New Programs Unveiled for 'Queen Elizabeth'

Queen Elizabeth (Cunard)

(Press Release) ​VALENCIA, CA – September 16, 2025 – Reflecting its commitment to providing entertainment and gastronomy experiences as grand as the voyage itself, luxury cruise line Cunard is unveiling a new program of exclusive offerings aboard Queen Elizabeth during select 2025-2026 Caribbean voyages. These include a spectacular lineup of culinary experiences that continue to raise the standard of dining at sea, alongside nearly 120 limited-time theatrical performances, ensuring that every voyage is as much a feast of the senses as it is a luxury journey across oceans.

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​“At Cunard, we’re proud of our collaborations with iconic Broadway and West End theater companies, award-winning performers and world-class chefs skilled at blending cultural connection with culinary artistry,” said Katie McAlister, President of Cunard. “Queen Elizabeth will introduce new extraordinary performances, while culinary offerings and a collection of shore excursions authentically connect our guests to the incredible array of different destinations on our voyages.”

Culinary and Cocktail Innovation at Sea
Curated menus crafted in collaboration with world-class chefs will complement the ship’s itinerary, incorporating Caribbean flavors across Queen Elizabeth’s many dining venues, including a poolside street food-style menu and signature cocktails using locally sourced ingredients. Passengers can also expect:

• Karibe, a new dining experience paying homage to the diverse cultures of the Caribbean islands with dishes rooted in coastal freshness and bold spices with a modern twist (e.g., jerk chicken, tiger prawns, goat curry).
• “The Whispering Hour,” vibrantly elegant happy hours co-presented by Whispering Angel wines at the Lido Pool Club and the Grill suites Terrace, featuring live music, bountiful fruits, ice carving and enviable photo opportunities.
• Pre-dinner Sunset Celebrations and post-dinner Deck Parties, a complement to Cunard’s hugely popular Gala evenings, complete with Caribbean-inspired cocktails and local entertainment which will give guests even more opportunities to gather in style surrounded by glistening ocean.

A New Era of Entertainment
Accompanying the gastronomic experiences is a new program of onboard entertainment. Cunard’s theaters will host an extraordinary spectrum of performances, while guest lectures and a new sound salon elevate offerings off-stage. Queen Elizabeth’s entertainment highlights include:

• The first at-sea production of the multi-Oliver and Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away, with books, music and lyrics by Irene Sankoff and David Hein. This uplifting display of resilience and understanding now celebrating its 10th anniversary, will be available to watch on each sailing. Broadway and West End performers will also feature on Caribbean voyages from Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster, who will perform onboard the Caribbean voyage departing from Miami on January 20, to alumni from acclaimed productions such as Wicked, Chicago, Phantom of the Opera, The Lion King and more, as part of Cunard’s Artists in Residence program.
• The Commodore Club has been transformed into the Abbey Road Listening Lounge, a journey through the studio’s legendary music catalog featuring recordings from artists such as Ed Sheeran, Fela Kuti, Little Simz and The Beatles, alongside famous film scores from the Harry Potter and Lord of the Ring series, Barbie, Wonka, Black Panther and more. Cunard has curated beverage offerings specially designed to complement the listening experience as well as a display of replica recording equipment.
• A roster of fascinating Insight Speakers hosting guest lectures from Olympic medalists to astronauts and notably, actor Hugh Bonneville, famed for his role as Lord Grantham in “Downton Abbey,” who will join Queen Elizabeth as part of her 12-night roundtrip Eastern Caribbean voyage, which departs Miami on November 27.

A Reimagined Queen Elizabeth
Providing the backdrop for new offerings is a reimagined Queen Elizabeth with refreshed venues and revitalized spaces that elevate every aspect of life onboard. Guests will enjoy performances in an enhanced Royal Court Theatre; dancing in a redesigned Queens Room perfect for Gala Evenings; swimming at the new Lido Pool Club; stays in finessed Grills Suites; and dining in new venues, showcasing both modern elegance and timeless Cunard tradition.

Queen Elizabeth’s inaugural Caribbean voyage from Miami departs on October 16, 2025. Following her Caribbean sailing season concluding in April, she will return to Seattle for Alaskan voyages during summer 2026. Prices for Caribbean sailings currently start from $1,079 per person based on two sharing a Britannia Balcony stateroom.

For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, travelers can contact their 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.