Cunard has announced the upcoming refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth ahead of its debut Alaska season from Seattle in June 2025 and its inaugural voyage from Miami to the Caribbean on October 16. The Caribbean season will begin with a 12-night round-trip sailing from Miami, offering guests the chance to visit Bridgetown’s UNESCO- listed Garrison and bustling markets of Castries, St Lucia.
The 2,000-guest ship will undergo a significant refit from February 25 to March 13, 2025, in Seatrium’s Admiralty Yard in Singapore. Queen Elizabeth’s transformation will include refreshed interiors and exteriors. Signature spaces such as the Commodore Club, Queens Room, Garden Lounge and The Pavilion will be revitalized, connecting guests to the ocean while providing the space to relax or enjoy al fresco dining.
Following Queen Elizabeth’s transformation, guests staying in the Grills suites will enjoy enhanced interiors and exteriors. The Grills dining experience will also be enhanced. Launching on Queen Elizabeth following its refit, this three-course Gala Evening menu, which is currently available across the Cunard fleet, will include a range of dishes crafted by Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux.
Another standout 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 showcasing 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 program offers three-day packages tailored to relaxation, energy restoration or recovery, providing a rejuvenating journey at sea.
For the first time in the line’s history, one of its ships will spend the full season in Miami, and Queen Elizabeth will offer a program of round-trip Caribbean voyages with itineraries ranging from nine to 28 nights. Destinations include Montego Bay in Jamaica, San Juan in Puerto Rico and St John’s in Antigua.
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