Team GB hero Katarina Johnson-Thompson to headline Cunard’s maiden Wellness at Sea voyage
24 June 2025 [Southampton, UK]
The Olympic silver medallist, and Queen Anne Icon, will host an exclusive Cunard Insights talk in the Royal Court Theatre, where she will share stories from her athletics career, reflect on what wellness means to her, and why it matters. She’ll also reveal her personal tips for maintaining both mental and physical wellbeing ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Cunard’s first Wellness at Sea voyage is a unique 7-night sailing to the tranquil Norwegian fjords on board its newest ship Queen Anne. Departing Southampton on 5 July 2026, this one-of-a-kind journey, curated in partnership with Harper’s Bazaar, will boast an inspiring variety of wellness-themed experiences – from invigorating classes and tailored spa treatments to enlightening talks from expert speakers.
Prices currently start from £1,049 per person based on two sharing a Britannia Balcony stateroom.
Katarina will be joined on board by Editors from Harper's Bazaar – one of the world’s most iconic fashion and beauty magazines – as well as a host of other experts to talk all things wellness.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: “Luxury travel today is about more than just beautiful surroundings — it’s about feeling your best, both inside and out. We know our guests are increasingly seeking moments of calm, balance and personal wellbeing as part of their travel experience. At Cunard, we’re proud to offer experiences that combine the restorative power of ocean travel with opportunities to unwind and reconnect. That’s why we’re so thrilled to be partnering with our Queen Anne Icon, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, for our very first Wellness at Sea voyage.”
Katarina Johnson-Thompson added: “I’m so excited to be partnering with Cunard once again, and as a Queen Anne Icon I have so much love for this ship and for a brand that means so much to Liverpool. Wellness has always been a huge part of my life, both professionally and personally, and I’m really looking forward to sharing my experiences with guests on board and hopefully inspiring people to prioritise their own wellness journeys.”
Wellness at Sea
Guests are invited to join leading figures in health and wellness for a week of inspiring talks and energising activities. Whether guests are looking for help with a fitness regime, or explore the benefits of the latest superfoods, this groundbreaking voyage is dedicated to the mind, body and soul.
Cunard’s Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea packages, designed to recover, energise, or relax over the course of an enriching three-day regime, are now available to book on My Cunard, and can also be booked whilst on board. Priced at US$629 per guest, the packages include: a tailored selection of spa treatments, a premium range of ELEMIS products, and unique, nutritionally balanced dining options.
Wellness on Queen Anne
Queen Anne’s reimagined Mareel Wellness & Beauty offering heralds a new era of wellbeing at sea. The concept aims to deliver enriching wellness experiences that leave guests feeling radiant, from the inside out, just as its namesake – a glowing luminescence – lights the sea from within.
One of Queen Anne’s stand-out wellness spaces is The Pavilion, an idyllic open-air oasis on the top deck, which features a specially designed glass dome roof that retracts in warmer climes. Inspired by beautiful glasshouses, it is the ideal spot for getting lost in a book or enjoying a dip in the pool by day and for meeting new friends in the evening.
The Pavilion Wellness Café also caters for breakfast, lunch, and daytime diners, celebrating the vibrancy of plant-powered foods and sustainably sourced meat, dairy and fish options. Queen Anne boasts the widest selection of low and no-alcohol drinks so far found on a Cunard ship, with The Pavilion Wellness Café offering an array of feelgood smoothies, shots, and cold-pressed juices.
For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, visit www.cunard.com.