Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth Is Bringing Luxe Caribbean Adventures — Sushi at Sea, Island Picnics, and Bespoke Escapes
The breeze smells like sea salt and jasmine, and the horizon looks like it was painted for a dream. This isn beyond a simple cruise through the Caribbean — this is Queen Elizabeth’s grand debut from Miami, and it’s rewriting the playbook on what it means to explore the region on a luxury curise. Onboard one of Cunard’s most storied ships, you’ll step into the world of white-glove travel — with a host of new experiences on offer.
The emphasis is on the bespoke.
Starting Oct. 16, 2025, Cunard’s Caribbean Iconic Collection unlocks a new chapter in tropical luxury — with 32 exclusive shore experiences across 12 destinations. Whether it’s a Michelin-crafted sushi cruise along the Antigua coastline or a helicopter ride to a remote beach in Barbuda, these excursions deliver the kind of Caribbean few ever get to see — and fewer still get to feel.
A Michelin-Starred Lunch on a Catamaran in Antigua
Antigua is already a dream. But Cunard takes it further — think private catamaran, deserted coves, and a barbecue-and-sushi spread prepared by a Michelin-starred chef. It’s not just a lunch. It’s a sail through silence and flavor.
A Hidden Island Retreat in Anguilla
Leave the crowd behind. One of Cunard’s most exclusive offerings is a day on a remote islet off Anguilla — a castaway-style escape where powdery beaches and crystal waters take center stage. No signs. No phones. Just paradise.
4×4 Adventure and Wilderness Picnic in Barbados
This one’s for the explorers. The Queen’s guests get behind the wheel of a 4×4 to venture deep into Barbados’ untamed beauty — then stop for a cheese and wine picnic in the middle of the island’s wild heart. It’s raw luxury, curated.
Among the coolest experiences:
A luxury helicopter escape to Barbuda Belle, a beach hideaway few have even heard of
A guided cultural tour through Old San Juan and El Yunque Rainforest in Puerto Rico
A Dominican coffee immersion, where guests create and taste their own brew
A Different Kind of Caribbean Cruise
This is the first time Cunard has based one of its ships full-time out of Miami, and Queen Elizabeth is rising to the moment. The voyages — ranging from 9 to 28 nights — span marquee ports like San Juan, Montego Bay, St Thomas, and Castries. But it’s the depth of access, the thought behind each experience, that sets it apart.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, put it this way: “These experiences go beyond the usual tourist spots — they’re designed to create lasting memories and deeper connections with each place, all with the signature Cunard touch our guests expect.”
All Aboard from Miami This Fall — What It Costs
The Queen Elizabeth sets sail on her inaugural Caribbean journey October 16, 2025 — a 12-night roundtrip itinerary that includes stops in Barbados and St Lucia. Rates start at $3,398 per person for a Britannia Balcony stateroom.
