This is the moment Cunard’s newest luxury ship, Queen Anne, embarked on her historic 107-night maiden world voyage from Southampton, marking a new chapter in the cruise line’s distinguished history.
Spectators gathered across the city to witness the ship’s 9 pm departure last night (Thursday the 9th of January 2025), which was celebrated with a dazzling fireworks display.
The 3,000-guest ship will make her first American landfall in New York on Friday, the 17th of January, a city that has an enduring connection to Cunard and has welcomed Cunarders and their guests longer than any other destination.
Queen Anne becomes the 14th ship in Cunard’s illustrious history to undertake a full world voyage. Notably, Queen Anne will also be the largest Cunarder 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 Wednesday, the 12th of February, 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 Sunday, the 27th of April.
Katia McAlister, President of Cunard, said: “This is a significant moment for Cunard as Queen Anne begins her maiden world voyage. It’s especially fitting that her first visit to the USA will be to 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 onboard.”
On board, guests will enjoy a variety of curated experiences, including world-class entertainment and a spectacular sailaway party, with celebrations continuing throughout the voyage.
Highlights will include a special World Voyage Cocktail Party and a shoreside Gala Event - as well as enriching talks from notable speakers, such as Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington OBE, hypnotist Paul McKenna, actor Charley Boorman and former Wimbledon champion Pat Cash.
