Cunard, by BBC Storyworks.

Inger Klein Thorhauge is one of very few female captains in the cruise industry. Follow her for a day and see what life on board a Cunard Queen is like from her perspective.

At full working capacity, Queen Elizabeth sets sail with over 230 kitchen staff preparing more than 12,000 meals a day – a feat of fine dining on an almost military scale. Step into our restaurants and explore beyond to find how this is achieved each day.

From afternoon tea to the cocktail hour, some favourite travel rituals have managed to endure the test of time. Discover their histories, and what these rituals look like on board a Cunard Queen in the 21st century.

Join two of our previous guests as they take us through their past ocean travels, highlighting their favourite destinations, their future plans, and why they keep coming back to Cunard.

The open sea has long signified freedom — and modern cruise ships embrace that sense of liberation. Maritime historian Chris Frame introduces us to the history of ocean travel, and how it has evolved to where it is today.

Travel soothes and expands the mind, and you don’t need to go far to enjoy the benefits of holiday mode. Explore the benefits of a well-earned break, and how a cruise, even one close to home, fits the bill perfectly.

The long pandemic has affected many people’s health and well-being. Could time on the ocean be a magic potion?

Solo travel can feel intimidating, particularly in the wake of a pandemic, but a cruise is an easy way to expand your horizons.

From timeless traditions to stunning seascapes, an experienced captain shares how cruising delivers a sense of adventure that you simply can’t get from land travel.