Cunard has introduced that it has doubled its fam journey program for 2023 giving 160 brokers the chance to sail aboard its ships.
Cunard will likely be internet hosting brokers on eight separate voyages in comparison with the 4 it ran in 2022.
Tom Mahoney, director of UK gross sales at Cunard, mentioned: “We’re completely thrilled to have doubled the variety of brokers we’ll be internet hosting on our ships this 12 months. Fam journeys are at all times a improbable alternative for brokers to immerse themselves within the Cunard expertise and to actually get a really feel for what makes our model so particular. I’m certain that brokers who’ve by no means sailed with us earlier than may have the time of their lives and may additionally be pleasantly shocked by the relaxed, playful, and personable ambiance on board.
“We’re so excited to have the opportunity to showcase some of our incredible shore excursions to agents, as well as a wide variety of luxury onboard experiences, such as cocktail masterclasses and spa treatments. We know that once agents have sailed with us, they feel a greater affinity with Cunard and that can only be a good thing for our brand and for our network of agent partners.”
Itineraries on supply embrace a seven-night journey to the Norwegian Fjords aboard the Queen Mary 2, a three-night fly-cruise from Barcelona to Rome aboard the Queen Victoria and a seven-night voyage to Alaska on the Queen Elizabeth.
Travel agent Shauna McDonald launched into a fam journey to Amsterdam aboard the Queen Victoria in November and has shared her expertise.
“I thoroughly enjoyed my first experience sailing with Cunard. Queen Victoria is a truly stunning ship. I loved the modern décor, and she really reflects the Cunard brand with sophistication, charisma, and the feeling of freedom,” mentioned McDonald.
“Each member of her crew was welcoming {and professional} and the service was impeccable from begin to end. A particular point out goes out to my stateroom steward who made up my room superbly every day.
“Although I loved many issues about my time on Queen Victoria, I’d must say the meals was my favourite. It was nice to seek out a variety of eateries on board, which made for a extremely various expertise throughout a four-night crusing.
“The performance I saw in the Royal Court Theatre was also fantastic; I can’t fault the caliber of entertainment offered by Cunard.”