By
Laura Hyde |
Cunard’s recently refurbished Queen Elizabeth has arrived at the Port of Seattle, USA, where it will homeport for the first time until September 2025. The ship will sail seven to 11-night voyages to Alaska, visiting ports including Ketchikan, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria in British Columbia.
“The Port of Seattle is honoured to welcome Cunard and the iconic Queen Elizabeth for their first homeported season in Seattle,” said Steve Metruck, executive director of Port of Seattle. “This partnership marks a major milestone in our work to expand economic activity and to support local jobs through cruise, and we look forward to advancing together our shared vision for sustainability and responsible tourism.”
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Seattle until September 2025
Following refurbishment, Queen Elizabeth now features upgraded interiors and new Princess and Queens Grills experiences, providing expanded suites, added amenities, butler service and access to private spaces and restaurants onboard. Additionally, Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux has designed a three-course Gala Evening menu that is exclusive to Grill Suite guests.
Guests sailing on Queen Elizabeth’s inaugural Alaska voyages will be the first to experience The Pavilion Wellness Café (which debuted on Queen Anne) and the Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea programme, which offers wellness treatments, masterclasses and a selection of Elemis products.
During the Alaskan season guests can hear insights into the region from Cunard partner the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, as well as 11 local Alaskan speakers, including a master Tlingit dance group, a Denali expeditionist and local historians, artists and photographers as part of Cunard’s ‘Local’s Onboard’ series.
“Historic grandeur, refined elegance, bespoke experiences and unparalleled personal service are cornerstones of a Cunard voyage,” said Liz Fettes, senior vice president of commercial for North America at Cunard. “Our view of luxury is rooted in a belief that experiences can be both elegant and relaxed, and our Alaska voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth personifies that spirit.”
Following an Alaskan summer, Queen Elizabeth will reposition to Miami, Florida, to sail a maiden season of Caribbean voyages beginning in October 2025. This will be the first time Cunard has dedicated a ship to a full season in the Caribbean. Guests onboard can also enjoy an array of new onboard entertainment, including Broadway and West End performers on every voyage, such as Tony award-winner Sutton Foster and an exclusive production of the Tony award-winning show, Come From Away.