Cunard Line reveals 50 new shore excursion experiences for Queen Anne

Cunard Line has announced 50 new signature shore experiences across 60 ports for guests sailing onboard Queen Anne during her maiden season. 

The newest ship in the Cunard fleet will sail a range of itineraries that include more 700 shore experiences across 115 port calls in 2024.

These signature experiences range from an exclusive orchestral performance in a secret location in Barcelona to a behind-the-scenes tour of St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican City.

There are also wine tasting experiences in the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Enchanted Forest of Madeira, an ancient laurisilva forest that seems to always be shrouded in fog.

Queen Anne’s shore experiences are ideal for culinary connoisseurs, nature lovers, adventurers and everyone in between, Cunard said in a statement.

“We are all incredibly excited to welcome Queen Anne to the Cunard fleet in May and it is only right that her maiden season is complemented with a truly captivating shore experience program,” said Katie McAlister, President, Cunard Line. 

“Our teams have worked meticulously to curate these 50 signature experiences to ensure that our guests encounter the essence of every port they explore,” she added. 

“From ancient ruins and culinary escapades to helicopter rides and private snorkeling sessions, we’re delighted to be able to offer such exciting new shore experiences to Queen Anne’s guests.”

Queen Anne will embark on its seven-night maiden voyage to La Coruna and Lisbon on May 3, 2024. This will be followed by a 14-night voyage in the Canary Islands before traveling around the British Isles, visiting Scotland and Ireland.

The ship is currently under construction with Fincantieri. Queen Anne is the third ship Fincantieri has built for Cunard, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth were both built by the shipyard, while the flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 was built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique.

The ship will offer Cunard’s signature five-star dining options with White Star Service, spa facilities and new entertainment venues joining long-running staples such as the Queens Grill, Princess Grill and the main ballroom, the Queen’s Room.

The new Cunard vessel will also introduce a selection of fitness, beauty, thermal and spa facilities with areimagined Mareel Wellness & Beauty concept offering cryotherapy treatments, a Himalayan salt sauna and cold room, as well as a range of crafted experiences designed for the body and soul.

In 2025, Queen Anne will depart on her 107-night World Cruise, sailing from Southampton to 30 ports on five continents, including Dubai here in the Middle East.