Queen Anne sets sail from Southampton on historic world voyage
Southampton residents were treated to a seafaring spectacle on January 9, as Cunard's newest luxury cruiser Queen Anne set sail from the city's port for her historic 107-night maiden world voyage.
The firm's 3,000-guest, 14-deck ship will make her first American landfall in New York on January 17.
The trip also includes overnight stops in Honolulu, Sydney, and Singapore. There are also calls to Miami, San Francisco, the Panama Canal, Honolulu, Auckland, Sydney, Hong Kong
Queen Anne will return to the south coast on April 27.
Katie 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 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 on board."
The ship becomes the 14th in Cunard's history to undertake a full world voyage. Notably, it will also be the largest Cunarder to achieve a full circumnavigation of the globe.
On board, guests will enjoy a variety of experiences, including 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.
