Cunard brings star power to Miami
Cunard marked a historic moment as Queen Anne made her maiden call to Miami, featuring a performance by Broadway star Sutton Foster. This event precedes Queen Elizabeth's upcoming Caribbean season starting October 16, 2025, marking the first time in Cunard's 185-year history that one of their ships will spend a full season in Miami.
Queen Elizabeth will undergo a significant refit from February 25 to March 13, 2025, in Singapore's Seatrium Admiralty Yard. The ship will offer Caribbean voyages ranging from 9 to 28 nights, visiting destinations like Montego Bay, San Juan, and St John's. The renovation includes refreshed interiors, the introduction of The Pavilion wellness café, and the Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea program. The Caribbean season will begin with a 12-night roundtrip sailing from Miami.
Cunard ha segnato un momento storico poiché Queen Anne ha fatto la sua prima visita a Miami, con una performance della stella di Broadway Sutton Foster. Questo evento precede la prossima stagione caraibica di Queen Elizabeth, che inizia il 16 ottobre 2025, segnando la prima volta nella storia di 185 anni di Cunard che una delle loro navi trascorrerà un'intera stagione a Miami.
La Queen Elizabeth subirà un importante rifacimento dal 25 febbraio al 13 marzo 2025, presso il Seatrium Admiralty Yard di Singapore. La nave offrirà crociere nei Caraibi della durata compresa tra 9 e 28 notti, visitando destinazioni come Montego Bay, San Juan e St John's. La ristrutturazione includerà interni rinnovati, l'introduzione del caffè wellness The Pavilion e il programma Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea. La stagione caraibica inizierà con una crociera di andata e ritorno di 12 notti da Miami.
Cunard marcó un momento histórico cuando Queen Anne realizó su primera visita a Miami, con una actuación de la estrella de Broadway Sutton Foster. Este evento precede la próxima temporada caribeña de Queen Elizabeth, que comenzará el 16 de octubre de 2025, marcando la primera vez en la historia de 185 años de Cunard que uno de sus barcos pasará una temporada completa en Miami.
La Queen Elizabeth se someterá a una importante renovación del 25 de febrero al 13 de marzo de 2025, en el Seatrium Admiralty Yard de Singapur. El barco ofrecerá cruceros por el Caribe de entre 9 y 28 noches, visitando destinos como Montego Bay, San Juan y St John's. La renovación incluirá interiores renovados, la introducción del café de bienestar The Pavilion y el programa Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea. La temporada caribeña comenzará con un crucero de ida y vuelta de 12 noches desde Miami.
쿠나드는 퀸 앤이 마이애미에 처음 도착하면서 역사적인 순간을 기록했으며, 브로드웨이 스타 서튼 포스터의 공연이 포함되었습니다. 이 행사에 이어 퀸 엘리자베스의 카리브해 시즌이 2025년 10월 16일에 시작되며, 쿠나드의 185년 역사상 처음으로 그들의 선박이 마이애미에서 전체 시즌을 보낼 것입니다.
퀸 엘리자베스는 2025년 2월 25일부터 3월 13일까지 싱가포르의 시트리엄 아드미럴티 야드에서 대규모 리모델링을 진행합니다. 이 배는 몬테고 베이, 산 후안, 세인트 존스와 같은 목적지를 방문하는 9일에서 28일 사이의 카리브해 항해를 제공합니다. 이 리모델링에는 새롭게 단장한 내부, 웰빙 카페 더 파빌리온의 도입, 그리고 하퍼스 바자 웰니스 앳 시 프로그램이 포함됩니다. 카리브해 시즌은 마이애미에서의 12일 왕복 항해로 시작됩니다.
Cunard a marqué un moment historique lorsque Queen Anne a fait sa première escale à Miami, avec une performance de la star de Broadway Sutton Foster. Cet événement précède la prochaine saison caribéenne de Queen Elizabeth, qui débutera le 16 octobre 2025, marquant la première fois en 185 ans d'histoire de Cunard qu'un de leurs navires passera une saison entière à Miami.
La Queen Elizabeth subira une rénovation majeure du 25 février au 13 mars 2025, dans le Seatrium Admiralty Yard de Singapour. Le navire proposera des croisières dans les Caraïbes de 9 à 28 nuits, visitant des destinations comme Montego Bay, San Juan et St John's. La rénovation comprend des intérieurs rafraîchis, l'introduction du café bien-être The Pavilion et le programme Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea. La saison caribéenne commencera par une croisière aller-retour de 12 nuits au départ de Miami.
Cunard hat einen historischen Moment markiert, als Queen Anne ihren ersten Anlauf in Miami machte und eine Aufführung der Broadway-Stars Sutton Foster beinhaltete. Diese Veranstaltung geht der bevorstehenden Karibiksaison von Queen Elizabeth voraus, die am 16. Oktober 2025 beginnt und erstmals in der 185-jährigen Geschichte von Cunard wird eines ihrer Schiffe eine ganze Saison in Miami verbringen.
Die Queen Elizabeth wird vom 25. Februar bis 13. März 2025 im Seatrium Admiralty Yard in Singapur einer umfassenden Renovierung unterzogen. Das Schiff bietet Karibikreisen von 9 bis 28 Nächten an, die Ziele wie Montego Bay, San Juan und St John's ansteuern. Die Renovierung umfasst frisch gestaltete Innenräume, die Einführung des Wellness-Cafés The Pavilion sowie das Programm Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea. Die Karibiksaison beginnt mit einer 12-nächtigen Rundreise ab Miami.
- First full-season deployment in Miami indicates market expansion
- Significant ship renovation and upgrade planned for Queen Elizabeth
- Introduction of new wellness-focused amenities and programs
- Celebrity entertainment programming with Broadway performers
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Carnival 's subsidiary Cunard is executing a strategic market expansion by establishing a permanent presence in Miami through Queen Elizabeth's Caribbean deployment. This represents more than just a new route - it's a calculated move to capture market share in the world's largest cruise port, directly competing with premium operators like Royal Caribbean and Norwegian in their home territory.
The extensive refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth at Singapore's Seatrium yard, combined with new wellness initiatives and celebrity entertainment programming, signals a significant investment in upgrading the product offering. This aligns with the broader cruise industry trend toward experiential luxury and wellness-focused travel, which typically commands higher per-day revenue than traditional cruise offerings.
From a business perspective, several key factors make this move particularly noteworthy:
- Miami's strategic importance as a cruise hub, offering access to both the affluent North American market and efficient Caribbean routing
- The timing of the expansion coincides with the cruise industry's full recovery and growing demand for luxury experiences
- The investment in wellness facilities and celebrity partnerships suggests a strategy to attract higher-yielding passengers and differentiate from mass-market carriers
For Carnival (CUK), this expansion could positively impact revenue through higher-margin luxury offerings and improved fleet utilization. However, success will depend on execution and the ability to maintain Cunard's premium positioning while competing in a crowded Miami market.
Broadway legend Sutton Foster performs onboard Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne ahead of her engagement during Queen Elizabeth's 2025-2026 Miami homeporting
The day was marked with a star-powered performance by two-time Tony® Award winner Sutton Foster, who dazzled the audience in the ship's Royal Court Theatre. The legendary Broadway star will headline a special voyage engagement during Queen Elizabeth's
"It was a true honor to perform on board Queen Anne during her first visit to
Cunard enthusiasts who have longed to sail to the
Queen Elizabeth will offer a dedicated program of roundtrip
Queen Elizabeth's transformation will feature refreshed signature interiors and exteriors designed to capture both tranquillity and vibrancy. Signature spaces such as the Commodore Club, Queens Room, Panorama Pool Club, Garden Lounge, and The Pavilion will be thoughtfully revitalized, connecting guests to the ocean while providing the perfect space to relax or enjoy al fresco dining.
Following the debut on board Queen Anne, Cunard's enhanced focus on wellness will feature the introduction of The Pavilion wellness café to Queen Elizabeth. This wellness-focused venue will serve breakfast, lunch, and daytime dining, with a menu celebrating plant-based cuisine alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish, and dairy.
Queen Elizabeth guests will also enjoy the Harper's Bazaar Wellness at Sea program, first seen on Queen Anne. This innovative program offers three-day spa packages tailored to relaxation, energy restoration, or recovery, providing a rejuvenating journey at sea.
Known for their world-class cuisine and culinary prowess, Cunard will soon announce an exciting new celebrity chef relationship, exclusively created for Queen Elizabeth's
"We were incredibly proud to be in
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.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since 1840, and this year celebrates an incredible 185 years of operation. 2025 is a momentous year in Cunard's history, which will be marked with several iconic land-based events and special Event Voyages. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring guest speakers, to world class theatre productions, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round world voyages, destinations sailed to also include
There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne, which entered service in May 2024. This investment is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally, with the brand now boasting four ships in simultaneous service for the first time since 1999. Cunard is based at Carnival House in
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