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The Cunard drinks package – or a World of Drinks as it’s officially known – has become a firm favourite with fans and newcomers to the cruise line alike. It’s been available for a fair few years now, but ‘How does the Cunard drinks package work?’ remains one of our…

Recreate a Cunard Christmas with one of our final Culinary Corners of the year, full of sugar and festive cheer! INGREDIENTS For the gingerbread: 250g butter 200g muscovado sugar 7tbsp golden syrup 600g plain flour 2tsp bicarbonate of soda 4tsp ground ginger For the Royal Icing: 2 egg whites 500g…

Gin. And cake. Need we say more? This delectable Cunard recipe sees Head of Culinary Development Gareth Bowen take inspiration from the citrus botanicals of the Queen Victoria gin to create a light and flavoursome drizzle cake that’s perfect for an afternoon treat. INGREDIENTS 200 g Unsalted butter, plus extra to…

There’s something special about breakfasts on holiday. They’re the polar opposite of breakfasts at home, aren’t they? Hurried cereal and lukewarm coffee to go replaced with multi-course feasts on the balcony. Eggs Royale is a breakfast classic combining a pillow-soft English muffin, creamy hollandaise sauce, runny poached eggs and salty…

This hearty classic tastes its best in Cunard’s Golden Lion Pub on a cool, crisp autumn day, but we can’t help but think it’d make a mighty fine alternative to the traditional Sunday roast too. Serves 4 INGREDIENTS For the filling:  1 red onion, peeled, halved and finely sliced  200g…

Yesterday was World Gin Day and avid Cunard cruisers will know that few cruise lines know this particular tipple quite so well. The Three Queens are notorious for serving the best G&T at sea, but they’re also on hand with a more saintly mocktail version that tastes just as good…

Close your eyes and these dark rum truffles could almost be after dinner Petit Fours aboard a Cunard Queen… INGREDIENTS 250ml Whipping Cream 100g Quality Milk Chocolate, finely chopped 200g Quality Dark Chocolate, finely chopped 25g Unsalted Butter, diced 2-3 Tbsp. Dark Rum (Bermuda Gosling’s Rum is our chef’s favourite!) 5Tbsp…

In the week of World Cocktail Day, we’re sharing an interview with Cunard’s Head Mixologist, Claudia Carrozzi. The high-priestess of potent tipples is behind the infusions responsible for many an evening in the Commodore Club, not to mention the hazy heads that tend to follow. She also made history last…

Cunard has revealed details of its new 2022 event cruises, with music, theatre, literature and an all-new art and design-themed Transatlantic crossing among the sailings. The Queen Mary 2 will welcome the return of favourites including the ever-popular Literature Festival at Sea, plus an appearance from the London Theatre at…

Executive Chef Nick Oldroyd is the king of the kitchen on Queen Mary 2. After his classic Cunard scones went down a storm, he’s back with more secrets from the galley and a recipe for Belgian Chocolate Orange Fallen Cake with Raspberry Sauce. It only takes a few ingredients to…