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Cunard's Queen Anne makes North American debutCunard's Queen Anne makes North American debut

Cunard's long and storied heritage with New York goes back to 1847 when the first Cunarder sailed into the harbor.

Anne Kalosh, Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

January 20, 2025

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Cunard President Katie McAlister and Queen Anne Capt. Inger Thorhauge with the vessel at Brooklyn Cruise Terminal on Jan. 18PHOTO: CUNARD

Queen Anne's arrival to New York on Saturday marked the ship's North American debut.

The call at the Brooklyn Cruise Terminal marked the first stop on the vessel's 107-day inaugural world voyage that embarked Jan. 9 at Southampton.

This circumnavigation continues Cunard’s legacy in offering world cruises since 1922. 

Long and storied heritage

Cunard and New York have a long and storied heritage, with milestones going back to 1847 when the first Cunarder sailed into New York.

Cunard ships carried one in five immigrants to America, helping millions begin new lives in New York and beyond.
Legendary liners such as Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth epitomized the golden age of ocean travel and carrying renowned cultural and political figures.
In 2015, the Empire State Building was lighted in red to honor Cunard’s 175th anniversary.

Women leaders

For the first time in Cunard’s 185-year history, the line has two women leaders — Capt. Inger Klein Thorhauge at the helm of Queen Anne, and Cunard President Katie McAlister.

'Queen Anne represents the pinnacle of innovation, design and hospitality for Cunard, and her arrival in New York is a historic milestone for our company,' McAlister said. '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.'

McAlister added Cunard is proud to contribute to New York's 1.5m annual cruise visitors, with the industry generating $500m in local economic impact.

About the Author

Anne Kalosh

Editor, Seatrade Cruise News & Senior Associate Editor, Seatrade Cruise Review

Anne Kalosh covers global stories, reporting both breaking and in-depth news on cruising's significant people, places, ships and trends. A sought-after expert on cruising, she has moderated conferences around the world, including the high-profile State of the Industry panel at Seatrade Cruise Global. She created and led the acclaimed itinerary-planning case study for Seatrade's cruise master classes held at Cambridge and Oxford universities. She has been the cruise columnist for AFAR.com, and her freelance stories have appeared in a wide range of publications, from The New York Times to The Miami Herald.

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