[LISTEN] John Maytham gets a taste of life on board Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth

[LISTEN] John Maytham gets a taste of life on board Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth

18 January 2019 5:26 PM

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth cruise ship sailed into Cape Town Harbour on Friday morning.

John Maytham and his team hopped on board the luxury ocean liner during a special outdoor broadcast.

Bon Voyage to the Afternoon Drive with John Maytham crew, broadcasting live from Cunard's Queen Elizabeth. pic.twitter.com/wIoAwEaMZK
— CapeTalk on 567AM (@CapeTalk) January 18, 2019

The Queen Elizabeth is the youngest of the ocean liners in the Cunard fleet.

It was built in Italy and launched in 2010.

Read: Cunard's Queen Elizabeth ocean liner pays homage to heyday of cruising

The liner's event manager, Nikki van Biljon says there are plenty of activities for the 1 9000 passengers to enjoy on board.

The cruise ship has a pool deck, spa, casino, cinema and theatre. They offer a range of entertainment from live music performances to golf lessons.

Also read: Meet Captain Inger Klein, the female captain behind Queen Elizabeth ship's wheel

There's plenty for them to enjoy on board. Every day there are activities.
— Nikki van Biljon, events manager at Cunard Line MV Queen Elizabeth

We've got watercolour classes, there's book clubs, knitting clubs and a cigar lounge. There's lots to do!
— Nikki van Biljon, events manager at Cunard Line MV Queen Elizabeth

Listen to experience a taste of life on board:

Written by: Qama Qukula

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