Cunard has announced a new 'London Theatre at Sea' themed cruise, bringing West End talent aboard the Queen Mary 2 during a transatlantic crossing to New York in May 2026. The cruise line, headline sponsor of this year's Olivier Awards, aims to offer guests an immersive theatrical experience at sea.
Departing on 22 May 2026, the seven-day voyage will feature lectures, Q&A sessions, and performances from acclaimed West End stars. Among the performers are Maria Friedman, a multiple Olivier Award-nominated actress and director known for Les Misérables and Company; Liz Robertson, who played Madame Giry in Phantom of the Opera; and Linzi Hateley, known for roles in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat and Oliver!
Guests can also participate in design workshops, a theatre-themed singalong, and enjoy performances from the onboard West End choir. Prices start from £1,099 per person.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: 'Cunard has long celebrated the very best in art, culture and exceptional entertainment experiences, and we are incredibly proud to be the headline partner of the Olivier Awards – the UK’s most prestigious stage honours. This partnership reflects our shared passion for outstanding performance, storytelling, and British heritage, both on land and at sea.'
Previous theatrical sailings include an adaptation of Come From Away on Cunard’s Caribbean sailings aboard Queen Elizabeth. Other cruise lines also offer theatre-themed experiences, such as MSC Cruises' Dirty Dancing shows and Royal Caribbean's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory musical.
