Queen Anne departs for Historic Maiden Voyage

Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne, departs her home port of Southampton for the first time today Friday 3 May 2024. Queen Anne is the fourth ship to join the Cunard fleet and the 249th to sail under the Cunard flag.

Cunard’s New Ship, Queen Anne, Embarks on her Inaugural Journey

Today, on 3rd May 2024, in Southampton, UK, Cunard’s luxurious new vessel, Queen Anne, began her historic 7-night maiden voyage towards Lisbon amidst a breathtaking display of fireworks. Queen Anne, the 249th ship under the Cunard banner, set sail shortly after 9pm, with thousands of spectators lining the shores to witness the departure from various viewpoints across the city and along Southampton Water.

Guests aboard the 3,000-guest, 113,000-ton ship are in for a treat with a splendid sailaway celebration, with festivities planned throughout the voyage, including a special Maiden Gala Evening featuring performances by tenor Russell Watson.

Cunard’s stunning new ship embarked on a seven-night voyage to Lisbon via La Coruna on 3rd May, to be followed by a visit to Lisbon on 7th May, before setting sail on a 14-night journey to the Canary Islands.

Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, remarked, “Queen Anne’s maiden voyage heralds the dawn of a new era in luxury sea travel, and her historic departure from Southampton was a truly memorable moment for everyone associated with Cunard. In the UK and around the world, Cunard is renowned for our magnificent iconic Queens. With Queen Anne joining our fleet, she not only becomes a new icon but completes a perfect quartet alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria.”

For more details about Cunard or to reserve a voyage, please visit www.cunard.com.