by Ana Figueroa
Last updated: 12:04 PM ET, Mon September 10, 2018
Cunard has announced a new lineup of onboard enrichment programming in Alaska. The line returns to the Great Land in 2019 for a series of voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth.
The ship will sail four 10-night roundtrips from Vancouver departing May 21 and 31 and June 10 and 20, 2019. The itinerary calls in Skagway, Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka, Icy Strait Point, and Victoria. Highlights include iconic Alaskan scenery along the Inside Passage, Tracy Arm Fjord, and Hubbard Glacier.
"For our return to Alaska, Queen Elizabeth will bring Cunard's iconic luxury experience to one of the most magnificent places in the world," said Josh Leibowitz, senior vice president of Cunard North America. "More than our signature Gala evenings and award-winning White Star Service, our team has curated some of the most interesting and engaging speakers to join our Insights program in Alaska. Our guests will have the opportunity to gain a deep understanding of Alaska and its breathtaking landscape, rich cultural heritage, and local cuisine."
New Alaska Insights onboard programming includes presentations from
Dr. Rachel Cartwright, an award-winning naturalist with 20 years' experience in Alaska. Dr. Cartwright is an expert on the behaviors of humpback whale mothers and their calves. She will speak on the Alaskan ecosystem and glaciers, as well as deliver commentary from the bridge during Inside Passage cruising.
Also on board will be members of the Huna Tlinglet tribe, a group native to Glacier Bay and Icy Strait. They will offer lectures and workshops about their history, culture, and storytelling. And, LaDonna Rose Gundersen, commercial fisherwoman and cookbook author, will share her experiences aboard two of the Alaska voyages.
Cunard is also offering Rocky Mountaineer rail tours pre- and post-voyage in Alaska, which include either three- or five- nights' accommodation and two full days aboard the scenic train ride.
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