Miami Awaits Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth After Stunning Panama Canal Passage

Published on October 5, 2025

Cunard Queen Elizabeth just embarked on a repositioning cruise from Seattle to PortMiami. This will be the ship’s first winter season in the Caribbean. The 21-night cruise began on September 25, 2025, and travels through the scenic North and Central American countries, the Panama Canal, and a number of the North and Central American countries. The route features luxurious U.S. ports and a number of Caribbean preserves and tropical destinations, which will be an immersive and luxurious experience.

A Scenic and Diverse Itinerary

This repositioning cruise open-jaw itinerary is designed to give you a variety of destinations for your travels. This means various destinations for departure and different arrival points. This will be the first time you can experience the route in its entirety. This repositioning cruise will pass through the Panama Canal on its route to Miami from Seattle. Along the route, the ship will pass through several Caribbean ports and preserves, including San Francisco, Los Angeles, Cabo San Lucas, Puntarenas, Willemstad, and Oranjestad.

Cunard’s Caribbean Debut for the Queen Elizabeth

When Queen Elizabeth arrives in Miami, it will start its 2025-2026 Caribbean Season, beginning with nine to twelve-night journeys around the Caribbean. The first voyage in the Caribbean will be a twelve-night cruise to the Eastern Caribbean, stopping in Tortola, St. Maarten, Antigua, Barbados, Puerto Rico, and St. Lucia. This cruise will give guests the chance to visit some of the Caribbean’s most famous islands, renowned for their stunning beaches. Each island also has a rich culture and historical significance.

In addition to the Eastern Caribbean, Queen Elizabeth will also visit Cusco in Mexico, Montego Bay in Jamaica, and Belize City in Belize. This area of the Caribbean is rich with a wide variety of experiences to offer. From historic colonial towns to white-sand beaches with the unique offerings at every port, richly diverse experiences await every visitor.

New and Unique Culinary and Entertainment Offerings

For this upcoming cruise season for the Queen Elizabeth, Cunard will be adding Unique Entertainment and Culinary options to the Caribbean itineraries. This will be the first cruise season for the Queen Elizabeth, where passengers will be offered and able to appreciate the new, beautifully crafted, and unparalleled Cunard cruise experience for the artistic works. Designed to be timeless, the classics will be performed live for the guests. In addition to live performances, guests will also be offered Charlotte M. McNaughton’s pop-up.

Cunard will also be adding new and unique culinary options for each cruise season for the Queen Elizabeth. This season, guests will enjoy the new Pan-Caribbean restaurant, Karibe, and will be offered culinary and artistic works from around the world and region. With vibrant Caribbean spices, the new expressions will serve dishes like jerk chicken, goat curry, and tiger prawns. With this exclusive offering, guests will appreciate the Caribbean culinary and artistic works like never before.

Major Refurbishments for a New Appearance

Before Queen Elizabeth’s Caribbean debut, earlier this spring, Significant refurbishments were made to the ship, including all the public areas. The Commodore Club, the Queens Room, and the Garden Lounge all underwent refurbishments that were designed and constructed with comfort and luxury in mind. The outdoor decks were enhanced as well with sunshades on the aft deck, so more relaxed sun-bathing areas were offered for those enjoying the Caribbean sun. The refurbished ship is in line with their world-class reputation for design and service offered from the ship, and is a fit representation for the Caribbean to emphasize beauty and elegance.

Setting the Stage for a Remarkable Caribbean Season

Not to be seen as a simple transition, Queen Elizabeth’s repositioning cruise from Seattle to Miami is the start of a new phase for Cunard in the Caribbean. The luxurious ship welcoming Miami is a first preview to a continued legendary season in world-class service, luxury, and cultural exploration. Guests aboard can expect the Queen Elizabeth to be the best in offering Caribbean culture and cuisine, with sun-beached relaxation and entertainment for the entire cruise season.

Conclusion

Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is all set to sail to the Caribbean this coming winter season. The cruise line is celebrating the transfer of the Queen Elizabeth from Seattle to Miami. The headquarters is based in Miami. With a fine mix of beautiful ports, the new exclusive offerings, and upgraded staterooms, the Queen Elizabeth is ready to provide a remarkable getaway and cruise experience. For those wishing to have a refined and enjoyable Caribbean winter, relaxation and Charles Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth is most definitely the highlights of your winter season.