Orbiting Adventure: Astronaut Tim Peake Joins Cunard’s Alaska Voyage

Blast Off in Alaska: Astronaut Tim Peake Joins Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth in 2026

Ahoy happy sailors!

Hold onto your binoculars cruise fans, Cunard has just taken adventure to a whole new orbit. British astronaut Tim Peake will be joining Queen Elizabeth for an unforgettable 10-night Alaska voyage in July 2026, bringing the cosmos straight to your cruise experience.

Departing from Seattle on 20 July 2026, this luxury cruise promises more than just jaw-dropping glaciers and wild frontier landscapes. Guests will have the rare opportunity to hear firsthand from Tim Peake about life aboard the International Space Station, the intricacies of orbital science, and the emotional highs and lows of living in space. With exclusive insight talks and Q&A sessions in the Royal Court Theatre, expect stories that are equal parts inspiring and awe-inducing.

Of course, the cruise itself is no less spectacular. Stops include Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway, Wrangell, and Victoria, Canada, letting guests soak in dramatic coastlines, majestic glaciers, and Alaska’s rich heritage. Add in Queen Elizabeth’s renowned luxury, sumptuous dining, elegant staterooms, and that signature Cunard service, and you’ve got an experience that’s truly out of this world.

For those who’ve ever dreamed of cruising with a real-life astronaut, this is your chance. Prices start from £1,459 per person in a Britannia Balcony stateroom, based on two sharing.

If you love breathtaking scenery, luxury cruising, and a side of space adventure, this Alaska voyage promises to be one for the memory books. Time to start counting down to lift-off!