Our ships Queen Anne

Queen Anne in numbers

Queen Anne is impressive in many ways, playing tribute to the old and bringing in a sprinkling of new. Read on to discover more about her design, launch, and what she offers on board.

3 min 01 Apr 2025

Build and launch

Key numbers

Staterooms and suites

Venues and special features

Dining

Wellness and beauty

Fun facts

Build and launch

When Queen Anne entered service in 2024, she became the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag. Her hull is based on the Pinnacle class of vessels designed by the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, which was the very shipbuilder who brought her to life after she was announced in 2019. Following her build, Queen Anne set sail for Southampton in April 2024, from where she sailed her maiden voyage in May. Just a few weeks later, in June, she was christened in Liverpool as part of an official naming ceremony in which the city was announced as her Godparent, honouring its connection as Cunard’s spiritual home.

Queen Anne during her sea trials after departing the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice

Key numbers

Length - 322.5 metres
Size - 113,000 gross tons
Height - 64 metres above the water
Width - 35.6 metres
Capacity - 3,000 guests
Crew - 1,225
Draft - 8.12 metres
Maximum speed - 22 knots or 40.7 km/h

Staterooms and suites

Queen Anne’s accommodation provides guests with some of the finest spaces at sea, including Cunard’s renowned Grills Suites, ranging from approximately 301 sq. ft up to 1440 sq. ft. The number of Britannia Club staterooms on Queen Anne is over 200% more than her sister ships, and were designed by Sybille de Margerie, whose portfolio includes the Mandarian Paris, and Atlantis, The Royal Residences in Dubai.

Venues and special features

The centrepiece of Queen Anne is a spectacular Grand Lobby, spanning three decks and featuring a entrance full of light. The area houses a mural that changes with the light, and celebrates the spirit of ocean travel.

In addition to her Grand Lobby, Queen Anne’s Queens Room also debuts a striking new design for our ships. Like her sisters before her, this magnificent room plays host to Afternoon Tea and Gala Evenings, classical recitals, and ballroom dancing on board.

The Pavilion is another area of the ship that’s been taken to a whole new level on Queen Anne. Boasting a specially designed glass dome roof that can retract in warmer climes, this multi-purpose space offers a wealth of pastime choices, throughout the day and late into the evening. As well as a swimming pool, The Pavilion on board Queen Anne also includes a central stage and a large LED screen for open-air theatre, BFI cinema screenings, live music and more, plus a poolside grill, gelateria, and a wellness café.

The Panorama Pool Club, found at the rear of the ship, is a vibrant destination in which to soak up the sunshine and make the most of luxurious days on board. High above, the Sky Bar and Observation Decks feature a sit-up bar and deck games, including a full-sized paddle tennis court, putting green, and driving range, plus archery and pickleball.

Dining

Queen Anne debuts some exciting new dining options for our fleet. There are a total of 15 dining venues on board, including the main dining rooms – Britannia, Britannia Club, Princess Grill and Queens Grill restaurants. Alternative dining experiences include the Japanese tastes of Aji Wa, the Mediterranean flavours of Tramonto, and the Indian spices of Aranya. Sir Samuel’s additionally offers steaks and seafood, and the Artisans’ Foodhall serves up flavours from around the globe at a series of cooking stations. The Carinthia Lounge, also found on board Queen Mary 2, returns for light bites by day and fine wines by night. Cunard’s pub, Golden Lion, offers traditional British fare, and the Pavilion boasts a poolside grill, plus a new gelateria and Wellness Café.

Wellness and beauty

Queen Anne’s spa – Mareel Wellness & Beauty – features the widest selection of fitness, beauty, and spa facilities so far seen on a Cunard vessel, including a Himalayan salt sauna and hydropool. A bookable spa suite and a top-deck wellness studio are also among her exclusive wellness offerings while the salon offers all the hair, nail, and beauty treatments one could desire. An extensive fitness centre featuring state of the art machines, and a new wellness café, complete the set.

Fun facts

Inger Klein Thorhauge was named the first Captain of Queen Anne. She is Cunard’s first female Captain. Having started her career in 1997 as Second Officer on Cunard’s Vistafjord, Inger celebrated 25 years of service in 2022.
The name ‘Queen Anne’ celebrates Cunard’s rich heritage, royal history, and refined status. Cunard now has four ships celebrating the names of the four Queens Regnant over the last millennium.
Instead of a person, the city of Liverpool has the honour of being Queen Anne’s godmother. The city, long considered Cunard’s spiritual home, played host to Queen Anne’s naming in June 2024, and five ‘icons of the city’ took part in the ceremony.