CUNARD'S NEWLY REFRESHED QUEEN ELIZABETH ARRIVES TO SEATTLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A SPECIAL SERIES OF VOYAGES TO ALASKA
CUNARD'S NEWLY REFRESHED QUEEN ELIZABETH ARRIVES TO SEATTLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A SPECIAL SERIES OF VOYAGES TO ALASKA |
| [12-June-2025] |
Alaskan voyages mark the beginning of Queen Elizabeth's North American residency as she prepares for her highly anticipated maiden season of Caribbean voyages starting in October A plaque-and-key ceremony celebrated the arrival in Seattle where the Cunard ship will homeport from June to September Guests can book spectacular Alaskan voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth SEATTLE, June 12, 2025 /CNW/ -- Today, the newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth has arrived to the Port of Seattle for the first time to begin a season of highly anticipated Alaskan voyages. Cunard's Queens have embodied the pinnacle of British luxury travel for 185 years, and now Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Seattle for the first time, bringing Cunard's renowned White Star Service to the region for two exclusive seasons of luxurious voyages of seven to 12 nights.
"Historic grandeur, refined elegance, bespoke experiences and unparalleled personal service are cornerstones of a Cunard voyage," explained 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." The Refreshed Experience Aboard Queen Elizabeth Inaugural Alaska guests will also be among the first to enjoy The Pavilion Wellness Café and the Harper's Bazaar® Wellness at Sea program onboard Queen Elizabeth, featuring three bespoke Journeys – packages that include a special curation of wellness treatments, nutritious smoothies, rejuvenating masterclasses and a selection of ELEMIS products. Spectacular Alaskan Voyages Enriching Onboard Experiences Guests will also be treated to a "Locals Onboard" speaker series, featuring 11 local Alaskan speakers, including a master Tlingit dance group, a Denali expeditionist and local historians, artists and photographers. Cunard will also honor the Pacific Northwest with wines from regional wineries served on board, including from Elsom Cellars, Charles Smith Wines, Double Canyon, Canoe Ridge Estate and Goose Ridge. "The Port of Seattle is honored to welcome Cunard and the iconic Queen Elizabeth for their first homeported season in Seattle," said Port of Seattle Executive Director Steve Metruck. "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." Winter in the Caribbean 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. About Cunard 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 Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK). Social Media For additional information about Cunard, contact:
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