After a transformative three-week makeover in Singapore, Cunard has unveiled a new-look Queen Elizabeth ahead of her inaugural Alaska voyages from Seattle and her debut season sailing from Miami, starting June 12 and Oct. 16 respectively.
Reflecting Cunard’s claim that it is “the world’s most luxurious cruise line,” the 2,000-guest Queen Elizabeth’s signature spaces, such as the Commodore Club, Queens Room, Garden Lounge, and The Pavilion, have each been revitalized, connecting guests to the ocean while providing an ideal space to relax or enjoy al fresco dining.
Outdoor decks have also been revamped to give guests better vistas, with more sunshades to the aft deck to accommodate warmer weather, for example.
The story behind the Queens Room redesign, which exudes the elegance and luxury reminiscent of the golden age of ocean travel, takes inspiration from the Royal Palace’s heritage of planting Mulberry trees since King James I, with its new carpet pattern replicating a lush garden shrubbery.
The Grills experience – a hallmark of Cunard’s luxury offering – has also been elevated, featured both enhanced interiors and exteriors.
Wellness
Another feature of the refurbishment is the introduction of The Pavilion Wellness Café, which debuted in 2024 on Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne. This venue will serve breakfast, lunch, and daytime dining with a menu celebrating plant-based cuisine alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish, and dairy.
Additionally, the Harper’s Bazaar ‘Wellness at Sea’ program, first seen on Queen Anne, is an industry-first partnership with Harper’s Bazaar that offers three-day wellness packages designed to provide a rejuvenating journey at sea.
For the first time in Cunard’s history, one of their 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, and visiting such destinations as Bridgetown, Barbados; Montego Bay; San Juan; St John’s, Antigua.
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