch & Role Models for…
Today is St. Andrew’s Day, a day to recognise the patron saint of Scotland – he’s also the patron saint of Romania, Greece, Russia, Ukraine…
Today’s the first full day of Hanukkah; the Jewish Festival of Lights. Hanukkah lasts for eight days and ends on the evening of 6 December.…
This week, on 25 November, it’s International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Almost one in three women aged 16-59 will experience domestic…
Today Athena and m’power are teaming up to discuss mental health and the pressures on men. While it’s recognised that mental health affects all genders,…
Last week was National Inclusion Week, a moment for us to focus on our commitment to a positive and just culture, based on inclusion and…
To celebrate National Inclusion Week we asked “What does belonging mean to you?”. The thing/s that make us feel valued and that we belong are…
Employee-led networks are exactly that; networks set up by colleagues of Carnival UK. They have the full support of the business, but ultimately they are…
We want to make sure everyone at Carnival UK is empowered to bring their whole selves to work. To support colleagues to do this, we’re…
We’re committed to a positive and just corporate culture, based on inclusion and the power of diversity. In 2020, we launched our Culture Essentials. These…
Each and every one of us has a role in DE&I (Diversity, Equity & Inclusion). As individuals, we’re the ones who can choose to embrace…
Today marks the start of National Inclusion Week, a moment for us all to focus on our commitment to a positive and just culture, based…
27 September to 3 October is National Inclusion Week, a moment for us all to focus on each other and our Vision Statement, in particular,…
Ahead of National Inclusion Week, 27 September – 3 October, we’re asking colleagues, ship and shore, to share what belonging means to them. The winning…
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year festival; it literally means ‘head of the year’. The festival lasts two days (evening of Monday 6 September to…
Cunard and P&O Cruises are once again headline sponsors of Southampton Pride, and on Saturday 28 August, colleagues are supporting the event throughout the day…
Indian Independence Day, which is celebrated on 15 August every year, marks the day in 1947 that India was declared independent from British colonialism (after…
The Islamic new year, or the Hijri new year, marks the start of the Muslim lunar calendar. The year has 12 months beginning with Muharram,…
Eid al-Adha is an important celebration in the Muslim calendar beginning today (19 July) and running until Friday (23 July). It’s also a four-day public…
We want everyone working at Carnival UK to feel valued and that they belong. We’re completely committed to creating an inclusive culture where we can…
One of the ways our fleet like to mark a special occasion on board is by cooking up a storm in the galley and celebrating…
Being an ally is about being an active friend or support to someone else. Cisgender* people can be allies to LGBT+ people. LGBT+ people can…
One of the most significant events on the 2021 Spectrum calendar is on the horizon with our continued partnership and sponsorship of Southampton Pride, currently…
This month saw the 2nd annual International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum; an international and inclusive platform for women and like-minded men to come…
As we continue our cruising countdown and focus on creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our Guests once again, it’s more important than ever to check…
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia and the day that LGBT+ organisation, ILGA-Europe, publish their annual Rainbow Map. The Rainbow Map, ranks…
Today is National Day for Staff Networks and a chance to say a huge THANK YOU to the members of our fantastic employee-led networks; Athena…
We want everyone working at Carnival UK to feel valued and that they belong – we’re completely committed to creating an inclusive culture where we…
We want everyone working at Carnival UK to feel valued and that they belong. We also want everyone to Respect and Protect what makes their…
We want everyone working at Carnival UK to feel valued and that they belong – we’re completely committed to creating an inclusive culture where we…
Last month we ran our Pulse Survey and asked you to tell us what it really feels like working here (the good and the not…
1 in 100 people are autistic. You probably know autism is a spectrum condition that affects people in different ways and, like all people, autistic…
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…
Today our Pulse Survey opens for opens for our shoreside colleagues from Carnival UK, Princess, Seabourn, HAL and everyone who would normally work out of…
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…
During this festive season, in countries all over the world, different cultures will be celebrating, commemorating and giving thanks in different ways. The festive season…
The theme for this years National Inclusion week was ‘Each One Reach One’, and back in September Spectrum & Athena encouraged colleagues to take just…
At Athena and Spectrum, Carnival UK’s inclusion networks, we’re predominantly focused on issues relating to gender and LGBTQ+, but we’re also passionate about inspiring progress…
A few months ago Spectrum and Athena (Carnival UK’s employee-led networks focused on LGBTQ+ and Gender Balance) came together to understand more about the perspectives…
This week we’ve been encouraging colleagues at Carnival UK to join the inclusion conversation through a series of daily challenges to support National Inclusion Week’s…
All this week we’re supporting National Inclusion Week’s theme of Each One, Reach One by encouraging colleagues to join the inclusion conversation through a series…
Following Monday’s article we’re continuing National Inclusion Week’s, Each One, Reach One theme by setting you another challenge today… TUESDAY: Take an Inclusivi-tea break! Today’s…
To support National Inclusion Week this week Carnival UK’s employee-led networks (Athena; gender balance and Spectrum; LGBT+ and friends) are suggesting a different way, each…
Carnival UK is an ‘Inclusive Employers Standard Bronze’ showing our ongoing commitment to belonging and inclusion. Every year we recognise and remind each other of…
Once again Cunard and P&O Cruises are thrilled to be headline sponsors of Southampton Pride, the annual city-centre festival supporting the LGBT+ community. However this…
Carnival UK employee networks have come together to understand more about the perspectives of people of colour. You will have seen significant news coverage recently…
At Carnival UK we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and everyone is welcome, no matter…
We’re excited to be re-launching Athena with a new mission statement, providing an insight into our ambition within the business in 2020 and beyond. Take…
Last month I was part of the first International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum. The Forum was held in Iceland. It was COLD and…
When I was asked to write this blog, there was an immediate wave of fear. What if people don’t find this interesting, what if the…
Carnival UK is determined to create opportunities for everyone to develop personally and professionally. Committed to an inclusive culture, focusing on gender balance is just…
According to the World Bank Group, over 1.3 billion people across the world live with some form of disability yet the Global Economics of Disability…
Today mark’s International Day of People with Disabilities, encouraging an inclusive and accessible future for all those living with a health impairment, working together to…
As part of our Celebrating My Best Me season, we’re celebrating the diversity and achievements of colleagues at Carnival UK. Over the next few weeks…
International Day of People with Disabilities, seeks to encourage an inclusive and accessible future for all those living with a health impairment, inviting people to…
Today mark’s International Day of people with disabilities, encouraging an inclusive and accessible future for all those living with a health impairment, working together to…
Sport has an amazing power to bring people together. Following and taking part can give us community, energy and a sense of belonging. But 4 in…
For Holland America Line, P&O Cruises, and Cunard, at the very heart of we do, our purpose, is a belief that as human beings we…
As part of our efforts to build an inclusive community at Carnival UK, earlier this year, we participated in Inclusive Employers’ National Inclusion Standard. What…
Several years ago, I was giving a presentation on a recent project – a big audience of my peers, but I was feeling confident and…
This isn’t a sad story. (I can say that now.) A few years ago I was in an abusive relationship. (I forgive myself for not…
This week, we’ve been talking about data and why knowing more about you, our employees, is so vital to the business in making decisions. So…
When it comes to your data in the work place, and the people who look after it, there are some things you really need to…
We live in a world that is changing. An aging population. Increasing diversity. More shared living than ever before. An increasing desire to treat people…
From 23 to 27 September we’re celebrating National Inclusion Week, an annual week of activities and events that highlight the importance of inclusion across Carnival…
At Carnival UK, we want people to choose to work here because of our inclusive community – it’s one of the things that will enable…
On the heels of last month’s fantastic Pride celebrations here at Carnival House and aboard our ships, it should come as no surprise that for…
At Carnival UK we’re committed to building an inclusive community where people feel valued, they belong and are free to be themselves. That means we’re…
On 23 August we’re celebrating the diversity of colleagues at Carnival House Pride. From 10am to 4pm there’s a packed day of fabulous fun and…
On 23 August we’re celebrating the diversity of colleagues at Carnival House Pride. From 10am to 4pm there’s a packed day of fabulous fun and…
On 23 August we’re celebrating the diversity of colleagues at Carnival House Pride. From 10am to 4pm there’s a packed day of fabulous fun and…
On 23 August we’re celebrating the diversity of colleagues at Carnival House Pride. From 10am to 4pm there’s a packed day of fabulous fun and…
Cunard and P&O Cruises are headline sponsors of Southampton Pride, and on 24 August, colleagues are supporting the event throughout the day and proudly marching…
We’re excited to announce to colleagues at Carnival UK, the news that Cunard and P&O Cruises have signed a three year agreement as headline sponsors…
I am really pleased to be the first shipboard colleague to share my thoughts following Arnold Donald’s Leadership Summit in Orlando. Each year, there’s a…
This month we are celebrating LGBT+ History month and on Wednesday 20th February we were lucky to have a visit from Joanne Lockwood, founder of…
