The newest Cunard ship to sail under the cruise line’s signature red and black funnel is the Queen Anne, which accommodates up to 2,996 guests and 1,225 crew members. The ship is sailing a variety of itineraries from its homeport of Southampton, England, venturing to Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, and beyond.
The Queen
Anne is Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years, and it blends the cruise
line’s traditional art deco elegance with a contemporary vibe. Examples include
the Grand Lobby, which has a timeless black-and-white marble floor, but also a
three-story-high LED screen where constantly changing images tell the Cunard
story.
Another
triple-deck space on the Queen Anne is The Pavilion, centered on a pool surrounded
by modern navy and white tiles. Overhead, a glass dome opens or closes to suit
the day’s weather. The dome also shelters a bright and open Wellness Studio, a
small performance stage, and a new restaurant, the Pavilion Wellness Cafe. (If
you prefer an open-air pool, the Queen Anne has one toward the aft of
the same deck.)
The top
deck includes an open-air observation lounge and space for deck games, including
some firsts for Cunard: a state-of-the-art pickleball/paddle tennis court, and an
archery area for beginners or experienced archers.
Cunard
fans will notice that the Commodore Club lounge is larger than on other Cunard
ships, with plenty of seating, a stage, a fabulous 270-degree view, and a round
bar. In fact, many of the ship’s bars and public spaces are round or curvy,
designed to help passengers interact.
The Queen
Anne has 15 restaurants, more than double the number on any other Cunard
ship. New options include Aranya, which features the flavors of India; Aji Wa,
serving sushi and an omakase tasting menu; Tramonto, a fresh air venue
with sharable Mediterranean plates; and Sir Samuels, a high-end steakhouse. On
the Queen Anne, even the Cunard mainstay Golden Lion Pub has a new menu created
by famed chef Michel Roux.
The Queen
Anne’s spa features a luxurious thermal suite with a pool and heated tile
loungers. There are experience showers, reflexology foot baths, a Himalayan
salt sauna, and Cunard’s first cold room.
With all
these features and more – including updated suite and stateroom designs – the Queen
Anne is ready to please passengers who enjoy a blend of tradition and progress.
To plan a voyage on this new ship, talk with Anita, your professional travel advisor.
