MIAMI — Cunard has officially brought its renowned Queen Elizabeth to PortMiami for the first time, marking the start of a highly anticipated Caribbean season.
Recently refreshed, Queen Elizabeth will bring the line’s renowned White Star Service to the region with a two-season residency of nine- to 21-night itineraries.
“At Cunard, we believe true luxury is as much about warmth and joy as it is about sophistication,” said Liz Fettes, Senior Vice President of Commercial for North America at Cunard. “With Queen Elizabeth’s arrival, we are redefining luxury cruising in the Caribbean with our gracious service, sumptuous Art Deco design and new, heart-stirring entertainment – all paired with the Caribbean’s charm, lively rhythms and genuine hospitality.”
QUEEN ELIZABETH REFRESH
Following a refresh earlier this year, Queen Elizabeth now boasts revitalized signature spaces, including the Royal Court Theatre, the Queens Room, the Lido Pool Club and Grills Suites featuring enhanced amenities, new culinary experiences and butler service. Each venue now combines modern sophistication with the timeless elegance Cunard is known for.
The Queens Room
Caribbean guests can also unwind at the Pavilion Wellness Café and indulge in the Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea program, which offers three bespoke wellness journeys featuring curated treatments, nutrient-rich smoothies, masterclasses and ELEMIS products.
NEW ONBOARD EXPERIENCES
Cunard is offering a slate of new offerings exclusive to the Caribbean season, including nearly 120 limited-time theatrical performances and an array of culinary experiences like Karibe, a new dining concept celebrating Caribbean coastal cuisine, and The Whispering Hour, where happy hour stars Whispering Angel wines. Locally inspired street food, tropical cocktails and Sunset Celebrations and Deck Parties on the Lido Deck allow guests to socialize and savour the many flavours of the region.
Entertainment onboard is led by the first-ever at-sea production of the Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away. Caribbean voyages will also feature Broadway and West End performers, including Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster who will perform on Jan. 20, 2025.
The Commodore Club has also been reimagined as the Abbey Road Listening Lounge, where guests can enjoy legendary recordings and film soundtracks alongside curated cocktails. Plus, a series of guest lectures will feature Olympic medalists, astronauts and other prominent figures during select voyages.
Commodore Club
CARIBBEAN VOYAGES
Queen Elizabeth will offer nine- to 21-night Caribbean voyages from October 2025 to April 2026, with rates starting at US$1,078 per person for an oceanview stateroom, double occupancy. The nine- and 12-night voyages will explore both the Eastern and Western Caribbean. In the Eastern Caribbean, ports include San Juan, Puerto Rico; St. John’s, Antigua; Castries, St. Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; Philipsburg, St. Maarten; and Road Town, Tortola. In the Western Caribbean, ports include Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Belize City, Belize; and Cozumel, Mexico. The 21-night voyages will visit ports in both the east and west.
SUMMER 2026 IN ALASKA
Following a winter season in the Caribbean, Queen Elizabeth will continue its North American residency, repositioning to Seattle in May 2026 where it will homeport for its second and final season of Alaskan voyages during summer 2026. Itineraries include Ketchikan, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau and Victoria, British Columbia. Guests can enjoy trademark experiences such as the Locals Onboard speaker series, hosted in partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS).
For more information, travel advisors can visit OneSourceCruises.com or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.
Queen Elizabeth Club Balcony
