QUEEN ANNE
December 14, 2025 | Southampton, United Kingdom
On December 14, 2025, the Queen Anne (Cunard) was in Southampton, United Kingdom, following an overnight voyage from Hamburg. Introduced in 2024 as Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne combines the line’s traditional ocean liner influences with a new generation of design and passenger spaces.
On December 14, 2025, the Queen Anne (Cunard) was in Southampton, United Kingdom, following an overnight voyage from Hamburg. Introduced in 2024 as Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne combines the line’s traditional ocean liner influences with a new generation of design and passenger spaces.
Built by Fincantieri in Marghera, Italy, Queen Anne became the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard name. At approximately 113,000 gross tons, she joined Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth, giving Cunard four ships in simultaneous service for the first time since 1999.
Information List
Name: Queen Anne
Operator: Cunard
Year Launched: 2023
Year Delivered: 2024
Shipyard: Fincantieri, Marghera, Italy
Class: Pinnacle Class
Length: Approximately 1,058 feet (322.5 meters)
Beam: Approximately 115 feet (35 meters)
Tonnage: Approximately 113,000 GT
Passenger Capacity: Approximately 3,000
Crew: Approximately 1,225
Passenger Decks: 13
Flag: Bermuda
Home Port: Southampton, United Kingdom
Facilities Include: Grand Lobby, Queens Room, Royal Court Theatre, Bright Lights Society, Pavilion, Panorama Pool Club, Mareel Wellness & Beauty, Golden Lion pub, Commodore Club, Britannia Restaurant, Queens Grill, Princess Grill, specialty restaurants, casino, library, shops, pools, and extensive outdoor decks
History and Features
Construction and Launch:
Cunard announced plans for a new ship in 2017 as part of an expansion of the historic cruise line.
The vessel was ordered from Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri and developed from the successful Pinnacle-class platform.
Construction took place at Fincantieri's Marghera shipyard near Venice, Italy.
Her keel was laid in September 2022.
The name Queen Anne was announced by Cunard in February 2022 following research into the names of previous British queens.
She became the first Cunard ship to carry the name of Queen Anne, who reigned from 1702 until 1714.
Queen Anne was floated out at Marghera in May 2023, allowing outfitting and interior work to continue while the vessel was afloat.
Extensive sea trials were conducted before delivery.
Fincantieri delivered Queen Anne to Cunard on April 19, 2024.
She became the 249th ship to operate under the Cunard name during the company's history.
Entry Into Service:
Queen Anne arrived in Southampton ahead of her first passenger voyage.
Her maiden voyage departed Southampton on May 3, 2024.
The seven-night voyage visited A Coruña and Lisbon before returning to Southampton.
Demand for the maiden voyage was strong, with the sailing selling out well before the ship entered service.
Her arrival expanded the Cunard fleet to four ships alongside Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and Queen Elizabeth.
This marked the first time since 1999 that Cunard had four ships operating simultaneously.
The new vessel also became the largest passenger-capacity ship in Cunard's fleet.
Unlike Queen Mary 2, which was specifically designed as an ocean liner for regular transatlantic crossings, Queen Anne was designed primarily as a cruise ship.
Naming and Liverpool:
Cunard selected Liverpool for the official naming celebration of Queen Anne because of the company's long association with the city.
Cunard's first transatlantic voyage departed Liverpool in 1840, beginning a relationship that continued for generations.
Queen Anne arrived on the River Mersey on June 3, 2024, for the naming celebration.
Rather than selecting a single traditional godmother, Cunard named the City of Liverpool as the ship's godparent.
Five women with strong connections to Liverpool represented the city during the ceremony.
The event included performances and celebrations along Liverpool's waterfront.
The naming connected Cunard's newest vessel with one of the most important cities in the company's history.
Design and Style:
Queen Anne combines contemporary cruise ship architecture with design elements inspired by Cunard's long maritime history.
Cunard worked with several design firms to develop different areas of the vessel while maintaining a consistent overall identity.
Archival material from previous Cunard ships influenced artwork, furnishings, patterns, and decorative details throughout the vessel.
The ship retains Cunard's traditional exterior colors, including a black hull, white superstructure, and red-and-black funnel.
Her bow and superstructure are more contemporary than those of Cunard's earlier Queens.
The interior design places greater emphasis on natural light and open spaces than previous generations of Cunard ships.
Numerous works of art aboard the vessel reference Cunard's ships, passengers, destinations, and history.
Despite her modern design, traditional Cunard spaces such as the Queens Room, Commodore Club, Golden Lion, and separate Grill restaurants remain important parts of the ship.
Service:
Queen Anne began regular service from Southampton following her May 2024 maiden voyage.
Her first season included cruises to Northern Europe, the Mediterranean, Canary Islands, and other European destinations.
Southampton serves as the ship's principal homeport and starting point for many of her longer voyages.
In January 2025, Queen Anne departed Southampton on her first world voyage.
The voyage took the ship through multiple regions during the opening months of her first full year in service.
Her deployments have demonstrated Cunard's traditional emphasis on longer international voyages in addition to shorter European cruises.
During December 2025, Queen Anne operated a short European itinerary that included Hamburg, Germany.
She departed Hamburg on December 13 and arrived in Southampton on December 14, the date of these photographs.
The Southampton call concluded the overnight voyage from Hamburg before the ship continued with her winter program.
As of September 2026, Queen Anne remains an active member of the Cunard fleet, with Southampton continuing to serve as a major base for her voyages.
Grand Lobby and Public Spaces:
The Grand Lobby forms the central interior space aboard Queen Anne.
Its design provides a contemporary interpretation of the grand public spaces traditionally associated with Cunard ships.
The area extends across multiple decks and connects several major passenger spaces.
The Queens Room continues one of Cunard's best-known traditions and is used for afternoon tea, ballroom dancing, receptions, and other events.
The Commodore Club provides forward-facing views from high in the ship and continues a venue found aboard Cunard's other Queens.
The Golden Lion recreates the traditional British pub concept that has become a familiar feature of the Cunard fleet.
The Royal Court Theatre serves as the ship's principal theater.
Bright Lights Society provides a smaller entertainment venue inspired by intimate performance clubs.
Dining:
Cunard's traditional accommodation-based dining structure continues aboard Queen Anne.
Britannia Restaurant serves passengers booked in most Britannia accommodations.
Britannia Club provides a separate dining experience for passengers in Britannia Club staterooms.
Princess Grill and Queens Grill restaurants serve passengers staying in the ship's premium Grill suites.
The Grill concept has been associated with Cunard for generations and remains one of the line's defining features.
Queen Anne also introduced an expanded selection of alternative dining venues.
Specialty options broaden the dining experience beyond the traditional main restaurants.
The ship's restaurants combine Cunard traditions with a more contemporary approach than that found aboard earlier members of the fleet.
Outdoor Spaces and Wellness:
The Pavilion is one of the ship's major upper-deck spaces.
A retractable glass roof allows the area to be used in a wide range of weather conditions.
The Pavilion includes a swimming pool, seating, and entertainment areas.
The Panorama Pool Club provides an additional outdoor area overlooking the stern.
Cunard incorporated extensive exterior deck space to preserve the traditional connection between passengers and the sea.
Mareel Wellness & Beauty provides spa, treatment, fitness, and relaxation facilities.
The ship also includes outdoor sports and recreation areas.
Traditional promenade areas remain part of the experience despite the vessel's contemporary architecture.
Pinnacle Class:
Queen Anne is based on the Pinnacle-class platform originally developed by Fincantieri for Holland America Line.
The platform began with Koningsdam in 2016 and has subsequently been adapted for several Carnival Corporation brands.
Although the underlying naval architecture is related to other Pinnacle-class vessels, Queen Anne was extensively customized for Cunard.
Her exterior styling, interior arrangement, public spaces, accommodations, and décor were developed specifically for the Cunard brand.
The platform provides substantially more passenger capacity than Cunard's Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth.
At approximately 113,000 gross tons, Queen Anne is smaller in tonnage than Queen Mary 2 but carries more passengers.
The use of an established shipbuilding platform allowed Cunard to introduce a new generation of vessel while retaining spaces and traditions associated with the line.
Cunard's Four Queens:
The arrival of Queen Anne created a four-ship Cunard fleet consisting of Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Anne.
Each ship represents a different period in Cunard's modern development.
Queen Mary 2 entered service in 2004 and remains the world's only ocean liner operating regular scheduled transatlantic crossings.
Queen Victoria entered service in 2007.
Queen Elizabeth followed in 2010.
The arrival of Queen Anne in 2024 ended a gap of nearly 14 years since Cunard's previous new ship.
The four ships came together in Southampton on May 3, 2024, shortly before Queen Anne departed on her maiden voyage.
The expanded fleet allowed Cunard to increase capacity while continuing its mixture of transatlantic crossings, world voyages, and international cruise itineraries.
Legacy:
Queen Anne represents the newest generation of ships in a Cunard history extending back to 1840.
Her introduction expanded the company to four ships for the first time in a quarter century.
She combines an established modern cruise ship platform with design elements created specifically to reflect Cunard's heritage.
The decision to name the City of Liverpool as her godparent reinforced the connection between the new vessel and Cunard's historic roots.
Her design demonstrates how Cunard has adapted its traditional identity to a larger and more contemporary cruise ship while retaining recognizable features such as the Queens Room, Grill restaurants, Commodore Club, and distinctive Cunard exterior colors.
As the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard name, Queen Anne continues one of the longest continuously recognized traditions in passenger shipping.
