Cunard’s Queen Victoria will host jazz artists Jools Holland OBE and Jamie Cullum for exclusive performances on two voyages in 2025.
Katie McAlister, president of Cunard said: “At Cunard, we take pride in curating unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests, and we can’t wait to welcome the extraordinary Jools Holland OBE and Jamie Cullum aboard Queen Victoria in 2025. Their incredible talent, showcased in the elegant surroundings of the Royal Court Theatre, will make these sailings truly unforgettable.”
Holland will headline the eight-night Spain and Italy cruise, departing from Southampton on May 4, 2025, and arriving in Civitavecchia on May 12, 2025. The host of Later with Jools Holland and former Squeeze pianist will perform two shows in the ship’s Royal Court Theatre.
The itinerary includes stops in Cadiz, Malaga and the island of Majorca, featuring culinary delights such as Rioja and tapas alongside vibrant music experiences. Prices start at £889 per person based on two sharing a Britannia Balcony stateroom.
Cullum will join Queen Victoria’s 13-night roundtrip Atlantic Islands voyage, which departs Southampton on April 21. The BBC Radio 2 presenter will perform his best-known hits – including songs from the album Twentysomething.
The second voyage includes stops in Madeira, Tenerife, La Palma, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and the city of Cadiz. Prices start from £1,649 per person based on two sharing a Britannia Balcony stateroom.
Holland said: “I am incredibly excited about performing on Queen Victoria next year, especially as we’ll be sailing around such a beautiful part of the world. Playing on a luxury cruise ship is a new experience for me and one that I’m sure will be a lot of fun. I want my shows to be uplifting events and I hope guests on board leave the theatre with a renewed love of jazz music.”
Cullum added: “I’m very much looking forward to performing for guests on board Queen Victoria in the spring. It’s been many years since I performed on a cruise ship – it’s a time that holds many great memories. There’s something unique about the whole experience, playing music whilst at sea. My band and I promise everyone a fantastic night.”
