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Literature Festival at Sea, by Cunard

Best Time to Take This Trip
November
Multi-day Experience
The experience is self-contained.

Find yourself in literary heaven, surrounded by authors, journalists, historians, and fellow book lovers, on this seven-night sailing dedicated to the power of the pen. Curated by the programming team of The Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival, this unique voyage celebrates the written word in its many forms. Enjoy a daily dose of news from Times journalists. Lose yourself in thought-provoking conversation at Q&A sessions. Meet your favorite writers at intimate book signings. Listen as literary greats dissect everything from art and film to history and politics. You could fill every day on board with themed activities and events. And that’s on top of exploring the range of enriching Cunard experiences you can already look forward to during a voyage. Spend your week at sea embracing a world of literature and indulgence, thanks to round-the-clock room service, relaxing spa treatments, and a generous cocktail menu with something for everyone.

Insider Tip

Bring along a favorite book or a fresh journal—quiet corners of the ship offer the perfect setting for reflection or inspiration between events. Whether you're sketching a new idea or revisiting a classic, there’s no better backdrop for literary escape than the open sea.

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