VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 5, 2024
/CNW/ -- Cunard is excited to announce an era-defining
refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth,
paving the way for her highly anticipated inaugural Caribbean program sailing from Miami and her debut Alaska season from Seattle in 2025.
The luxurious 2,000 guest ship will undergo a significant refit
from February 25 to March 13, 2025,
in Seatrium's Admiralty Yard in Singapore, preparing her for a new
Alaska season from Seattle in June and a dazzling debut voyage
from Miami to the Caribbean on October
16. The Caribbean season
will begin with a 12-night roundtrip sailing from Miami, offering guests the chance to visit
Bridgetown's UNESCO- listed
Garrison and bustling markets of Castries, St Lucia.
For the first time in Cunard's history, one of their iconic
fleet will spend the full season in Miami, and Queen
Elizabeth will offer a dedicated program of roundtrip
Caribbean voyages with itineraries
ranging from nine to 28 nights. Guests will enjoy idyllic escapes
to iconic destinations, including Montego
Bay in Jamaica,
San Juan in Puerto Rico, and St
John's in Antigua.
Queen Elizabeth's
transformation** will feature refreshed signature interiors and
exteriors designed to capture both tranquility and vibrancy.
Signature spaces such as the Commodore Club, Queens Room, Garden
Lounge, and The Pavilion will be thoughtfully revitalized,
connecting guests to the ocean while providing the perfect space to
relax or enjoy al fresco dining.
As part of Queen Elizabeth's
transformation, the Grills experience—a hallmark of Cunard's luxury
offering—will be elevated to new heights. Guests staying in the
exclusive Grills suites will enjoy enhanced interiors and
exteriors, featuring sumptuous furnishings, sophisticated
detailing, and thoughtful design to deliver the ultimate in comfort
and style.
The Grills dining experience will also be enhanced by a special
menu crafted exclusively for Grills guests by Michelin-starred chef
Michel Roux. Launching on
Queen Elizabeth following her refit,
this three-course Gala Evening menu – which currently features
across the Cunard fleet – will include expertly curated dishes
designed to celebrate the finest culinary experiences at sea.
Michel Roux said: "Crafting
exclusive new menus for Cunard's Grills guests is an extraordinary
privilege. This project allows me to blend my passion for fine
dining with the timeless elegance and sophistication that define
the Cunard Grills experience. Each dish is carefully created to
celebrate the finest ingredients, ensuring every meal is as special
as the voyage itself. I'm incredibly fond of my partnership with
Cunard, and I'm really excited to continue this luxury
collaboration in 2025."
Another standout feature of the refurbishment is the
introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café, which debuted earlier
this year on Cunard's newest ship, Queen
Anne. This wellness-focused venue will serve breakfast,
lunch, and daytime dining, with a menu celebrating plant-based
cuisine alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish, and dairy.
Guests can also enjoy the Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea
program, first seen on Queen Anne.
This innovative program offers three-day packages tailored to
relaxation, energy restoration, or recovery, providing a
rejuvenating journey at sea.
Katie McAlister, President of
Cunard, said: "As Queen Elizabeth
prepares for her highly anticipated debut seasons in the
Caribbean from Miami and Alaska from Seattle, this transformation marks an exciting
new chapter for Cunard. Inspired by the beauty of these
extraordinary destinations, the ship's revitalization will
seamlessly blend timeless elegance with modern comforts, creating
an unparalleled guest experience. "We are especially excited to
introduce the exclusive Gala Evening menu, crafted by
Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux.
This remarkable addition will elevate the Grills dining experience
to even greater heights, and we can't wait for our guests to
experience it."
For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact
your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit
www.cunard.com.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager, visit
OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.
**Key upgrades to Queen Elizabeth
include:
- Queens Room: A refreshed design with a new dancefloor,
soft furnishings, and furniture, ready to host Cunard's famous
Afternoon Tea, live music, and ballroom dancing in a sophisticated
setting.
- Commodore Club: With new furniture, fixtures, and
fittings, the Commodore Club will offer an enhanced space for
guests to relax with cocktails and enjoy stunning ocean views.
- Pavilion Pool: A new Wellness Café with expanded food
and beverage offerings, a stylish bar, and new poolside furniture
will create an inviting atmosphere for days by the pool on warm
Caribbean sailings.
- Grills Lounge, Terrace, and Restaurant: Upgrades across
these exclusive spaces ensure Grills guests enjoy Cunard's highest
standards of comfort and luxury, with refreshed decor
throughout.
- Stateroom and Suite enhancements: Each room will feature
enhanced in-room entertainment as well as new USB ports, balcony
furniture, mattresses, and soft furnishings, adding comfort and a
touch of luxury to every stateroom and suite.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line,
renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world.
Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since 1840,
celebrating an incredible 184 years of operation. The Cunard
experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment,
and outstanding White Star
service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to
inspiring guest speakers, to world class theatre productions, every
detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience
unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round world
voyages, destinations sailed to also include Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia.
There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen
Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and
new ship, Queen Anne, entered
service in May 2024. This investment
is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard
globally and will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will
have four ships in simultaneous service. Cunard is based at
Carnival House in Southampton and
has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation
& plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE:CUK).
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For additional information about Cunard, contact:
Jackie Chase,
Cunard, jchase@cunard.com
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