Cunard has unveiled a dynamic speaker program for its cruises from August to December 2026, featuring over 800 contributors across its fleet. Among the notable speakers are personalities from various fields, including around 200 esteemed figures in broadcasting, sports, science, literature, and entertainment.
Highlights of the program include appearances by broadcaster and author Clare Balding CBE, actress Celia Imrie CBE, AI pioneer Dame Wendy Hall, comedian Ruby Wax OBE, and crime novelist Peter James. Cunard President Katie McAlister emphasized that the Insights program aims to provide a diverse range of expertise and personal experiences on board its ships.
On the Queen Mary 2, guests traveling between Southampton and New York can look forward to an engaging lineup of speakers. Celia Imrie is set to take part during the ship’s landmark 450th Transatlantic Crossing in November. Other contributors include children’s television presenter Dame Floella Benjamin and U.S. pilot Jeff Skiles.
The Queen Anne will feature Olympic swimming champion Rebecca Adlington OBE, broadcaster Rachel Riley MBE, and former England rugby captain Will Carling. Meanwhile, Queen Victoria, sailing in the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and Western Europe, will host Ruby Wax OBE and journalist Jane Corbin.
In Alaska, guests on the Queen Elizabeth can interact with Clare Balding CBE, explorer Alison Teal, and actress-pilot Ariel Tweto. For the Caribbean voyages, NASA astronaut Susan Kilrain and actor Patrick Duffy, known for his role in Dallas, will also be part of the onboard experience.
This autumn and winter Insights program continues Cunard’s commitment to enhancing travel experiences with expert-led enrichment tailored to individual voyage themes and destinations.
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