Queen Anne Departs for Historic Maiden Voyage

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Cunard's luxury new ship Queen Anne embarked on her maiden voyage to Lisbon, marking a new era in ocean travel. The ship's departure from Southampton was celebrated with a sail away party and guests are set to enjoy a gala evening and performances during the voyage. Queen Anne joins Cunard's fleet of iconic Queens, offering unforgettable experiences with fine dining, entertainment, and service excellence.

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• Queen Anne's maiden voyage symbolizes a new chapter in luxury ocean travel, enhancing Cunard's reputation as a leading cruise line.

• The completion of a quartet of iconic Queens with Queen Anne joining Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria signifies a milestone for Cunard.

• Cunard's commitment to creating unforgettable experiences is evident through partnerships with renowned chefs, inspiring guest speakers, and world-class entertainment on board.

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VALENCIA, Calif., May 3, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the moment Cunard's luxury new ship Queen Anne set sail on her historic seven-night maiden voyage to Lisbon amid a spectacular fireworks display.

Queen Anne, the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, set sail just after 9 pm local time as thousands of spectators gathered on the shores to watch the departure from vantage points across the city and along Southampton water.

Guests on board the 3,000-guest, 113,000-ton ship are set to enjoy a spectacular sail away party, with celebrations continuing throughout the voyage, including a special Maiden Gala Evening and performances from tenor Russell Watson.

Cunard's beautiful new ship set sail for a seven-night sailing to Lisbon via La Coruna, on May 3 and then the Portuguese city of Lisbon on May 7.  She will then depart for a 14-night voyage to the Canary Islands.

Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: "Queen Anne's maiden voyage signals the dawning of a new era in luxury ocean travel and her historic sail away from Southampton was a very special moment for everyone connected with Cunard.  Here in the UK and across the globe, Cunard is famous for our beautiful iconic Queens. With Queen Anne joining our fleet, she marks not just a new icon but the completion of a perfect quartet alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria."

For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit www.cunard.com.

For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.

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, celebrating an incredible 184 years of operation. 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, entered service in May 2024. This investment is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service. 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). 

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FAQ

When did Queen Anne embark on her maiden voyage?

Queen Anne set sail on her maiden voyage to Lisbon on May 3, 2024.

How many ships are currently in Cunard's fleet?

Cunard currently operates four ships: Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria, and the new ship Queen Anne.

What services does Cunard specialize in?

Cunard is known for fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service on its luxury cruises.