Cunard announces participation as a platinum sponsor at the 24th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival®
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Cunard has announced its platinum sponsorship at the 24th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival (SOBEWFF®) in Miami from February 20-23, 2025. The luxury cruise line will showcase its culinary offerings at multiple venues, including the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village and American Airlines® North Venue, while presenting the Festival's Sunday Brunch at Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
This sponsorship aligns with Cunard's historic announcement that Queen Elizabeth will homeport in Miami for the first time, offering Caribbean voyages from October 16, 2025, through April 2026. Festival attendees can experience Cunard's wellness-focused cuisine and enter to win a Caribbean voyage. The cruise line will feature its Pavilion wellness café concept, offering plant-based cuisine alongside sustainably sourced proteins.
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- First-ever full season homeporting in Miami starting October 2025
- Strategic marketing presence at major culinary event ahead of new Miami operations
- Expansion into Caribbean market with new routes through April 2026
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- None.
News Market Reaction
On the day this news was published, CUK declined 1.19%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
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Visitors to Cunard's Festival experience can enter to win a
Attendees will be treated to Cunard's renowned culinary offerings, at the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village and the American Airlines® North Venue, with an exclusive focus on the Festival's Sunday Brunch as the presenting sponsor, taking place at Loews Miami Beach Hotel.
Being a sponsor in this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival® is especially exciting for Cunard as the line prepares to homeport one of its iconic ships, Queen Elizabeth in
From fall 2025, guests will enjoy a dedicated program of roundtrip itineraries that run through April 2026. Calls include
At the Goya Foods' Grand Tasting Village, located at 14th Street and Ocean Drive, Cunard is set to offer an unforgettable experience. Inspired by Cunard's enhanced focus on wellness, and its onboard Pavilion wellness café, Festival enthusiasts who visit the Cunard experience will enjoy a thoughtfully curated wellness dish and cocktail showcasing the line's Wellness Program at Sea. Onboard, the wellness café features a menu celebrating plant-based cuisine alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish, and dairy.
In addition, the iconic Cunard bellhops and brand representatives will be on hand to engage with attendees who will have the chance to enter to win a
At the North Venue, Cunard will serve an array of sumptuous dishes that reflect its hallmark of renowned culinary expertise. During these lively evenings guests can immerse themselves in a delightful culinary experience, exploring a range of flavors as they move from stand to stand.
Lastly, Cunard proudly presents Sunday Brunch, a classic in the Festival's roster of delicious events. Hosted by the popular cast of The Kitchen - Katie Lee, Jeff Mauro, and Geoffrey Zakarian - this brunch is part of The New York Times series.
This star-studded, four-day Festival will return to
With more than 500 chefs, winemakers, and spirit producers coming together, guests can expect to EAT. DRINK. EDUCATE. as
Cunard President Katie McAlister said: "We are so excited to be a sponsor at this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival in
Festival Founder & Director Lee Brian Schrager said "The Festival not only celebrates the vibrant spirit of
For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit www.cunard.com.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.
For tickets to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival® please visit www.sobewff.org.
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
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
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For additional information about Cunard, contact:
Jackie Chase, Cunard, jchase@cunard.com
Cindy Adams, cindy@mgamediagroup.com
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