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Cision Canada
20-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
Cunard launches "185th Anniversary Sale" across 185 voyages
VALENCIA, Calif., June 20, 2025 /CNW/ -- In celebration of its 185th anniversary, luxury cruise brand Cunard is launching its 185th Anniversary Sale *, featuring fares starting at $899 per person plus $185 in Onboard Credit per stateroom, available across 185 voyages. Now through July 9, 2025, guests can take advantage of the 185th Anniversary Sale available on select 2025–2027 voyages to Alaska, the Caribbean, Canada, Europe, the Mediterranean, the Panama Canal, Transatlantic Crossings and segments of the World Voyage. Featured sailings span Cunard's four iconic ships, including flagship Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, the newly transformed Queen Elizabeth and the line's newest ship, Queen Anne. "Celebrating 185 years of delivering unforgettable vacation memories is a milestone few brands ever reach, and we wanted to mark it in a way that gives back directly to our loyal guests," said Liz Fettes, Senior Vice President, Commercial for North America. "We're particularly thrilled that the newly refreshed Queen Elizabeth has arrived for her North America residency—homeporting in Miami for the first time and bringing Cunard's distinctive style of Caribbean cruising to a wider audience. With revitalized spaces and a full season sailing from Miami, travelers can enjoy an entirely new experience in the Caribbean that only Cunard can deliver, paired with the legendary White Star Service that sets us apart." Guests can enjoy some of Cunard's signature sailings at incredible rates, including: Summer in Alaska aboard Queen Elizabeth: Queen Elizabeth is sailing from Seattle for the first time this summer for a series of seven- to 11-night voyages to stunning Alaska. Itineraries include scenic cruising through Glacier Bay National Park, Hubbard Glacier, and Tracy Arm Fjord, as well as full days in several ports, including Juneau, Ketchikan, Skagway, Sitka and Icy Strait Point. Winter in the Caribbean aboard Queen Elizabeth: Sailing from Miami beginning October 16 to April 14, guests can explore the region's acclaimed crystal-clear waters and pristine beaches, stopping at ports in St. Lucia, Jamaica, Honduras, Mexico, St. Lucia, St. Thomas, Barbados and Puerto Rico, among others. Transatlantic Fashion Week aboard Queen Mary 2: This seven-night eastbound Transatlantic Crossing sets sail October 31–November 7, 2025, as Queen Mary 2 welcomes the return of Transatlantic Fashion Week. Now in its fifth edition, the iconic Event Voyage will be headlined by designer Christian Siriano with fashion icons Coco Rocha and Bob Mackie. Travelers can immerse themselves in a world of glitz and glamour at sea, with runway shows, Insight talks, and Q&A sessions featuring some of fashion's most recognizable names. For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273. *Complete terms & conditions for the 185th Anniversary Sale can be found here. 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 Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia. 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. (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
Cision Canada
12-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
CUNARD'S NEWLY REFRESHED QUEEN ELIZABETH ARRIVES TO SEATTLE FOR THE FIRST TIME IN A SPECIAL SERIES OF VOYAGES TO ALASKA
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 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 Debuting from a stunning refresh, Queen Elizabeth now boasts revitalized signature spaces and an elevated Princess and Queens Grills experience, offering expansive suites, added amenities, butler service and access to private spaces and restaurants on board. In addition to new and upgraded interiors, Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux has designed an exquisite three-course Gala Evening menu exclusive to Grill Suite guests. 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 Guests can enjoy seven to 11-night Alaska voyages aboard Queen Elizabeth from June-September 2025, with rates starting from $1,109 per person for a balcony stateroom, based on double occupancy. Her meticulously crafted itineraries visit captivating ports including Ketchikan, Glacier Bay National Park, Skagway, Juneau, and Victoria, British Columbia. Guests will soak in the pristine beauty of Glacier Bay National Park and Hubbard Glacier. Scenic days viewing the Inside Passage, the longest sheltered inland waterway in the world. Enriching Onboard Experiences Onboard, guests will enjoy even more enriching experiences specially tailored to Queen Elizabeth's Alaska season. First, Cunard continues its partnership with the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS), offering an enriching speaker series with experts sharing insights into the region. 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 Following an Alaskan summer, Queen Elizabeth will continue her North American residency, repositioning to Miami this October, where she will homeport for a maiden season of Caribbean voyages. This season marks the first time Cunard will dedicate a ship to a full season in the Caribbean and coincides with a new slate of onboard entertainment offerings, welcoming Broadway and West End performers on every voyage, including Tony Award-winner Sutton Foster and an exclusive production of the Tony Award-winning show Come From Away. For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit 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 Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia. 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. (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
