Event Cruises
Departures 2024
13 - 20 November 2024, Queen Mary 2 - Literature Festival at Sea:
Transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York on the Queen Mary 2
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Find yourself absorbed in a true literary haven, surrounded by fellow book lovers on board the Literature Festival at Sea. This event, curated by the programming team of The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, sees authors, poets, journalists, critics, and historians unite, bringing the spirit of the Festival to your voyage.
Highlights
- In partnership with Cheltenham Literature Festival, the world's oldest literary festival
- A seven day programme of inspiring literary events
- Join best loved authors, thinkers and journalists for a range of unique workshops and
Experiences- Hear literary greats in conversation about their life and work and get the chance to meet
them at intimate author signings
Departures 2025
Great Australian Culinary Voyage, Queen Elizabeth
Description: This cruise features some of Australia's most successful chefs, producers, and food critics. Guests can enjoy a special three-course dinner in the Britannia and Grills restaurants and participate in a bespoke culinary land program in Hobart.
Departure: February 6, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Film Festival at Sea, Queen Mary 2
Description: In partnership with the British Film Institute, this cruise offers a curated program of film screenings, talks with industry icons, quizzes, and Q&A sessions.
Departure: March 8, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
185th Cunard Anniversary Sailing, Queen Mary 2
Description: This cruise celebrates Cunard's history with insights from maritime historians and a special commemorative dinner.
Departure: June 24, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Dance the Atlantic, Queen Mary 2
Description: A transatlantic cruise celebrating the world of dance. Six leading dancers from the English National Ballet will perform classic and contemporary ballets in the Royal Court Theatre.
Departure: August 8, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Anthony Inglis and the National Symphony Orchestra, Queen Mary 2
Description: This cruise features classical music conducted by Anthony Inglis with the UK's National Symphony Orchestra.
Departure: September 3, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
Voyage du Vin, Queen Victoria
Description: In collaboration with Corney & Barrow, one of the UK's oldest independent wine merchants, this voyage includes lectures, tastings, and events with leading wine experts.
Departure: October 13, 2025
Duration: 11 nights
Literature Festival at Sea, Queen Mary 2
Description: Curated by The Times, The Sunday Times, and the Cheltenham Literature Festival, this cruise features events with prominent guests like Sophie Raworth and Richard Coles.
Departure: December 8, 2025
Duration: 7 nights
These event cruises offer unique experiences and special themes, making the journeys unforgettable.