MS Queen Anne
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MS Queen Anne (QA) is a pinnacle class cruise ship operated by Cunard Line, named after Anne, the first Monarch of The Kingdom of Great Britain. She is currently the second largest ship in Cunard's fleet, after RMS Queen Mary 2, and features 15 dining venues[4], including four entirely new alternative dining options, Sir Samuel's, a steakhouse named after the line's founder, Tramonto, a Mediterranean themed restaurant, Aji Wa, a Japanese restaurant with sushi bar, and Aranya, a restaurant offering dishes inspired by the Indian subcontinent. She sailed from her homeport of Southampton on 3 May 2024 for her maiden voyage, calling at A Coruña and Lisbon. A firework display took place as she departed, to welcome her into service. She can carry up to 2,996 passengers.
History | |
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Name | Queen Anne |
Namesake | Anne, Queen of Great Britain |
Owner | Carnival Corporation & plc |
Operator | Cunard Line |
Ordered | 2017 |
Builder | Fincantieri Marghera Shipyard, Italy |
Cost | US$600 million (approx.)[1] |
Yard number | 6274[2] |
Laid down | 2022 |
Launched | 24 April 2023 |
Completed | 3 May 2023 |
Maiden voyage | 3 May 2024 |
In service | 3 May 2024 |
Identification | IMO number: 9839399[2] |
General characteristics | |
Class and type | Pinnacle series 4[2] cruise ship |
Tonnage | 113,000 GT |
Length | 322.51 m (1,058.1 ft)[2] |
Beam | 35.60 m (116.8 ft)[2] |
Installed power | 4 x Caterpillar-MaK 12V43C, each 16,896 hp (12,600 kW)[3] |
Propulsion | 2 x ABB Azipods[3] |
Capacity | 3,000 maximum passengers[2] |