Cunard is to refurbish the 14-year-old Queen Elizabeth ahead of her 2025 Alaska and Caribbean seasons.
The cruise line said the 2,000-passenger ship will undergo a ‘significant refit’ from 25 February to 13 March next year.
The work, at Admiralty Yard in Singapore, will be completed in time for her Alaska season from Seattle, starting in June, which will be followed by her Caribbean season from Miami, starting in October.
Next winter will be the first time one of Cunard’s ships will spend the full season in Miami. Queen Elizabeth will offer roundtrip Caribbean cruises from nine to 28 nights, calling at destinations including Montego Bay in Jamaica, San Juan in Puerto Rico and St John’s in Antigua.
The ship’s refit will include refreshed interiors and exteriors, and public spaces including the Commodore Club, Queens Room, Panorama Pool Club, Garden Lounge and The Pavilion will be ‘revitalised’, said Cunard.
Also, the Grills suites will have enhanced interiors and exteriors, and a new three-course Gala Evening menu has been created for Grills guests by Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux.
The Pavilion Wellness Café, which debuted earlier this year on Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, will be incorporated as part of the refit, serving breakfast, lunch and daytime dining.
Queen Elizabeth will also introduce the Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea programme, first seen on Queen Anne, which offers three-day packages tailored to relaxation, energy restoration or recovery.
Cunard President Katie McAlister said: “As Queen Elizabeth prepares for her highly anticipated debut seasons in the Caribbean from Miami and Alaska from Seattle, this transformation marks an exciting new chapter for Cunard.
“Inspired by the beauty of these extraordinary destinations, the ship’s revitalisation will seamlessly blend timeless elegance with modern comforts, creating an unparalleled guest experience.
“We are especially excited to introduce the exclusive Gala Evening menu, crafted by Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux. This remarkable addition will elevate the Grills dining experience to even greater heights, and we can’t wait for our guests to experience it.”
