Cunard Line has added author Margaret Atwood, broadcaster Sir David Frost, Dame Fiona Reynolds and sportsman Mike Cowan as additional speakers in the line's Cunard Insights onboard enrichment program in the next few months aboard Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. Additionally, promotional fares are being offered on applicable voyages, expiring on April 15, 2013.
"Cunard was the first cruise line to invite a variety of distinguished speakers aboard its ships nearly 40 years ago," said Peter Shanks, president of Cunard Line. "We are delighted to continue to welcome internationally respected figures who will add an extra dimension to our guests’ experience on board."
Cunard Insights introduces guests to a variety of topics by experts and visionaries who reflect the line's legacy of adventure and prestige while sailing a luxury cruise vacation.
Complementing the array of speakers already announced for 2013, Atwood, Frost, Reynolds and Cowan will set sail as follows:
Margaret Atwood – Queen Mary 2, Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing, Aug. 15, 2013. Acclaimed author Margaret Atwood will preview her new book “MaddAddam” prior to its official UK release. “MaddAddam” is the third book in her trilogy that started with “Oryx and Crake” and then “The Year of the Flood.” Promotional fares for this seven-day Transatlantic Crossing start from $1,399 per person.
Sir David Frost – Queen Mary 2, Westbound Transatlantic Crossing, Oct. 8, 2013. During the Crossing, Sir David will share live with guests “Interviews I Shall Never Forget” which is a cascade of memories and hilarious anecdotes. In addition, he will do a live Q&A with the Entertainment Director of Queen Mary 2 and also introduce the film “Frost/Nixon.” Promotional fares for this seven-day Transatlantic Crossing start from $1,299 per person.
Dame Fiona Reynolds DBE – Queen Elizabeth, St. Petersburg and Baltic Explorer, May 1, 2013. This 14-day voyage sails roundtrip from Southampton and visits Kristiansand, Copenhagen, Warnemunde, Tallinn, St. Petersburg (overnight stay on board), Helsinki and Stockholm. Promotional fares for this voyage start from $2,299 per person.
Mike Cowan – Queen Victoria, Spring Getaway, April 26 2013. Promotional fares for this five-day voyage, sailing roundtrip from Southampton with stops in Hamburg and Le Havre, start from $999 per person.
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