Queen Anne is the company’s first new ship in 14 years
VALENCIA, California., January 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Cunard’s highly anticipated new cruise, Queen Anne marked his first North American arrival New York with her maiden call from Southampton, England. Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years has 14 decks and has 15 dining areas, accommodating up to 3,000 guests.
For the first time in Cunard’s 185-year history, the line has two female leaders at the helm. Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge, one of the few female directors in the shipping industry, is at the helm. Queen Anneand Katie McAlisterpresident of Cunard, is leading the company into an exciting era of luxury travel.
The design of Queen Anne was led by creative director Adam Tihany, who assembled a team of world-class designers to envision a ship that reflects Cunard’s art-deco heritage while embracing modern elegance .
Evidence of this artistic vision is the ship’s unique collection of 4,300 pieces of art, commissioned from emerging and established artists from around the world, each offering a unique interpretation. the uniqueness of Cunard’s heritage. The ship is also taking the on-board entertainment to new heights with new attractions and experiences including “The Luminous Society,” an intimate cabaret-style venue.
At the beginning of Queen AnneCunard has improved its wellness offerings for guests. The Pavilion Wellness Café is a new location serving breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a menu celebrating plant-based foods as well as meat, fish and dairy.
In addition, guests can enjoy the Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea program which offers three-day packages designed to relax, recharge or rejuvenate, providing an invigorating journey at sea.
Queen Anne call New York marks the first stop on his inaugural 107-day World Voyage. The voyage continues Cunard’s legacy as a world cruise pioneer since 1922; gathering visitors from all nations and showing the brand’s dedication to expanding international connections and cultural understanding”higher quality measures than ever before in today’s world.
Cunard and New York they have a long storied legacy and an impressive list of milestones:
Cunard has sailed New York since 1847, longer than any other cruise line.
Cunard ships took one in five people to America, helping millions start a new life New York even more.
Popular Cunard cruises including Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth highlighted the most important era of sea travel, hosting world famous cultural and political figures.
In 2015, the Empire State Building it was lit up in red in honor of Cunard’s 175th anniversary, celebrating the company’s enduring ties to the city.
Katie McAlisterThe president of Cunard, expressed his happiness with the ship North America at the beginning, he said: “.Queen Anne represents the pinnacle of innovation, design and hospitality for Cunard, and his arrival New York It is an important event in the history of our company. As we celebrate nearly two centuries of maritime excellence, Queen Anne ushers Cunard into a new era of luxury travel and continues to deliver unforgettable experiences that connect people and cultures around the world. We are proud to contribute to the record 1.5 million cruise passengers arriving in NYC $500 million with the local economic impact on New York.”
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About Cunard
Cunard is a British luxury cruise line, known for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading cruise line since 1840, and this year celebrates 185 years of incredible service. 2025 is an important year in Cunard’s history, which will be marked by several country-based events and special Event cruises. The Cunard experience is based on fine dining, hand-picked and unique entertainment White Star service. From collaboration with a two-star Michelin chef, to inspirational guest speakers, to world-class theater productions, every detail has been masterfully crafted to make the experience unforgettable. . A pioneer in transatlantic travel and world travel, destinations included Europethe Caribbean, AlaskaFar East and Australia.
There are now four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and a new ship, Queen Annewhich entered service in May 2024. The investment is part of the company’s ambitious plans for Cunard’s future worldwide, with the brand now boasting four ships operating simultaneously for the first time since in 1999. Cunard founded Carnival (NYSE:) House in Southampton and has been his since 1998 Carnival Society (LON:) & plc www.cunard.com (NYSE: CCL) (LSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK).
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