Cunard's new ship Queen Anne arrives in Southampton

The ship can carry 3,000 passengers

Cunard's newest cruise ship Queen Anne arrives in Southampton
Author: Neil Lancefield, PAPublished 1st May 2024

Cunard's new ship, Queen Anne, was greeted by a water salute as she arrived in Southampton for the first time.

The liner, which can carry 3,000 guests, entered her home port on Tuesday night.

A tug boat sprays water as Cunard's newest cruise ship Queen Anne arrives in Southampton

The 113,000-tonne vessel sailed to the south coast after being built over five years at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.

Her maiden passenger voyage begins on Friday when she departs for Lisbon, Portugal.

Cunard president Katie McAlister said: "We are immensely proud of Queen Anne.

"Not only does she reflect the Cunard distinctive style on the outside, the inside perfectly echoes the brand heritage with reimagined, elegant spaces and designs.

"We can't wait to welcome guests on board for her maiden voyage."

Queen Anne has become the fourth ship in Cunard's current fleet.

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