Experience A Heartwarming Broadway Hit At Sea

Posted onAuthorChris Owen

  • Exclusive At-Sea Production: Cunard will be the first cruise line to ever stage the award-winning musical “Come from Away.”
  • Featured Ship and Itinerary: The show will debut on the Queen Elizabeth during her inaugural Caribbean season, starting October 16, 2025.
  • Tenth Anniversary Celebration: The launch of this production coincides with the 10th anniversary of the heartwarming show’s original debut.
  • Specially Adapted Show: The performance has been exclusively crafted for the ship’s theatre and will be offered twice on each voyage.

Cunard is bringing the magic of Broadway to the high seas with an exclusive new production of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning musical, “Come from Away.” In a first for the cruise industry, this globally acclaimed show will be performed aboard the elegant Queen Elizabeth during her maiden Caribbean season, offering guests a truly unique and moving entertainment experience.

This heartwarming production tells the remarkable true story of a small Canadian town that opened its arms to thousands of stranded air passengers in the wake of 9/11. It is a beautiful celebration of friendship, hope, and human connection that has captivated sold-out audiences around the world for a decade. The show’s uplifting message of compassion and understanding aligns perfectly with Cunard’s commitment to timeless storytelling and creating unforgettable moments for its guests.

Specially adapted for the ship’s majestic Royal Court Theatre, this powerful one-hour and forty-minute performance will be a highlight of the voyage. This special collaboration is a wonderful opportunity for both new and returning fans to experience the magic of this incredible story in a fresh and intimate setting.

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 Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia.

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 Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).