Cunard has announced an exclusive partnership with two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux. It’s also running a flash sale where cruisers can save hundreds on cruises booked by 15 September 2023.
Cunard’s cuisine moving to another level
Michel Roux will be working alongside Cunard’s culinary development chefs to create an exclusive gala menu for new ship Queen Anne’s Queens Grill restaurant and a new menu for Queen Anne’s pub, the Golden Lion.
The new menu, currently in development, will feature a selection of refined pub favourites, reimagined by chef Michel. It will launch on board Queen Anne in May 2024, before being rolled out to the existing fleet later in the year.
New dining venues
Cunard has also revealed four additional dining experiences that will be available on Queen Anne – Aji Wa, Aranya, Sir Samuels, and Tramonto – which will offer guests more choice than ever.
Three of these original venues aboard the luxury cruise line’s newest ship will be alternative evening dining options, available as a supplement, complementing the inclusive fare options offered for lunch or dinner in Tramonto and the Golden Lion pub.
Aji Wa, a brand new concept for Cunard, will feature creative Japanese cuisine influenced by the seasons of the year. There will be sushi and an a la carte menu for lunch and dinner, with an additional option to participate in a special omakase ‘chef’s choice’ tasting menu in the evening.
In another new taste direction for Cunard, Aranya takes guests on a journey through the rich spice flavours of India with menus curated by experts in their field. It’s a multi-sensory experience, from the vibrancy of the flavours to the luxurious interiors that includes stunning floor-to-ceiling windows to ensure magnificent views while dining.
The epitome of a high-end steakhouse, Sir Samuels will showcase the very best of British and Australian beef and seafood, complemented by an exceptional wine program. Selected for their provenance, steaks here will be of the foremost quality seared to perfection. Alongside a vast array of beef options, there will also be a wide range of fish and seafood dishes. All the produce has been sourced responsibly to bring the freshest flavours to the table.
Tramonto will transport guests to the sun-kissed shores of the Mediterranean, with a menu full of fresh flavours and an opportunity for guests to dine al-fresco while watching the sun set on a warm summer evening.
Guests will also have exclusive use of dining appropriate to their stateroom type, from the grand two-tiered Britannia restaurant, the largest Britannia Club restaurant in the fleet, to the opulent settings of Princess Grill and Queens Grill dining.
“We’re excited to share a flavour of what will be served on board Queen Anne in 2024,” says Cunard’s acting senior vice-president, Angus Struthers.
“Cunard is renowned for high-quality dining options, and we’re delighted to be working with the very best chefs, at the top of their different culinary fields to offer such a wide range of dining options to our guests. From embracing the best of Japan in our new sushi and sake bar to dining al-fresco in Tramonto or enjoying a pub meal in the Golden Lion, there really will be something for everyone.”
“It is an absolute privilege to be working with Cunard’s hugely talented and passionate culinary development chefs as we countdown to the launch of their newest ship Queen Anne,” says Michel Roux.
“For me, there is no better recipe than blending high quality ingredients with elegant execution to create unforgettable experiences for diners, and I am incredibly excited to showcase our elevated, reimagined pub classics to Cunard guests very soon.”
Queen Elizabeth cruise flash sale – book by 15 September and save big bucks!
Cunard has also announced a huge Queen Elizabeth cruise flash sale on cruises booked by 15 September 2023. Cunard has announced a range of savings on these 2023/24 Australian season sailings:
- Five-night Tasmania sailing on Queen Elizabeth departing Melbourne on 17 Dec 2023 – new fare $1049 per person in twin share Balcony Stateroom, down from $1499
- A 14-night Christmas voyage on Queen Elizabeth departing Melbourne to NZ on 22 December 2023 – new fare $3899 per person in twin share Balcony Stateroom, down from $5199; or from $10,499 per person in a Queens Grill suite or from $6599 per person in a Princess Grill suite
- Seven-night Culinary Voyage featuring Karen Martini and Mark Olive on Queen Elizabeth departing Melbourne on 5 Jan 2024 – new fare $2049 per person in twin share Balcony Stateroom, down from $2399
- Three-night Short Break on Queen Elizabeth departing Melbourne on 12 Jan 2024 – new fare $699 per person in twin share Balcony Stateroom, down from $999
- Seven-night Tasmania sailing on Queen Elizabeth departing Sydney on 15 Jan 2024 – new fare $1949 per person in twin share Balcony Stateroom, down from $2299 previously
- Seven-night Sporting Greats & Wellness Voyage featuring Brett Lee and Adam Goodes on Queen Elizabeth departing Melbourne on 13 Feb 2024 – new fare $1649 per person in twin share Balcony Stateroom, down from $2399
- A 14-night South Pacific Voyage on Queen Elizabeth departing Sydney on 20 Feb 2024 – new fare $3299 per person in twin share Balcony Stateroom, down from $4999
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