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Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne®, will have a spectacular naming ceremony in the company’s spiritual home of Liverpool, England. The event will take place on the world-famous Mersey waterfront on Monday, June 3, during a celebratory “lap of honour” voyage around the British Isles.
Queen Anne is expected to arrive in Liverpool on the Mersey soon after sunrise. Plans are being made for her arrival to include a special salute to the city where Cunard® launched its pioneering transatlantic service—and passenger shipping itself—in 1840 and where the iconic Cunard Building forms the centrepiece of the Three Graces, a collection of striking harbourside buildings.
The 14-night British Isles Festival Voyage will depart Southampton on May 24 and make maiden calls to South Queensferry (with tours to Edinburgh), Invergordon, Greenock, Belfast, and Liverpool. Guests sailing on the voyage will have an exclusive opportunity to join the naming celebrations before a spectacular, late-evening departure bound for Cobh, followed by her return to Southampton.
The event in Liverpool is expected to draw tens of thousands of spectators to vantage points alongside the river at Pier Head, between New Brighton and Seacombe on Wirral, and on beaches at Formby and Crosby in Sefton.
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| The exterior of Queen Anne. |
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| | Queen Anne’s Captain Inger Thorhauge.
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Queen Anne Voyages
Queen Anne will set sail on her first-ever World Voyage on January 9, 2025. Cunard’s newest ship will stop at more than 30 ports in five continents on this 107-night voyage, roundtrip out of Southampton, England. She will offer overnight calls in enriching destinations such as Honolulu, Sydney, and Hong Kong as well as three late evening departures, giving guests time to explore each city to the fullest.
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| | A unique segment of this world cruise includes a 17-night voyage from New York to San Francisco, connecting two of the country’s most vibrant cities, departing on January 18, 2025. Port calls include the warm and welcoming destinations of Aruba and Guatemala, among others.
For those looking to explore the exotic lands of Asia, the March 25 Singapore to Cape Town voyage offers a 17-night journey to the Ancient City of Sigiriya on the island of Sri Lanka. This sailing offers the opportunity to learn about the Malay, Chinese, Indian and European cultural influences in Malaysia and explore the cosmopolitan city of Cape Town. |
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| During the remainder of her 2025 program, Queen Anne will sail out of Southampton, England, providing a range of destinations and itinerary lengths varying from two to 19 nights, which will include 19 maiden calls. From a 12-night voyage taking in the mystical landscapes of the Norwegian Fjords in June to a 16-night Mediterranean sailing around France, Spain, and Italy in July—visiting several of Europe’s most enchanting ancient cities—Cunard’s newest Queen will embark on a host of captivating voyages. |
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| A conceptual rendering of The Pavilion on Queen Anne. |
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Cunard has teamed up with the British Film Institute (BFI) to curate a program of short films and beloved blockbusters shown exclusively on the outdoor screen in The Pavilion aboard Queen Anne.
The Pavilion is an idyllic open-air oasis on the top deck of Cunard’s newest ship, and the BFI will show 10 films every month on the cinematic LED screen in this romantic outdoor space. These specially selected films will also be shown in guests’ staterooms.
As a multi-purpose space, The Pavilion boasts a specially designed glass dome roof that retracts in warmer climates. Inspired by beautiful glasshouses, it is the ideal spot for getting lost in a book or enjoying a dip in the pool by day and for meeting new friends over a glass of wine in the evening. |
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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. |
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