Embark on a voyage of enrichment and self-discovery
Take a voyage with Cunard and, through its wide-reaching Cunard Insights programme, you could complement your holiday with enriching encounters with experts of all kinds – including those four icons. Alongside talks from inspiring speakers you'll also be able to enjoy interactive 'In conversation with…' Q&As featuring high-achieving personalities from many diverse fields. And as these events are complimentary, you'll be thrilled to know all this wit and wisdom comes included.
As the pioneer of this type of experience – Cunard was the first cruise line to introduce guest speakers on board, introducing it in 1974 – you won't find a richer or more eclectic line-up afloat. Adventurers and explorers, TV and sports personalities, journalists and political commentators, chefs, musicians, writers and performers will all join the Cunard Insights rota this year. So if you're keen to broaden your mind as well as your horizons, a Cunard cruise fits the bill.
Sporting stars
Few could fail to be inspired by the superhuman achievements of world-class sports personalities, and a host of titans bring their stories of endeavour and triumph to Cunard guests this year. Britain's greatest-ever sprinter, winner of the Olympic 100m gold and former BBC Sports Personality of the Year Linford Christie will sail on the world's only ocean liner Queen Mary 2 in the Caribbean in November.
World Cup Alpine ski racer Chemmy Alcott will be on board Queen Anne in Iceland in June, and Queen Victoria will welcome a trio of sporting greats this summer: the grand dame of tennis Sue Barker will be hopping among the Greek islands in May, Olympic swimmer Mark Foster will cruise in Italy and Croatia in June, and rugby legend Will Carling will join a similar itinerary in August.
Television talent
Familiar faces from the small screen will appear in the flesh across the Cunard fleet this year, ready to entertain you with tales from their glittering careers. Join broadcasters Fern Britton and Kate Thornton in Greece on Queen Victoria this summer, sailing in August and May respectively, or hear the intrigue behind the headlines from veteran correspondent John Simpson on a Transatlantic crossing to New York on Queen Mary 2 in May.
In October you could voyage to Portugal on Queen Anne with everyone's favourite property expert Phil Spencer. And on Queen Elizabeth's Alaska itineraries you could laugh with comedian Ruby Wax in June or get the lowdown on the local fishing scene from Captain 'Wild' Bill Wichrowski, star of Deadliest Catch, in July.
Eminent experts
You'll find talents at the top of their game on board Cunard's cruises this year. Long-time friend of the line, two-Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr, will bring his culinary excellence to two Norwegian Fjords sailings in April on board Queen Mary 2 and in August on Queen Anne. Musician Midge Ure is also to be found on the fjords, on a July sailing on Queen Anne, or you could join Jools Holland in May, visiting the coasts of Spain and Italy.
Gardener Charlie Dimmock will be aboard Queen Anne's August itinerary in Iceland, and hypnotist Paul McKenna will make an epic voyage from Cape Town to Southampton on the same ship in April. Alaska is a fitting destination for adventurers and if you sail there on Queen Elizabeth in August and September you'll hear tales of derring-do from former Royal Marine and SAS: Who Dares Wins favourite Jason Fox, as well as adventurer Sarah Outen, known for being the first woman and youngest person to solo row across the Indian Ocean.
All the extras
These informative and entertaining sessions are just part of your Cunard experience. Once you're on board, the chance to enrich yourself with stimulating cultural and intellectual ventures is endless. Book a box at the on-board theatre and enjoy a show with champagne and chocolates, watch a film out on deck or visit the art gallery. Perhaps try learning a new skill – for example there were Spanish classes available on Queen Victoria for her South America season – or simply unwind at the spa to soak up the world-class roster of talks, stories and wisdom from Cunard's Insights programmes.
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