Last night at Carlton House Terrace in London, Cunard welcomed guests to an event that showcased all that Queen Anne (the latest Cunard cruise liner) has to offer. Following the eagerly anticipated name reveal of the vessel earlier this year, Cunard demonstrated how the ship will set the benchmark for luxury ocean travel. Those in attendance enjoyed an unparalleled insight into reimagined signature spaces of the cruise liner, whilst discovering brand-new venues that will bring guests greater choice.
Furthermore, Cunard unveiled a selection of some of the 4,300 pieces of art that will be aboard the ship, championing young contemporary artists such as Pei Chi Lee, John Biggs and Tommy Camerno – including the reveal of Camerno’s portrait of Queen Anne which will be displayed in the Queen’s room (pictured below).
Guests were also introduced to Bright Lights Society – a new intimate venue, designed by the renowned Richmond International, offering hosted experiences and an exciting carousel of entertainment for guests, where no two nights are the same. The name, Bright Lights Society honours Cunard’s heritage as the world's first ocean liner to use electric lights.
Guests experienced Cunard’s White Star Service sipping on the Perfect Serve – three distinctive gin cocktails made with Cunard’s Three Queens Gin, individually crafted by Pickering’s to celebrate the routes most associated with each Cunard Queen. Cunard private label wines and Cunard crafted beer were also on tap to immerse each guest into life on board Queen Anne.
Designers from fellow Walpole member David Collins Studio (which designed many of the spaces on-board) Richmond International and Sybille de Margerie were all in attendance to reveal the design inspiration behind Queen Anne. Having been immersed in the Cunard archives, the talents, whose portfolios include luxury hotels, bars, restaurants, high end yachts, and private grand residences, have ensured that Queen Anne exudes classic Cunard style while showcasing many new considered touches. Queen Anne’s breath-taking interiors take inspiration from Cunard’s past, celebrating the beautiful art deco style finishes that the brand is known for, to define a striking new design direction for the future.
See more images from the event in our gallery below.
Queen Anne will set sail in 2024. Her maiden season will go on sale for Cunard World Club members on 6th December 2022 at 1pm and on general sale from 1pm on 7th December 2022. cunard.com
