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Bear Grylls heading to Alaska with Cunard
Cunard’s new line-up for Alaska 2023 sees acclaimed outdoor adventurer, Bear Grylls headlining the season.
Bear will be joining Queen Elizabeth’s maiden 2023 Alaska voyage, departing Vancouver on 8 June, where he will share his experience as one of the youngest-ever climbers of Mount Everest, bestselling author, TV presenter and all-round adventurer.
This voyage will mark his first return to Alaska since his memorable visit with the then-President of the United States, Barack Obama, in 2015.
It is his first cruise ship speaking engagement.
The 12-night voyage includes Glacier Bay National Park, Tracy Arm Fjord and the Hubbard Glacier.
Queen Elizabeth will sail six further voyages from Vancouver throughout June, July and August, visiting a number of ports, including Skagway, Juneau, Anchorage and Sitka.
Each voyage has its own i adventure Insights Programme, featuring award-winning naturalist, Dr Rachel Cartwright, a Cultural Heritage Guide from Alaska Native Voices, as well as talks and Q&A sessions from an expert in the field of adventure and exploration.
These experts include British mountaineer Kenton Cool, who has climbed Mount Everest 15 times, including leading Sir Ranulph Fiennes and Ben Fogle in their respective expeditions.
Sture Myrmell, President, Carnival UK, said: “We’re delighted to welcome all of our world-class adventurers onboard next year for yet another fantastic enrichment programme.”
“There’s no better way to experience Alaska.”
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