Yesterday, Cunard announced that they will officially name their newest ship, Queen Anne, in a spectacular ceremony in Liverpool on Monday the 3rd of June 2024, during her British Isles Festival Voyage.
The spectacular naming ceremony will take place as Queen Anne makes her debut call into Cunard’s spiritual home of Liverpool. The unique event will feature an impressive line-up of eminent entertainers, unforgettable live performances and surprise celebrations, at the historical waterfront of a city that Cunard has such an incredible bond with.
During the voyage, guests can experience the richness and wonder of the British Isles’ incredible shores, including bustling Belfast, majestic Highland cliffs and Scottish cities. They’ll be among the first to experience Cunard’s new Queen on this very special voyage while revelling in an onboard experience that showcases the best of Britain and Ireland’s shores.
Onboard, you could meet well-known performers from Britain and Ireland during an exclusive programme of dazzling entertainment. Enjoy ‘In Conversation With’ insight talks with expert guest speakers, celebrating the rich heritage and natural wonders of the British Isles. Or perhaps you’ll attend dazzling Gala Evenings and celebration dinners, which Cunard has created especially for this voyage?
Marvel at Scotland’s majestic Highland cliffs, charming villages and historic castles during spectacular port calls. Maybe you’ll visit the world-famous Highland Park Whisky Distillery in Kirkwall or head into Edinburgh from Newhaven and get lost in the magical winding streets of the iconic Scottish capital. As you glide through the Inner Hebrides, the verdant Isle of May provides opportunities to spot grey seals, dolphins and minkewhales against a backdrop of lighthouses and ancient ruins. Further along, the rugged cliffs of the storied Isle of Skye await, as does Bass Rock’s astonishing seabird colony hosting over 150,000 gannets. Cruise through the Irish Sea to charming Cobh’s classical Victorian architecture. From bustling Belfast to the untamed Scottish coast, experience the richness and wonder of Britain and Ireland.
On this one-of-a-kind British Isles circumnavigation, you’ll take your place in history, as the beginning of a new chapter for Cunard sets sail.
