Queen Anne has arrived in Southampton! This is an incredible moment in Cunard’s history – congratulations to our colleagues, ship and shore!
Queen Anne, the 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, arrived in the city at approximately 8pm this evening (Tuesday 30 April).
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Pictures by Christopher Ison for Cunard.
And as she navigated Southampton Water for the very first time, she was accompanied by a number of small crafts from the local boating community as a celebration of her historic arrival.
Thousands of spectators (including many of our Carnival UK colleagues!) could be seen taking up vantage points along Southampton Water to catch a glimpse of the 113,000-ton, 3,000-guest Queen.
An official blessing and plaque exchange ceremony will take place whilst Queen Anne is alongside at Mayflower Terminal on Friday 3 May, before she sets sail on her maiden voyage – a seven-night sailing to Lisbon via La Coruna. She will then depart for a 14-night voyage to the Canary Islands.
We’ve loved seeing your photos and videos of Queen Anne’s arrival! Keep sharing them on Instagram @CarnivalUKComms with #CUN4RD.
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