Tourexpi
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.
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Credit: © Cunard
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