7 nights – Westbound Transatlantic Crossing – November 2023 – Cunard

Literature Festival At Sea, 7 Nights (M335)

Nov 19, 2023 - Nov 26, 2023

Literature Festival at Sea

This extraordinary voyage, curated by the programming team of The Times and The Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, features unmissable special guests and bookish delights around every corner.

A Storm model wears an outfit designed by Royal College of Art graduate Sophie Schmidt under the iconic funnel of Queen Mary 2 in Southampton today. Cunard's first Transatlantic Fashion Week voyage set sail from Southampton and will arrive in to New York City for the start of New York Fashion Week on the 8th September. Picture date: Thursday September 1, 2016.Photograph by Christopher Ison ©07544044177chris@christopherison.comwww.christopherison.com

Event Voyages

Cunard’s unique event cruises feature exclusive speakers, activities and events on board.

Your ship: Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2 is a remarkable flagship, and her style and elegance are legendary. Above all, it‘s the space she offers and the luxury for you to do as little or as much as you wish which set her apart.

2,691

Guests

1,173

Crew

1,132ft

Length

Stern view of Cunard's Queen Mary 2, showing deck levels and pools, at dusk

A sommelier pours red wine into a glass in one of our on board restaurants on Queen Mary 2

Several guests lie back and look up inside the planetarium on board Cunard's Queen Mary 2

A group of friends play shuffleboard on deck on Queen Mary 2

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Discover your new favorites

On board your ship, you're free to do as much or as little as you please, with more possibilities than you have time to discover. With Cunard, the choice is yours.

Main dining.

While our mouthwatering menus change, our exceptional culinary standards remain the same.

Retouched image for Cunard - Steakhouse at the Verandah.
Picture date: Sunday November 4, 2018.
Photograph by Christopher Ison ©
07544044177
chris@christopherison.com
www.christopherison.com

Alternative dining

At additional cost

You can always let your taste buds lead you somewhere deliciously different on board.

Evening performances.

Evening entertainment.

When evening falls, the curtain rises. Our cast of talented performers is ready to delight you.

Live music.

Evening entertainment.

Every Cunard experience plays out to a backdrop of fabulous live music on board.

Children's facilities.

Children’s facilities.

Our ships are ideal family vacation destinations with plenty to keep our younger guests entertained.

Traditional Afternoon Tea.

Devote an indulgent hour every day to a Cunard tradition: our signature Afternoon Tea.

The planetarium within Illuminations on board Queen Mary 2.
Client: Cunard.
Picture date: Tuesday October 18, 2022.
Photograph by Christopher Ison ©
07544044177
chris@christopherison.com
www.christopherison.com
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Planetarium

Daytime activities.

Wherever on earth our flagship Queen Mary 2 carries you, set off on an adventure through the stars.

Godiva Chocolate Café at Sir Samuel's.

At additional cost

Bars and lounges.

Lovers of fine chocolate and patisserie will adore Sir Samuel’s, where you’ll find the opportunity to delight and indulge.

The Library on board Queen Mary 2.
Client: Cunard.
Picture date: Tuesday October 18, 2022.
Photograph by Christopher Ison ©
07544044177
chris@christopherison.com
www.christopherison.com
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING IMAGE LICENCING FOR THIS PHOTOGRAPH:
Agreement title: For Cunard and third parties - Chris Ison photography
Agreement: This image is for Cunard and third parties, can be used in all markets, all channels and expires on 18 October 2027. No sales are permitted unless expressly agreed in writing with the photographer.

Library

Daytime activities.

Take inspiration while on holiday and immerse yourself in the largest book collections at sea.

Pickering's Queen Victoria gin in the Gin and Fizz Bar on board Cunard's Queen Victoria.
Picture date: Wednesday June 7, 2017.
Photograph by Christopher Ison ©
07544044177
chris@christopherison.com
www.christopherison.com

Gin & Fizz

At additional cost

Bars and lounges.

Enjoy an atmosphere of sophistication and refinement at this stylish midship bar.

Gala Evenings.

Evening entertainment.

An invitation to dress in your finest black tie for a spectacular evening of music and celebration.