Cunard has announced a new partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS). As a result of the collaboration, experts from the RCGS will be showcased on select 2023 voyages as part of Cunard’s “Insights” 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.
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 – 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
Cunard, with its 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.
The RCGS is dedicated to understanding and educating people about the diverse human and physical landscapes of Canada and beyond. With over 26,000 full-time educators from across the country, it is one of Canada’s largest non-profit geographical and educational organizations.
For more information, visit www.cunard.com.
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