Cunard has announced four new one-day ship visits in Southampton for its travel agent partners.
Between October and December, the luxury cruise line will offer an additional 120 agents the chance to experience either flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, or its newest ship Queen Anne.
Registrations are now open for the visits, which include a guided tour of suites, staterooms and iconic venues, a three-course lunch with wine in the Britannia restaurant, and free time to explore the ship.
The news follows February’s announcement that Cunard will have more travel agents experience its iconic fleet of Queens first-hand in 2024 than ever before.
Agents can register for a place via the Shine Rewards Club platform, Cunard’s agent loyalty programme.
Existing ship visit programme:
- July 26, Greenock, Queen Anne
- August 16, Southampton Queen Mary 2
- September 5, Greenock, Queen Mary 2
- September 6, Liverpool, Queen Mary 2
- September 8, Southampton, Queen Anne
Newly announced opportunities:
- October 15, Southampton, Queen Anne
- October 21, Southampton, Queen Victoria
- November 13, Southampton, Queen Mary 2
- December 5, Southampton, Queen Victoria
In addition, Cunard is hosting an exclusive ship visit later this year. On 22 September, the luxury cruise line will invite 60 Hays travel agents aboard Queen Anne in her homeport of Southampton.
David Jones, Vice President of Global Marketing & UK/EMEA Sales at Cunard, said: “Our 2024 ship visit programme shows we are committed to working with the trade even more closely this year.
“We know that the best way to support our agents in selling Cunard is by offering them the opportunity to experience our magnificent Queens first-hand, to elevate their knowledge when discussing Cunard with their clients.
“Travel agents are central to our success, which is why we are hosting more of our valued agent partners on board this year than ever before.
“This year’s initial round of ship visits received exceptional feedback from the trade, and we can’t wait to welcome more agents on board, to give them a taste of the Cunard sailing experience.”
During May’s CLIA Conference in Southampton, 185 agents were given the opportunity to explore the elevated wellness, dining and entertainment propositions on board Cunard’s new ship Queen Anne.
Travel agent registration is open via Shine Rewards Club. For all the latest Cunard news and information, as well as to earn Shine points for bookings and training, agents can visit www.ShineRewardsClub.com
For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, visit www.cunard.com.
