CUNARD’S ocean liners have long been a magnet for famous faces, and the recent launch of the Queen Anne was no exception. Celebs including Alan Titchmarsh , Professor Green, Lisa Snowdon and Sir Tony Robinson celebrated the arrival of the 3,000-passenger vessel when it docked in its home port of Southampton last week. 6 The Queen Anne has a two-deck area which features a retractable glass-dome roof allowing for dips in the pool Credit: Cunard 6 The Queen Anne is the first new Cunard ship in 14 years and the 249th ship to sail under the liner’s flag Credit: Cunard The first new Cunard ship in 14 years and the 249th ship to sail under the liner’s flag, Queen Anne is a contemporary take on the legendary vessels known from when breaks at sea ocean first became popular.
The boat has been inspired by the past but reimagined for the future. Designers have blended modern luxury with traditional elements, including art deco features and white-gloved bellhops who greeted us as we boarded. A new partnership with Michel Roux has enhanced fave venue The Golden Lion with a menu designed by the chef.
The British gastropub serves up tasty treats such as The Golden Lion burger featuring Aubrey Allen prime steak, the Michel Roux Signature three cheese toastie, and Jolly Hog black pudding and apple sausage, washed down with a pint of Cunard ale. Passengers make an entrance in The Grand Lobby with its glamorous sweeping staircase and marble floor. Then just one floor up to The Gallery you .
