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ssmaritime.com – CUNARD”s M.V. Queen Anne –by Dr. Reuben Goossens.

With Dr. Reuben Goossens, Ph.D. D.Litt, D.H.L., D.H.S & D.J.H.

Introducing the Fabulous M.S. Queen Anne due in May 2024:

The M.S. Queen Anne will introduce this BRAND NEW BLACK & -GOLD- CUNARD LOGO.

and as seen on her topside photographic logo!

The world famous luxury line, CUNARD LINE will be introducing a brand new fourth Cru'se ship in May 2024, and she will be named the “Queen Anne”. Of course a famous red funnel will remain on her; however the ship will have a brand new ultra modern inspired livery, with a finessed design with a brand new designed iconic crest and the introduction of a new font inspired by the grand ocean liners of the past.

In 2017, CUNARD announced the order of a fourth Cruise Ship to operate together with their current other three ships, the “Queen Mary 2”, “Queen Elizabeth” and the “Queen Victoria”, this new ship is the fourth Cruise Ship to join the fleet their current fleet, and she will be the 249th ship Cunard ship in history.

Who was Queen Anne?

H.R.H. Queen Anne (1702 to 1714).

The M.S. Queen Anne was named after the late H.R.H. Queen-Anne. First Queen Anne of England, Scotland and Ireland from March 8, 1702 until May 1, 1707. However, on May 1, 1707, under the ‘Acts of Union’, the Kingdoms of England and Scotland united as a single sovereign state known as “Great Britain”. Thus Queen Anne did continue to reign as the “Queen of Great Britain and Ireland” until her passing in 1714.

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Her very Special Captain:

Regulars certainly will not have to worry that the ultra modern M.S. Queen Anne will be completely devoid of the traditional and classic CUNARD hallmarks that the company is famous for. For there is no doubt that;

“You will still see the heritage”, explains The Queen Anne’s new female Captain Inger Klein Thorhaug, "but I think you’ll experience a new or a more modern way of doing Cunard as well.”

Finally it has happened that a lady has become a Captain of a Luxurious Cruise Ship, let us face it, for ladies are now flying all over the World as pilot’s, especially Qantas Australian female Pilots and their Senior female Captains are proving to be outstanding, and they set the standard now Cunard at long last has decided to follow the female way and accepted at last a woman Captain, about time Cunard, you are a bit late! Captain Inger Klein Thorhaug will do an simply amazing job! Cunard regulars certainly will not have to worry that the modern M.S. Queen Anne will be completely devoid of the traditional and classic CUNARD hallmarks that the company is famous for. There is no doubt about that; she stated!

But it will be their very next Cruise Ship that will make much bigger history for IT WILL THEIR 250^TH SHIP EVER AND THAT WILL BE A HUGE EVENT!

The M.S. Queen Anne will have a tonnqage of 113,000 GRT (Gross Registered Tons), and she will carry an average of 2,794 Guests on a cruise.

But remember although they use ultra-modern ships these day’s, CUNARD are still based in the 1800’ds, you may ask why? It is mostly that all their ships are still segregated into Three separate Classes, but these are now called “Britannica Class”, Princess Grill, and the ultimate Queen’s Grill”, Rather than First Class, Second Class and Third Class, or as it later became First Class, Tourist Class, and Migrant Class, etc. The big difference is that now no matter what CUNARD grade you are in the service is simply sublime as is the food and the accommodation and the ships facilities are supreme!

Design and Construction:

In June 2019 Cunard announced the official internal design team for the public spaces, externally she is going to be just another Pinnacle-Class Ship externally, she does look’s like a big and a very top heavy style of ship, looking more like a floating hotel than a ship. Steel cutting commenced at the “Fincantieri’s Castellammare di Stabia” Shipyard on October 11, 2019.

Then the unfinished fully enclosed part of the bow section of the ship was launched on August 2022, without any ceremony.

Above & below: Two images of her bow section being launched which was

then towed to their wharves in Venice to be completed. This was a weird system!

Her forward section arrived in the water and was transferred to their Marghera Wharf at Venice on August 2022, where she would dry docked once again and be fully completed at a cost of around US$$600 million.

There in due time the two sections were joined and in due course the famous but slightly different CUNARD funnel was fitted.

Her new Cunard (her traditional red, with 2 black lines) Funnel is being Fitted.

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Her Modern Interiors:

This is how she will be seen during her cruise in May 2024.

Décor

The only thing I do not like about modern ships a spacious promenade Decks. For they no longer exist. All there is balconies, but these are just private and useless when you need to get into a life boat. There are those top decks of course, but they are useless and the worse place to be in a bad situation.

There is no doubt that her interior decorations are certainly ultra modern, especially for those who love that modern touch, but there will always be that delightful touch here and there of the trational Cunard Feel and amazing Style. It will certainly serve that new younger new generation to the Cunard Cruise range! In the past I have on so many P&O Ships fro the Day;s of the Himlaya and many other’s including the Oriana, Canberra, Arcadia of and the, ex HAL and HAL ships and the all have wonderful Suites with disabled facilities, but personally I would love to take my 300^th voyage, which I am looking forward to it, but due to my health it will be tough, buy God willing I will make it, and I will choose a ship of my choice., but sadly Princess ships do not have disabled de-Luxe suite on them, just small cabins and what they call staterooms, which are far too small! Princess ships are designed built and sadly they obviously have a HUGE dislike to people like me!

Far forward of the ship available to all the passengers is the Queens Room

The Grand Lobby

The Bright Light Society

The Spectacular Britannica Restaurant

The aft Swimming Pool

There is no doubt that the M.S. Queen Anne will offer her guests more choices than ever before in cuisine and dining styles, from the ultimate in fine dining experiences to casual meals, also for those who enjoy a light bite, or those delightful indulgent treats and signature Afternoon Tea. The Queen Anne will debut a number of exciting new options. Feel free to dine as you wish with an array of flavours to choose from all over the ship, throughout the entire day.

With such a wide array of cuisines available, you’ll always be able to find something to cater to every mood and palate. No matter what you choose, rest assured that each venue offers an impeccable service that Cunard is known for, a warm and welcoming ambience and gastronomic creations inspired by the oceans travelled, using the finest ingredients from around the entire globe.

There are various Restaurants available:

Britannia Restaurant

Adorned in calming tones that are reminiscent of the four seasons, be swept away by the inviting atmosphere that waits in the Britannia Restaurant. Offering a generous menu of exquisite dishes and wines to match, as well as the famous White Star Service that CUNARD is known for, every evening becomes an event in itself at this beautiful venue.

Britannia Club restaurant

The Britannia Club restaurant offers an exemplary dining experience and a sense of intimate exclusivity. Here you can enjoy the added pleasure that comes from knowing you have a table reserved throughout your voyage. Even the most discerning of taste buds will find dishes to please from a menu that offers a varied selection of contemporary and international choices.

Britannic Grill Acomodations:

A Britannica Inside Room

A Balcony Britannic Stateroom

The aft Swimming Pool

Princess Grill

The Midships Pool but this erea is called “The Pavilion” due to the glass sliding roof

Indeed Cunard has gone all modern and has joined all the other cruise ships.

The elegant Princess Grill

Princess Grill Restaurant

The exclusive Princess Grill Restaurant will offer an exquisite and unforgettable dining experience. You’ll be met with an array of tempting choices to delight the taste buds and pique your curiosity for the next course.
Be greeted by waiters who will provide unparalleled service as you dine at the same table throughout your voyage. Whenever you wish to dine, you’ll find your seat and excellent service waiting for you.

The popular Golden Lion Pub

Above & below: Here we see a spacious Princess Grill Suite

Queens Grill

The Super Luxurious Queen’s Grill which offers the finest food on Earth!

Would you like some Beluga Black Pearl Caviar anyone? It is just is

$995.00 per small tin. Until recently, I have it on a regular basis.

But I am not too sure they will provide Black Pearl, as it is the most expenses,

But they will give you Beluga Caviar, which is only just under $100.0o per tin.

Above & Two Images Below: The Lounge, Bedroom and marble Bathroom

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M.S. Queen Mary 2 and M.S. Queen Victoria Cruising from Australia 2023 & 2024:

In the meantime both the wonderful the Queen Elizabeth and the Amazing Queen Mary 2 will be sailing from Australia from November 27, 2023 until March 23 2024. Take the chance and go on a cruise that is really worth while! Other wise go why not head off on a good value, and great fun - P&O Cruise as I have sailed on then since the Himalaya, and I have always had a wonderful time right until the “Pacific Aria”, their best Ship ever! Well let’s face it she was a luxururious “Holland America Line” Ship and P&O Australia did an amazing job renovating her and she was the best ship they ever had! But my countless cruises on the day’s of the Fairstar from the Sitmar days, to her closing days of P&O, it was just wondrous!

I have always looked out where crews were well looked after and also well fed, etc. And those who were nothing short from atrocious! I know who are the best and who are the really the poor ones. But CUNARD look’s after their crew really well, thus accordingly they in turn offer you the very finest of service in typical CUNARD style!, P&O, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line, according to their Star rating, and it is good, as I have sailed on P&O on countless times!

But Cunard is a whole different story for onboard their guests are treated so much better and with the very best of honour all Cunard guest’s deserve! For they are their most honoured guests, and I believe that is the way all guests on all ships should be treated, like it used to be, but things do chance, as have we, have we not? M.S Queen Anne will call to Australia

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………………………………….Details & Specification’s:

Name: M.S. Queen Anne.

Namesake: Anne Queen of Great Britian.

Owner: Carnival Corporation & PLC.

Operator: Cunard Line.

Ordered: October 2019.

Builder: Fincantieri Marghera Shipyard, Italy.

Cost: US$600 Million (approx).

Class: Pinncle Class (4).

Type: Cruise Ship.

Yard No: 6274.

IMO No: 9839399.

Stutus: Currently still under final construction:

Completion expected: 2024.

Maiden Voyage: She will depart from Southampton on May 3, 2024, for a 7 night cruise to Spain and Lisbon and return to Southampton on May 10, 2024.

Tonnage: 113.00 GRT.

Length: 1,058.1 ft – 322.51 m.

Beam: 115,8 ft – 35.60 m.

Istalled Power: 4 x Caterpillar-MaK 12V43C, each 16,896 hp (12,600 KW).

Propulsion: 22 Knots Service speed.

Cabins: 1,397.

Guests: 2,749, she will seldom carry her maximum load, but if required she is capable of 3,353 Guest’s in Three Classes.

Total Decks: Thirteen Decks.

Decks with Cabins: Nine Decks.

Crew: 1,059 to 1,225.

Decks crew & other uses: Six.

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Queen Anne’s Other Information:

The “Queen Anne’s” will have Canard’s very first two-deck, 825-seat “Royal Court Theatre” inspired by the great theaters of the world, with sumptuous fittings and rich velvet seating. The Queen’s Grand Lobby features contemporary metal mural sculptures that changed throughout the day. The design tends to draw on CUNRDS Art Deco past and will pay homage to the days of the Golden age of Travel!

The ship also has 15 restaurants, including the main dining room’s Britannia Restaurant, which are found on all the line’s ships, the and the extremely popular “Golden Lion pub”, which serves bar food.

There are no further details on names of the other 13 restaurants, just that they will serve "a wide variety of cuisines from around the world".

Queen Anne's Suites will be far More Contemporary in Look and Feel:

Queens Grill Suites, will be open plan and have the feel of private residences, with a dedicated dining room and adjacent butler's pantry, a spacious bedroom, walk-in wardrobes and marble bathrooms with sea views and the largest balconies onboard.

Princess Grill Suites, will offer a bar area with a feature wall panel.

Britannia balcony rooms will have cosy sofa seating areas looking out to sea, and light, bright bathrooms with glass walk-in showers for a more relaxed, luxury experience.

Sadly I have forgotten witch voyage this was on, or who this wonderful Captain was. Somehow I do remember having a wonderful time with Him as he read so much of my material!

The “Queen Anne” will be heading your way sooner than you think?

The “Queen Anne” Will Have a brand New Wellness And Beauty Concept:

‘Mareel Wellness & Beauty will be a new top-deck wellness studio and a private spa suite, plus fitness, beauty, thermal and spa facilities.

The new wellness and beauty” concept is a first for Cunard and it will have a contemporary, open and airy aesthetic.

Queen Anne Itineraries:

M.S. Queen Anne’s new maiden season voyages will include sailings from Southampton to the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, the Canary Islands, and the Norwegian Fjords. These voyages will be going on sale on December 6, 2022 for CUNARD WORLD CLUB MEMBERS and on general sale on December 7, 2022. However later on she will join her sisters in operating World Cruises!

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