Queen Anne, the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, touched water for the first time on April 29, 2023. The float-out ceremony was marked by a special ceremony where a Madrina was named to offer blessings and best wishes for the ship. Queen Anne will set sail on her maiden voyage to Lisbon on May 3, 2024.

Carnival UK President Sture Myrmell and Fincantieri General Manager Merchant Ships Division Luigi Matarazzo praised the shipbuilders and expressed their confidence in the ship’s success. Queen Anne is scheduled to set sail on her maiden voyage in May 2024.

The two statements express the excitement and anticipation of the two companies involved in the construction of Queen Anne. Myrmell highlights the ship’s transition from the dry dock to the water, while Matarazzo emphasizes the ship’s commitment to excellence. Both statements express confidence in the ship’s success, and they look forward to its maiden voyage in May 2024.

The float-out completes the first comprehensive phase of construction for Queen Anne, which now transitions to focus on building the luxury ship’s interiors.

Queen Anne
The design concepts for Cunard’s newest ship have been founded on heritage, craftsmanship, style, storytelling, and innovation. The 113,000-ton, 3,000-guest Queen Anne, which spans 14 decks, will offer travelers several breath-taking moments, including the largest curated art collection at sea.

Queen Anne, the newest ship from Cunard, will be a luxurious and elegant vessel that offers passengers the finest in ocean travel. The ship will feature world-class dining, exceptional entertainment, and luxurious accommodations, all of which are signature Cunard experiences. Queen Anne will join the Cunard fleet in May 2024, making it the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service.

The float-out ceremony follows September’s iconic keel laying, in which a coin was embedded into the ship’s keel by Captain Inger Thorhauge, alongside an original coin from the ship’s namesake’s reign, to mark the formal start of her construction.

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About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North Atlantic, since 1840, celebrating an incredible 183 years of operation. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys for generations, Cunard is world-class. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding service. From five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest speakers, the library, and film screenings, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. Destinations include Europe, the Caribbean, the Far East, and Australia.

There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria, and a fourth ship, Queen Anne, will enter service in 2024. This investment is part of the company’s ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and will be the first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK). 

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