Cunard announces residency with Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza
Cunard has announced that the famous Cuban ballet company Acosta Danza will be on board Queen Victoria from May 26 – July 7, 2025, for a special six-week residency.
The critically acclaimed company, founded by world-renowned ballet dancer Carlos Acosta, will perform two exclusive shows, which will be revealed closer to the time.
In addition to performances, they will hold workshops and panel discussions in the ship’s Royal Court Theatre.
Guests can also watch Yuli: The Carlos Acosta Story, a biographical film directed by the multi-award-winning director Iciar Bollain, either in the Royal Court Theatre or on stateroom TV.
About Acosta Danza
Acosta Danza was formed to harness and develop the young creative dance talent emerging from Cuba. The ethos of the company is to produce dancers who can combine both classical and contemporary genres effortlessly, filled with Cuba’s rich musical and dance influences, to create a repertoire which is both exciting and stimulating and which pushes conventional boundaries.
The summer sailings will be a great adventure for sun-seekers as well as theatre lovers, with port calls to charming destinations, including Cephalonia in Greece, Dubrovnik in Croatia, and Barcelona in Spain.
Cunard has an incredible track record of collaborating with some of the biggest names in theatre entertainment, with renowned West End and Broadway producer David Pugh bringing award-winning shows to the luxury cruise line’s new ship Queen Anne.
“We are delighted to partner with Acosta Danza for what promises to be an extraordinary residency on board Queen Victoria next summer,” said Cunard president, Katie McAlister. “As one of the world’s leading contemporary ballet companies, their artistry will add a captivating new dimension to our Mediterranean voyages. This collaboration offers our guests a unique experience to enjoy world-class performances while sailing in true style – a perfect harmony of elegance and refinement.”
Prices currently start from $4,538 per person based on two sharing a Britannia Balcony stateroom for the 14-night Italy and Adriatic voyage. Full details can be found, here.
For more information about Cunard, visit www.cunard.com.
