Cunard to host Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum performances in 2025

Cunard will host jazz artists Jools Holland and Jamie Cullum on Queen Victoria as part of a themed series of more than 30 voyages in 2025.

Jools Holland, host of Later with Jools Holland and New Year’s Hootenanny, will perform two shows in the ship’s Royal Court Theatre on an eight-night Spain and Italy voyage departing Southampton on May 4, 2025 and arriving in Civitavecchia  on May 12, 2025.

Prices start from £899 per person based on two sharing a Britannia Balcony stateroom.

Jamie Cullum, renowned jazz musician and radio host, will join a 13-night Atlantic Islands voyage sailing round-trip from Southampton from April 21, 2025.

Prices lead in at £1,699 per person sharing a Britannia Balcony stateroom.

Tom Mahoney, Cunard UK head of sales, told Travel Weekly: “Next year we are going to have over 30 unique sailings that either have an entertainment or dining residency or is an event voyage.

“It’s all about the relatability and giving us good stories to talk to our trade partners about, and ultimately a good reason to sell Cunard.”

He added: “Those two names are going to help elevate that even further. When you start putting that in the mix with Nathan Outlaw and Michelle Roux and all the others that we partner with, I think you’ve got a recipe for success there.”

Holland said: “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: “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.”