There was a buzz in the air as the good and the great of Britain's cruise industry mixed and mingled on board Cunard's brand-new Queen Anne during an overnight showcase event on 1st May.

I was lucky enough to join Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 for the last three days of her World Voyage. This 108-night trip had already taken guests to stunning destinations such as Africa and Australasia, and during the journey through Europe we embarked in Lisbon, Portugal.