Queen Elizabeth in the Caribbean |
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For the first time in nearly two decades, Cunard® will embark on an extended Caribbean season, home-porting in Miami. From September 2025 through April 2026, Queen Elizabeth®will sail new Caribbean voyages from nine to 21 nights each. The ship is primed for sunny adventures and will visit ancient ruins, centuries-old rum distilleries, and pristine beaches with port calls in Barbados, Saint Lucia, Jamaica, and other alluring destinations. She’ll also offer voyages from Seattle or San Francisco, that transit through the famous Panama Canal. Highlights include the 21-night Caribbean Celebration voyage roundtrip out of Miami, which embarks on December 18, 2025. |
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| | | Guests will celebrate the holidays under blue skies while visiting island jewels, including Castries, Antigua, and San Juan. Christmas Eve will be spent discovering Bridgetown’s UNESCO-listed old town, followed by calls to Roatan, Jamaica, and Cozumel. |
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Queen Elizabeth will also sail several 12-night Eastern Caribbean voyages roundtrip out of Miami, where the ship will visit picturesque ports fringed with unspoiled beaches and palm trees. Guests will immerse themselves in Puerto Rico's vibrant culture, Antigua’s colorful streets, and the wonderous marine life in Saint Lucia. |
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| | The Great North American Solar Eclipse was an event that will go down in history. Thousands gathered together to watch the phenomenon which captured the hearts and minds of people of all ages across the globe. The captivating spectacle has many already looking forward to the next celestial event on August12, 2026.
Cunard is thrilled to announce that three of its Queens – flagship Queen Mary 2®,
Queen Victoria®, and the cruise line’s newest ship, Queen Anne® – will be positioned in extraordinary destinations directly along the path of the 2026 solar eclipse. - Queen Mary 2 will sail a 14-night voyage through Norway and Iceland, August 4 to 18, 2026, providing guests the rare opportunity to witness the awe-inspiring solar eclipse during an overnight stay in Reykjavik on the evening of August 12.
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Queen Anne will sail from Spain and France on a seven-night itinerary roundtrip out of Southampton, England. From August 9 to 16, 2026, guests can indulge in the town of Pauillac, France, and spend the day strolling the Spanish streets in La Coruña's Old Town before boarding the ship for views of the eclipse.
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- Queen Victoria will sail a seven-night Western Mediterranean voyage from Rome to Barcelona, August 10 to 17, 2026, visiting Tarragona and Palma de Mallorca in Spain, plus Villefranche and Toulon in France. On August 12, after guests spend the day in the historic town of Tarragona – home to a UNESCO World Heritage Site – they will board Queen Victoria to choose the perfect spot for viewing the solar eclipse.
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| | | Cunard’s 2025 Event Voyages will feature experts from the world of arts, gastronomy, wine and entertainment, complete with performances, Q&As, and hands-on workshops. The voyages range from five to 11 nights and are offered on three of Cunard’s Queens. Cunard is thrilled to showcase fashion icon Christian Siriano as the headliner on its Transatlantic Fashion Week voyage, which will take place on Queen Mary 2 from October 31 to November 7, 2025. |
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| | | Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth. |
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| | | | Christian Siriano headshot. (Photo: Shane LaVancher) |
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| For an exploration into the best of Australian food and wine, Queen Elizabeth is offering the Great Australian Culinary Voyage featuring renowned chefs, producers and food critics from the region, departing February 6. The Film Festival at Sea on Queen Mary 2 includes screenings and conversations with industry icons curated by the British Film Institute. And for classical music enthusiasts, the UK’s National Symphony Orchestra will be led by Anthony Inglis during Queen Mary 2’s September 3 Transatlantic Crossing. |
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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. |
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