queen anne It is the company’s first new ship in 14 years
VALENCIA, California., January 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Cunard’s highly anticipated new ship, queen anne marked its North American debut when it reached New York in his inaugural call 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 at the helm. Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge, one of the few female captains in the maritime industry, is in command of queen anneand Katie McAlisterpresident of Cunard, is leading 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 reflected 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 works of art, commissioned from emerging and established artists from around the world, each offering a unique interpretation of Cunard’s iconic legacy. The ship also takes 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 anneCunard enhanced its guest wellness offering. The Pavilion Wellness Café is a new venue serving breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout the day, with a menu celebrating plant-based cuisine alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish and dairy.
Additionally, guests can enjoy Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea program, which offers three-day packages designed for relaxation, re-energizing or recovery, providing a rejuvenating journey at sea.
queen anne call New York marks the first stop on its inaugural 107-day world voyage. This voyage continues Cunard’s legacy as a pioneer of world cruising since 1922; bringing together travelers of all 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 They have a long and storied heritage with an impressive list of milestones:
Cunard has sailed to New York since 1847, longer than any other cruise line.
Cunard ships transported one in five immigrants to the United States, helping millions start a new life in New York and beyond.
Cunard’s legendary ships, including queen mary and queen elizabeth It epitomized the golden age of sea travel and hosted world-renowned cultural and political figures.
In 2015, the Empire State Building was illuminated red to honor Cunard’s 175th anniversary, celebrating the company’s enduring bond with the city.
Katie McAlisterpresident of Cunard, expressed her enthusiasm for the ship’s progress. North America debut, stating: “queen anne represents the pinnacle of innovation, design and hospitality for Cunard, and its arrival in New York It is a 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 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 traveling to New York by bringing $500 million on the local economic impact New York“.
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About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading passenger ship operator 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 by several iconic ground events and special event voyages. The Cunard experience is built on great meals, carefully curated entertainment and excellent white star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin-starred chef to inspiring guest speakers and world-class theater productions, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. Pioneer in transatlantic voyages and round-the-world voyages, destinations sailed also include Europehe Caribbean, Alaskathe Far East and Australia.
There are currently four Cunard ships, the Queen Mary 2, queen elizabeth, queen victoria and new boat, queen annewhich entered service in May 2024. This investment is part of the company’s ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally, as the brand now has four ships in simultaneous service for the first time since 1999. Cunard is headquartered at Carnival (NYSE:) House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation (LON:) & Public Limited Company. www.cunard.com (NYSE: CCL) (LSE: CCL) (NYSE: CUK).
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