Cunard News

Cunard reports busiest booking day in a decade
Cunard has reported that the first day of bookings for new ship Queen Anne has proved its busiest sales day in a decade.

‘Indiana Jones of the deep’ bound for exclusive speaker appearance with Cunard
Maritime archaeologist, Mensun Bound, who made headlines across the world in March with the discovery of Sir Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, will head out to sea again this summer to talk exclusively to Cunard guests.

Cunard explores the world with new 2023 and 2024 sailings
Cunard unveils over 110 international voyages, sailing on its iconic fleet between October 2023 and May 2024, including maiden voyages on new ship Queen Anne.

Cunard announces growth for North American market with news of Queen Anne
Cunard announces designs for all accommodations on its newest and 249th ship, Queen Anne, which is scheduled to launch in early 2024, with the importance of North America a key strategy.

Cunard appoints Matt Gleaves as VP, Commercial - North America and Australasia
Luxury cruise brand Cunard announces Matt Gleaves as VP, Commercial - North America and Australasia, to lead the company’s growth across the region as capacity increases across the fleet by more than 40%.

Thorhauge to captain Queen Anne for Cunard
Cunard has unveiled the first captain for the upcoming Queen Anne, Inger Klein Thorhauge. She will lead the team responsible for on board operations and take charge for the maiden season.

Queen Anne to join the Cunard fleet in 2024
Cunard has named its latest ship Queen Anne. The vessel will be the 249th to join the fleet and will make up a remarkable quartet of Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.

Cunard sees record booking figures for summer 2023
Cunard has seen its busiest period of trading in more than a decade as the recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic continues apace. Demand was driven for trips in summer 2023.

Cunard appoints new UK sales director
Cunard has announced the appointment of new director of UK sales, Tom Mahoney. Currently director of strategic planning with the line, he will take on his new role on January 31st.

Royal Shakespeare Company signs Cunard partnership
Cunard will be taking Shakespeare to the high seas in 2022, as it joins forces in a first-of-its-kind partnership with the Royal Shakespeare Company to bring world-class theatre to its transatlantic stage.

Cunard unveils spring programme for Queen Elizabeth
She will be spending time in the unparalleled beauty of Norway’s fjords; island hopping in Spain and Portugal; cruising through the Mediterranean; and finally transiting the Panama Canal onwards to Alaska.

Cunard prepares for cruise return on Friday
The final touches are being made to Cunard ship Queen Elizabeth as the cruise line prepares to return to sailing. The UK-based line has been out of the water for 17-months.