Queen Anne is
the company's first new ship in 14 years
VALENCIA, Calif., Jan. 18,
2025 /CNW/ -- Today, Cunard's highly anticipated new
ship, Queen Anne marked her North
American debut as she arrived in New
York on her maiden call from Southampton, England. Cunard's first new ship
in 14 years spans 14 decks and features 15 dining venues,
accommodating up to 3,000 guests.
For the first time in Cunard's 185-year history, the line has
two female leaders in command. Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge, one
of the few female captains in the maritime industry, is at the helm
of Queen Anne, and Katie McAlister, Cunard's president, is steering
the company into an exciting era of luxury cruising.
The design of Queen Anne was
led by creative director Adam Tihany, who orchestrated a team of
world-class designers to imagine a ship that reflects Cunard's rich
art-deco heritage while embracing modern elegance.
A testament to this artistic vision is the ship's exclusive
collection of 4,300 pieces of art, commissioned from both emerging
and established artists worldwide, each offering a unique
interpretation of Cunard's iconic legacy. The ship also elevates
onboard entertainment to new heights with innovative venues and
experiences including the "Bright Lights Society," an intimate
cabaret-style venue.
With the debut of Queen Anne,
Cunard enhanced its wellness offerings for guests. The Pavilion
Wellness Café is a new venue serving breakfast, lunch, and daytime
dining, with a menu celebrating plant-based cuisine alongside
sustainably sourced meat, fish, and dairy.
In addition, guests can enjoy the Harper's Bazaar Wellness at
Sea program which offers three-day packages tailored to relaxation,
energy restoration, or recovery, providing a rejuvenating journey
at sea.
Queen Anne's call in
New York marks the first stop on
her 107-day inaugural World Voyage. This journey continues Cunard's
legacy as the pioneer of world cruises since 1922; bringing
together travelers from across nationalities and reflecting the
brand's dedication to fostering international connections and
cultural understanding—values that resonate more than ever in
today's world.
Cunard and New York have a long
and storied heritage with an impressive roster of milestones:
Cunard has sailed into New York
since 1847, longer than any other cruise line.
Cunard ships carried one in five immigrants to America, helping
millions begin new lives in New
York and beyond.
Cunard's legendary ships including Queen
Mary and Queen Elizabeth
epitomized the golden age of ocean travel, hosting world renowned
cultural and political figures.
In 2015, the Empire State Building was lit red to
honor Cunard's 175th anniversary, celebrating the company's
enduring bond with the city.
Katie McAlister, President of
Cunard, expressed her excitement about the ship's North America debut, stating: "Queen Anne represents the pinnacle of
innovation, design, and hospitality for Cunard, and her
arrival in New York is an historic
milestone for our company. As we celebrate nearly two centuries of
maritime excellence, Queen Anne
ushers Cunard into a new era of luxury cruising and continues
delivering unforgettable experiences that connect people and
cultures around the globe. We are proud to contribute to the
record-high1.5 million cruise passengers that travel to NYC
bringing $500 million in local
economic impact to New York."
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,
and this year celebrates an incredible 185 years of operation. 2025
is a momentous year in Cunard's history, which will be marked with
several iconic land-based events and special Event Voyages. 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, which
entered service in May 2024. This
investment is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future
of Cunard globally, with the brand now boasting four ships in
simultaneous service for the first time since 1999. Cunard is based
at Carnival House in Southampton
and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc.
www.cunard.com (NYSE: CCL) (LSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK).
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For additional information about Cunard, contact:
Jackie Chase,
Cunard, jchase@cunard.com
Cindy Adams, MGA Media
Group, cindy@mgamediagroup.com
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