Jools Holland & Jamie Cullum To Set Sail With Cunard In 2025

Cunard has announced that globally renowned jazz artists Jools Holland OBE and Jamie Cullum will be headlining exclusive performances onboard Queen Victoria this year.

Jools Holland, host of Later with Jools Holland, will feature on Queen Victoria's eight-night Spain and Italy voyage from Southampton on 4th May to Civitavecchia on 12th May 2025. During the sailing, Jools will perform two shows in the ship's Royal Court Theatre, in which guests can expect an extraordinary repertoire from his acclaimed career, including a whole host of iconic hits.

As well as being the perfect trip for music lovers, this sailing will be a great adventure for foodies, with port calls to Cadiz (including tours to Seville), Malaga (including tours to Granada), and Mallorca, where tasty tapas await.

"I am incredibly excited about performing on Queen Victoria next year, especially as we'll be sailing around such a beautiful part of the world. 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 onboard leave the theatre with a renewed love of jazz music."

- Jools Holland OBE

Additionally, Britain's best-selling jazz artist and BBC Radio 2 presenter, Jamie Cullum, will join Queen Victoria during her 13-night roundtrip Atlantic Islands cruise, departing from Southampton on 21st April 2025.

This spring sailing features port calls to Madeira, Tenerife, La Palma, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote, and the charming coastal city of Cadiz (including tours to Seville).

"I'm very much looking forward to performing for guests onboard Queen Victoria in the spring. 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."

- Jamie Cullum

This announcement continues Cunard's incredible track record of collaborating with some of the biggest names in music, including the legendary tenor Andrea Bocelli headlining Queen Anne's naming ceremony held in Liverpool last year.

"At Cunard, we take pride in curating unique and unforgettable experiences for our guests, and we can't wait to welcome the extraordinary Jools Holland OBE and Jamie Cullum aboard Queen Victoria in 2025. Their incredible talent, showcased in the elegant surroundings of the Royal Court Theatre, will make these sailings truly unforgettable."

- Cunard President, Katie McAlister