Cunard has announced its role as a platinum sponsor for the 24th annual South Beach Wine & Food Festival, in Miami, Florida.
The event is set to take place between Feb. 20, 2025, and Feb. 23, 2025.
Cunard President Katie McAlister said: “We are so excited to be a sponsor at this year’s South Beach Wine & Food Festival in Miami!”
“With the upcoming debut of Queen Elizabeth homeporting in Miami this fall, we look forward to bringing the Cunard experience to these discerning event foodies. Our chefs have prepared many compelling tasting experiences, providing a glimpse into Cunard’s signature culinary creations,” added McAlister.
The company said in the press release that for the first time in Cunard’s 185-year history, a Cunard ship will spend a full season in Miami sailing to the Caribbean, with voyages starting on Oct. 16, 2025.
From fall 2025, guests will enjoy a program of roundtrip itineraries that run through April 2026. Calls include Montego Bay, San Juan, Bridgetown and St. John’s.
Festival Founder and Director Lee Brian Schrager said: “The festival not only celebrates the vibrant spirit of South Florida but also highlights the incredible food and beverage that has put Miami on the map as a premier culinary destination.”
“Miami’s unique setting makes it an ideal host for the annual festival, attracting amazing local, national and international talent, which keeps fans coming back every year,” added Schrager.
“It’s incredible to see how far the festival has come, from its beginnings on the FIU campus to now being a global event that supports the next generation of hospitality leaders.”
According to the press release, attendees will be treated to Cunard’s culinary offerings at the Goya Foods’ Grand Tasting Village and the American Airlines North Venue.
This festival will return to Miami Beach, featuring over 105 events and showcasing celebrated culinary icons, Grammy-winning artists and lifestyle personalities.