Sarah Bretz, ContributorCunard’s newest ship Queen Anne has reached a new milestone, as the vessel has set sail on her first world cruise from Southampton, England.
Spectators gathered across the city to witness the ship’s 9 pm departure last night, which was celebrated with a fireworks display. The 3,000-guest ship will make her first American landfall in New York City on January 17th. The Big Apple has an enduring connection to Cunard, and has welcomed the line and its guests longer than any other destination.
Queen Anne is now the 14th ship in Cunard’s history to undertake a full world cruise. Notably, Queen Anne will also be the largest Cunard ship to achieve a full circumnavigation of the globe.
Over 107 nights, Queen Anne will call at 30 different ports across 18 countries. Highlights of the voyage include iconic calls to Miami, San Francisco, the Panama Canal, Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong, and more. Guests will also cross the International Date Line on February 12th, experiencing the rare phenomenon of “jumping through time.”
The full world voyage also includes overnight stops in New York, Honolulu, Sydney, and Singapore, with Queen Anne returning to the south coast on April 27th.
“This is a significant moment for Cunard as Queen Anne begins her maiden world voyage,” said Katie McAlister, President of Cunard. “It’s especially fitting that her first visit to the USA will be New York, a city that has long been at the heart of Cunard’s story. This voyage celebrates our heritage while offering guests the opportunity to explore the world in the style and luxury only Cunard can provide. Queen Anne truly reflects the evolution of our brand, and this journey will be an unforgettable experience for all on board.”
On board, guests will enjoy a variety of curated experiences including world-class entertainment and a spectacular sailaway party, with celebrations continuing throughout the cruise. Highlights will include a special World Voyage cocktail party and a shoreside Gala Event — as well as enriching talks from notable speakers such as gold medalist Rebecca Adlington OBE, hypnotist Paul McKenna, actor Charley Boorman, and former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash.
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