Queen Anne

Queen Anne entered service in 2024 as Cunard’s first new Queen in well over a decade, joining Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth. She sits between Queen Victoria and Queen Mary 2 in size and blends Cunard rituals, such as afternoon tea, ballroom dancing and the tiered Britannia, Princess Grill and Queens Grill dining, with a far broader choice of casual and specialty restaurants than older Queens. Her interiors mix art deco references with a lighter, more contemporary palette and an extensive art collection. Expect a dressier atmosphere than most modern ships, with Gala evenings on most voyages, but a younger feel than the rest of the fleet.

Best for: Travelers who love Cunard’s British traditions but want more dining variety and a more contemporary ship than the older Queens.

Cunard is the world’s oldest and most famous name in ocean travel, sailing four elegant Queens, including Queen Mary 2, the only ocean liner in regular transatlantic service between Southampton and New York. Expect gala evenings, afternoon tea, ballroom dancing and British tradition. It suits travelers who love classic ocean travel, dressing up and long voyages, less so anyone wanting casual, high-energy cruising.