Cunard is a world-renowned cruise line with over 180 years of rich maritime history. Known for setting the standard in luxury ocean travel, Cunard operates a distinguished fleet of four iconic ships: Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and the newly introduced Queen Anne. The brand is celebrated for its timeless elegance, offering guests an unparalleled experience that blends classic art deco designs with modern luxury. Cunard's voyages span the globe, attracting travelers who appreciate refined service, exquisite dining, and unique itineraries that embody the glamour of the Golden Age of cruising, reimagined for today.
Before partnering with Content Supply, Cunard, one of the world’s most iconic luxury cruise lines, faced a critical challenge: translating their high-end, immersive travel experiences into compelling visual content that could engage global audiences and drive bookings.
Despite having a rich history and a premium brand image, Cunard struggled with:
- Inconsistent video quality across regional campaigns, lacking the cinematic standard expected of a luxury brand
- A shortage of in-house production capabilities to meet growing demand for global content across digital, social, and onboard platforms
- Difficulty maintaining visual and storytelling consistency across markets and channels
- Missed opportunities to emotionally connect with potential travelers through video storytelling
- Limited bandwidth to scale content creation during key promotional windows and product launches
As the brand looked to modernize its global communications and reach new, experience-driven audiences, Cunard needed a creative partner who could elevate their visual storytelling, handle production end-to-end, and scale high-quality content delivery worldwide—leading them to partner with Content Supply.
To help Cunard elevate their global communications and more effectively convey the elegance and sophistication of their cruise offerings, Content Supply delivered a comprehensive video production and editing solution—designed to align with Cunard’s premium brand identity while meeting the demands of a global audience.
Here’s how we brought their vision to life:
1. Strategic Video Planning and Brand Alignment
We began by aligning with Cunard’s marketing and brand teams to:
- Understand their core messaging, visual standards, and global communication goals
- Identify key campaign moments, destinations, and onboard experiences to feature
- Map out a video content strategy that would resonate across multiple markets and platforms
- Ensure storytelling aligned with Cunard’s heritage, luxury positioning, and customer expectations
2. Full-Service Video Production
Our team handled all aspects of production with precision and attention to detail, including:
- On-location filming aboard Cunard’s ships and at select destinations
- Capturing cinematic visuals of staterooms, onboard entertainment, fine dining, and ocean vistas
- Interviewing crew and guests to highlight personal stories and emotional connection
- Filming in 4K resolution with professional lighting, sound, and stabilization for a premium finish
This approach ensured that every scene reflected the luxury, comfort, and timeless elegance of the Cunard experience.
3. Post-Production and Editing Excellence
After production, our editorial team crafted a library of video assets by:
- Editing promotional videos, highlight reels, and social clips tailored for YouTube, Instagram, and paid media
- Adding branded motion graphics, elegant transitions, and color grading to maintain visual consistency
- Incorporating subtitles, callouts, and global localization elements where needed
- Delivering assets in multiple formats and aspect ratios to support global distribution
To elevate Cunard’s global communications, Content Supply implemented a comprehensive, end-to-end video production and editing process that aligned with the cruise line’s heritage of luxury, storytelling, and excellence. The goal was to produce cinematic, emotion-driven content that could be used across international campaigns while maintaining a unified brand experience.
Here’s how we delivered:
1. Discovery & Creative Strategy Alignment
We began with strategic planning sessions to understand:
- Cunard’s brand voice, visual identity, and campaign goals
- Key messaging priorities across departments—marketing, brand, and PR
- Target audience segments and content needs for different regions
- Upcoming ship launches, events, and destinations to feature in video content
This helped ensure our creative direction matched the elevated tone and timeless appeal of the Cunard brand.
2. Storyboarding & Content Planning
Once aligned on objectives, we created:
- Detailed storyboards and shot lists for onboard and destination footage
- Narrative themes and scripts for voiceover and interviews
- A production timeline to capture both planned and spontaneous onboard moments
- Pre-production logistics including permits, location planning, and coordination with onboard teams
This phase laid the foundation for a smooth, efficient production process.
3. On-Site Video Production
Our video team captured the elegance of the Cunard experience through:
- Onboard filming of luxury staterooms, fine dining, entertainment, and wellness spaces
- Destination visuals during port excursions to show the full travel journey
- Guest and crew interviews to add personal stories and human connection
- Drone footage, time-lapses, and cinematic b-roll to highlight scale and beauty
- 4K resolution cameras, gimbals, and pro lighting for polished, high-end visuals
Filming was executed discreetly and respectfully, ensuring minimal disruption to guests while capturing genuine moments.
4. Post-Production & Editing
With footage in hand, our editorial team crafted:
- Brand films and campaign videos for use across Cunard’s website, social platforms, and paid ads
- Short-form video clips and teaser trailers for Instagram, YouTube, and event activations
- Subtitled, formatted, and localized versions for international markets
- Branded intros, motion graphics, smooth transitions, and music scoring to enhance emotion and brand recall
We delivered all assets in multiple formats (horizontal, vertical, square) to maximize reach and usability.
5. Delivery, Optimization & Repurposing
Once complete, we:
- Packaged final deliverables with clear usage instructions
- Provided recommendations on content rollout timing and platform-specific strategies
- Supplied repurposing options for seasonal campaigns, trade shows, and internal events
- Set up a video asset library for easy future use by Cunard’s marketing teams
This process enabled Cunard to modernize its content approach without losing the soul of its legacy—turning luxury experiences into cinematic storytelling that drives engagement, inspires bookings, and strengthens brand loyalty.
The collaboration between Cunard and Content Supply delivered measurable, brand-aligned results—enhancing how the luxury cruise line communicated its offerings, connected with a global audience, and converted interest into action.
Here’s a breakdown of the key outcomes:
1. +35% Increase in Audience Engagement
Through cinematic visuals and emotionally-driven storytelling, Cunard experienced a 35% lift in video engagement across digital channels. Content Supply’s professionally produced videos resonated with audiences, keeping them watching longer, clicking through more often, and sharing at higher rates.
2. Global Content Readiness and Brand Consistency
Cunard’s marketing team was equipped with a library of video assets—formatted and localized for various regions and channels. This ensured every market, from North America to Europe to Asia, had access to high-quality, on-brand visuals that aligned with global messaging goals.
3. Stronger Emotional Connection with Travelers
By showcasing real stories, breathtaking destinations, and the unmatched elegance of life aboard a Cunard ship, the content created a deeper emotional connection with potential travelers. This strengthened customer affinity, increased social proof, and reinforced Cunard’s position as a leader in luxury cruising.
In summary, Content Supply helped Cunard not just produce beautiful videos—but transform their brand communication into a modern, results-driven engine that inspires, engages, and drives bookings.
How Luxury Travel Brands Like Cunard Use Professional Video to Boost Engagement and Bookings
If you’re a luxury travel brand, cruise line, or high-end hospitality company, your challenge isn’t just offering unforgettable journeys—it’s communicating those experiences in a way that inspires trust, emotion, and action.
That’s the exact challenge Cunard faced. Known for its rich maritime legacy and luxury cruise offerings, Cunard needed a modern way to bring its brand to life across digital platforms—without losing the elegance and timeless appeal that defined its identity.
To do that, Cunard partnered with Content Supply for full-service video production and editing. The result: a 35% increase in video engagement and a 10% increase in bookings tied directly to their video campaigns.
Here’s how other brands can benefit from the same approach.
The Challenge: Selling a Luxury Experience Requires More Than Just Words
Luxury travel buyers are discerning. They’re not looking for deals—they’re looking for moments, emotion, and confidence in the brands they choose. That means your content must:
- Capture the true essence of the experience
- Be visually stunning and emotionally compelling
- Communicate quality and credibility from the first frame
- Adapt to multiple global audiences without losing consistency
- Scale across platforms—from YouTube to Instagram to sales pages
Unfortunately, many brands fall short. Static images or generic content simply don’t do justice to the magic of a high-end travel experience.
The Solution: Professional Video Production Designed for Luxury Brands
At Content Supply, we help brands like Cunard bring their experiences to life through cinematic video storytelling—delivered with a process that’s both strategic and scalable.
Here’s what our approach includes:
1. Brand-Driven Creative Strategy
We start by deeply understanding your brand voice, audience segments, and campaign goals. From there, we build a visual content roadmap aligned with your most valuable offers, destinations, and messaging pillars.
2. On-Site Cinematic Video Production
We travel to your location—ship, resort, or destination—and capture cinematic footage using 4K cameras, drones, lighting, and audio that elevate your visual identity. This includes b-roll, interviews, real guest moments, and more.
3. Expert Editing and Post-Production
Our editing team transforms raw footage into polished brand assets with:
- Color grading and sound design
- Motion graphics and on-screen text
- Subtitles and localization options
- Platform-optimized formats for web, social, and TV
Every detail is designed to reflect your premium brand positioning.
4. Scalable Content Library for Global Teams
We deliver a suite of ready-to-use video assets—formatted for different languages, aspect ratios, and audiences—so your marketing teams around the world can run consistent, high-quality campaigns without delay.
5. Insights and Optimization Support
We help you monitor performance across platforms, gather insights, and continue refining content based on real engagement, bookings, and ROI.
The Results: What You Can Expect
Cunard used this system to achieve:
- +35% increase in video engagement across campaigns
- +10% growth in cruise bookings directly tied to video content
- Consistent global branding and messaging
- Faster turnaround on new campaigns and product launches
- Stronger emotional connection with their audience
Other luxury brands have experienced similar results—whether promoting destination experiences, driving event attendance, or building long-term customer loyalty.
Who This Is For
This approach is ideal for:
- Cruise lines and luxury travel companies
- Boutique hotels, resorts, and hospitality groups
- Destination marketing organizations
- Travel experience platforms and concierge services
- Global lifestyle and tourism brands
Ready to Elevate Your Brand Through Video?
In a world where attention is currency, your content must do more than inform—it must inspire.
Partner with Content Supply to create cinematic, on-brand video content that drives real business growth while honoring the elegance of your brand.