The QE2 Sails Again — This Time on a Culinary Journey

This October, Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) will set sail on a new kind of voyage, with the launch of a culinary series, “Around the World in 80 Days.”

Running for 80 nights from October 1 to December 19, 2025, the experience will transform the historic Queens Grill, once reserved for first-class passengers, into a global dining stage. Guests will relive Queen Elizabeth 2’s storied journeys through a rotating set menu inspired by 80 iconic destinations the ship visited during its golden years at sea.

“The QE2 has always represented adventure, discovery, and elegance,” Shaileen Jiwa, general manager of the Queen Elizabeth 2, said in a statement. “With ‘Around the World in 80 Days’, she sails again, this time on a culinary journey. It’s not just about food; it’s about storytelling. Each evening invites our guests to rediscover the world through taste, memory, and a sense of connection to the history that still resonates through the decks of this remarkable ship.”

Every night, diners will be transported to a new country through a three-course menu curated by the QE2’s culinary team. From the historic John Brown Shipyard of Clydebank, Scotland, where the QE2 was launched by Queen Elizabeth II, to the shores of Dubai, where it resides as a floating icon—each dinner reveals a new chapter in the ship’s rich legacy, reimagined on a plate. From Southampton to Singapore, Marseille to Mumbai, one ship. Eighty destinations. Infinite flavors.

Guests who dine on 10 or more evenings during the promotion will be entered into a lucky draw to win two tickets to one of the featured destinations, with accommodation at an Accor hotel on a full-board basis.

Following the conclusion of this limited-time series, Queens Grill will remain open as a signature dining destination on board, preserving its legacy of timeless fine dining.

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