VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- In a cruise
industry first, luxury cruise line Cunard has joined forces with
'Cool Cousin', a travel technology company which provides curated
and off-the-beaten track recommendations from locals in each port.
The 200 destination guides can be downloaded 15 days before
sailing, perfect for those keen to start planning and maximize
their shore experience.
As experts, 'Cool Cousin' are local residents who make informed
recommendations on what to do, offering suggestions on the best
restaurants and hidden gems to city landmarks. Art enthusiasts can
look forward to exploring little-known galleries, coffee lovers can
sample delicious beans in locally-loved cafes, and fashionistas can
discover up-and-coming designers in hidden boutiques.
Sam Cole, Shore Experiences Director, Cunard, said: "The
Cunard customer is becoming ever more curious and adventurous,
seeking authentic recommendations. These guides are powered by
locals, which makes it easier for our guests to seek out unique
experiences in every destination they visit."
Callum Hale-Thomson, Cool
Cousin's Vice President of Business Development, said: "We are
delighted to be working with Cunard to help their guests unlock
unforgettable local experiences in hundreds of ports across the
globe. By leveraging machine learning, AI and the power of local
knowledge, our dynamic sourcing engine identifies the best places
to eat, drink and explore in each port, providing guests with a
curated guide delivered straight to their mobile device."
Printed versions of the guides will be available for guests once
on board, with this service being rolled out across the fleet
between January and July.
For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, visit
Cunard.com. For travel advisors interested in further information,
please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSource
or call Cunard toll free at 1-800-528-6273.
Cunard
Cunard is the operator of luxury cruise ships
Queen Mary 2®,
Queen Victoria® and
Queen Elizabeth®.
Renowned for impeccable White Star Service, gourmet dining and
world-class entertainment, all three Queens offer luxury
accommodations in Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill Suite and Queens Grill Suite
staterooms. Cunard is the only line to offer regularly scheduled
Transatlantic service between New
York and London, and it
continues to celebrate the freedom of travel on exciting World
Voyage and Grand Voyage itineraries that visit Europe, North
America, South America,
Africa, Asia and Australia.
Awarded '#1 Mega-Ship Ocean Cruise
Line' by Travel + Leisure's 2018, 2017 and 2016
World's Best Awards and 'Best Service,' 'Best Onboard Enrichment'
and 'Best World Cruise' by Porthole Cruise Magazine's 2018
Readers Choice Awards, Cunard is a proud member of World's Leading
Cruise Lines, a part of Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE:
CCL; NYSE: CUK), the largest cruise vacation company in the world.
Together Cunard, Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line,
Princess Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, P&O
Cruises (Australia) and P&O
Cruises (UK) operate 102 ships visiting over 700 ports around the
world and totaling 226,000 lower berths.
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For additional information about Cunard,
contact:
Jackie Chase,
Cunard, 661-753-1035, jchase@cunard.com
Maria Andriano, MGA Media Group,
212-251-1015, maria@mgamediagroup.com
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