Cunard set to launch its first ever Wellness at Sea cruise
The seven-night cruise will depart from Southampton on July 5, 2026, aboard the Queen Anne.
World champion heptathlete and Olympic silver medallist Katarina Johnson-Thompson will headline the voyage, delivering a Cunard Insights talk in the Royal Court Theatre.
Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, said: "Luxury travel today is about more than just beautiful surroundings – it's about feeling your best, both inside and out.
"We know our guests are increasingly seeking moments of calm, balance and personal wellbeing as part of their travel experience.
"At Cunard, we're proud to offer experiences that combine the restorative power of ocean travel with opportunities to unwind and reconnect.
"That's why we're so thrilled to be partnering with our Queen Anne Icon, Katarina Johnson-Thompson, for our very first Wellness at Sea voyage."
Curated in partnership with Harper's Bazaar, the cruise will feature wellness classes, tailored spa treatments and talks by expert speakers.
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Katarina will share stories from her athletics career, explain her approach to wellness and offer tips on maintaining mental and physical wellbeing ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
She will be joined on board by Harper's Bazaar editors and other wellness experts.
Katarina added: "I'm so excited to be partnering with Cunard once again, and as a Queen Anne Icon I have so much love for this ship and for a brand that means so much to Liverpool.
"Wellness has always been a huge part of my life, both professionally and personally, and I'm really looking forward to sharing my experiences with guests on board and hopefully inspiring people to prioritise their own wellness journeys."
Cunard's Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea packages are available to book on My Cunard or while on board.
Priced at $629 (£466) per guest, the packages include curated spa treatments, ELEMIS products, and nutritionally balanced dining.
The Pavilion Wellness Café on Queen Anne will offer plant-powered meals and sustainably sourced options.
The ship also features the widest selection of low and no-alcohol drinks in the Cunard fleet.
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