CUNARD Line has announced its Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS) speaker line-up for the upcoming Alaska season, which starts next month.
The cruise line’s ‘Insights’ program will see a range of speakers join Queen Elizabeth, including explorers, naturalists, topographical experts, astronauts, and more.
Speakers will include George Kourounis (pictured), an RCGS Explorer in Residence, known for his exploits in storm-chasing.
Another RCGS Explorer in Residence, Laval St. Germain, will also join Cunard during the season, renowned for being the only Canadian to have summited Mount Everest without supplemental oxygen.
Also joining during the season will be naturalists and wildlife filmmakers Brian and Dee Keating; RCGS fellow and geographer Lynn Moorman; RCGS Vice President Joseph Frey; professional astronaut Andrew Fuestel; RCGS fellow and polar ambassador Sunniva Sorby; and RCGS fellow, naturalist, and photographer David Gray.
“The launch of this partnership in 2023 was met with great enthusiasm from guests, and we’re excited to continue the collaboration for a third season in Alaska,” the cruise line’s President Katie McAlister said.
“Cunard takes pride in offering an experience that’s not only beautiful and luxurious, but also offers stimulating educational components,” she added.
“This collaboration adds an intellectual enrichment that provides lasting memories.” MS