Alex Mendham & His Orchestra

17/09/2026

Thinking of voyaging with us? Perhaps you’re already a shipmate and would simply like to know a little more… 🛳️

We’ve put together a brand-new Dance Across the Atlantic™ FAQ, with everything you might want to know before stepping aboard — cabins and fares, what to wear, dancing, dining, our private events, getting to the ship, pre-voyage adventures and plenty more.

Whether you’re still dreaming of crossing the Atlantic with us or already counting down the days, all your questions should be answered here.
Come aboard and have a look:

22/08/2026

Our requests are officially open! 🎙️

You can now pre-order the digital album, have your name included in the album credits, dedicate a recording to someone special—or even choose a song for the orchestra to record.

Already twenty wonderful supporters have helped us begin the journey back into the studio. Every request brings our seventh album a little closer to becoming reality.

Take a look at the available options below—and perhaps your song will be part of the new album!

Requests Open! Click to see Alex Mendham & His Orchestra's request menu.

18/08/2026

A new album is on the horizon for 2027!

For our seventh studio album, we’re expanding to a full 16-piece orchestra, welcoming guest vocalists and recording a collection of exciting, lush and hard swinging arrangements from the 1920s and ’30s.

Following the extraordinary response to our 'People’s Choice' album, Let’s Misbehave, we’re opening the studio doors to you once again.

You can simply pre-order the album, have your name included as a benefactor, dedicate a recording, become an Executive Producer—or even choose a song for the orchestra to arrange and record.

Producer places are strictly limited. Discover all the ways you can become part of our next album:

Requests Open! Click to see Alex Mendham & His Orchestra's request menu.

31/07/2026

As we all settle back into everyday life after another unforgettable crossing, Caroline and I simply wanted to say thank you.

What began as a dream has grown into something far beyond anything we could ever have imagined, and that's entirely because of the wonderful people who choose to share the journey with us. Your enthusiasm, dancing, laughter and friendship made this our most successful Dance Across the Atlantic yet.

One of the greatest rewards for us is seeing friendships form between people from around the world, united by a love of great music, elegant surroundings and the timeless experience of crossing the Atlantic aboard Queen Mary 2.

Please keep sharing your favourite photographs, videos and memories here in the group—we can't wait to relive the voyage with you.

If you'd like to join us in 2027, around 60% of cabins have already been reserved. If you'd like more information or would like to reserve your place, please email us at [email protected].

Thank you once again for making this crossing so special. We hope to welcome many of you back on board next year.

Alex & Caroline Mendham

22/06/2026

A little behind the scenes soundchecking with Under My Skin, as originally recorded by Ray Noble and Al Bowlly.

Sinatra’s recording has become the gold standard, but I’ve always felt this original gentle rhumba version has a little more sophistication, a little more charm, and a certain elegance of its own.

Very fortunate to be joined by some wonderful musicians here: Glenn Crytzer Mike Davis Jazz Douglas Marriner and of course Audrey Hayes playing the lovely obbligato.

21/06/2026

We are lucky that our work takes us to some rather beautiful places.

14/06/2026