Cunard Cruise Enrichment Programmes

Join us on board and you might spot some familiar faces, including writers, actors, film-makers, politicians, explorers, scientists, historians and even the occasional astronauts. Likely as not, it’s because they’ve been invited to inform and entertain you as part of CUNARD INSIGHTS ®, our regular talks on a variety of contemporary issues by well-known celebrities and personalities.

There's almost no limit to what you can learn on your holidays. All the speakers add another dimension to your cruise. And that's just the start, with experts on hand to teach you about everything from computers to distant constellations.

	Insights Programme Cunard Insights Programme is a look behind the scenes. You may listen to academics and ambassadors or meet politicians and film producers who will talk through their careers and answer questions.

	Book Clubs The Cunard Book Club offers the opportunity for literary discussions among our passengers. Book selections will change quarterly and are reflective of the interests of each ship’s guests.

	iStudy Classes Perhaps you want to learn more about the latest computers, accessories and software - iStudy classes will take the mystery out of today's technology.

	Royal Academy of Dramatic Art Arguably the most famous acting school in the English-speaking world, London's Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA) has a unique relationship with Cunard. The RADA graduate company presents specially-edited versions of renowned plays and adaptations of great literary classics on Transatlantic Cruises, each lasting no more than an hour.
	Royal Astronomical Society For more otherworldly subjects, our Royal Astronomical Society (RAS) partnership puts distant stars and galaxies into focus. Head over to the planetarium to enjoy specially created shows explaining what you can see in the night sky at different times of the year. Using telescopes and binoculars, our RAS expert can also point you in the right direction to gaze at the Milky way from deck.
	Juilliard School Jazz Series Cunard is pleased to present an exclusive partnership with The Juilliard School to feature performances by students and faculty from the prestigious music institutions which set America’s standard for education in the performing arts. Performances will take place in Illuminations, treating guests to the best in contemporary and classic jazz.
	Dance Classes Learn the lindy hop, Jitterbug or traditional ballroom on board, ready to dance the night away to the sounds of a talented Big Band.

	Sports Court Get your heart racing and let your competitive side loose; sports enthusiasts can enjoy an energetic game of tennis on the court on deck 11.

	Games Deck When the warm weather entices you on to the spacious Games Deck, you’ll notice a definite English country garden ambience, with the gentle clunk of croquet balls, traditional bowls or paddle tennis in the welcome shade of its canopy.


Royal Court Theatre The resident Queen Elizabeth Theatre Company presents an imaginative repertoire in the Royal Court Theatre, which includes stunning musical productions and abridged Shakespeare classics.

	Movies/Cinema Enjoy a first-run feature during your voyage in the spectacular setting of the Royal Court Theatre. You’ll also find a selection of movies throughout the day on our stateroom television.
Dancing

	Queens Room A magnificent Grand Ballroom whose artwork and murals reflect our cherished royal links. The setting for Royal Nights Themed Balls and white-gloved Afternoon Tea.

	Royal Night Theme Balls The Queens Room Ballroom is host to Cunard’s magnificent Royal Night Theme Balls. Practice your newly acquired dance steps at the Cunard Ball and show off your cloaks and caps or velvet gowns and high collards during the Elizabethan Ball. Or enjoy a traditional waltz, all to the sound of the wonderful orchestra.
	Supper Club The Garden Lounge is the venue for Queen Elizabeth’s occasional supper clubs. The conservatory roof is perfect to combine dinner and dancing under the stars in true 1930’s glamour.


The Yacht Club Venture into the Yacht Club in the after hours and dance the night away. Named after the lively QE2 venue, with its quirky nautical features, including the compass shaped dance floor, this exciting addition to our gracious new Cunarder provides the scene for lively evenings and relaxing days. Golden Lion Pub A Cunard favourite, choose from a wide selection of beer, cider and wine to compliment the delicious gastro pub style menus in a comfortable, traditional setting. Enjoy all the British pub essentials such as quizzes, live music and screens to show your favourite sporting events. The Commodore Club Located on deck 10 at the front of the ship, the Commodore Club provides magnificent views across the ocean or your delightful port of call for that day. Sink into leather chairs or sofas and relax whilst enjoying a delicious martini, cocktail or whatever takes your fancy. During the day this is a perfect location to watch the world go by, in the evening listen to the mellow sounds of a pianist or singer whilst enjoying a pre- or post-dinner drink.