Reflecting its commitment to providing entertainment and dining experiences as grand as the journey itself, premium cruise line Cunard is introducing a new program of exclusive offerings aboard Queen Elizabeth during select Caribbean voyages in 2025-2026. These include an impressive selection of culinary experiences that continue to raise the bar for onboard dining, along with nearly 120 limited-time theatrical performances, ensuring that every voyage is both a feast for the senses and a luxurious journey across the oceans.
“At Cunard, we are proud of our partnerships with iconic Broadway and West End theater companies, award-winning artists, and world-class chefs who seamlessly blend cultural connection with culinary creativity,” said Katie McAlister, President of Cunard. “Queen Elizabeth will feature extraordinary new performances, while the dining options and a selection of shore excursions will authentically connect our guests with the incredible variety of destinations on our voyages.”
Menus created in collaboration with renowned chefs will complement the ship's itinerary, incorporating Caribbean flavors into the Queen Elizabeth's diverse dining spaces, including a poolside street-food menu and signature cocktails made with local ingredients. Passengers can also enjoy:
- Karibe, a new gastronomic experience that pays homage to the diverse cultures of the Caribbean islands, with dishes based on coastal freshness and intense spices with a modern touch.
- “The Whispering Hour”, happy, vibrant and elegant hours co-presented by Whispering Angel wines at the Lido Pool Club and Grill Suites Terrace, with live music, abundant fruit, ice carving and enviable photo opportunities.
- Sunset celebrations before dinner and deck parties after dinner, complementing Cunard's renowned gala evenings, with Caribbean-inspired cocktails and local entertainment, will offer passengers more opportunities to socialize while enjoying the sparkling ocean scenery.
Complementing the dining experiences is a new onboard entertainment program. Cunard's theaters will host an extraordinary array of performances, while lectures will enhance the offstage offerings. Highlights of Queen Elizabeth's onboard entertainment include:
- The first-ever production at sea of the acclaimed musical Come From Away, winner of multiple Olivier and Tony Awards, with music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. This moving story of resilience and empathy, celebrating its 10th anniversary, will be available on all sailings. In addition, passengers will enjoy performances by Broadway and West End artists, including Tony Award winner Sutton Foster, who will appear on board the Caribbean voyage departing Miami on January 20, along with former cast members of iconic productions such as Wicked, Chicago, The Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King, and many more, as part of Cunard’s “Artists in Residence” program.
- The Commodore Club has been reimagined as the Abbey Road Listening Lounge, a journey through the studio's iconic catalog featuring recordings by artists such as Ed Sheeran, Fela Kuti, Little Simz, and The Beatles, as well as famous film scores from movies like Harry Potter, The Lord of the Rings, Barbie, Wonka, Black Panther, and more. Cunard has created a selection of specially crafted drinks to complement the listening experience, along with an exhibition of replica recording equipment.
- An impressive lineup of Insight Speakers will deliver talks, ranging from Olympic medalists to astronauts, with a special appearance by actor Hugh Bonneville, famous for his role as Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey, who will join the Queen Elizabeth on its 12-night Eastern Caribbean voyage, departing from Miami on November 27.
The setting for these new offerings will be a completely reimagined Queen Elizabeth, with refreshed and revitalized spaces that enhance every aspect of the onboard experience. Passengers can enjoy performances in an upgraded Royal Court Theatre, dance in a redesigned Queens Room, perfect for gala evenings, swim in the new Lido Pool Club, stay in elegant Grills Suites, and dine in new spaces that blend modern sophistication with Cunard's timeless tradition.
Queen Elizabeth's maiden voyage to the Caribbean will depart from Miami on October 16, 2025. After completing its Caribbean season in April, it will return to Seattle to make Alaskan voyages during the summer of 2026.
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