Cunard teams up with Talk Art hosts Russell Tovey and Robert Diament
Cunard has announced an exciting new partnership with Talk Art podcasters Russell Tovey and Robert Diament that will help…
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A winning night at the Wave Awards
Hot off the press: Last night Cunard, P&O Cruises & Princess Cruises all won awards…
Seabourn sponsors Sue Barker at an ‘Inspiring Women in Travel’ lunch
Seabourn was proud to sponsor Tennis legend and former BBC sports presenter Sue Barker OBE…
Discover our CUK Cadet Programme
Did you know? Carnival UK operates an extremely popular and highly successful Officer Cadetship Programme,…
Fertility Awareness Week
This Monday, 4 November marked the start of National Fertility Awareness Week. A chance for…
Cunard’s breathtaking Australia season
Queen Elizabeth has made her way down under to embark on her final season in…
My career: Priscilla’s story
At Carnival UK we’re a diverse bunch, we have a multitude of skills, knowledge, and…
Why Black History Month matters to me
Throughout Black History Month, our employee-led network REACH is inviting everyone to join the conversation…
Cunard partners with Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw
Cunard is proud to announce a new partnership with Michelin-starred chef Nathan Outlaw. Guests will…
Carnival UK named Diversity Champion at Maritime UK Solent Awards!
Coordinated by Maritime UK Solent, the annual awards ceremony celebrates the region’s outstanding maritime sector…
Improving hybrid meetings at Carnival House
Over the past couple of years we’ve needed to rapidly evolve our IT offering at…
Cunard’s return to Cheltenham Literature Festival
Cunard has been in partnership with The Times & Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival since…
Team Cunard conquer Palace to Palace 2024!
Bright and early on a Sunday morning (6 October), a team of colleagues from across…
I’ve never believed it more than now: It’s Time To Talk
Trigger warning: suicide Em North, Senior Digital Marketing Manager, P&O Cruises shares her story: A little…
Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 -15 October)
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually from 9 – 15 October. The week is…
Anthony Inglis and the NSO’s 15th anniversary voyage with Cunard
This week, as Queen Mary 2 makes her way eastbound across the Atlantic, guests will…
World Smile Day – WIN lunch on us!
Friday 4 October is World Smile Day, a relatively new holiday with a story that…
Entertainment Residencies, by Cunard
Cunard’s 2025 Entertainment Residencies programme launches today, ready to entice guests with impressive performances and…
A month of Cunard’s Insights speakers
Cunard Insights is a thought-provoking enrichment programme that aims to help guests step outside of…
And the winner of P&O Cruises Talent of Tomorrow competition is …
The three finalists Faith, Ky and Mercy gave it their all after a personal mentoring…
P&O Cruises Digital team raise £2000
Back in 2023 the P&O Cruises Digital team set out to walk Southampton to Winchester…
Cunard sponsors UK tour of Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of)
Acclaimed West End show Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is touring a new shore-based production…
Our know your numbers health kiosk is back!
Knowing your numbers means taking action to measure and understand important statistics about your health such…
Women Officer Network wins Seatrade Cruise Award!
Last week at Seatrade Cruise Med, our Women Officer Network (W.O.N.) stole the show by…
Million Makers’ success with first Queen Mary 2 visit!
On Sunday 15 September, the first of two special Queen Mary 2 ship visits took…
Ventura host bumper first aid training course
We love hearing from our crew members about what they’ve all been up to. Ventura…
QM2 welcomes Chelsea Pensioners
Ahead of national remembrance events in November, Cunard was pleased to welcome 12 Chelsea Pensioners…
My career: Sam’s story
At Carnival UK we’re a diverse bunch, we have a multitude of skills, knowledge, and…
Iona’s leading ladies network
To help improve women’s experiences onboard our ships, Iona have established a leading ladies network…
Join in our Carnival House Clothes Swap!
Clothes Swaps are a great way to give your wardrobe a refresh, try out a…
A momentous occasion for Queen Mary 2
Celebrating a historic anniversary, Queen Mary 2 has embarked on her 400th Transatlantic Crossing as…
Deadline extended! WIN in the World of Cunard competition!
There’s still time to enter the annual World of Cunard competition – with some fantastic…
Handling meeting recordings & transcriptions in Microsoft Teams
Technology continues to transform how we work, giving us amazing tools and supercharging our productivity.…
CUK Pride: Let’s talk about pronouns
Our identity is who we are, so how others address us has a really big…
CUK Pride: The importance of drag queens
In recent years, there has been a concerning trend of attempts to ban or restrict…
Cunard takes Shakespeare to the high seas
Cunard is delighted to welcome Royal Shakespeare Company (RSC) back on board again in 2024.…
Leadership and Management Essentials arrives on our ships
Back in March 2023 we launched our first shoreside Leadership and Management Essentials programme with…
What is South Asian Heritage Month and why is it so important?
We’re now halfway through South Asian Heritage Month and all of us at REACH hope…
The Prince’s Trust Carol Concert in partnership with Cunard – Tickets on sale!
Join us in celebrating the start of the Christmas season with a magical candlelit concert…
My career: Steve’s story
At Carnival UK we’re a diverse bunch, we have a multitude of skills, knowledge, and…
When all the ship’s a stage
As Tim Marriott, star of the BBC’s Brittas Empire, prepares to board Queen Mary 2…
Celebrating Day of the Seafarer
On Tuesday 25 June we celebrated Day of the Seafarer, a chance to recognise the…
Skills for Success with The Prince’s Trust
On July 3rd, Cunard partnered with The Prince’s Trust to host a Skills for Success…
P&O Cruises bake up a storm
A huge well done to the P&O Cruises Marketing team who recently hosted a Carnival…
Cunard’s captivating Alaska season
Queen Elizabeth is currently in the middle of her highly acclaimed season sailing Alaska, giving…
Seabourn Pursuit’s naming celebration in Carnival House
Seabourn was proud to announce the naming of their second ultra-luxury expedition ship in a…
Meet our Menopause Champions
At Carnival UK we want everyone to be able to talk about menopause openly and…
New Health Assessment and Mammogram provider
At Carnival UK we’re passionate about keeping our colleagues safe and well. By taking care…
Introducing Carnival UK Run Club (CRC)
May has been a historic month for Carnival UK… not only with the arrival of…
My career: Steve’s story
At Carnival UK we’re a diverse bunch, we have a multitude of skills, knowledge, and…
Are you ready to be a Food Waste Hero?
From ship to shore, across the corporation we’re striving to be more sustainable and are…
Aurora show off their crew-kulele skills
Our crew work tirelessly to create unforgettable holiday happiness for all of our guests so…
Cunard’s 2025 Event Voyage programme is live!
Cunard’s Event Voyages invite guests to sail with some of the greatest talents in the…
Lunch for our happiness competition winners
Back in March, to celebrate International Day of Happiness, we asked you to tell us…
Movement May – Cycle to work for the chance to WIN!
As part of Movement May, here at Carnival UK we’re encouraging new riders to join Love to…
Celebrating cultural diversity with Chef Yho
To coincide with the arrival of Queen Anne and Cunard sailing as four, our employee-led…
Cunard at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show
It was great to be back at the renowned Chelsea Flower Show, highlight of the…
Celebrating cultural diversity with Chef James
To coincide with the arrival of Queen Anne and Cunard sailing as four, our employee-led…
Movement May – Nicole’s Story
This month is ‘Movement May’ at CUK, and over the last few weeks, some of…
Celebrating cultural diversity with Chef Ajith
To coincide with the arrival of Queen Anne and Cunard sailing as four, our employee-led…
Cycle to work in May and June for the chance to WIN!
As part of Movement May, here at Carnival UK we’re encouraging new riders to join…
Celebrating cultural diversity through food
To coincide with the arrival of Queen Anne and Cunard sailing as four, our employee-led…
Movement May – What’s on?
It is movement May this month. Regular physical activity is associated with lower rates of depression…
Learning at Work Month
This May, in support of nationally recognised Learning at Work Week, we’re focusing on the…
Respect and Protect yourselves and our tech
We’re all responsible for making sure the company remains safe and secure, from ship to…
Celebrating Eid in Carnival House
Over the last month, our employee-led network REACH has taken the opportunity to shine a light on…
Ready for Queen Anne: Howie’s journey
With her maiden voyage just around the corner, we’ve been introducing you to our colleagues,…
Brewing success with our barista heroes
In a quest to sprinkle a bit of magic into every cup, earlier this year…
Leading the way in sustainable cruising
A message from Josh Weinstein, President & CEO and Chief Climate Officer, Carnival Corporation and…
Queen Elizabeth champion cultural awareness and respect
One of the things that makes us a great team is how diverse we are.…
Iona welcomes IMO Delegation
We recently had the honour of hosting a delegation from the International Maritime Organization (IMO)…
P&O Cruises tailored cruise experience
P&O Cruise’s Customer Relationship Management (CRM) team are trialing a new interactive video experience set…
My career: Michelle’s story
At Carnival UK we’re a diverse bunch, we have a multitude of skills, knowledge and…
Wellbeing Support at Carnival UK
What makes a ‘good day at Carnival UK’ is different for each of us. One…
Recognising Ramadan on Britannia
Following our employee-led network REACH shining a light on Ramadan last month, the team onboard Britannia…
P&O Cruises new summer 2026 collection
P&O Cruises have an unforgettable summer lined up for guests as they launch their new…
Cunard’s Best Revival at the Olivier Awards
On Sunday 14 April, Cunard celebrated the world-class status of London theatre at the Oliver…
P&O Cruises welcomes new illusion show
P&O Cruises is excited to announce a new magic and illusion show, Unbelievable, coming to…
Queen Anne naming ceremony update
We are so excited for Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne’s inaugural season, starting with her…
Ventura’s thrilling basketball tournament
We always love to hear what people have been up to, both ashore and onboard.…
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…
Thank you to our Calshot beach clean crew!
Our ships sail the world’s magnificent oceans and we’re committed to our responsibility to help…
Recognising Ramadan: Nilofer’s Blog
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, we’re bringing you blogs from colleagues taking part in…
Celebrating Holi with CSSI
Also known as the Festival of Colours, Holi is a popular Hindu holiday with a…
Ready for Queen Anne: Welcoming crew to Cunard
With her maiden voyage just around the corner, over the next month we’ll be introducing…
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…
Get to know our CSMART Facility & Hotel
In early March shoreside leads from our People Training Compliance team visited our Centre for…
Get to know your numbers
Knowing your numbers means taking action to measure and understand important statistics about your health…
Introducing… Cunard’s Insights speakers for 2024
Cunard Insights is a distinct, credible and thought-provoking enrichment programme, allowing guests to step outside…
Join us for a Queen Anne celebration
As we look forward to her maiden voyage sailing on 3 May 2024, join us…
Recognising Ramadan: Captain Hashmi’s Blog
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, we’re bringing you blogs from colleagues taking part in…
Celebrating International Day of Happiness
Today, 20 March is International Day of Happiness, celebrated throughout the world with an aim…
Queen Anne Uniform – Latest update
In our latest update from the Uniform Project Team, we’re pleased to share the new…
Meet our P&O Cruises Holiday Heroes
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness…
Celebrating diversity on Queen Elizabeth
In a beautiful display of cultural diversity and inclusivity, the Indonesian crew onboard Queen Elizabeth…
International Women’s Day on board
Friday 8 March was International Women’s Day, a chance to celebrate women’s achievements and take…
Recognising Ramadan: Tanzin’s Blog
Throughout the holy month of Ramadan, we’re bringing you blogs from colleagues taking part in…
Seabourn voted best LGBTQ-friendly cruise by Spartacus
Seabourn was voted ‘Best LGBTQ-friendly Cruise Line’ at The Spartacus Travel Awards, which were held…
Our shoreside diversity, equity and inclusion figures
We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive work environment for our colleagues, with equal…
A huge thank you to our Future Steppers!
Huge congratulations to our colleagues that took part in the Future Steps Challenge to raise…
Improving our crew’s arrival at Heathrow
On Friday 1 March key shoreside leads from our People & Procurement teams visited our…
A spike-tacular night for ladies volleyball
Our amazing teams onboard work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests…
Congratulations to our E&C week winners!
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Ethics and Compliance (E&C) competition -…
Get involved in our 2024 beach cleans
Our ships sail the world’s incredible oceans and we’re committed to our responsibility to help…
What are your pronouns?
February is LGBT+ History Month and Spectrum, Carnival UK’s LGBT+ & Friends employee-led network, is…
Lockdown love story
Congratulations to Dominic Kiernan, 2nd Officer & Sanyukta Sade Ankamah, Spa Manager who got married…
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…
Love knows no bounds
This February Iona showed that love knows no bounds by hosting a Valentine’s Day and…
Our networks need you!
Ever thought about getting involved with our employee-led networks? We’re looking for volunteers who are…
#LoveIsLove
Continuing to recognise LGBT+ History Month, and to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Spectrum asked colleagues what…
Iona seal the deal on new crew event
We always love to hear what people have been up to, both ashore and onboard.…
LGBT+ History Month #UnderTheScope
LGBT+ History Month is celebrated every February across the UK, and was founded in 2004…
Get to know the warning signs of Smishing attacks
Smishing is one of the common phishing techniques. It’s a cyberattack/phishing method that uses misleading…
5 ways to make the most of the office
We’ll soon be spending three days a week working from the office and so now…
Iona’s conservation adventure
Iona’s Seafarers Welfare Committee recently hosted a day trip to Valencia’s BioParc giving crew the…
International Privacy Day
Carnival Corporation recognises International Privacy Day. Watch the below message from our Global Privacy team…
Our Carnival House Workspaces
To get the best out of everyone we recognise the power of flexibility and working…
Get to know our 5 ways to wellbeing
When it comes to looking after ourselves and making sure we all have a #GoodDayatCUK,…
Say hello to our Privacy team
A question we receive all the time in the Privacy team is “What does work…
Camaraderie and Competition
Our colleagues onboard work exceptionally hard to deliver unforgettable moments for our guests everyday and…
Cycle to Work – Turning Resolutions into Revolutions
Be Active is one of our 5 ways to Wellbeing, and physical activity can be…
Be aware of ‘Scareware’
Watch out! Official-looking fake Windows Defender pop-ups are tricking people into thinking their PC access…
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…
Visiting the Radisson RED to improve our crew experience
We recently visited our hotel partner Radisson RED, at London Heathrow, where we met with…
International Human Rights Day
In recognition of International Human Rights Day, we stand united against modern slavery and human…
Holiday season gift reminder
Offering or receiving items of value can be a customary part of developing working relationships…
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,…
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…
Cunard at Good Housekeeping Live
Cunard was thrilled to be part of Good Housekeeping Live 2023, at the prestigious Institute…
Can I ask this?
This week is Transgender Awareness Week. Earlier in the week, we busted some misconceptions and…
Britannia meets Carnival Venzia in Barbados
When it comes to creating holiday happiness we recognise the importance of what we do…
Recognising Remembrance Day
World War One began in 1914 and ended in 1918, at exactly 11:00 on the…
It’s (nearly) the season to SHINE
We’re looking for volunteers from Carnival House to spread festive joy throughout December to our…
Improving how crew contact us about training
Over the past few months, our Training Leads from across CUK in the Training Governance,…
Britannia marks World Mental Health day
At Carnival UK we’re committed to providing a safe and healthy environment where all our…
Wellbeing sessions at Carnival House – book now!
Book onto the latest wellbeing sessions below. Reflexology with Gail Gail is passionate about helping…
Britannia celebrates diversity
At Carnival UK, one of the things that makes us a great team is diversity.…
Join us at our next Menopause Café
Join us at our next Menopause Café 12:00 – 13:00, Wednesday 15 November, in person…
Princess Cruises unveils Spellbound by Magic Castle
Princess Cruises recently unveiled Spellbound by Magic Castle, a collaboration with the famed Hollywood icon…
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…
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…
Today is National Coming Out Day
Telling people about your sexual orientation or gender identity is often called ‘coming out’. It’s…
Congratulations Team Cunard!
On Sunday 1 October, a team of colleagues from across CUK travelled from Southampton to…
Cruising isn’t the only way our crew get from A to B!
This month we’re focusing on all things mental health and being active and taking part…
An update on the Queen Anne Uniform Programme
At the end of last year, we gave Cunard crew the opportunity to complete a…
Say hello to our first Crew Welfare Officers
Looking after the welfare of our colleagues, both onboard and ashore, is incredibly important. Back…
Recognising Dyslexia Awareness Week – Faine’s Story.
This week (2-8 October) is Dyslexia Awareness Week. A chance to celebrate and learn from…
‘Connect’ for Mental Health Month
This October we’re focusing on all things mental health, looking at ways we can connect with others…
Improvements to shower facilities at Carnival House
Did you know there are shower and changing facilities in the Undercroft (Carpark / level…
P&O Cruises named Best Ocean Cruise Operator
Congratulations to P&O Cruises who have been named Best Ocean Cruise Operator at The Times…
Take some time out in ‘Tranquil Tides’
Our new wellbeing corner at Carnival House, Tranquil Tides is officially open! A calm, quiet…
King, Queen and Sovereign of the Seas
The foundation for us building our ideal culture at Carnival UK is based on inclusion…
Sadie’s development story
As we continue our focus on development, we’re spotlighting another example of how one of…
10 September – World Suicide Prevention Day
Every year on 10 September, organisations and communities around the world come together to raise…
Adrenaline pumping adventures from Iona
Crew often tell us one of their favourite things about working at sea is visiting…
Iona: Finding shared interests in Norway
One of the joys of sailing onboard our ships is being able to find shared…
A full house for Azura’s crew Bingo
Our SWC (Seafarer’s Welfare Committee) on board our ships regularly organise social events to bring…
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…
Queen Anne’s dining venues revealed!
Cunard has revealed four additional dining experiences that will be available on Queen Anne –…
Celebrating Afternoon Tea Week, with Cunard
What do you put onto your scone first? The cream or the jam? This week, 7-13…
Summer adventures for our crew on Queen Victoria
Our amazing colleagues on board our ships work so hard to create unforgettable holiday happiness…
Be active! Get pedaling for Cycle to Work Day
Thursday 3rd August 2023 is Cycle to Work Day, the UK’s biggest celebration of cycle…
World of Cunard Competition – Could you be our winner?
Earlier this year, we launched the World of Cunard Competition to celebrate the 100th anniversary…
Let’s talk about menopause
At Carnival UK we want everyone to be able to talk about menopause openly and…
A celebration for our 2022 Culture Essentials Award Winners
On 23 June, our 2022 Culture Essentials Awards winners, the CUK Vaccine Working Group, spent…
Get involved in the Great British Beach Clean
Our fleet sail on the world’s magnificent oceans and we’re committed to our responsibility to…
Seabourn sponsors the Lord’s Taverners celebrity cricket & lunch
Seabourn was headline sponsor for the Lord’s Taverners Celebrity Cricket & Lunch 2023, which took…
Cycling and me – Tom and Gareth’s stories
We’re encouraging as many colleagues as possible to sign up to Love to Ride and…
Team Iona dance the night away
Our SWC (Seafarer’s Welfare Committee) on board our ships regularly organise social events to bring…
Tilly’s development story
We’re half-way through the year so what better time to reflect on your development and…
Arvia supporting all seafarers to navigate safely
Our bridge sailors take the initiative, with energy and pride, in submitting meteorological observations to…
Be curious; learn more about non-binary people
We encourage everyone at Carnival UK to Be curious, Be you, Belong and in support…
The oceans are alive on board!
Thank you to everyone who took part in our 2023 Oceans Alive challenge – the…
Celebrating Armed Forces Day and Reserves Day
Teams ship and shore recently came together to celebrate Armed Forces Day (24 June) and…
Name our wellbeing corner and WIN!
Our new wellbeing corner in Carnival House is here. You can visit this calm space…
Subtle acts of exclusion – A REACH network study
Subtle acts of exclusion, or ‘microaggressions’, are remarks, questions, or actions that are painful because…
Best Workplaces in Travel results
In April we took part in Best Workplaces in Travel, an independent leisure industry survey…
It’s Men’s Health Week
Men’s Health Week (12 – 18 June), aims to raise awareness of the health issues…
Our DE&I figures at Carnival UK
On this page you’ll find Carnival UK’s latest Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) figures, with…
Win a cruise with Princess Cruises
As part of Princess Cruises exciting announcement in the Atrium today, between 11:00-14:00, they’re giving…
Cycling and me – Bob’s story
This month, we’re focusing on building resilience. Numerous scientific studies link exercise with improved mental…
Raise a glass to P&O Cruises amazing drinks packages
P&O Cruises are making some exciting updates to their drinks package offering that are sure…
Meet our 2022 Stars of the Year!
Our fleet recognition programme recognises and rewards our colleagues who deliver exceptional service to our…
Names will never hurt me – an untruth
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT) is celebrated every year on 17…
Kirby’s development story
With mid-year conversations happening this month, it’s a great opportunity to focus on the future…
Building resilience in May – and book a free massage
In May, we’re concentrating on improving our wellbeing through taking notice and being active, as…
World of Cunard Competition – April draw winners
Congratulations to our April draw winners, who have been selected at random to win £100 for…
Congratulations to our BAFTA Television Awards ticket winners!
Thanks to everyone who took part in our fun vote prize draw to win tickets…
Captain’s Log – Captain Inger’s second blog
As the countdown to one of the most eagerly anticipated ships of the century edges…
Competition extended! WIN up to £1,500
Great news! There’s still time to enter the World of Cunard Competition – with lots…
HAL marks 150th anniversary with royalty, citywide fanfare and dual-ship events
Holland America Line’s flagship Rotterdam arrived at the Port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, on April…
Celebrating diversity onboard – Britannia’s food event
At Carnival UK, one of the things that makes us a great team is that…
Queen Anne gets her crown
On Friday 14 April we celebrated another milestone in the construction of Queen Anne, the…
Neurodiversity spotlight: Alison’s story
This month, we’re focusing on what it means to be neurodiverse, recognising that our neurodiverse…
Join our April Menopause Cafe
Bring a cuppa, connect with colleagues and share your experiences with our next Menopause Café…
Carnival UK expands their Cadet programme
Carnival UK supports Deck, Engine and Electro-Technical Cadetships on the HND (High National Diploma), Foundation…
Win HAL’s exclusive ‘De Lijn’ Gin as they celebrate 150 years!
Holland America Line will be celebrating their 150th Anniversary with a grand event hosted in…
World of Cunard Competition – March draw winners!
Congratulations to our March draw winners, who have been selected at random to win £100…
Why chocolate tastes better at sea with Cunard
Name a more iconic duo than chocolate and sea salt? This Easter Cunard, is on a…
What’s hot on the sustainability agenda this month…
Sustainability across Carnival UK and the wider corporation is an integral part of who we…
Cunard at the Olivier Awards
On Sunday 2 April, Cunard attended the Olivier Awards at London’s Royal Albert Hall celebrating…
Trans Day of Visibility
It’s Transgender Day of Visibility today, a day dedicated to celebrating transgender people and raising…
A typical day in Ramadan – Nilofer’s story
23 March 2023 marked the start of Ramadan, a month-long event in the Muslim calendar,…
‘Travel in style’ – an exhibition of the Cunard archives
On 23 March 2023, Cunard welcomed travel agents and media to the unveiling of an…
Queen Mary 2 voted one of the best!
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 is a winner in the 2023 USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice…
More colleagues earn their White Star Service pin
Last week, shoreside colleagues from Cunard and Shared Services attended a special ceremony to celebrate…
P&O Cruises launch new Welcome Journey
Following the record breaking press and social media coverage of Arvia’s amazing naming ceremony, the…
Recognising Ramadan
Ramadan 2023 will begin the evening of Thursday 23 March. The start of Ramadan fluctuates…
Join us at the Menopause Café
Are you experiencing menopause symptoms, or perhaps want to find out more about how you…
What’s happening on Thursday?
Our next business update takes place on Thursday 23 March at Carnival House. To make…
Final week to win a cruise with our St Patrick’s Day charity competition
Will you have the luck of the Irish this St Patrick’s Day? You could win…
Three tips for better 121s
At the start of the year, you set your goals and you worked out the…
Celebrating our loyal guests on Aurora’s grand tour
Recently the P&O Cruises team held a special event in Cartagena, Colombia to celebrate our…
International Women’s Day panel discussion
Athena & REACH bring you a panel discussion from women across cultures Join us on…
Introducing: The Female Officers Network
This International Women’s Day (IWD) sees the official launch of a new Female Officers Network,…
Power Hours are back by popular demand
Are you looking to challenge your thinking while meeting and building connections with other colleagues?…
Sydney WorldPride – A GREAT Love Story on Queen Victoria
On Wednesday 1 March, Queen Victoria arrived in Sydney Harbour to celebrate WorldPride! Cunard welcomed…
What’s hot on the sustainability agenda this month…
Sustainability across Carnival UK and the wider corporation is an integral part of who we…
Queen Anne is taking shape!
Out at the Fincantieri shipyard yard in Italy, Queen Anne is starting to take shape,…
Cunard Showcases – Latest entertainment update
We call it Cunard Showcases because that’s exactly what it is: a celebration of live…
How to spot a data breach
The words Incident and Breach can be quite worrying, the connotation behind them being especially…
How personal data can make improvements for everyone
At Carnival UK, we strive to provide an inclusive and supportive work environment for our…
The Prince’s Trust Future Steps Challenge – Fundraising Tips
As Cunard celebrate their 15th year in partnership with The Prince’s Trust, colleagues from across CUK…
News from our crew on Queen Mary 2!
We love hearing from our crew members about what you’ve all been up to. Queen…
On Valentines Day – Welcome Sway!
From 14 February we’re sharing the love by introducing Microsoft Sway. This is an application…
Send us your hybrid-working pet photos!
Promoting our employer brand is one of our priorities for 2023 and to do this,…
Can you help us to bake a difference?
Back by popular demand, our Charity Partnership Team will be hosting a bake sale on…
Aloha from Iona!
A couple of weeks ago, Iona’s amazing Housekeeping Team hosted our monthly SWC (Seafarer’s Welfare…
Find a MHFA and WIN some wellbeing goodies!
This February, we’re focusing on ways we can connect with others to improve our wellbeing…
A Lion Dance for Lunar New Year
On Tuesday 31 January the REACH network were joined by members of the Southampton City…
What’s hot on the sustainability agenda this month…
Sustainability across Carnival UK and the wider corporation is an integral part of who we…
P&O Cruises new Instagram filter has landed!
Ever wondered where your next holiday should be? P&O Cruises fun new filter on Instagram can…
Get around for £2
From now until 31 March*, you’ll be able to get a bus across Southampton for…
Congratulations to our charity winners
Over the last month, our Charity Partnership Team has been running a whole host of…
Congratulations to our Arvia prize draw winners!
Thank you to everyone who entered our prize draw to WIN a cruise on Arvia…
Our Contact Centre Development story
As we continue our focus on development, we’re spotlighting another example of how one of…
Looking after your wellbeing at Christmas
With the Christmas holidays fast approaching (and possibly some snow on the horizon!) it’s important…
P&O Cruises scoops two awards in 24 hours!
Last week there were celebrations all round as P&O Cruises won the British Travel Awards…
Win a cruise in our Christmas countdown festive fundraiser!
Starting from 29 November we’re encouraging everyone to enjoy some festive fun in our Christmas…
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 Billion Dollar Mind Trick
How Scammers Use Psychology to Trick Victims into Disclosing Sensitive Data According to the FBI,…
Time to set your 2023 goals
As we come to the end of 2022 and reflecting on all the extraordinary things…
Say hello to P&O Cruises newest recruits!
Wallace & Gromit are P&O Cruises newest recruits – as the Chief Ideas Officers on…
‘Tis the Season for Holiday Scams
How to Protect yourself from the Latest Holiday Cyber-scams While cinnamon, spice and everything nice…
An immersive introduction to Queen Anne
To celebrate our newest Queen joining our fleet in 2024, this week, Cunard welcomed media,…
Congratulations to our Q4 Culture Essentials Award Winners!
Our focus on how we do things is really important, so it’s fantastic to see…
The Monty’s bake off is back this week
The Monty’s bake sale is back by popular demand! Returning to The Atrium from 10:00…
We’ve signed the Armed Forces Covenant
Carnival UK (CUK) has notched up another first by being the first cruise operator to…
Monty’s Wellbeing Raffle Winners
A huge thank you to everyone who entered our Mental Health Matters raffle, in support…
Q1 Culture Essentials Awards nominations now open!
Thanks to everyone who nominated in our Q4 Culture Essentials Awards. Your Employee Experience Groups…
Get talking for International Men’s Day – What’s on this week?
It’s International Men’s Day on Saturday 19 November. This year, the day is focusing on…
Carnival UK becomes a founding partner of the Solent Cluster
Carnival UK has joined a cross-sector collaboration of international organisations, regional businesses, and academic institutions…
Monty’s Christmas book donation appeal
Our CUK charity partner, Monty’s, are busy getting everything ready, to be able to provide…
Talk Money Week – this week’s top tips
Do you find it hard to talk about money? Talk Money Week is a national…
Pension awareness week – What’s on this week
With the increase in cost of living-related news, we know it can be hard to…
Green Travel Atrium Roadshow – 1 November
We’re kicking off November with a Green Travel Roadshow event, coming to Carnival House on…
Meet Mental Health Volunteer, Heaven White
At Carnival UK, our Mental Health First Aiders and Mental Health Champions are all colleagues who’ve…
Congratulations to our new MHFAs!
At Carnival UK, our Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) and Mental Health Champions (MHCs) are all colleagues…
We are Cunard – Episode 2 out now!
Learn more about Cunard and get behind the scenes with the ‘We are Cunard’ podcast…
Still boldly going…
Even after 22 years of service and having sailed thousands of miles around the world…
Meet the Identity Access Management Team
Does your systems access matter to you? It does to us. We’re the Identity and…
Be kind to your mind – Lessons from our Leaders
Throughout October we’ve been focusing on all things mental health and exploring ways to ‘be…
A Hacker’s Playground – The World of Social Media
Hackers have limitless opportunities when using social media, learn how to stay safe online! It…
Celebrating Black History Month: Odette’s Story
This October we’ve been recognising Black History Month – an opportunity for us to share,…
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’…
Meet some of our Mental Health Volunteers
At Carnival UK, our Mental Health First Aiders (MHFAs) and Mental Health Champions (MHCs) are…
REACH
REACH is an employee led network centred on Race Ethnicity and Cultural Heritage which is…
Are you kind to your mind? Check out these top tips
Today, 10 October, is World Mental Health Day. Sometimes we all need a little extra…
Remembering Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
On Sunday 11 September, during a busy turnaround in Southampton, the Ship’s Company of Queen…
Join Athena for a Brilliant Breakfast on 14 October
On Friday 14th October at 10am, put the kettle on and help change lives! The…
Black History Month – Simon’s Story
October is Black History Month – an opportunity for us to share, celebrate and understand…
Podcast with Captain Arma – Mental Health Matters
Captain Arma first started with Princess 23 years ago, working his way up through the…
Exclusive colleague offer: 30% off at José Pizarro’s restaurants
As Iona returns to Spain, Portugal and the Canary Islands for her next season, P&O…
Spot Quishing quick!
How scammers are using QR codes to steal personal information With contactless interactions becoming the…
Spot Quishing quick!
How scammers are using QR codes to steal personal information With contactless interactions becoming the…
Remembering Uganda’s service on Aurora
Aurora was recently delighted to host some Royal Navy Medical officers and ratings, and members…
Running for Teenage Cancer Trust
Next month, Senior Manager of Guest Experience Planning and Change, Anna Goddard, is set to…
Charity bake off
The Charity Partnership team are hosting a Bake Sale to raise funds towards the target…
Making the most of your pension
Given all the uncertainty in the world right now and the challenges that many of…
New cyber-scam alert
Are Robots Trying to Steal Your Data? A new fake chatbot phishing trend is emerging, learn…
This Merchant Navy Day, let’s stop and think
This 22nd Merchant Navy Day serves as a timely reminder of the importance of seafarers…
Copy of How to spot a data breach
The words Incident and Breach can be quite worrying, the connotation behind them being especially…
How to Prevent Getting Spoofed
Did you know about 30,000 spoofing attacks happen per day? The term “spoof” might not…
Putting the fun in Fundraising
Our Carnival UK summer of sport fundraising event is now coming to an end -…
Welcoming new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans and achieve our…
Don’t spring a leak – tips for safeguarding confidential & sensitive data
Whether you know it or not, you likely handle sensitive information every single day. Sensitive…
Supply Your Vendors with Cyber-Security Best Practices
Did you know even one cyber-security lapse within our global supply chain can put us…
Charity partner pool championship final
Its been pot luck for some and for others a fantastic effort as Carnival UK…
Share your Cunard moments competition
We know that many of our colleagues have enjoyed holidays on board our beautiful Cunard…
Guest with disability and care requirements: our next steps
In 2019 discussions started about how we can deliver a better experience for our guests…
Cunard Partnership updates and offers
From fashion to theatre, art to literature, design to fine dining, Cunard’s bespoke partnerships deliver…
Can you spot a Smish?
If you receive a text from your boss, it’s most likely important but instead of…
‘Submit a Phish’ – a wish to keep cyber secure
The ‘Submit a Phish’ button joined us last November, with many of you using the tool…
Islamic New Year
Al-Hijra, the Islamic New Year, is the first day of the month of Muharram. It…
New CCO colleagues
On 18 July we welcomed a group of fresh, new faces in to our Contact…
Introducing new method of accepting fleet travel expense claims
The Fleet People Support Team is introducing a new way of collecting your business travel…
What’s happening with Baltic holidays?
Would our guests love a holiday off the tourist trail, taking in stunning scenery, discovering…
Seabourn takes delivery of Seabourn Venture
On 29 June, Seabourn took delivery of its first expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, during an…
Are your contact details correct?
We would like to invite you to check that your contact details are showing correctly…
Celebrating Philippines Independence Day
Philippines Independence Day is an annual national holiday in the Philippines observed on June 12.…
SLAM the Door on Email Scams
It is a very bad, no good, week for hackers. That’s because this fun and…
A new milestone in the building of Queen Anne
On 29 April Cunard reached a milestone in the building of Queen Anne, with the…
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
The International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia was created in 2004 to draw the…
If you see a Link – Think – is this a phish?
Fishing is a pastime enjoyed all over the world and is also a global industry. …
Celebrating VE Day on board QM2
This weekend a special delivery was made to Cunard’s Flagship, Queen Mary 2 in honour…
Eid Mubarak
As Muslims around the world bid Ramadan farewell, they also prepare for Eid al-Fitr, the…
Fun run to Castle of Galeras
As we continue to deliver unforgettable holiday happiness for our guests, we love to hear…
Recognising St George’s Day
Today is St George’s Day. St George is the patron saint of England and is…
Family friendly Easter activities
Family walking tours, all day culture clubs, messy activities and creative classes for young minds……
HAL ship will become temporary home for Ukrainian refugees
Holland America Line’s Volendam will be used to accommodate Ukrainian refugees as part of an…
Happy Ramadan! Ramadan Mubarak
From today, Muslims across the globe are recognising Ramadan, a sacred time for worshipping Allah…
Welcoming new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans and achieve our…
CUK benefits; Perks at Works discount website
As a colleague at Carnival UK, you’ve access to exclusive employee benefits. One of these…
Watch Paul’s latest guest update
Today P&O Cruises has shared a video update from Paul Ludlow, president, P&O Cruises, with…
International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
In society today, people continue to face discrimination and bias, both conscious and unconscious, due…
Holi Ki Badhai! Happy Holi!
Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love, and new life. Some families hold religious…
Sleep Well; win a John Lewis hamper!
This week we launched a new shore wellbeing hub on The Insider to empower everyone…
Recognising St Patrick’s Day
Today is St Patrick’s day, a day that millions of people around the world celebrate…
Welcoming new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Meet your Charity Partnership Team
Back in February we went out with a request for volunteers to form a new…
How to deal with uncertainty
You’ll have seen on the news the current situation with Ukraine and Russia. As a…
Future Steppers complete their challenge!
Well done to all our colleagues on board and ashore that took part in the…
Recognising St David’s Day
Today is St David’s Day and to mark the day, Welsh people around the world…
Celebrating Shrove Tuesday
Today is Shrove Tuesday (more commonly known as Pancake Day) and is the traditional feast…
Say hi to our new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Exciting new shore experiences coming soon!
The Shore Experience team are launching an exciting new destination partnership later this year with…
P&O Cruises & Princess come away with a number of awards…
We had some great news in the Travel Agent space with our partners at Cruise.co.uk.…
Remember to recognise your colleagues
Know a team or an individual who’s demonstrated an outstanding example of bringing our Culture…
Happy Chinese New Year!
Today colleagues are celebrating Chinese New Year. The date of Chinese New Year changes every…
Discovery Princess is now officially handed over!
We’re delighted to confirm that today, 28 January 2022, at 10:39am (Italian time), Keith Taylor,…
Welcoming new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Meet Cunard’s Employee Experience Group
At Carnival UK we celebrate the diversity of colleagues, encouraging everyone to bring their whole…
Take a break and make a difference
Fancy keeping fit and supporting young people along the way? Well, look no further than…
New year, new colleagues
We’ve not only welcomed in a New Year but we’re also welcoming some new faces…
Welcoming our new starters
Since mid November we’ve welcomed many more new starters to the Carnival UK family. John…
Are you ready for Arvia’s Mission Control?
As we eagerly look forward to P&O Cruises new ship, Arvia, joining our fleet in…
Cunard takes home Gold Award
At the DMA Awards held on Tuesday 7 December the Cunard CRM team and Armadillo…
Cunard attend CLIA’s Selling Cruise Day
In November, Cunard among other Carnival UK brands were pleased to attend the Cruise Lines…
Gift giving and receiving
Over the last year or so we’ve seen an increased level of focus on integrity…
Congratulations Jo Phillips, Chief People Officer
We’re proud to announce that Jo Phillips, our Chief People Officer at Carnival UK, is…
Show us your G&T drizzle cakes…
Thank you to everyone who was able to join us for our shoreside CUK festive…
Welcoming our new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Win a signed copy of P&O Cruises Food Hero Olly Smith’s new book!
To celebrate the festive season, we’re giving you the chance to win a signed copy…
Q1 Culture Essentials Awards nominations open!
Thanks to everyone who nominated in our Q4 Culture Essentials Awards. Your Employee Experience Groups…
Standing true to our agile ways of working
Before Covid hit I commuted to Carnival House five days a week from Bournemouth. With…
Caribbean Princess welcomes guests back on board
On Sunday guests set sail aboard Caribbean Princess from Ft. Lauderdale for a holiday to…
Celebrating St. Andrew’s Day
Today is St. Andrew’s Day, a day to recognise the patron saint of Scotland -…
Happy Hanukkah!
Today’s the first full day of Hanukkah; the Jewish Festival of Lights. Hanukkah lasts for…
Thank you Torbay
On 10 November 2021, Lynn Narraway UK & Ireland Managing Director Holland America Line, hosted…
We reveal our Mental Health Month competition winner
Back in October we recognised Mental Health Month and as part of that we hosted…
Hayden’s development journey
At Carnival UK we put our people first and part of that means giving people…
Racism is not banter
This week at the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport select committee hearing in Westminster, former…
Welcoming our new starters
This month we welcomed some new colleagues to Carnival House … Trevor Smith Analyst, Server…
Spooky happenings at sea…
Pumpkins, sweet treats and more spookiness than you can shake a broomstick at! Take a…
Iona hosts first ceremony at sea
We pride ourselves on delivering unforgettable holiday happiness and when we hear positive feedback directly…
Help tackle men’s health on a global scale
Around the world fathers, partners, brothers and friends face a health crisis that isn’t being…
Say hello to our new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Rediscovering my fitness mojo
“I would be so strong, fast and in shape, if only I had more time…
Welcoming new colleagues
We’re recently welcomed more talented people to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Returning to international cruising once more
The past few weeks have seen us reach another fantastic milestone: the return of our…
Claim back your flu vaccination costs
We’re passionate about looking after our people and so to help you stay safe and…
Cadets attend Seafarers Rights International conference
On 16 September, Warsash cadets from all phases of training, attended the Seafarers Rights International…
Employee networks: By colleagues, for colleagues
Employee-led networks are exactly that; networks set up by colleagues of Carnival UK. They have…
See Ventura set sail on Sunday
In just three days Ventura sets sail for the first time on over 18 months.…
Decluttering Your Data
When asking ourselves, ‘What sparks joy?’” The last thing that comes to mind is document…
Arvia’s SkyDome – the place to be
As we eagerly look forward to P&O Cruises new ship, Arvia, joining our fleet in…
Announcing our Q3 Culture Essentials Awards winners!
The results are in and our Q3 Culture Essentials Awards winners have been decided! Our…
Protect yourself from the flu
While many of us may not be ready to put away our shorts and flip…
Welcome to our new CCO colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Welcoming new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Carnival Glory to support recovery efforts from Hurricane Ida
Our sister brand Carnival Cruise Line based recently paused Carnival Glory’s return to service to…
What’s Ganesh Chaturthi and why is it celebrated?
Ganesh Chaturthi, also called Vinayaka Chavithi, is a Hindu festival which is celebrated for 5-10…
COVID-19 testing; test, learn and improve
To keep everyone on board fit and well, we’ve enhanced our boarding procedures working with…
Know Your Numbers! Week
This week is Know Your Numbers! Week, a week hosted by Blood Pressure UK to…
Rosh Hashanah begins today
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year festival; it literally means ‘head of the year’. The…
Say hello to our new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
New Atrium Cafe app
Compass Group, our catering providers parent company, have developed a new app that allows us…
Sky Princess sets sail with guests on board for the first time in over 17 months
Princess Cruises’ Sky Princess has set sail with guests onboard for the first time over…
Updated return to cruise dates for Island Princess and Diamond Princess
Princess Cruises has announced updated restart timing for Island Princess and Diamond Princess. Island Princess…
Welcoming new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Today is Indian Independence Day
Indian Independence Day, which is celebrated on 15 August every year, marks the day in…
Latest news from HAL & Seabourn
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam Arrives Holland America Line took delivery of Rotterdam on 30 July…
Princess Cruises Announces 2023 Alaska Cruises & Cruisetours Programme
Princess Cruises’ 2023 Alaska cruises and cruisetours programme will go on sale August 18, the…
It’s the start of the Muslim lunar calendar
The Islamic new year, or the Hijri new year, marks the start of the Muslim…
Time to check in on your Culture Essentials in Practice commitments
Earlier this year we all took part in a Culture Essentials in Practice session, which…
Introducing your new Learning Guide
As we return to creating unforgettable holiday happiness for our Guests, it’s more important than…
Looking after our eyesight
It’s easy to neglect our eyes because they often don’t hurt when there’s a problem.…
Meet the crew – Jins Mon, Hotel Assistant
The countdown is on! As Iona prepares to set sail on her maiden cruise, we’ve…
Princess Cruises returns to service in the UK
Today (3 August), for the first time in 16 months, Regal Princess successfully completed her…
An update from Paul Ludlow
I was recently reminded of the TV advert Carnival Corporation created a few years ago,…
Don’t forget to recognise your colleagues!
Know a team or an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding example of bringing our…
Happy International Day of Friendship!
In celebration of International Day of Friendship today, we’ve been encouraging all our colleagues to…
An update on Arvia’s build
Construction of Arvia is well underway at Meyer Werft shipyard in Warnemunde, Germany, and we’re…
Meet the crew – Jerileen De Guzman, Head Waiter
The countdown is on! As Iona prepares to set sail on her maiden cruise, we’ve…
Working from Carnival House with Dan Yeates
The majority of us have been working remotely for over a year so it’s no…
Hello to our new colleagues
We’re continuing to recruit more talent to help us deliver our plans for returning to…
Working from Carnival House with Jagjit Potiwal
The majority of us have been working remotely for a while now so it’s no…
Last chance to WIN a hamper of goodies!
With International Day of Friendship coming up on 30 July, we’re celebrating all things friendship…
Celebrating Eid al-Adha
Eid al-Adha is an important celebration in the Muslim calendar beginning today (19 July) and…
Welcome to our new colleagues
As our return to service activities continue we’ve recruited more talent to help us deliver…
Wellbeing and the importance of friendships
This month, ahead of International Day of Friendship on 30 July, we’re focusing on the…
Aurora to return in early 2022 with new itineraries – on sale now!
P&O Cruises is thrilled to announce that Aurora will be returning to service early next…
Celebrating our milestone moments!
There’s been lots of milestone moments as we prepared to return to service, but we…
Cooking up a storm on board!
One of the ways our fleet like to mark a special occasion on board is…
One million steps of summer
One million steps. Three months. One life changing challenge. Did you know that someone is…
See Britannia sail away on Sunday
The moment we’ve been waiting for is almost here! Britannia sets sail this Sunday 27…
Britannia colleagues share their stories: What returning to service means to me…
With just four days to go until Britannia sets sail, we’ve been catching up with…
Be an ally!
Being an ally is about being an active friend or support to someone else. Cisgender*…
Diabetes Stories with Adam Scholey
This week it’s Diabetes Week and to help raise awareness of the condition we’re joining…
Data Usage on Company Mobile Phones
As we look to return to service we need to be mindful of data usage…
Diabetes Stories with Thomas Mahoney
This week it’s Diabetes Week and to help raise awareness of the condition we’re joining…
Princess Cruises unveils themed cruises for this summer
Princess Cruises has announced two of its Seacations this summer will be themed. The ‘Mind,…
Say hello to your new colleagues!
With our return to service just a few weeks away, we’re continuing to recruit talent…
Introducing our new EPMO team
Once we return to service and are fully operational again, our future (ever expanding) list…
Culture Essentials coming to life on Britannia
With return to service now in sight, our ship’s company on Britannia have been listening…
Help us celebrate our return to service!
On 27 June Britannia sets sail with Guests on board; the first Carnival UK ship…
Staying compliant; the roles of our Operating Line Compliance Managers
In April 2017 the Environmental Compliance Plan (ECP) was put in place across Carnival Corporation.…
Overcoming cancer with Lisa Kynaston
With more women (and men) seeking less medical support during the pandemic, it’s never been…
Aurora’s Earth Day competition
To mark Earth Day which began in 1970 to diversify, educate and activate the environmental…
International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia
Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia and Transphobia and the day that LGBT+ organisation,…
Naming Iona – a remarkable coincidence
With Iona’s naming ceremony taking place today, marking a very special occasion for P&O Cruises,…
Pregnancy during a pandemic
With more women seeking less medical support during the pandemic, it’s never been more important…
Meet your new colleagues!
We’re continuing to recruiting talent to help us deliver our Return to Service (RTS) plan…
Learn more about our Culture Essentials
During our pause in operations, we had the opportunity to step back and think about…
Aurora shows support for one of their colleagues
In order to show support to one of Aurora’s ship’s company, Arnie, whose daughter, Astrid…
Sky Princess to star in new series of Cruising with Jane McDonald
Princess Cruises’ MedallionClass ship, Sky Princess, will feature in the first two episodes of the…
Honouring our HESS heroes
During the Operational Pause our ships have still been nominating and celebrating HESS Heroes onboard.…
Celebrating long service and retirement
While we work towards our return to service it’s important we continue to recognise the…
Trek the deck
This month P&O Cruises Brand & Product Development team have been taking on the challenge…
Fitness and new found skills for Ventura
While our ships have been in layup, the experience on board has been a little…
Building strength and stamina onboard Arcadia
While our ships have been in layup, the experience on board has been a little…
Welcoming more new colleagues to our team!
As we continue our return to service (RTS) cruising countdown, we’re recruiting talent to help…
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…
Lots of eggsitement onboard this Easter
There were plenty of busy bunnies onboard some of our ships this Easter with all…
Master your time
This April we’re joining the Stress Management Society (SMS) to raise awareness about both the…
Cunard’s Claudia Carrozzi is first female President of UK Bartenders Guild
Claudia Carrozzi, Cunard’s Fleet Beverage Development Specialist (and mixologist extraordinaire), has been appointed as the…
A snapshot of life in lay-up
For colleagues currently living and working on our ships, their on board experience is very…
Mike Blackwell retires after 42 years!
Our story starts on 22 May 1978 when Mike Blackwell started working at Cunard Line.…
Take the 30 day stress challenge
While being able to return to service is hugely exciting and positive news for us,…
Talking wellbeing with Rachel Wallis
Listen to yourself. We caught up with Rachel Wallis, Crew Services Manager who’s been finding ways…
Five questions with Captain Wells and Jason, Wiper
This week Captain Wells and Jason, Wiper answer five questions from HR Manager Amanda who…
Stay safe online with our new shore social media policy
As employees of Carnival UK we’re all brand ambassadors for Carnival UK, P&O Cruises and…
Keeping fit on Queen Victoria
Many of our hardworking Maritime colleagues on board Queen Victoria are enjoying their down time…
Talking wellbeing with Dave Francis
Life is precious. We caught up with Dave Francis, SECO who’s been finding ways to…
Staying energised and productive while working digitally
Over the last 12 months our reliance on digital communication has transformed our personal and…
Women of the Cunard Fleet!
On Monday we celebrated International Women’s Day – our female colleagues on each ship met…
Quarantine: Tell us what you think
We want to understand what we can do to make your experience on board the…
Our amazing vaccine volunteers
Throughout this pandemic there have been so many acts of kindness and people going out…
Meet your new colleagues!
As we begin preparations for our return to service (RTS), we’re recruiting talent to help…
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…
One million steps for Aurora
We’ve all heard of the 10,000 steps a day target; we know the benefits of…
Flipping good fun
While we’re in lockdown it’s important that we continue to focus on our wellbeing and…
Easy ways to avoid eye strain
We’re all using screens more than ever before and for some of us we’ve noticed…
Psychological first aid training for parents
Next week many children will return to school which will be another big change for…
Future Steps with the Learning and Development team
This month 15 of our colleague’s ship and shore are taking part in The Prince’s…
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…
Celebrating our HESS Heroes
HESS and how we look after our people, planet, local communities and Guests remains just…
Stretches you can do at your desk
Many of us are sitting more than ever before, so it’s important we stretch and…
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…
Jan Swartz reflects on a most unprecedented year
Across Carnival UK and in Carnival House, there are colleagues who support Holland America Group,…
Love is in the air for P&O Cruises
Last week it was of course Valentine’s Day and as ever we made the most…
Your heart matters this Valentine’s Day
While Valentine’s Day comes once a year, keeping your heart healthy is something you can…
This is your Captain speaking… with Captain Connery
We recently caught up with Captain Connery, on board Queen Victoria, to see what life’s…
A day in the life of… Marvin, Galley Manager
In 2002 Marvin joined Queen Elizabeth 2 as a Galley Utility and has worked on…
Keeping fit on Queen Mary 2
Rachel, Crew Services Manager on board Queen Mary 2 gives us an insight on how…
£10,000 boost for Southampton City Farm
This month we were able to raise an amazing £10,819.36 to be donated to our…
Roland, Chef de Cuisine is back on board
Roland Sargunan has been with Cunard for the past 23 years. He is Chef de…
Technology team donate laptops to school
About 18 months ago I was approached by a school teacher who asked if Carnival…
Take steps to change lives this February
More than ever before we need that extra motivation to keep us moving – winter…
Beat the Monday blues
The festive season is over, we’re currently in a UK lockdown, summer holidays seem like…
Stretch your way into the New Year
For some of us, continuing to work remotely, or working on board with no shore…
Five podcasts to boost your mood
Whether you’re looking for a source of entertainment, an activity to help you switch off…
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…
Iona champions ECP
Iona ended 2020 with a new focus for 2021 – recognition for the contributions made…
Spectrum; welcoming the New Year
Happy New Year to our Spectrum allies and our Carnival UK family! Thank you also…
A crafty Christmas on board!
On board Arcadia and Iona, colleagues have been feeling festive by getting crafty over Christmas!…
Festive thank yous from the Fleet
This year is certainly a Christmas with a difference for many of us, but none…
Solving a mysterious murder
While we continue with our operational pause, we recognise how important it is for ship’s…
Christmas greetings from Cunard colleagues
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Creating a sustainable festive display on board Britannia
As we enjoy the festive season, we caught up with Peter Redding, Chief Engineer, who…
Help feed a family this festive season
Back in November, some of you attended UK Harvest’s ‘Most Wasted Dinner Party’, an event created…
Winter wellness and Managing Challenges
This year has certainly highlighted the importance of wellbeing and why we need to prioritise…
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…
Celebrating Hanukkah
During this festive season, in countries all over the world, different cultures will be celebrating,…
Want to get involved this International Volunteer Day?
As it’s International Volunteer Day on Saturday 5 December, we’d like to share with you…
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…
Making Britannia’s deck shine!
Recently we heard from Britannia’s Deputy Captain, Karl Shepherd, who told us a story of…
Many hands make light work
This week we caught up with Britannia’s Chief Engineer, Peter Redding, who shared with us…
Celebrating Diwali on our ships
Last week saw many people around the world celebrate the five-day festival of lights, Diwali,…
A look behind the scenes on Iona
As Iona is now proudly part of our P&O Cruises fleet you may be wondering…
HRH The Princess Royal visits Oasis Southampton City Farm
As some of you may have heard or seen on the local news, HRH The…
The great Britannia bake off, who will win?
And just like that we’re at the final of ‘The great Britannia bake off 2020’!…
Meet Arcadia’s HESS Hero
At Carnival UK we all have a role to play in keeping everyone safe and…
QM2 – six months in to our operational pause
Captain Wells is here to give us an update from Queen Mary 2 which is…
Britannia put wellbeing first
This week we were pleased to hear Britannia were championing ‘Take time for wellbeing’, a…
HAL donates £30,000 of meals to local charity
Holland America Line’s Zaandam has donated a number of meals to the Southampton Veterans Drop-In…
Learn to cook new dishes while raising money for UK Harvest
Since April, P&O Cruises and Cunard have been working with food redistribution charity UK Harvest…
The great Britannia bake off – afternoon tea
Another week, another bake for Britannia! Continuing with their bake off series the Britannia team…
A day in the life of…Silverio, Officer Steward
This week we hear from Silverio, Officer Steward on board Queen Victoria. Silverio joined the…
Azura’s culinary treats
One thing that’s brought many of us comfort, while we’ve been dealing with the new…
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…
It’s pie week in the great Britannia bake off
Another week, another bake for Britannia! Continuing with their bake off series the Britannia team…
Sheena walks over 300km across Britannia’s decks
Ship Security Officer, Sheena Matthams, has been walking the decks of Britannia during the month…
An apron is a cape on backwards
Just because our ships don’t have Guests on at the moment doesn’t mean there aren’t…
Our ships enjoy some fright-ful fun
This year’s Halloween celebrations may have felt a little different to usual but that didn’t…
Meet Queen Elizabeth’s Galley Lead – Catalin Baba
From the Black Sea to Queen Mary 2… Catalin started working as a Chef during…
Cunard’s Best Revival Award
As proud partners of the Olivier Awards, Cunard was delighted to once again sponsor the…
Looking back at National Inclusion Week 2020
The theme for this years National Inclusion week was ‘Each One Reach One’, and back…
Boo-st your plans this Halloween
It’s almost the end of October, and you know what that means…whether you’re a bit…
Black History Month – Our Inspirations
At Athena and Spectrum, Carnival UK’s inclusion networks, we’re predominantly focused on issues relating to…
Cunard crew on Instagram… #wearecunard
We’ve recently launched our wearecunard account on Instagram where we share posts from our crew…
Our quarter three Values Award winners – October 2020
The results are in and our quarterly Values Awards winners have been decided! We received…
Carnival Sensation rescues 24 people
On Saturday, Carnival Sensation, part of Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet, came to the aid of…
161 tonnes of donated food and counting!
UKHarvest food rescue and education charity have sent a ‘thank you in numbers’, to show…
The great Britannia bake off – Battenburgs
Another week, another bake for Britannia! Continuing with their bake off series the Britannia team…
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…
The great Britannia bake off
A winter favourite, the Great British Bake Off was back on our screens this month,…
Celebrating Long Service Awards
While our ships remain paused in operations it’s important we continue to recognise the hard…
Britannia ship’s company take time to focus on their mental health
Last weekend, 10 October, marked World Mental Health day – a day when millions of…
How to be better with your money
The global pandemic has profoundly changed the way that we think about our finances and…
Meet Girlie Muega, Hotel Operations & Retail Manager
This week we heard from Girlie who is currently at home in Iloilo City, Philippines…
Britannia Ship Security Officer ‘Walks the Decks’ for Charity
Sheena Matthams, Ship Security Officer on Britannia, has challenged herself while on board to ‘WALK…
New ‘My Account’ sites are live!
New ‘My Account’ sites for both Cunard and P&O Cruises UK Guests, which enable them…
Mental Health Day: Mental Health for all
As Heroes of safe and well we all have the responsibility of checking in on…
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…
Supporting our charity partners
This year has been so very different to how any of us might have imagined…
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…
Food is entertainment on Queen Elizabeth
This week we caught up with Mark and Nick Oldroyd, two Cunard, culinary experts. Mark…
Queen Victoria’s award-winning people
While our ships are paused in operation it’s still important to recognise the efforts of…
First steel cut for Seabourn’s second new ship
Seabourn celebrates the commemorative cutting of the first steel for its second ultra-luxury purpose-built expedition…
Life on board QE
‘This is your Captain speaking’ – Captain Howarth fills us in on what life onboard…
International Coastal Cleanup Day
Saturday 19 September marks International Coastal Cleanup Day, a day where communities around the world…
Stay well this winter
As we approach the winter months and continue to protect ourselves from Covid-19 it’s more…
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…
Life on board QM2
Have you wondered what life’s been like on board our ships during our operational pause?…
Crew food: Tell us what you think
We want to understand what we can do to make your experience on board the…
Creating good habits and finding a routine
As we enter the start of September many of you are about to experience further…
Remote working and me
Over the coming weeks and months we’re working to reset the role of Carnival House,…
Join Team Cunard for Your Palace to Palace challenge
The Prince’s Trust annual cycling event may be cancelled as we know it, but they’re…
Farewell Captain Pembridge
This week we bid Captain David Pembridge a fond farewell as he set off to…
Cunard Employee Experience Group: working in a new world.
At Carnival UK we celebrate the diversity of colleagues, encouraging everyone to bring their whole…
Compliance is key during Covid-19
As we are all too aware, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted absolutely every part of…
Setting goals to get where you want to be
We’re now in the midst of our enabling conversation window and many of us will…
Queen Victoria’s HESS hero
At Carnival UK we’re all Heroes of Safe and Well. Even during the current situation…
Q3 Values award nominations are now live
So far this year we have all experienced a significant period of change and quarter…
A stress-free school holiday
Throughout the Covid-19 pandemic we’ve have to adapt to some drastic changes to our normal…
New presidents for Seabourn & HAL
Carnival Corporation and plc has recently announced two important moves within its global leadership team…
SSO Employee Experience Group are looking for additional members
We’re looking for additional members to join our Shared Services Employee Experience Group, to represent…
Spotting Survivor Syndrome
The past few months have been some of the most challenging many of us will…
Look, Listen, Link – Looking after you and your colleagues
There’s a lot of different things happening in our lives right now, and as none…
Celebrating Cunard’s 180th anniversary
Today marks a very special day in Cunard’s history. On 4 July 1840, 180 years…
Cunard donates food to UKHarvest
Over the past four weeks, Cunard has made a series of food donations to UK…
Getting our people home safely
Getting our people home safely has been, and continues to be our number one goal…
Aurora’s HESS heroes!
One of our core values is being heroes of safe and well and recently on…
Celebrating Philippines Independence Day
On Friday 12 June colleagues celebrated Philippines Independence Day, an event recognised every year. In…
Biju Cheriyan receives an ECP coin
Even during the current situation it’s important that we still strive for HESS Compliance through…
Today is World Oceans Day
World Oceans Day has been celebrating the ocean on 8 June every year since 2002,…
Repatriation success in the Philippines
We are thrilled to confirm that over the weekend, 330 Filipino colleagues were repatriated from…
Aurora’s commitment to fitness
Aurora have been taking their crew wellbeing seriously by introducing physical exercise challenges each week…
Looking after your Mental Health
We’re passionate about our people’s happiness and recognise that your wellbeing plays a big part…
Guided workouts with Nuffield Health
Exercise – it’s not just all about fitness levels and physique, it can have tremendous…
Mental Health Awareness Week
Hosted by the Mental Health Foundation, Mental Health Awareness Week takes place from 18-24 May…
Queen Victoria Zumba on!
Gyms may have powered down, but that doesn’t mean a pause in your workouts. It’s…
Redundancy: Managing your Mental Health
Last week we began our consultation period shore side and regrettably announced a significant number…
Our ships continue to make a vital contribution
At Carnival UK we’re members of the Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme whose members share…
Cunard features in online archive exhibition
A special collection from the Cunard archive features in a digital exhibition produced by the…
Congratulating our colleagues on their Management Apprenticeship course
Congratulations to Alex Wibberley, Samantha Gibb, Katherine Hayward, Nicole Watkins and Charlotte Rooney who recently…
Meaningful May
The world may be in crisis but this May, Action for Happiness, an international movement,…
Ventura’s budding artists
Ventura recently held ‘Creativity Week’ onboard which, as the name implies, aimed to bring out…
What’s been happening with our CUK Charity Partner?
There have been some great highlights to share with you from the last couple of…
Welcome to the not so dark side of baking
Recently Cunard Executive Chef, Nick Oldroyd, shared our perfected scone recipe and method for our…
Calling all home heroes
With thousands of fundraising events cancelled due to coronavirus, charities across the UK have been…
We’ve donated more than 8.5 tonnes
With some of our ships finding themselves with a surplus of fresh food intended for…
#world5k runs weekly for charitable causes
#World5K, the event that inspired people globally to keep moving from the safety of their…
Carnival House glows blue in support of the NHS
Along with Britannia last week, every Thursday at 20:00 we’ve been proudly lighting up Carnival…
Join the world’s largest 5k this weekend
As we adapt to a new temporary way of living, uniting together has never been…
Finding calm in a stressful world
One thing I’m sure we can all agree on is that life is different than…
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…
Exercising to stay fit and well
From working remotely to remaining on board our ships during operational pause, in recent weeks…
Supporting our Contact Centre by working better together!
A massive thank you to everyone who’s volunteered directly, or offered up team members, to…
Closing the gender pay gap
We’ve just published our gender pay gap figures for April 2019, marking our third year…
How we’re supporting colleagues on board
As heroes of ’safe and well’ the health and wellbeing of everyone during the Coronavirus…
What is social distancing and how do we all do our part
You may have heard the term ‘Social Distancing’ being used a lot in the media,…
Say hello to our new starters
Today we’re welcoming some new colleagues here at Carnival House… Eden Gozra Advisor, Personal Cruise…
Spring clean comes early as we #packinplastics!
It’s almost officially spring and with that often comes a spring clean – well, we’re…
Celebrating the success of our Springboard participants
Being part of Carnival UK isn’t just a job, it’s an opportunity to develop personally…
Iona: The first 100
Things have really picked up pace in the yard and with the first 100 crew…
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,…
Want to shine in 2020 as a PR Exec?
Are you looking for the next step in your career here at CUK? Well, we…
Welcome to our latest new starters
Welcome to the fresh, new faces joining us here at Carnival House today… Adelaina Weller…
Choose our next CUK charity partner!
It’s that time of year again when we begin the search for our next official…
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…
Charlotte, one of our apprentices, is a shining star!
We’re thrilled to announce that Charlotte Rooney, one of our latest apprentices, has won the…
White Star Service Academy workshops
Since we unveiled our White Star Service pin, over 300 shore colleagues have completed the…
Spotlight on…..your Values Award Winner – Baiba Ziga!
Last month Baiba Ziga was crowned your overall Values Award winner for 2019. Passionate about…
Meet the Shared Services Employee Experience Group
At Carnival UK we celebrate the diversity of colleagues, encouraging everyone to bring their whole…
Say hello to our new starters
Today we’re welcoming a new crop of fresh faces joining us here at Carnival House……
Join our award winning Million Makers
On Tuesday 11 February, the 2019 Team Cunard Million Makers celebrated their amazing achievements at…
Getting to know…Stuart Smart, Human Resources Manager on Iona
With less than 100 days to go, Stuart Smart, Human Resources Manager on Iona, is…
UK Cruise Awards
On Thursday 6 February, P&O Cruises, Cunard, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn and Carnival…
Family Friendly Activities this Half Term
Would your kid’s love to get up close and personal with Southampton City Farm’s animals…
Simon’s Blog: My perspective on the first international conference of its kind….
Last month I was part of the first International Women in Travel and Tourism Forum.…
Welcome to our new starters
Welcome to the fresh, new faces joining us here at Carnival House today… Murshidah Boksh…
Our new Atrium furniture is coming…
As you may remember at the end of last year we had some sample furniture…
What’s been happening with our CUK charity partner?
Carnival UK’s Charity partner Southampton City Farm has had a great couple of months thanks…
Carnival UK highly commended for its employee experience!
We’re delighted that Carnival UK has been recognised as highly commended at the Employee Engagement…
Take on the Lake District triple challenge!
This June Carnival UK has partnered with Southampton City Farm to offer you the opportunity…
Princess Cruises’ ship is first to return to Australian island after bushfire emergency
Princess Cruises’ 2000-guest Sun Princess yesterday became the first cruise ship to return to Kangaroo…
Hello to our new colleagues
Welcome to our new colleagues joining us in Carnival House this week! Geraldine Philips Director,…
Are you ready for a challenge?
Fancy keeping fit and supporting young people along the way? Well, look no further than…
Wellness 366 is nominated for a REBA award
Our Contact Centre Operations (CCO) team are thrilled to announce that their wellbeing programme, Wellness…
Huge thank you to our December volunteers
Thank you to everyone who volunteered to spread festive joy to P&O Cruise Guests at…
New year, new colleagues
Say hello to our latest group of fresh, new faces to join us here at…
QE met with dazzling drone show in Melbourne
You may have seen that just before Christmas Cunard’s iconic Queen Elizabeth was greeted with…
Cunard’s Brand Partnerships and events highlights
As 2019 draws to a close, we’re taking a look back at some of the…
P&O Cruises hits its £500,000 goal for Teenage Cancer Trust
After a fantastic year of fundraising by P&O Cruises for our charity partner Teenage Cancer…
Cunard partners with ‘Cool Cousins’
In a cruise industry first, Cunard has joined forces with ‘Cool Cousins’, a travel technology…
QV sommeliers visit family-owned winery
During Queen Victoria’s yearly visit to Venice, the Bar and Sommeliers teams had the unique…
Million Makers Festive Finale raises over £4.7k
On 3 December Team Cunard Million Makers hosted their Festive Finale Event in the Atrium,…
Say hello to our new starters
Today we’re welcoming a new crop of fresh faces joining us here at Carnival House……
‘Tis the season for gifting responsibly
During the Christmas period many of us will give or receive gifts from our vendors…
NEW STORIES ADDED – Celebrating Our Best Us!
As part of our Celebrating My Best Me season, we’re celebrating the diversity and achievements…
P&O Cruises Brand – The next chapter
Having launched our P&O Cruises new brand vision and strategy ‘Extraordinary travel experiences, designed in…
P&O Cruises 2020 Calendar
Each year, P&O Cruises produces a calendar which is sent to our top tier Guests…
Spreading the joy of advent calendars
Every year our CCO team are given the gift of an advent calendar but this…
Give a little gift to those who need it
For those less fortunate than ourselves, the festive season can be a difficult time. We’ve…
Meet your Festive Market Traders
Looking for Christmas present inspiration? From Monday you needn’t look further than Carnival House! The…
Princess Cruises offers ‘best sale ever’
Princess Cruises offers ‘best sale ever’ with voyages from £499 plus low deposit – as…
Say hi to our new faces
Here are the latest group of newcomers to join us at Carnival House: Simon Lynch…
Vote for your favourite festive movie
This year we’re bringing back festive films to Carnival House! Got a favourite festive film?…
Trophies, trophies and more trophies at the British Travel Awards!
Last night was a big night of award wins for both P&O Cruises and Cunard…
On the twelfth day of Christmas…
This Festive season we are excited to announce our Carnival UK 12 days of Christmas…
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…
Cunard Announces Membership with British Luxury Trade Group Walpole
Cunard has today announced its membership with leading luxury advocacy group Walpole, in a move…
A treat for you this festive season
Hardings Retail, our shopping boutique operator onboard Britannia, Azura, Oceana, Queen Mary 2 & Queen…
Every woman travel awards nomination for Cristina Munoz
A big congratulations to Cristina Munoz who was a shortlisted finalist for the ‘Above and…
Celebrating My Best Me – Martines Rocha de Souza
As part of our Celebrating My Best Me season, we’re celebrating the diversity and achievements…
What’s your HESS score? Take our HESS quiz.
Earlier this year we launched the Golden Rules and Just and Fair Culture to our…
Join Athena for International Men’s Day
Athena, our employee-led network, is inviting you to take part in International Men’s Day on…
Say hello to our new joiners
Here are the fresh, new faces joining us here at Carnival House today. Kate Edwards…
Santa’s Grotto at Southampton City Farm
This December our charity partner, Southampton City Farm, are hosting a Santa’s Grotto event for…
Cunard chosen as ‘Best World Cruise’…
Cunard has been voted “Best World Cruise” by readers and fans in Porthole Cruise Magazine’s…
Our new Contact Centre Snug
This year our Contact Centre (CCO) have been running a new Wellbeing programme, ‘Wellness 366’,…
Stress Awareness Week
Last week was International Stress Awareness week and as “Heroes of Safe and Well”, we have…
Shipmates children’s Christmas party – book now!
The Shipmates elves have been busy at work to bring you the Children’s Christmas Party!…
The Great British Pudsey Bake Off
This Monday 11 November we’re holding the Great British Pudsey Bake Off to help raise…
Celebrating My Best Me – Maneesh Dublish
As part of our Celebrating My Best Me season, we’re celebrating the diversity and achievements…
New carpets in Carnival House
Have you noticed the new carpets fitted around Carnival House? Not only do these carpets…
Congratulations to our first Springboard cohort
We recently celebrated the achievements of 15 colleagues who successfully completed the six month Springboard…
Sky Princess launched
Princess Cruises recently launched its latest ship, Sky Princess. The 3,660-guest vessel is the 18th…
What’s been happening with Southampton City Farm?
Our charity partner Southampton City Farm has had a great month this month thanks to…
New pre-cruise emails for P&O Cruises
Our P&O Cruises Guests who are within twelve weeks of their cruise departing are about…
Changes to childcare voucher subsidy
Until 18 October 2018, the UK government offered working parents a childcare voucher scheme which…
Our ships help with weather forecasting
At Carnival UK we’re members of the Voluntary Observing Ship (VOS) scheme whose members share…
What to do if ‘digital you’ gets taken…
What were my words last week? We never think it’s going to happen to us…
Meet the names behind the claims
With a collective experience of over seventy years working for Carnival UK (astonishing considering they’ve…
Princess Cruises to launch new Jim Henson-inspired production show
Princess Cruises has unveiled a new production show – ‘Inspired Silliness’ – which will debut…
Halloween at Carnival House
On 31 October we’re encouraging everyone to take time out of their day to enjoy…
Baiba Ziga – A woman to watch
Our very own Baiba Ziga, Resourcing and onboarding consultant, has been chosen as part of…
Princess Cruises takes delivery of newest ship
Princess Cruises today took delivery of the 3,660-guest Sky Princess, the 18th ship to join…
Celebrating top customer service
As it was National Customer Service week last week it seemed the perfect time to…
Cash for the weekend is back and it’s online
The popular Cash for the Weekend is back and MORE inclusive and accessible than ever…
How to keep children entertained at sea
BBC TV Journalist John Young has become a popular entertainer for both children and adults…
Grab your Cinderella final rehearsal tickets
The English National Ballet (ENB) is coming to Southampton to present Cinderella at The Mayflower…
Get stuck in at the farm this October
On 31 October we’re encouraging everyone to take time out of their day to enjoy…
Team Cunard conquer Palace to Palace
Bright and early on a thankfully sunny Sunday morning (6 October), a team of colleagues…
The first distillery at sea on Iona
P&O Cruises is collaborating with award-winning gin distiller, Salcombe Gin, to develop and install the…
Bee a Hero – £1,125 raised for Southampton City Farm
Thanks to everyone that bought tickets to help raise a total of £1,125.79 for Southampton…
Be part of Children in Need 2019
On 15 November we’ll once again be one of the call centres taking donations for…
High Days and Away Days
On a sunny day in September, the Maritime department swapped Engine Room visits and project…
Welcome to this week’s new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Emma Stevenson…
Princess Cruises to feature in TV series ‘Monster Ships’
Princess Cruises’ 3,080-guest ship, Crown Princess, will appear in an episode of a new TV…
Welcome to our 2019 graduates
Back in January we ran a number of graduate assessment days to find some exceptional…
What’s happening with Oasis Down to Earth Farm?
Our Carnival House charity partner Oasis Down to Earth Farm (soon to be be Southampton…
Queen Victoria bar team visit Pickering’s gin distillery
Last month, in the port of New Haven, Edinburgh a group of 15 of us…
Say hello to our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Mark McQuire…
Cunard’s first cinema advert
Starting today, Cunard will make its first cinema appearance with their new advert ‘Dreams’ which…
Get ‘Out of your Comfort Zone’ this October
Have you been looking for a reason to set yourself a challenge but haven’t been…
Did you escape the room?
Last week Team Cunard Million Makers ran the Undersea Evil Inc Escape Room to raise…
Our latest Athena events
Athena has launched the details for its latest event, taking place on Monday 30 September…
Welcoming our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Nelson Santos…
Could you help make Children in Need another success this year?
Last year Carnival UK was one of 48 call centres taking donations for BBC Children…
Captain Hashmi’s awarded a fellowship!
South Shields Marine School, in Tyne and Wear, UK has recently awarded our very own…
CUK L&D team heads on to Seabourn
One of the greatest things about working in Carnival UK is the opportunity to work…
Cunard teams with award-winning micro-brewery
Cunard and award winning micro-brewery, Dark Revolution, recently teamed up to create a bespoke and…
P&O Cruises launch its new vision
Thank you for joining us on Tuesday 20 August to mark the new chapter in…
Lights, camera, action… on QM2!
This week Queen Mary 2 has been the setting for a new film by Oscar®…
#ProudToBeMegan
Pride is a key event in our Summer of Happiness which is focused on encouraging…
The Legend of the Golden Cockerel
When Oriana met with Canberra off the coast of Cannes in 1997, near the end of…
NEW equality and transgender policies for the fleet
At Carnival UK we’re committed to building an inclusive community where people feel valued, they…
CUK Pride headline act!
On 23 August we’re celebrating the diversity of colleagues at Carnival House Pride. From 10am…
Say hello to our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Jean-Charles Audouin…
Maritime UK Awards finalists!
Having impressed industry judges we’ve been shortlisted in the first ever Maritime UK Awards for…
Cunard history returns home!
For 50 years John Langley, an avid Cunard historian and founder of the Cunard Steamship…
CUK Pride announcing…
On 23 August we’re celebrating the diversity of colleagues at Carnival House Pride. From 10am…
Pop’n’Olly at CUK Pride
On 23 August we’re celebrating the diversity of colleagues at Carnival House Pride. From 10am…
73 years of Independence for India
Today, across India, celebrations will be taking place to mark 73 years of Independence for…
CUK Pride announcing…
On 23 August we’re celebrating the diversity of colleagues at Carnival House Pride. From 10am…
Vote for Oasis Down to Earth Farm
Cultivation Street, a campaign started to help people to grow and garden together, are currently…
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…
Happy families onboard Iona
Exciting global street food experiences, a fun gelateria serving award-winning gelato, a four-screen cinema complex…
Our Q2 fleet update videos are here!
Our second quarterly fleet update of 2019 for both P&O Cruises and Cunard is now…
Eid al adha
Eid al adha is an important celebration in the Muslim calendar having begun yesterday and…
Our Million Makers competition winners!
On Monday 29 July Team Cunard kicked off their 2019 Prince’s Trust Million Makers fundraising…
Join the Pride Squad!
Cunard and P&O Cruises are headline sponsors of Southampton Pride, and on 24 August, colleagues…
Carnival Corp’s new website highlights advanced air quality systems
Recently, as part of Carnival Corporation & plc’s commitment to sustainability, we announced the launch…
Cunard launches ‘Artist in Residence’ programme
Cunard in partnership with Clarendon Fine Art is refining the art connoisseurs travel experience with…
Welcoming our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Matt Dahl…
Win a piece of Oriana for only £1
As part of our Maritime Summer raffle we’re giving you the chance to win two…
West Beach Cleaning with Marine Conservation Society
Having seen the comms about the #trashtag beach clean during Environmental Week some of our…
Life at Sea and Me: Tales from the Sea
To mark Day of the Seafarer in June, we challenged our colleagues on board to…
Thank you again from Oriana
We asked for volunteers for Oriana’s last two turnarounds on 19 and 22 July, to…
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…
Entertainment Safety Work Group
As part of our ongoing goal to move from HESS compliance to commitment our Entertainment…
CSmart colleagues visit Queen Victoria
During Queen Victoria’s recent trip to Rotterdam they were pleased to welcome onboard some of…
HAL win big at the 2019 Cruisers’ Choice Awards
Cruise Critic announced the recipients of its 2019 Cruisers’ Choice Destination Awards, and Holland America…
Carnival UK helps bring the beach to Southampton
As part of our ‘Summer of Happiness – my best me’ campaign this year we’re…
Asalha Puja/ Darma Day
Today is Asalha Puja/Dharma Day which is celebrated by Buddhists in Theravada countries on the full…
Say hi to our new starters
Here are the latest, new faces to join us here at Carnival House… Louise Mackinlay…
Welcoming our new starters
Here are the latest fresh, new faces to join us here, at Carnival House… Gareth…
Our 2018 graduates come ashore
Our 2018 graduates are now on the final stretch of their graduate programme, so we…
You may have seen a new addition to the homepage of The Insider. We’ve recently…
QM2 colleagues visit the Van Brunt Distillery
As our Cunard bartenders strive to deliver the most professional and knowledgeable experience to our…
Bradley receives an ECP Reward Coin!
As our journey continues from HESS Compliance to Commitment we’re recognising colleagues who go above…
Musculoskeletal Month – manual handling
We’re dedicated to ensuring our ship’s company are comfortable, healthy and happy. One of the…
P&O Cruises and Iona feature on Olly Smith’s ‘A Glass With…’
newsThe next series of Olly Smith’s ‘A Glass With…’ podcast is to feature seven personalities…
Happy Vesak Day
This most important Buddhist festival is known as either Vesak, Wesak or Buddha Day, and…