Tuesday, December 19, 2023
With less than half a year remaining until Queen Anne embarks on her inaugural journey, Cunard has revealed a rich assortment of exclusive shore experiences for guests on board during her maiden season. The luxury cruise line presents 50 distinctive shore encounters spanning 60 ports, delivering travelers diverse and immersive opportunities to engage with local culture, history, and natural marvels across Europe.
In total, the captivating new program encompasses more than 700 shore experiences for the 115 stops Queen Anne is scheduled to make in 2024. From a private orchestral performance in a hidden Barcelona venue to a guided tour behind the scenes of St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, these thoughtfully curated experiences highlight some of the finest offerings from the world’s most captivating destinations.
Whether indulging in local delicacies and wine tasting amidst the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Enchanted Forest of Madeira or participating in a Fjord Safari to a Goat Cheese Farm in Norway, Queen Anne’s signature shore experiences cater to culinary enthusiasts, nature aficionados, adventurers, and everyone in between.
The distinguished nature of Queen Anne’s meticulously chosen signature shore experiences enables guests to bypass queues and avoid crowds at various popular European tourist attractions. Some adventures veer off the beaten path, such as an exclusive visit to a gold and silversmith studio in Bergen, renowned for its production of fine jewelry, interior design pieces, and exquisite silverware for over 150 years.
Throughout her maiden season, Queen Anne will depart from Southampton, embarking on itineraries to the Mediterranean, Scandinavia, the Canary Islands, and the Norwegian Fjords. The ship will visit over 60 unique destinations in 16 countries, encompassing several of Europe’s most enchanting ancient cities.
Her inaugural journey is set for May 3, covering a seven-night voyage to La Coruna and Lisbon. Subsequently, Queen Anne will embark on a 14-night voyage in the Canary Islands before navigating around the British Isles, with stops in Scotland and Ireland, as well as a visit to Cunard’s founding home port and spiritual home, Liverpool.
Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: “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 programme. Our teams have worked meticulously to curate these 50 signature experiences to ensure that our guests encounter the essence of every port they explore. From ancient ruins and culinary escapades to helicopter rides and private snorkelling sessions, we’re delighted to be able to offer such exciting new shore experiences to Queen Anne’s guests.”
Tags: cruise travel, CUNARD, Queen Anne
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