WHERE YOUR OPINION COUNTS

WHERE YOUR OPINION MATTERS

OPINION Survey Issue 1

Issue 1

August 2026 Edition

Your biological gender?

Male

Female

Which age group do you fall into?^*

Under 18

18-24

25–34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65-74

75-84

+85

If Cunard could only invest in one area, what should have been the priority?^*

Refurbishing the public spaces

Modernising the cabins and bathrooms

Do you think cruise ships have become too big?^*

Yes – I’d rather cruise on smaller ships.

No – bigger ships offer more choice and better facilities.

It depends on how well they’re designed.

Size doesn’t matter as long as the ship doesn’t feel crowded.

Have Cruise Lines Become Too Greedy?^*

Yes

No

Unsure

Should LGBTQ+ cruise operators avoid destinations whose governments have restrictive LGBTQ+ policies?^*

Yes

No

It depends on the destination

Do river cruise lines need to innovate more?^*

Absolutely

A little

No, they work well already

I’ve never taken one

Would you rather have...^*

One overnight stay in port

Two shorter port calls

It depends on the destination

I prefer sea days

No preference

Would you pay extra for a suite?^*

Yes – the extra comfort is worth it.

Only on certain cruise lines.

I’d rather spend the money on something else.

I’ve sailed in a suite and would never go back.

Should Marella focus on adults instead of families?^*

Yes, become mainly adults-only

Yes, expand adultsonly ships

No, keep catering for everyone

Has Royal Caribbean become the benchmark for the cruise industry?^*

Yes, the others are playing catch-up

It’s one of the leaders, but not the benchmark

No, other cruise lines offer better value

I’m not convinced by the hype

How likely are you to watch a cruise video with an obvious AI-generated thumbnail?^*

Very likely

Somewhat likely

Makes no difference

Somewhat unlikely

Very unlikely

How do you feel about sea days?^*

They’re the highlight of every cruise.

I enjoy them, but I prefer port days.

One sea day is enough.

I’d rather visit a port every day.

It depends on the ship.

When cruise lines refurbish older ships, what should they prioritise?^*

Cabins and bathrooms

Restaurants and bars

Entertainment venues

Everything equally.

Which Cunard ship is your favourite?^*

Queen Mary 2

Queen Victoria

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Anne

Should an ultra-luxury cruise ship costing more than £6,000 per person show any visible signs of wear or minor imperfections?^*

No

Only very minor issues

Yes

It depends

Do you think Captain Kate McCue has found her forever home at Four Seasons Yachts?^*

Yes, she’ll stay there for the rest of her seagoing career.

No, I think she’ll eventually move to another cruise line.

I think she’ll move into a senior shoreside or executive role

I’m not sure, but I’ll be watching with interest