Cunard have unveiled an expanded line-up of Event Voyages for 2020, finding room for music, theatre and space in an already packed schedule.
The events, specially curated to create cinematic experiences, feature exclusive speakers, activities and workshops, and allow guests to pursue creative passions, casual interests and overall curiosities during seven-day transatlantic cruises on flagship Queen Mary 2.
“Our 2020 Event Voyages represent the very best in music, the arts, food and wine and fashion and help to make these voyages among the most coveted in the industry,” said Cunard’s Lee Powell.
Queen Mary 2’s 2020 Event schedule
Singer Ruthie Henshall will be performing during the London Theatre at Sea cruise
London Theatre at Sea in association with the Olivier Awards, May 13-20
In partnership with the Olivier Awards, this seven-night crossing showcases award-winning talent in conversation about their careers and talks on how productions are put together. Guests will have the chance to be involved in dance classes, choirs and design workshops as well as see “The Oliviers in Concert” in the Royal Court Theatre. Singer Ruthie Henshall and James Bond lyricist Don Black will be performing.
Transatlantic Fashion Week, May 24-31
The Transatlantic Fashion Week features US design duo Badgley Mischka, who will launch their 2021 resort collection in an exclusive runway show during the voyage. They will also debut their capsule collection designed exclusively for Cunard, which will be sold on board. Mark Badgley and James Mischka will offer a Q&A with guests, with other industry experts sharing their experience and life in the world of fashion.
Festival of Food & Wine, June 7-14
Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux Jr will headline Cunard’s first ever Festival of Food & Wine festival. He will take Le Gavroche to sea by indulging guests with a series of hosted dinners, cooking demonstrations and Q&As. The transatlantic crossing will bring together additional experts from the culinary industry, including award-winning wine writer Will Lyons, food editor Lisa Markwell and wine critic Steven Spurrier.
Journey of Genealogy with Ancestry, August 14-21
Marking the 400th anniversary of the Mayflower voyage, this voyage will commemorate the significance of this iconic journey and experts from Ancestry, the largest online family history resource in the world, will be joining guests on board. Highlights of the voyage include talks themed around the Mayflower voyage and the stories of passengers onboard.Guests can learn to trace their family trees through the centuries.
The Greatest Generations Foundation Voyage, August 21-28
Cunard will pay tribute to the heroes of World War II during this voyage by commemorating the 75th Anniversary of the end of the war. In partnership with The Greatest Generations Foundation, guests can attend daily events with several WWII combat veterans, hearing first-hand about their experiences during the war.
Anthony Inglis and The National Symphony Orchestra, September 4-11
Guests will be treated to two spectacular performances in the Royal Court Theatre – an evening of American themed numbers, and the Last Night of the Cunard Proms itself. There will be a Q&A with Anthony Inglis, and guests will be able to audition for the choir and practise under the guidance of the NSO.
Author Kate Mosse will discuss her work during the Literary Festival cruise. Image: Ruth Crafer
World Space Week, October 2-9
This year’s World Space Week Crossing focuses on the role women have played in space travel. Acclaimed speakers from the fields of astronomy, astrophysics, aerospace and astronautics include Suzie Imber, Associate Professor of Planetary Science at the University of Leicester, and Dr Suzanna Randall, astrophysicist and trainee for the Astronautin initiative, aiming to send the first German women into space in 2020.
Transatlantic Music Week, October 23-30
Cunard’s first-ever Transatlantic Music Week will be filled with rock to jazz and gospel to opera. Performers include Grammy award-winner Midge Ure, the gospel sensation Kingdom Choir, singers from the English National Opera, Broadway stars Faith Prince and Seth Rudetsky and classical cellist Julian Lloyd Webber. Musical talent onboard will host workshops and Q&A sessions, while evenings will include recitals, fanfares and performances.
Literature Festival at Sea, December 1-8
The program features readings, talks and workshops with some of the world’s most renowned names in literature. Award-winning authors Ian Rankin, Kate Mosse, Alexander McCall Smith, Prue Leith and more will join guests as they discuss their life and work and hold intimate author signings. Times columnists onboard will review the biggest news stories of the year while literary editors and critics will pick their favourite books.
Big Band Ball
Inspired by the iconic big bands of the ‘30s and ‘40s, Cunard’s Big Band Ball combines ship musicians with special guests to create a swinging 17-piece orchestra, accompanied by vocalists performing classics in the Queens Room for one very special evening. This event voyage is available on Queen Elizabeth’s seven-night sailing in Asia, March 24-31, and on Queen Victoria’s short break to Amsterdam and Bruges, August 19-23
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