Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Kenton Cool, two of the biggest names in exploration and mountaineering, will be coming together to share insights with passengers aboard Cunards Queen Elizabeth as it returns to Alaska in 2020.
Ranulph Fiennes will headline a series of lectures, sharing personal insights and a first-hand account of his expeditions. He took the first surface journey around the polar axis in 1972-82as well as the Pentland South Pole Expedition.
Joining him is mountaineer Kenton Cool, who climbed Everest fourteen times. He guided guided Sir Ranulph?s Everest expedition in 2009. Cool holds the title of being the first person in history to climb the three Everest peaks, the Triple Crown, in one climb. He will share this and other remarkable life experiences with guests aboard Queen Elizabeth.
Lee Powell, vice president brand and product for the cruise line, said: ?Cunard has long been associated with a world-class enrichment programme that offers guests exclusive access to some of the most revered and inspirational speakers.
?As we enter our 180th year in 2020, we are excited about this partnership with Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Kenton Cool; undoubtedly two of the finest outdoor record achievers in living memory. What could be more fitting than hearing unique first hand perspectives from the world?s most experienced explorers whilst sailing Alaska aboard Cunard?s majestic Queen Elizabeth and taking in the awe-inspiring natural backdrops of Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier.?
Ranulph will be on board Queen Elizabeth between Vancouver to Juneau, June 2 - 4, 2020, and Kenton Cool will then join from June 12 - July 2, 2020.
Cunard will visit the majestic Glacier Bay during its 2020 Alaska voyages. It is offering ten, 11- and 12-day round trip voyages from Vancouver in 2020 that will visit both Glacier Bay and Hubbard Glacier.
Also, the cruise line has doubled its Alaska programme in 2020, offering a full season from June through September. All voyages are roundtrip out of Vancouver ranging from nine to 12 nights and one getaway voyage to San Francisco for an overnight stay on the fourth of July 2020.
