Key Aspects: Queen Elizabeth has been delayed by more than 24 hours in Seattle while essential routine maintenance is completed. The Cunard ship is now scheduled to depart at 5:00 p.m. on September 18, a day later than originally planned. Cunard has warned that the delay could impact the ship’s final Alaska itinerary of the 2026 season. Guests aboard Queen Elizabeth’s final Alaska voyage of 2026 are spending an unexpected extra day in Seattle. The 2,081-passenger Cunard ship was originally scheduled to depart from the Washington port at 4:30 p.m. on September 17, but essential...
Cunard Ship Delayed in Seattle for More Than 24 Hours on Final Alaska Cruise
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Sep 18, 2026 • 14 hours ago
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