VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 12,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard is proud to continue
their partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and
announces an extensive speaker line-up for the Alaska 2024 season, showcasing an RCGS speaker
on every Alaska voyage starting
June 21.
On board Queen Elizabeth, guests
will truly immerse themselves in the Alaskan experience through the
line's renowned Insights™ onboard enrichment program and an array
of shore excursions.
Experts from the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, one
of Canada's largest non-profit geographical and
educational organizations, will be featured on 2024 voyages from
June to September. RCGS speakers include celebrated and
accomplished explorers, naturalists, geographical experts,
astronauts, and indigenous advocates who will custom-curate
exclusive programming for Cunard guests. RCGS experts include:
- Brian and Dee Keating:
Brian and Dee have been leading wilderness adventures for nearly
four decades. They are naturalists and wilderness adventurers who
utilize wildlife films to tell stories about the value and
importance of nature; June 21-July
1
- Andrew Fuestel: Professional astronaut who served 23
years with NASA. He has flown to space three times, including two
flights on the Space Shuttle and one flight on the Russian Soyuz
rocket; July 1-11
- Patricia Sims, RCGS
Fellow: Award-winning documentary filmmaker, naturalist, and
founder of World Elephant Day to bring global awareness to the
critical threats facing elephants; July
11-22
- Russell Potter, RCGS
Fellow: Author and historian who is most known for his books and
lectures about the lost Franklin Arctic expedition of 1845;
July 22-August 1
- George Kourounis, RCGS
Explorer in Residence: Worldwide explorer and adventurer who
contributes his expertise to the Discovery Channel and the Weather
Network; August 1-10
- Lynn Moorman, RCGS
Fellow: Geographer and educator who speaks about the glaciers,
fjords, and geographic technologies that guests encounter along the
British Columbia Coast and Alaska;
August 10-20
- Jill Heinerth, RCGS
Explorer in Residence: Underwater diver, explorer, author, and
educator with a focus on coastal environments; August 20-30
- David Gray, RCGS Fellow:
Naturalist, photographer, and avid adventurer who is best known for
his daily morning program "The Calgary Eyeopener," which was one of
Canada's top-rated local radio
shows for over a decade; August 30-September
9
"After launching the partnership with RCGS in Alaska last year, we received phenomenal
feedback from our guests, so we are thrilled to continue the
collaboration in 2024," said Katie
McAlister, president of Cunard. "Cunard is committed to not
only exploring the beauty and rich culture of the region but also
providing inspiring educational experiences for guests during the
time they spend with us. As guests enjoy discovering the wonders of
Alaska they can relax in the
luxurious comfort of Queen Elizabeth
and with the wonderful White Star Service on board."
In addition to RCGS speakers, Cunard has assembled notable
experts to enhance the guest experience in Alaska including Alex Debogorski from History Channel's hit
reality TV show "Ice Road Truckers;" Preet Chandi, MBE,
known as "Polar Preet," who broke two Guinness World Records in
2023, for the longest solo unsupported one-way polar ski journey
for a woman and the longest solo unsupported one-way polar ski
journey overall; Kenton Cool,
adventurer who has climbed Mount Everest 17 times including being
the first person to climb Everest's three peaks; Caroline Hamilton, part of the first
all-woman team to ski to the North and South Pole; and
Ross Kemp, investigative
journalist and British TV actor who filmed the documentary "Alive
In Alaska."
Native Cultural Heritage Guides from Alaska Native Voices
will be on all voyages as well.
For more information about Cunard, or to book a
voyage, contact your Travel Consultant, call Cunard Line at
1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager,
visit OneSourceCruises.com or call Cunard at
1-800-528-6273.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line,
renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world.
Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North
Atlantic, since 1840, celebrating an incredible 182 years of
operation. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys for generations,
Cunard is world class. The Cunard experience is built on fine
dining, hand-selected entertainment and outstanding service. From
five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest
speakers, the library and film screenings, every detail has been
meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable.
Destinations include Europe, the
Caribbean, the Far East and
Australia.
There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen
Elizabeth and Queen Victoria
and a fourth ship, Queen Anne, will
be entering service in early 2024. This investment is part of the
company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and
will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships
in simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in
Southampton and has been owned
since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
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For additional information about Cunard, contact:
Jackie Chase, Cunard,
310-926-7686, jchase@cunard.com
Cindy Adams, MGA Media
Group, cindy@mgamediagroup.com
About the Royal Canadian Geographical Society
The RCGS
is dedicated to imparting a broader knowledge and deeper
appreciation of Canada — its
people and places, its natural and cultural heritage and its
environmental, social and economic challenges. Since 1929 the Royal
Canadian Geographical Society empowers the sense of discovery,
drives positive educational and social impact, and facilitates
accessible knowledge sharing and learning across Canada, for Canadians and the world. The
Society is one of Canada's largest
non–profit educational organizations and is proud to support more
than 26,000 membered educators from across the country.
The RCGS carries an engaged and diverse electorate within the
College of Fellows, extraordinary Explorers in Residence,
Photographers in Residence, and a diverse and knowledgeable Board
of Governors and awarded Honorary members of the Society. In
addition to fulfilling nation-wide educational curriculum through
Canadian Geographic Education, the Society offers extensive
transformational programming including the publication of Canadian
Geographic Magazine with a reach exceeding 4.2 million readers, the
funding and support of Expedition & Research grants, and highly
prized Society awards. The RCGS is funded primarily by
membership fees and donations and the Society's Board of Governors
and its program committees are comprised entirely of
volunteers.
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