VALENCIA, Calif., Dec. 6, 2023
/PRNewswire/ -- 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.
This unique sailing offers travelers the opportunity to take
their place in history as the beginning of a new chapter for Cunard
sets sail. Queen Anne will depart
Southampton on May 24, 2024, for her maiden sailing around
Great Britain and Ireland in a truly historic and one-of-a-kind
British Isles circumnavigation.
The 14-night roundtrip voyage will showcase the very best of
Britain's shores, taking in
Cunard's spiritual home of Liverpool and bustling Belfast, majestic Highland cliffs, and the
spectacular Scottish coast.
On board, guests can meet preeminent performers during an
exclusive program of dazzling British and Irish entertainment or
enjoy '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: "Christmas has come early for travelers looking to
celebrate the arrival of Queen Anne
as we announce her British Isles Festival voyage, which 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
Whatever your dream destination, discover it with Queen Anne. As the newest addition to the Cunard
fleet, her 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
travelers several breath-taking experiences, and 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.
She will sail on May 3, 2024, for
her seven-night maiden voyage to La Coruna and Lisbon.
To find out more about the British Isles Festival Voyage, visit:
https://www.cunard.com/en-us/find-a-cruise/H413/H413
For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact
your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or
visit www.cunard.com.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager,
visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at
1-800-528-6273.
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,
Alaska 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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For additional information about Cunard, contact:
Jackie Chase,
Cunard, jchase@cunard.com
Cindy Adams, cindy@mgamediagroup.com
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