World Smile Day – WIN lunch on us!
Friday 4 October is World Smile Day, a relatively new holiday with a story that…
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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…
Baby Loss Awareness Week (9 -15 October)
Baby Loss Awareness Week is held annually from 9 – 15 October. The week is…
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…
Join our right royal bake off!
Donate your delicious sweet and savoury treats for a special Coronation themed bake sale and…
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.…