Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Arrives in Miami for 1st Time: Caribbean Season to Follow

The recently refreshed Queen Elizabeth has arrived at PortMiami for the first time. The port will be home-base for a season of nine- to 21-night Caribbean voyages. 

“At Cunard, we believe true luxury is as much about warmth and joy as it is about sophistication,” said Liz Fettes, SVP of Commercial for North America. “With Queen Elizabeth’s arrival, we are redefining luxury cruising in the Caribbean with our gracious service, sumptuous Art Deco design and new, heart-stirring entertainment – all paired with the Caribbean’s charm, lively rhythms and genuine hospitality.”

Cunard is expanding its legacy of luxury experiences with a new slate of offerings exclusive to the Caribbean season. Guests can expect nearly 120 limited-time theatrical performances and an array of innovative culinary experiences that reflect the culture and flavours of the Caribbean.

Culinary highlights include Karibe, a new dining concept celebrating Caribbean coastal cuisine with bold spices and modern twists, and “The Whispering Hour,” a lively happy hour experience hosted with Whispering Angel wines. 

Locally inspired street food, tropical cocktails, and special Sunset Celebrations and Deck Parties on the Lido Deck will offer guests new opportunities to socialize and savour the region’s spirit in signature Cunard style.

The entertainment lineup is led by the first-ever at-sea production of the multi-Olivier and Tony Award-winning musical Come From Away. Caribbean voyages will also feature Broadway and West End performers.

The Commodore Club has been reimagined as the Abbey Road Listening Lounge, where guests can enjoy legendary recordings and film soundtracks alongside curated cocktails. 

Complementing the live and audio entertainment, a series of guest lectures will feature Olympic medalists, astronauts, and other prominent figures including actor Hugh Bonneville during select voyages, deepening Cunard’s dedication to exceptional enrichment and artistry at sea.

A Reimagined Queen Elizabeth

Following an extensive refresh earlier this year, Queen Elizabeth now boasts revitalized signature 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; leisurely swims at the new Lido Pool Club; and stays in refined Grills Suites offering enhanced amenities, new culinary experiences, and butler service. 

Dazzling Caribbean Voyages

Guests can enjoy nine to 21-night Caribbean voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth from October 2025 – April 2026, with rates starting from $1,078 per person for an ocean view stateroom, based on double occupancy. 

The nine- and 12-night voyages explore the Eastern Caribbean – visiting ports including San Juan, Puerto Rico; St John’s, Antigua; Castries, St Lucia; Bridgetown, Barbados; Philipsburg, St Maarten; Road Town, Tortola – or Western Caribbean – with port visits such as Amber Cove, Dominican Republic; Montego Bay, Jamaica; Belize City, Belize; Cozumel, Mexico. The 21-night voyages combine east and west.

Summer 2026 in Alaska

Following a sun-soaked winter in the Caribbean, Queen Elizabeth will continue her North American residency, repositioning to Seattle in May, where she will homeport for her second and final season of Alaskan voyages during summer 2026.