Launch ceremony marks a year to go before maiden
voyage
VALENCIA, Calif., May 3, 2023
/CNW/ -- Iconic luxury cruise brand Cunard celebrated a momentous
construction milestone today with the float out of Queen Anne at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard
in Venice, Italy.
The float out completes the first
comprehensive phase of construction for Cunard's new ship,
Queen Anne.
The 249th ship to sail under the Cunard flag, Queen Anne officially touched water for the
first time exactly 365 days before she will set sail on her maiden
voyage to Lisbon on May 3, 2024.
Steeped in tradition, the float out is marked by a special
ceremony where a 'Madrina' is named to offer blessings and best
wishes for the ship, celebrating the flow of water into the
ship's dry dock.
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Carnival UK President Sture
Myrmell said: "We are delighted to celebrate this important
milestone in the construction of Queen
Anne. The float out ceremony marks the ship's transition
from her building dock to where she truly belongs – in the water.
Today marks a significant moment for Queen
Anne as we recognize the dedication by the master ship
builders at Fincantieri to build a ship that reinforces our
position as a world-famous luxury brand."
Luigi Matarazzo, General Manager
Merchant Ships Division of Fincantieri, stated: "Queen Anne is the third ship we have the
pleasure to build for Cunard, a pillar in the history of British
seafaring, with whom we share a real commitment to excellence.
Building a liner for this shipowner takes us back to our roots yet,
at the same time, spurs us forward to the future in a spirit of
determination to bring together tradition and innovation and
further strengthen our longstanding relationship."
The float out completes the first comprehensive phase of
construction for Queen Anne, which
now transitions to focus on building the luxury ship's
interiors.
Queen Anne
The design
concepts for Cunard's newest ship have been founded on heritage,
craftmanship, style, storytelling, and innovation. The 113,000-ton,
3,000-guest Queen Anne, which spans
14 decks, will offer travellers several breath-taking moments,
including the largest curated art collection at sea.
For more than 180 years, Cunard has constantly refined the
definitive experience of ocean travel, and Queen Anne will be bursting with Cunard's
signature experiences, including world-class dining, exceptional
entertainment, and luxurious accommodation.
Entering service in May 2024,
Queen Anne will make up a remarkable
quartet for Cunard alongside Queen
Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and
Queen Elizabeth. It will be the
first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in
simultaneous service.
The float out ceremony follows September's iconic keel laying,
in which a coin was embedded into the ship's keel by Captain
Inger Thorhauge, alongside an
original coin from the ship's namesake's reign, to mark the formal
start of her construction.
For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact
your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273 or
visit www.cunard.com.
For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please
contact your Business Development Manager,
visit OneSourceCruises.com or call Cunard at
1-800-528-6273.
About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line,
renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world.
Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships on the North
Atlantic, since 1840, celebrating an incredible 183 years of
operation. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys for generations,
Cunard is world class. The Cunard experience is built on fine
dining, hand-selected entertainment and outstanding service. From
five-star restaurants and in-suite dining to inspiring guest
speakers, the library and film screenings, every detail has been
meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable.
Destinations include Europe, the
Caribbean, the Far East and
Australia.
There are currently three Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen
Elizabeth and Queen Victoria
and a fourth ship, Queen Anne, will
enter service in 2024. This investment is part of the company's
ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally and will be the
first time since 1999 that Cunard will have four ships in
simultaneous service. Cunard is based at Carnival House in
Southampton and has been owned
since 1998 by Carnival Corporation &
plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).
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For additional information about Cunard, contact:
Jackie Chase,
Cunard, jchase@cunard.com
Cindy Adams, cindy@mgamediagroup.com
Fincantieri is one of the world's leading
shipbuilding groups, the only one active in all areas of
high-technology shipbuilding. It is a leader in the construction
and conversion of cruise vessels, as well as in the naval and
offshore vessels. It operates in the wind, oil & gas, fishing
vessel and specialized vessel segments, as well as in the
production of mechatronic and electronic marine systems, naval
accommodation solutions and the provision of after-sales services
such as logistical support and assistance to fleets in service.
With over 230 years of history and more than 7,000 ships built,
Fincantieri maintains its know-how, expertise and management
centres in Italy, here employing
10,000 workers and creating around 90,000 jobs, which double
worldwide thanks to a production network of 18 shipyards operating
in four continents and with almost 21,000 employees.
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