Queen Anne, Cunard’s highly anticipated new ship, has arrived in its home port of Southampton in preparation for its maiden voyage to Lisbon on Friday. This marks a significant milestone for Cunard, as Queen Anne becomes the 249th vessel to join their illustrious fleet. The arrival of Queen Anne in Southampton Water on the evening of April 30 was an event to behold. As the grand ship gracefully entered the harbor, it was greeted by a flotilla of local boats, all eager to celebrate this occasion. The ship had embarked on its journey from Italy following its formal handover at the Fincantieri Maghera shipyard in Venice on April 19. The arrival of Queen Anne in Southampton was met with great enthusiasm from thousands of onlookers who lined the shores to witness the historic entrance of the 113,000-ton vessel. This magnificent ship, capable of accommodating 3,000 guests, represents the epitome of luxury and innovation in cruise travel. A ceremonial blessing and plaque exchange will take place at the Mayflower Terminal on Friday, May 3, further commemorating the ship’s arrival and upcoming inaugural voyage.
Queen Anne, Cunard’s New Flagship, Arrives in Southampton for Inaugural Voyage
