Cunard's new Queen Anne officially joined the line’s fleet during a traditional handover ceremony in Italy. The line took ownership of its 3,000-guest ship at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice. Queen Anne, the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, and the third built by Fincantieri, will now set sail for Southampton ahead of its seven-night maiden voyage to Lisbon on May 3.
As the newest addition to the Cunard fleet, Queen Anne’s design concepts have been founded on "heritage, craftsmanship, style and innovation." The 114,000-ton ship, which spans 14 decks, will offer travelers several experiences, including more choices of entertainment, dining and bars than ever before. To that point, Cunard previously announced a series of partnerships for Queen Anne, including “Le Gavroche at Sea” residencies hosted by two Michelin-starred chef Michel Roux, wellness packages curated by Harper’s Bazaar UK’s beauty experts, and British Film Institute screenings in The Pavilion. The ship will also offer a range of fitness, beauty, thermal and spa facilities with its redesigned Mareel Wellness & Beauty concept.
Katie McAlister, president of Cunard, said that Queen Anne completes a quartet alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, marking the first time since 1999 that the line will have four ships in simultaneous service.
Following its inaugural voyage on May 3, Queen Anne will embark on a British Isles Festival Voyage, including a naming ceremony in Liverpool on June 3.
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