RCGS Experts to Headline 2023 Voyages in Alaska and Canada / New England
VALENCIA, Calif., Nov. 17,
2022 /CNW/ -- Luxury cruise
line Cunard announced a new partnership with the
legendary Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), at the
nonprofit's annual College of Fellows Dinner last night at the
Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario,
Canada.
Matthew Gleaves, VP of Commercial
Development for Cunard in North
America, made the announcement at the event saying, "both
Cunard and the Royal Canadian Geographical Society have a deep
history and share a dedication to travel and exploration, with a
great desire for cultural understanding. This partnership is the
perfect marriage of knowledge and discovery."
Experts from the RCGS will be featured on select 2023 voyages as
part of Cunard's renowned InsightsTM onboard
enrichment program. The RCGS headliners will be on every Cunard
voyage in the 2023 Alaska season on Queen
Elizabeth, from June through August, and on the Canada/New England voyage in September, from
New York to Quebec, on flagship liner Queen Mary 2.
Cunard, with its storied history of over 182 years was founded
by Canadian, Samuel Cunard, a
pioneer in his time, who began a Transatlantic service between
Europe and North America that continues today. With three
Queens in the fleet and a fourth on the way, the line offers
travelers the opportunity to explore all corners of the world –
iconic cities, lesser-known destinations, and everything in
between, with innovation and modern amenities that make each
experience unforgettable.
The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is dedicated to
understanding and educating people about the diverse human and
physical landscapes of Canada and
beyond. With more than 26,000 full-time educators from across the
country and a robust Fellowship of distinguished thought leaders
and those committed to geographical literacy, the RCGS is one
of Canada's largest non-profit geographical and
educational organizations.
RCGS speakers include explorers, naturalists, geographical
experts, and indigenous advocates who will custom curate exclusive
programming for Cunard guests. The RCGS experts include:
- John Geiger, CEO, RCGS:
best-selling author, speaker and adventurer who will speak about
the history, heritage and expeditions which took place on the
surrounding lands;
- Joseph Frey: Scuba diver and
former officer with the Royal Canadian Navy who specializes in
Anthropology and the migration of people on the land;
- Jill Heinerth, RCGS Explorer in Residence: Underwater diver,
explorer, author and educator with a focus on coastal
environments;
- George Kourounis, RCGS Explorer
in Residence: Worldwide explorer and adventurer who contributes his
expertise to the Discovery Channel and the Weather Network;
- Lynn Moorman, RCGS Fellow:
Geographer and educator who speaks about the glaciers, fjords and
geographic technologies that guests will encounter along the
British Columbia Coast and Alaska;
- Perry Bellegarde, Honorary Vice
President RCGS: Former National Chief of the Assembly of First
Nations, Indigenous advocate, and educator on Indigenous people and
their lands
Gleaves continued, "Cunard is committed to not only exploring
the beauty and rich culture of the region, but also to educating
guests during the time they spend with us. There is no better
organization to help us succeed in this than the RCGS; we intend to
make this a long-lasting partnership."
John Geiger, CEO for the Royal
Canadian Geographical Society shares, "Our mandate to make
Canada better known to Canadians
and to the world will be furthered by this exciting partnership
with Cunard. Through collaborative enrichment programming and
providing Canadian Geographic content onboard, we hope each Cunard
guest will come to appreciate and love the dynamic and diverse
landscape and people of our country."
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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