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Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne<\/span>\u00a0marked her North American debut as she arrived in\u00a0New York<\/span> on her maiden call from Southampton,\u00a0England on Jan. 18.<\/span><\/p>\n Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years spans 14 decks and features 15 dining venues, accommodating up to 3,000 guests.<\/p>\n For the first time in Cunard’s 185-year history, the line has two female leaders in command. Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge, one of the few female captains in the maritime industry, is at the helm of\u00a0Queen Anne<\/span>, and\u00a0Katie McAlister<\/span>, Cunard’s president, is steering the company into an exciting era of luxury cruising.<\/p>\n The design of\u00a0Queen Anne<\/span>\u00a0was led by creative director Adam Tihany, who orchestrated a team of world-class designers to imagine a ship that reflects Cunard’s rich art-deco heritage while embracing modern elegance.<\/p>\n A testament to this artistic vision is the ship’s exclusive collection of 4,300 pieces of art, commissioned from both emerging and established artists worldwide, each offering a unique interpretation of Cunard’s iconic legacy. The ship also elevates onboard entertainment to new heights with innovative venues and experiences including the “Bright Lights Society,” an intimate cabaret-style venue.<\/p>\n With the debut of\u00a0Queen Anne<\/span>, Cunard enhanced its wellness offerings for guests. The Pavilion Wellness Caf\u00e9 is a new venue serving breakfast, lunch, and daytime dining, with a menu celebrating plant-based cuisine alongside sustainably sourced meat, fish, and dairy.<\/p>\n In addition, guests can enjoy the Harper’s Bazaar Wellness at Sea program which offers three-day packages tailored to relaxation, energy restoration, or recovery, providing a rejuvenating journey at sea.<\/p>\n Queen Anne’s<\/span>\u00a0call in\u00a0New York<\/span> marks the first stop on her 107-day inaugural World Voyage.<\/p>\n This journey continues Cunard’s legacy as the pioneer of world cruises since 1922; bringing together travellers from across nationalities and reflecting the brand’s dedication to fostering international connections and cultural understanding\u2014values that resonate more than ever in today’s world.<\/p>\n Katie McAlister<\/span>, president of Cunard, expressed her excitement about the ship’s North America<\/span>\u00a0debut, stating: “Queen Anne<\/span>\u00a0represents the pinnacle of innovation, design, and hospitality for\u00a0Cunard, and her arrival in\u00a0New York<\/span>\u00a0is an historic milestone for our company. As we celebrate nearly two centuries of maritime excellence,\u00a0Queen Anne<\/span>\u00a0ushers Cunard into a new era of luxury cruising and continues delivering unforgettable experiences that connect people and cultures around the globe. We are proud to contribute to the record-high1.5 million cruise passengers that travel to NYC bringing\u00a0$500 million<\/span>\u00a0in local economic impact to\u00a0New York<\/span>.”<\/p>\n For more information about Cunard, visit www.cunard.com<\/a><\/u>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Cunard’s new ship, Queen Anne\u00a0marked her North American debut as she arrived in\u00a0New York on her maiden call from Southampton,\u00a0England on Jan. 18. Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years spans 14 decks and features 15 dining venues, accommodating up to 3,000 guests. 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