Wine, Fashion and Song: Theme Cruises That Will Make You Book a Cunard Luxury Cruise Now

Famous for its 'Three Queens' fleet of iconic ships: the Queen Mary 2, the Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth, Cunard's regal, British lifestyle at sea, with gala evenings, afternoon tea, kennels for pets to travel with you, and epic Transatlantic Crossings from London/Southampton to New York allow you to re-live the age of glamorous ocean liners.

Cunard has also been a trailblazer of 'event' cruises, particularly popular on the Transatlantic Crossings with days at sea for guests to devote themselves to onboard activities. Themes showcase the best of British culture and talent and feature exclusive speakers, guests, onboard events, and one-of-a-kind shore excursions.

Get in-depth, insider insights into your favorite elements of British culture on one of these Cunard event cruises:

It's become an annual event on a summer Transatlantic Crossing, featuring a line-up of British fashion industry designer and model celebrities. The fourth annual Transatlantic Fashion Week Crossing on Queen Mary 2, July 28 - Aug 4, 2019, features British milliner Stephen Jones, one of the first African-American models, Pat Cleveland, and shoe maven Stuart Weitzman.

 

Badgley Mischka (above) headlines 2020's Transatlantic Fashion Week, debuting their 2021 resort collection in an exclusive runway show on board, and meeting with guests for Q&As.

 

The British Royal Astronomical Society joins Cunard celebrating fall's World Space Week with a special space-themed Transatlantic Crossing. Astronauts, scientists and Society members depart from Southampton with guests interested in space and its exploration.

It's a perfect match for a cruise with the world's only Planetarium at Sea, which features new space shows, and on deck in the mid-Atlantic, perhaps the best stargazing venue, away from interfering lights or pollution. And arrival in New York coincides with the beginning of World Space Week for guests to continue the theme, participating in events on shore after disembarking from the cruise.

 

It's a regular favorite in Cunard's calendar, with the UK's National Symphony Orchestra taking center stage during two spectacular performances of American themed pieces and the 'Last Night of the Cunard Proms in the Royal Court Theater. Conductor Anthony Inglis sits down for a Q&A with guests, who can also live out their fantasies of singing professionally by auditioning for, joining choir practice and a group performance during one evening's show.

 

If you've heard about the Cheltenham Literature Festival, The Times and The Sunday Times, you'll know that these heavyweights of the written English word ensure booklovers will enjoy a dream Transatlantic Crossing celebrating British and American literary talent, criticism, journalism and with plenty of time even lounge in luxury enjoying your own favorite books and new recommendations.

 

Participate in workshops with best-selling writers and experienced journalists to discover how to research your own novel, practice your calligraphy, brush up on your public speaking or even write your memoir. And enjoy a special series of film screenings celebrating some of the finest book to film adaptations, with introductions by knowledgeable critics.