Cunard has announced the first event voyage on Queen Anne with a special British Isles Festival to coincide with her maiden voyage around the British Isles, departing May 24. The 14-night roundtrip voyage is designed to showcase the very best of Britain’s shores, taking in Cunard’s spiritual home of Liverpool and along with Belfast, the Highland cliffs, and the scenic Scottish coast.
The circumnavigation of Britain follows the May 3 launch of the Queen Anne which joins the fleet as Cunard’s fourth ship – along with the Queens, Mary2, Elizabeth and Victoria – representing a new chapter in the history of the company, which has been the word’s pre-eminent passenger line since 1840.
On the Festival itinerary, guests can meet performers during an exclusive program of British and Irish entertainment or participate ‘In conversation with’ Insights talks with expert guest speakers, celebrating the rich heritage and natural wonders of the British Isles.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said, “(The) British Isles Festival voyage will be a real celebration of our newest ship and showcase the very best of Great Britain and Ireland. Queen Anne’s maiden voyage around these shores will be a truly historic sailing and I know many of our loyal Cunarders will be eagerly awaiting what will be an iconic journey.”
Queen Anne
As the newest addition to the Cunard fleet, the ship’s design concepts have been founded on heritage, craftsmanship, style, storytelling, and innovation, and the 113,000-ton, 3,000-guest ship, which spans 14 decks, will offer travellers several more choices of entertainment, dining, and bars than ever before.
She will also boast the widest selection of fitness, beauty, thermal, and spa facilities so far seen on a Cunard ship, with her reimagined Mareel Wellness & Beauty proposition heralding a new era of wellbeing at sea.
Throughout her maiden season, Queen Anne will sail from Southampton on itineraries to the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, the Canary Islands, and the Norwegian Fjords, visiting more than 60 unique destinations in 16 countries – taking in several of Europe’s most enchanting ancient cities.