VALENCIA, Calif., June 10,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard has come together
with Abbey Road Studios to bring a new and exclusive Listening
Lounge experience to music lovers on board Queen Elizabeth.
The luxury cruise line has partnered with the iconic recording
studio to create a series of curated playlists packed with iconic
recordings, each specially handpicked by the Abbey Road team.
Set to debut on Queen Elizabeth
this Autumn, the 60-minute Listening Lounge experience will be
hosted in the Commodore Club, taking listeners on a themed journey
via Hi-Res / ANC Bowers & Wilkins headphones.
A number of the world's most celebrated artists from Abbey
Road's rich recording heritage will feature in the playlists,
including the likes of Ed Sheeran
(who recorded part of '÷' on Queen
Mary 2), Fela Kuti,
Gregory Porter, Ezra Collective,
Little Simz, and The Beatles – who famously hail from Cunard's
spiritual home, Liverpool.
The Beatles connection also represents a symmetry of two very
special crossings, with their iconic Abbey Road album, the cover of
which four Cunard bellhops have recreated above, released in 1969 –
the same year as QE2's maiden Transatlantic Crossing to the
USA.
The playlists will also serve up some of the world's most famous
film scores, showcasing Abbey Road's recently refurbished Studio
One, as the home of film music for more than 45 years. Guests will
be treated to goose-bump recordings from the likes of Raiders of
The Lost Ark, The Return of The Jedi, The Last
Emperor, The Lord of The Rings and The
Hobbit trilogies, Harry Potter, Skyfall,
The Shape of Water and Gravity. And more recently,
the Black
Panther films, 1917, Tár, Spider-Man: Across
the Spider-Verse, Wonka, Barbie, Deadpool &
Wolverine, Gladiator II, and Wicked.
Guests will have the chance to experience the Listening Lounges
on select sea days, starting during Queen
Elizabeth's maiden Caribbean season from Miami in October. A curated menu of paired
Cunard cocktails will be on offer to complement the music and
scenery.
Abbey Road at Sea
Music fans will be able to enjoy the ultimate experience on this
special Event Voyage in partnership with Abbey Road. The sailing
departs Southampton for
New York on October 23, 2026, the same voyage as many music
legends over the years, celebrating the incredible heritage of
Abbey Road.
The week-long crossing will feature live performances, a
photography exhibition, and intimate Q&As with Abbey Road's
roster of award-winning recording and mastering engineers – sharing
stories of the studios' continuous innovation, creativity, and role
as an inspiring home for creators around the globe.
Katie McAlister, President of
Cunard, said: "We're always exploring new ways to make life on
board even more special, and incredible voyages deserve incredible
soundtracks. Abbey Road Studios is synonymous with iconic musical
performances, and this partnership allows us to bring this heritage
to sea. Whether guests are unwinding with a cocktail, watching the
waves roll by, or just taking a moment for themselves, our
exclusive Listening Lounge experience will set the mood
beautifully. When it comes to luxury ocean travel, all you need is
love – and the perfect playlist."
Jeremy Huffelmann, General Manager at Abbey Road, added: "We're
thrilled to collaborate with Cunard for this special partnership,
which will offer guests a unique way to experience music, wherever
their journey takes them. Abbey Road has been the home of
music-making for more than 90 years, and has helped shape the
landscape of popular music, film and, games scores. We are excited
to bring this incredible musical heritage to Queen Elizabeth this year."
For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact
your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit
www.cunard.com.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager,
visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at
1-800-528-6273.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise
line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the
world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since
1840, and this year celebrates an incredible 185 years of
operation. 2025 is a momentous year in Cunard's history, which will
be marked with several iconic land-based events and special Event
Voyages. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining,
hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service.
From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring
guest speakers, to world class theatre productions, every detail
has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable.
A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round world voyages,
destinations sailed to also include Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia.
There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen
Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and
new ship, Queen Anne, which entered
service in May 2024. This investment
is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard
globally, with the brand now boasting four ships in simultaneous
service for the first time since 1999. Cunard is based at Carnival
House in Southampton and has been
owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc. www.cunard.com
(NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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