Cruise NewsCruise Ship Arrives in the U.S. For the First Time

Cruise Ship Arrives in the U.S. For the First Time

Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, arrived in the U.S. for the first time this past weekend after sailing across the Atlantic from Southampton.

Queen Anne cruise ship
Queen Anne in New York Harbor with Cunard President Katie McAlister and Captain Inger Thorhauge

Queen Anne is Cunard’s first new ship in 14 years. The vessel carries 3,000 passengers and has 15 dining venues.

The visit to New York City is the first stop on the ship’s 107-day world cruise. Cunard has sailed into New York since 1847, longer than any other cruise line.

The cruise line has a storied history of carrying immigrants to America and they have carried 20% of immigrants to the U.S.A.

For the first time in the cruise line’s history, they have two female leaders in command.  Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge is captain of Queen Anne while Katie McAlister serves as Cunard’s president.

Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said the following about their newest ships arriving in New York:

“Queen Anne represents the pinnacle of innovation, design, and hospitality for Cunard, and her arrival in New York is an historic milestone for our company. As we celebrate nearly two centuries of maritime excellence, Queen Anne ushers Cunard into a new era of luxury cruising and continues delivering unforgettable experiences that connect people and cultures around the globe.

We are proud to contribute to the record-high1.5 million cruise passengers that travel to NYC bringing $500 million in local economic impact to New York.”

Ben Souza
Ben Souza
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