Panama Canal cruise highlights

As you sail between the mighty Atlantic and Pacific oceans, spend your time on board in any way you wish, perhaps pondering the historic journeys that have taken this unique route in years gone by. If you’re interested in the mechanics of the canal, maybe find a spot on deck and watch as your ship makes its way through. The entire transit takes around eight to ten hours, giving you plenty of time to come and go as you please without feeling like you’ve missed the experience.

On board a Panama Canal cruise

Should you feel like you’ve seen enough, perhaps you’ll be tempted by the array of pastimes to choose from on board. While away the hours completely relaxed by the pool, getting lost in your vacation read as a familiar waiter brings your usual. Maybe you’ll sign up to see an Insight talk or take part in a watercolor class. The choice, as always with Cunard, is yours.

Experience a Panama Canal cruise

A transit of the Panama Canal is something that many people have dreamed of experiencing for themselves. Even if you have no particular interest in engineering, the feeling of your ship rising or falling as it travels through the locks is certainly an extraordinary event. One that truly encapsulates the dream of adventure travel. As you watch the passing landscapes, perhaps order a little something to toast the occasion.

Join us on Queen Elizabeth and immerse yourself in her evocative art deco elegance. This stunning Queen exudes style and has an especially refined feel. Prepare yourself for a truly remarkable voyage.

Queen Elizabeth invites you to an uncrowded world where spacious decks set the perfect backdrop for you to savor a flawless Cunard experience. Immerse yourself in endless entertainment, luxurious accommodations, and an array of dining choices. Her Art Deco features and gleaming chandeliers mix with contemporary attractions to ensure a remarkable vacation. Enjoy croquet on her Games Deck, stunning entertainment in her Royal Court Theatre, or relax in her elegant conservatory. The choice, as always with Cunard, is yours.

A Cunard ship feels like another world, yet is also as welcoming as home. From the very first greeting when you embark to the way your stateroom steward greets you by name, we believe great service is warm and sincere – it is not stuffy or hurried. It is always friendly, but never over familiar.

A mid-morning coffee with a beautiful view, a peaceful run on deck, cocktails at sunset in the Commodore Club, or a late evening game in the Card Room: you’ll find thoughtfully designed open spaces or quiet corners throughout our ships. Each new day on board brings a variety of dining options, bars and lounges, and activities to suit every whim. The choice, always, is yours to do as much or as little as you wish.

Afternoon Tea is a time-honored Cunard tradition, observed at 3:30 p.m. each day. Our white-gloved waiters serve perfectly infused tea from silver teapots in the Queen’s Room, with freshly baked scones and cream and delicious finger sandwiches.

The true romance of ocean travel is never more alive than on our Gala Evenings. You’ll feel a palpable sense of occasion in the air as guests emerge from their staterooms in their finest evening wear, beautifully attired in tuxedos and ball gowns, like a scene from a Hollywood movie.

Our event voyages offer a chance to sail with esteemed experts from novelists to astronauts. Our award-winning Insights program brings topical themes to life with exclusive events, interactive learning, and bespoke excursions in select ports of call.

Dining is a highlight of any Cunard voyage. Each of our four stateroom grades has its own dedicated fine-dining restaurant, each with its own personality and ambiance. When you feel like a change, you’ll find an array of tempting alternatives from around the world.