The excitement is building for Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne’s inaugural season, starting with her historic maiden voyage, sailing on 3 May. This sold-out voyage will include a wonderful line up of entertainment and celebratory moments planned in keeping with Cunard’s rich tradition of magnificent inaugural sailings.
Just a few weeks later, departing on 24 May, Queen Anne embarks on The British Isles Festival Voyage, a 14-night sailing from Southampton, which includes her official naming ceremony.
The ceremony promises to be a spectacular event in Cunard’s spiritual home of Liverpool. From early morning on 3 June, as the world’s media awaits Queen Anne’s arrival into the Mersey, all eyes will be on Liverpool Pier Head, which will be alive with activity in the lead up to a dazzling ceremony set to start from 4pm.
Much-loved TV personalities Emma and Matt Willis will host this incredible event, and Cunard have announced that the distinguished Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts will be providing the audience with a unique, one-of-a-kind celebratory performance.
Later in the evening, the celebrations will continue as Cunard are joined by more special guests on stage, who will keep the waterfront audience on their feet until what’s likely to be one of Queen Anne’s biggest sail away parties ever.
Guests sailing on The British Isles Festival Voyage will be invited to watch the ceremony from a dedicated viewing area ashore in the heart of the action. Of course, if they prefer to, they can join in the celebrations on board as the event is broadcast live throughout the ship.
Cunard have announced special guests for the voyage include legendary musician Midge Ure and West End and Broadway star Rachel Tucker, who will be performing live. Whilst former World Champion Boxer Frank Bruno and Olivier award-winning actress Celia Imrie will be hosting captivating Insight talks. A number of other guest speakers are lined up to enlighten guests on board with their knowledge of the rich heritage and natural wonders of the British Isles.
The day after Queen Anne’s naming ceremony, guests will also be treated to a dazzling celebration dinner to commemorate the occasion.
For anyone who won’t be on board for Queen Anne’s maiden or naming voyage, and who can’t join the celebrations in Liverpool, you can follow Cunard’s social channels for latest updates. They’ll be posting throughout Queen Anne’s inaugural season from the heart of the action as this incredible new chapter begins.
For more information on Queen Anne and other Cunard cruises, please see our website www.sovereigncruise.co.uk. For a quotation at the guaranteed lowest fares please call us on 03331 224466.