Cunard has revealed its 2025 Event Voyage programme, which will take place on Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria.
The Event Voyages will offer art, gastronomy, wine, performances, Q&As and workshops with global experts.
The luxury cruise line will offer seven itineraries, ranging from five to 11 nights, from February 2025:
Great Australian Culinary Voyage, Queen Elizabeth
The seven-night voyage will feature some of Australia’s most successful chefs, a special three-course dinner from the Britannia Club and Queen’s Grills restaurants, and a culinary shore experience in Hobart. Queen Elizabeth will depart on February 6. Prices start from US$1 333 (R24 904).
Film Festival at Sea, Queen Mary 2
As part of Cunard’s partnership with the British Film Institute, the cruise will offer screenings, quizzes, and Q&As with industry icons. The seven-night cruise will depart on March 8. The starting price is $1 193 (R22 288).
185th Cunard Anniversary Sailing, Queen Mary 2
The seven-night voyage, which sets sail on June 24, will celebrate Cunard’s history with insights from maritime historians and a commemorative dinner. Prices start from $1 651 (R30 845).
Dance the Atlantic, Queen Mary 2
The seven-night transatlantic cruise will showcase six leading dancers from the English National Ballet and feature performances from classic and contemporary ballets in the Royal Court Theatre. It will depart on August 8. Prices start from US$1 854 (R34 637).
Anthony Inglis and the National Symphony Orchestra, Queen Mary 2
Guests on this cruise will be immersed in the world of classical music, brought on board by Anthony Inglis, who conducts the UK’s National Symphony Orchestra. The seven-night itinerary will depart on September 3. The starting price is $1 397 (R25 762).
Literature Festival at Sea, Queen Mary 2
The seven-night itinerary will include a programme of events curated by The Times, The Sunday Times, and the Cheltenham Literature Festival. The events will feature talks from journalist and broadcaster Sophie Raworth and writer and broadcaster Richard Coles. Departing December 8, prices start from $1 142 (R21 335).
Voyage du Vin, Queen Victoria
Lastly, the 11-night voyage, in partnership with Corney & Barrow, one of the UK’s oldest independent wine merchants, will feature talks, tastings and events with leading connoisseurs and industry experts. It will depart on October 13. Prices start from $1 142.
All prices are per person based on two sharing a Britannia Balcony stateroom.
Cunard is represented by Whitestar Cruise & Travel in the South African market.
