Cunard has announced that the name of their new ship is, Queen Anne. Queen Anne will be Cunard’s 249 ship and will make up a quartet of Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. This will mark the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships at sea.
The name Queen Anne celebrates Cunard’s rich heritage, royal history and refined status—joining a luxury contemporary fleet now honoring the names of each Queen Regnant over the last millennium.
The Cunard team explored multiple naming options, and inspired by Queen Anne’s reign, worked with British historian, author and television presenter, Kate Williams, to assist in the detailed research.
“It is so exciting that the fourth ship of the fleet will be named after Queen Anne,” says Kate Williams. “She has a fascinating tale to tell—one of queenship, unity of developing constitutional monarchy, a golden age of the arts. She was an inspiring woman, wildly popular with her people. She should be celebrated. This new ship in the Cunard fleet is the perfect way to do it!”
Queen Anne will feature reimagined Cunard signature spaces as well as the introduction of new guest experiences within dining, culture and entertainment. Bridging tradition and contemporary luxury, Queen Anne celebrates the influential design styles of both past and present and introduces an updated Cunard livery. World-renowned designers have joined forces to create a standard-setting design—inspiring a new way to travel at sea. The decor will reveal bold color tones and showcase a striking aesthetic, while in keeping with the renowned Cunard sophistication.
Carnival UK president, Sture Myrmell comments, “I am absolutely delighted to welcome Queen Anne, the fourth ship to Cunard’s fleet. This marks a very special moment in Cunard’s 182-year history and showcases Cunard’s exciting global plans for the future, allowing even more guests around the world to set sail with Cunard. With design inspired by the past and set for the future, Queen Anne is the perfect way for our guests to rediscover the joy of exploration and travel again. We look forward to sharing more details in the coming weeks and months.”
Queen Anne’s maiden season will go on sale in May, with the ship’s first sailings in early 2024.
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