Wonderful choice of captain. Have travelled with Inger on more than one voyage and have great respect for her professionalism and expert handling in extreme weather. Well done Cunard!
It’s so great seeing that you guys are still around! The fact that the companies origins are from the 1800s and that it’s still the same company from those days is quite amazing! That doesn’t happen very often, does it? Cunard built some of the greatest ships in the world and seems like you guys still are! So, bravo Cunard, bravo!
Congratulations Captain Inger, so pleased that you are going to be at the helm of Queen Anne. I am so excited for you and having sailed with you on both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth I look forward to doing so on Queen Anne. Well deserved to a Lady I admire.
Congratulations to Inger. She was Captain of our last cruise and handled having to divert for a helicopter to pick up a sick passenger. It was brilliant!
Love the choice of Captain. I went to Alaska on QE, and she was our Captain. Awesome trip. Soon I will be on Queen Anne, can not wait. Great Job Proud of Cunard.
Many congratulations to Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge on being appointed as Queen Anne's first Captain! A wonderful choice, having sailed with this lady before on Queen Elizabeth I think she's a marvellous asset for Cunard! Happy sailing Captain Inger!
Congratulations Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge. A wonderful Captain that made my husbands 80th so memorable in 2019. We pray that we are able to cruise with you again on the splendid Queen Anne. ⚓️⚓️⚓️
So pleased to see/hear that Inger will be captaining this newest addition to the Cunard fleet - she was the captain on the Queen Victoria when we sailed on our first ever cruise, to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary in 2013... and we've been going back ever since, sadly not with Inger but with the Queen Victoria every time. Really looking forward to sailing again in June.
Delighted to hear Inge will be Captain of Queen Anne, looking forward to 2024 . Have sailed on Queen Elizabeth with Captain Inge a very professional person congratulations and many happy years as Captain True Cunard standard.
I am so impressed by seeing a woman as captain, she's absolutely a gem from people say and I hope I could experience being on with her as captain. I will admit that as much as I love the looking forward toward the future, I do wish you guys would rebuild iconic ships like the Mauretania or Lusitania and the gorgeous Acquitania, even rebuilding the Queen Elizabeth and the art deco iterations of the newer Mauretania. I would love for your brand to resurrect the golden age by offering historically influenced experiences. I think a lot of people would be keen to see the legacy of the Cunard-White Star Line. There is an impressive history and legacy, and visually recreating, but technically updating can permit an interaction with a legacy so few companies have these days.
From the spaces shown thus far, I'm getting a Mid-Century minimalist vibe - not a fan of either. While I understand the need to look beyond the 1930's, Carnival already has ships of the Holland-America Line with a similar aesthetic. Cunard has a very specific feel and I can't stop but thinking someone is trying to fix something that's NOT broken! If the design language must be Mid-Century, please reconsider the sterile minimalism and incorporate plenty of stunning colorful, whimsical artwork throughout the ship. My guess is that the ship's first refit will be a both extensive and expensive reappointment and redecoration. After watching this video, if I were Mickey Arison, I'd praise the appointment of the ship's first Master then I'd recall all of the design teams to rethink their plans.
@@thecreativecontessa The Golden Lion Pub doesn't, that looks ok. The Queens Room, well, that's problematic. Its that trendy beige/gray base that is in so many new ship designs that's dominating the design. There seems to be some Cunard deep blue in some areas, but is it enough? Probably not. It's not as bad as the NCL Prima or Celebrity edge, but it's not warm, cozy, inviting, romantic, characterful, words that should come to mind for a Cunard ship.
IM EXPECTING THE GREATEST SHIP IN THE WORLD! Remember when you absorbed White Star? 💫 keep that class service and detail! Please! it pairs well with speed design and customer service and history! You guys are INVENTORS OF CLASS THE CREATORS OF SPEED EFFICIENCY & WONDER! never forget the original 3 liner trio Lusitania Mauritania Aquitania! DONT STOP
March 9, 2022 Dear: Cunard With great anticipation I was looking forward to your unveiling of the Queen Anne. Overall, the new interior looked good, I loved the renderings of the Golden Lion Pub. The renderings of the Queen’s Room were only ok but I can live with that. The renderings of the Queen’s Grill accommodations look fantastic and a step up from what I am accustomed to on the Queen Mary 2. The only major problem I see is the Grand Atrium. From my past 13 voyages on the QM2 and with 3 additional voyages booked the atrium is the main meeting spot on the ship and is used for a variety of activities and people watching. The atrium is meant to be a grand space, your renderings have a metal wall that is supposed to change during the day and night. The main problem is that is taking up (from my estimate) about 20% of the atrium usable space for ship wide gatherings and blocks the view from the shops. You showed no renderings for the Royal Court Theater so I can’t make a judgement, but form your treatment of the Queen’s Room and the Grand Atrium I hold out no great hope. Saying this I am glad that Cunard is getting another ship, but you can modernize the brand without throwing away the past. From your UA-cam video’s you claim to be honoring Cunard’s history but it doesn’t look that way to me. I am sad to say that with the new interior treatment Queen Anne is getting I will not be sailing on her. I will stay with my beloved Queen Mary 2 and also the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.
I will be writing a similar letter to Cunard in the hopes that they will reconsider their current interior design plans, which remind me of an austere conference center rather than a glamorous ship worthy of the Cunard experience...
Keep this type of feedback to Cunard. I'm disheartened by the new ships in their me-too approach to design and limited color palette. But so many customers see new and modern and go "beautiful" and there are more of them than discerning passengers that care about a brand's identity and character. Cunard fans seem more vocal about the ship's interior than others. I'm a Celebrity fan and I'm pretty disgusted with the Edge ships. I'm also a HAL fan and I'm OK with the Pinnacle ships, in fact I like them. I don't love what I see coming from Princess with the Sphere class. The Silversea Super Nova has the same issue. Modernization seems some sort of limited color palette and furnishing style that's almost interchangeable from brand to brand. The cruise lines need to be sent feedback that they need to differentiate the products that are true to the brands and not some standardized "new ship" look. Problem is, the travel agents hawking the brands and doing ship tours go on about how beautiful the new ships are and aren't critical of some character lacking in them or how they're now having more up-charge areas at the expense of varied social areas like lounges and uncluttered deck spaces.
We want to feel the past of Cunard, not to look into the future. We can go on Wonder of the Sea if we want to feel the future of cruising. Wonder of the Seas is decidedly a "hotel, full of people, that moves". Some people may get sick or frightened by being in a hotel rocking bow to stern in the middle of the Atlantic. Cunard is an elegant experience at sea in which we are passengers on an exciting voyage, not guests at Claridge's. We love being on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and will be on the Queen Elizabeth on a voyage to Alaska. Here's to Samuel Cunard!
Lmfao idk what hotel you've been to that has water slides, ropes courses, artificial parks, ice rinks, rock climbing walls, 4+ pools and whole neighborhoods
Bravo Captain Ingar and the splendid Queen Anne....we love traveling on QM2 with our dog Lucky and his new book. Cunard offers the best there is on all oceans...cheers to the crew and all that make this happen! Jody B.
Hello Jody, I note you mentioned travelling with your dog Lucky on QM2. We have been looking at cruising with QM2 ourselves and very much like the opportunity of taking our dog…. Although we are also very keen at some point, to cruise with the new and rather beautiful Queen Anne. Do you have any information regards taking Lucky, for instance how often are you able to have your dog with you and could I ask the booking fee for taking Lucky with you if you don’t mind? Anything you can share would be much appreciated, thank you 🙏🏻
@@deborahkey841 QM2 is the only Ocean Liner in the world that has a kennel, and the dogs and cats live quite well....there is a dog run on deck 12 to walk your dog on with fire hydrant and lamp post, and a cozy lounge where you can visit your pet with tasty healthy treats made by the QM2 chef. Visiting hours are posted in the morning and afternoon, however they may have changed. Oliver, the Kennel Master is a dear man that loves all the pets and tucks them in at night in their own blanket. At the end of the voyage the pets get a certificate and beautiful jackets with QM2 embroidered on them....pets are not allowed in your cabin and I do not know what the current charge is for kennel space....our last trip was to complete a book about a Golden Retriever going to Scotland on QM2 from NY to Southampton on a transatlantic crossing...it is not yet published or I would send you a copy. Jody B.
@@jodybrotherston7980 thank you so very much Jody. I appreciate your kindness in taking the time to respond. You answer with great attention to detail, it’s wonderful! I’m only sorry the book isn’t published yet, I can imagine it will be a fabulous read. The care of cats and dogs from Oliver sounds lovely and I imagine receiving a coat and certificate would absolutely make my husband smile. You’ve definitely sold the experience to us now it’s just a case of sweet talking our dear dog Ruby! Again many thanks.
next ship needs to be the Olympic II. it was a ship for Cunard from 1934-1935 after Cunard's merge with the Cunard White Star Line. Plus, the Olympic had 24 years service, way more than its sisters Britannic with 11 months and Titanic's 4 days. i think it needs to be honored with a sefond one or even a rebuild of the original!
Can't wait to sail on her,we love the Queen's Grill suites on Elizabeth and Victoria but on Anne they look FABULOUS,nice to see Captain Thorhauge in charge too
Cunard, please build an Olympic 2 someday in the future! Even if you try to stay as true as possible to the Titanic/Olympic style, while still integrating modern technology and safety regulations. All I’ll say is if the exterior looks quite similar, then people will flock to it.
Like many others have said here I get the sense of a new Holland America Line's ship being created. The modernistic atrium does not seem to reflect Cunard, despite what is said in the video. The many restaurant additions also are similar to what other ships and lines are doing. The choice of restaurants is in response to what passengers have told the cruise lines they want. Cunard had an opportunity to stand out from the other lines with richer, deeper colors and a more traditional look but decided not to. What will be interesting to watch will be if this ship continues the traditions of a more formal dress code, which is not popular with many cruising passengers, while providing a more modern look, which is not particularly popular with many current Cunard passengers.
HAL has richer deeper colors than others in the Pinnacle class. They only went with the beige thing with the staterooms and not overly so. NCL, Silversea Super Nova, Celebrity Edge class do the beige/gray muted color thing but not HAL so. much. Not yet anyway. The problem is some think those lighter, brighter colors feel more modern and airy and that's the design trend now. Designers do tend to go with trends.
Congratulations Captain Inger.We sailed with I think on Queen Victoria to St Petersburg with you.Unfortunately my husband has passed away and it's such a shame how expensive it is for single passengers on all cruise lines.
I hoped that Cunard would choose Captain Inger as the first Master of the Queen Anne having sailed on ships under her command there could have been no better choice. She runs a “tight ship” if you will excuse the pun and will make sure that Queen Anne is everything it should be.
Glad Cunard has the sense to use the general term ‘Master’, rather than the female- marked form of the word. I asked the chairman of the University Women’s Club in London about this, and she agrees with me.
The image of the Britannia Restaurant reminds me of the main dinning room on the older Celebrity cruise ships - Equinox class I think - not a good thing! I’d use the Britannia Club restaurant on Queen Victoria as your inspiration for a much richer, more grand space that Cunard passengers expect. The current image looks like it’s screaming “Standard Class”. Just my opinion of course!
The whole interior design seems like a paean to minimalist contemporary art. Cold, sterile, austere. I have no desire to cruise on the Queen Anne if these designs go ahead, sadly.
Solstice class and it doesn't look like that. Solstice ships are not the modern beige/gray boring cold stuff and have lots of dark wood in them. They're modern-retro and are influenced by mid-century modernism or art deco or some 60s modern design as well as 30s/40s design. In fact, this looks more RCI like than Celebrity with all the gold. The Solstice dining room is more retro-modern 60s inspired. Celebrity had some magnificent dining rooms in some of their ships like the Century, the original dining rooms on the Millennium class (not the boring beige and blue they've done in the "revolutionized" versions), the Century, the Mercury, all of these were really nice. Not Cunard style, but still retro-modern and well designed. HAL now has a kind of white/light dining room as well in the Pinnacle class and that looks more like the Celebrity Solstice class. Not bad but not quite HAL style though most of the ship is (HAL style).
There are still cultured people who'd rather have a civilized and solemn experience on the seas instead of degrading in practically a hotel full of people throwing up.
Exciting for Cunard. Unfortunately she looks very much similar to the Holland American Line ships (not too surprised as Cunard and HAL are owned by Carnival). Just looks like another ship for the most part (with the exception of the funnels of course).
They can use the same hull but they don't use the same interior designers. I'm not sure how many of the furnishings are used between brands but the materials chosen are particular to the brands.
Wonderful choice of captain, but the interior design suggestions for the vessel are thoroughly disheartening - rather than capturing the warm, glamorous luxury for which Cunard's queens are famous, it looks like a cold paean to minimalistic contemporary art and architecture, filled with shades of white and metal, like the ships of so many other mediocre cruiselines that I would never sail even if paid to do so. If these designs go ahead, I will avoid cruising on Queen Anne at all costs. I hope you reconsider the finishes and actually incorporate the elements that make the brand special - wood panelling, evocative art nouveau and art deco designs, colors and textures. If I want to visit a contemporary art museum, I will do that. I do not want to spend a cruise voyage on one. And this is coming from a young person who plans to voyage with Cunard for many decades to come.
@@melvynpratley9261 I'm sorry, why? I LOVE the current three queens with their amazing, stunning vintage interiors that harken back to the glamor of the 1900s-30s. I love dressing to the nines for dinner every night and dancing vintage dances to the live dance orchestra in the Queens Room. Why would I want the mediocrity of Royal Caribbean??? The Queen Anne's current interior designs look far more at home in Royal Caribbean than I would be.
@@melvynpratley9261 Since the first picture on Royal Caribbean's website is of a waterslide, I highly doubt there is anything on that particular cruise line that would entice her to try them out. Royal Caribbean looks like just another party, booze cruise full of cheap gimmicks and terrible aesthetics.
@Ryan Gifford I have to point out that I am not the author of posts in my name. This is something I do not do. I can only presume my wife has posted this without my knowledge. Words will be had.
Cunard are certainly way ahead of those hideous cruise monsters, however while it’s good to see a lack of kitsch I feel the designs of the public areas while stylish have a somewhat cold look. If real wood is not allowed because of fire regulations there are good alternatives that look like the real thing and add warmth akin to the incomparable interiors of the original Queens. Having said that I would certainly choose Cunard over any other of the large ships currently around.
For the life of me, I cannot understand the excitement of one more massive ship of 3,000 passengers and crew of 1,500, no matter what the technology and fanciness. Small ships with maximum capacity of 600-900 are my way to travel by sea. More privacy, more personal attention without all the pretense, all-balcony and larger rooms, freedom to dine and go anywhere at anytime. I realize some folks love the bigness, the glitz of casinos and non-stop entertainment. I hope this ship pleases them.
Too many people complaining…as a Cunard fan in my 20s, I love the new modern minimalist design. I know the common elderly passenger prefers the old style ugly decor, they have the other Queens for that…I hope Queen Anne is more inviting towards younger crowds for a change 😊
The new design isn't minimalist and the "old style" of decor is not necessarily ugly. Just like the new style isn't necessarily ugly. And what is a younger crowd anyway? Why can't people say 20s, 30s, 40s, or 30-45 or whatever they mean rather than use relative terms? Someone 50 is younger than 60 but are they young? Isn't part of the Cunard lure being that it represents a romance and standard of a different era?
@@benjaminsmith2287 45+ is older crowd. I like class and luxury, but it’s off putting seeing a nursing home crowd in Cunard lines. Hopefully QA will have younger fun people that like to dress, eat well but also not sleep at 8 pm :)
@@iNickRivas You're going to be part of a "nursing home" crowd one day as well if you stay alive. Time goes quickly. As long as people are alive it's good to have social areas shared with people of a similar generation if not to talk about what you've experience and certain times you've lived through that you share. Why should HAL or Princess or Cunard cater to the, in your classification, 44 and younger crowd? There are still a lot of vibrant people 45+ that have money and time to spend on cruise ships and if some want the music, service and qualities Cunard offers, then a ship for these tastes will have repeat customers. I think it's more about tastes than age anyway. And the ship gets sleepy after 11 pm, not 8 pm.
Cunard, please. Please please please build a Titanic replica. Whether you realize it or not, at least half of your passengers are choosing you because of the legacy of that ship. Think of the weddings that could be held on the Grand Staircase. Think of the Cunard photographer taking couples' photos on the bow at sunset. Think of the engine room tours which would be physically arousing to steam enthusiasts. Think of the side business of tailoring fine Edwardian formal attire for passengers in anticipation of their voyage. Think of the headlines across EVERY news station and social media page across the world: "TITANIC ARRIVES IN NEW YORK" And yes, there will have to be changes from the original. All staterooms, while looking authentic, must have private baths which wasn't the case in 1912 (even in first class, if you can dig it). Obviously safety would be taken very seriously, with modern steel and construction, taller watertight bulkheads, modern full-capacity lifeboats, radar, etc etc. The boilers couldn't be coal-fired, but running on biofuel oil would be very easy. I think this concept is in the money. Every bride-to-be and little boy on Earth will want tickets. Even if it only appeals to 1% of the cruise market, that's Cunard's entire market share already. Come on guys. Make each day count.
Wonderful choice of captain. Have travelled with Inger on more than one voyage and have great respect for her professionalism and expert handling in extreme weather. Well done Cunard!
I greatly look forward to my next Cunard voyage and I believe it must be Queen Anne ❤️
That's the one thing that bothers me.
It’s so great seeing that you guys are still around! The fact that the companies origins are from the 1800s and that it’s still the same company from those days is quite amazing! That doesn’t happen very often, does it? Cunard built some of the greatest ships in the world and seems like you guys still are! So, bravo Cunard, bravo!
Congratulations Captain Inger, so pleased that you are going to be at the helm of Queen Anne. I am so excited for you and having sailed with you on both Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth I look forward to doing so on Queen Anne. Well deserved to a Lady I admire.
Congratulations to Inger. She was Captain of our last cruise and handled having to divert for a helicopter to pick up a sick passenger. It was brilliant!
SO excited for Queen Anne!
same here but I would feel the other ships would be disrespected if I didnt board them first
Love the choice of Captain. I went to Alaska on QE, and she was our Captain. Awesome trip. Soon I will be on Queen Anne, can not wait. Great Job Proud of Cunard.
Many congratulations to Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge on being appointed as Queen Anne's first Captain!
A wonderful choice, having sailed with this lady before on Queen Elizabeth I think she's a marvellous asset for Cunard! Happy sailing Captain Inger!
Best Master on the High Seas! Congrats Captain Inger!!! Queen Anne will be in the greatest of hands!
Congratulations Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge. A wonderful Captain that made my husbands 80th so memorable in 2019. We pray that we are able to cruise with you again on the splendid Queen Anne. ⚓️⚓️⚓️
Wonderful news and excellent asset CUNARD and Congratulations to Inger as the First Captain to be appointed to QUUEN ANNE. Well Done
Wonderful news,we all need something to cheer us up at the moment and a new Cunard Liner will surpass anything else.
Wonderful new ship in the traditional spirit of Cunard...May God bless all who sail on her.
An exciting addition to the Cunard fleet. Congratulations to Captain Inga a truly safe pair of hands. Well deserved.
So pleased to see/hear that Inger will be captaining this newest addition to the Cunard fleet - she was the captain on the Queen Victoria when we sailed on our first ever cruise, to celebrate our silver wedding anniversary in 2013... and we've been going back ever since, sadly not with Inger but with the Queen Victoria every time. Really looking forward to sailing again in June.
At last! The opportunity to travel with Cunard again will be welcomed with open arms. Can't wait for the first Queen Anne voyage.
Sailed with Captain Inger many times and such a great choice. Queen Anne & her passenger will be well looked after under her control
We can't wait to get onboard! Great choice of Captain too!
Delighted to hear Inge will be Captain of Queen Anne, looking forward to 2024 .
Have sailed on Queen Elizabeth with Captain Inge a very professional person congratulations and many happy years as Captain True Cunard standard.
Can’t wait to book on board, having already sailed on QE2,QM2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth
I am so impressed by seeing a woman as captain, she's absolutely a gem from people say and I hope I could experience being on with her as captain. I will admit that as much as I love the looking forward toward the future, I do wish you guys would rebuild iconic ships like the Mauretania or Lusitania and the gorgeous Acquitania, even rebuilding the Queen Elizabeth and the art deco iterations of the newer Mauretania. I would love for your brand to resurrect the golden age by offering historically influenced experiences. I think a lot of people would be keen to see the legacy of the Cunard-White Star Line. There is an impressive history and legacy, and visually recreating, but technically updating can permit an interaction with a legacy so few companies have these days.
I loved the subtle reference to ‘White Star Service’
Congratulations to Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge! A wonderful choice for such a magnificent, new Cunard liner. Cheers to all!
Will be on the QM2 , Queens Grill for the May NY-NY roundtrip sailing and am hoping I can book the Queen Anne while on board!
Great. My favourite ship. Have a great time.
Thanks! My favorite too.
From the spaces shown thus far, I'm getting a Mid-Century minimalist vibe - not a fan of either. While I understand the need to look beyond the 1930's, Carnival already has ships of the Holland-America Line with a similar aesthetic. Cunard has a very specific feel and I can't stop but thinking someone is trying to fix something that's NOT broken! If the design language must be Mid-Century, please reconsider the sterile minimalism and incorporate plenty of stunning colorful, whimsical artwork throughout the ship. My guess is that the ship's first refit will be a both extensive and expensive reappointment and redecoration. After watching this video, if I were Mickey Arison, I'd praise the appointment of the ship's first Master then I'd recall all of the design teams to rethink their plans.
My feeling exactly. The whole thing seems more like a modern conference center rather than a luxurious, glamorous cruise ship.
@@thecreativecontessa The Golden Lion Pub doesn't, that looks ok. The Queens Room, well, that's problematic. Its that trendy beige/gray base that is in so many new ship designs that's dominating the design. There seems to be some Cunard deep blue in some areas, but is it enough? Probably not. It's not as bad as the NCL Prima or Celebrity edge, but it's not warm, cozy, inviting, romantic, characterful, words that should come to mind for a Cunard ship.
Oh BOO...! I wanted to know and see much much more !! :- (
We do not want to hear about "brands" or how great the designers are. Who cares? We want to see inside the ship.
Can't wait to see Queen Anne.
Congratulations Capt. Inger. God speed.
IM EXPECTING THE GREATEST SHIP IN THE WORLD!
Remember when you absorbed White Star? 💫 keep that class service and detail! Please! it pairs well with speed design and customer service and history! You guys are INVENTORS OF CLASS THE CREATORS OF SPEED EFFICIENCY & WONDER! never forget the original 3 liner trio Lusitania Mauritania Aquitania! DONT STOP
Can’t wait to see and sail!
March 9, 2022
Dear: Cunard
With great anticipation I was looking forward to your unveiling of the Queen Anne. Overall, the new interior looked good, I loved the renderings of the Golden Lion Pub. The renderings of the Queen’s Room were only ok but I can live with that. The renderings of the Queen’s Grill accommodations look fantastic and a step up from what I am accustomed to on the Queen Mary 2. The only major problem I see is the Grand Atrium. From my past 13 voyages on the QM2 and with 3 additional voyages booked the atrium is the main meeting spot on the ship and is used for a variety of activities and people watching. The atrium is meant to be a grand space, your renderings have a metal wall that is supposed to change during the day and night. The main problem is that is taking up (from my estimate) about 20% of the atrium usable space for ship wide gatherings and blocks the view from the shops. You showed no renderings for the Royal Court Theater so I can’t make a judgement, but form your treatment of the Queen’s Room and the Grand Atrium I hold out no great hope.
Saying this I am glad that Cunard is getting another ship, but you can modernize the brand without throwing away the past. From your UA-cam video’s you claim to be honoring Cunard’s history but it doesn’t look that way to me.
I am sad to say that with the new interior treatment Queen Anne is getting I will not be sailing on her. I will stay with my beloved Queen Mary 2 and also the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria.
I will be writing a similar letter to Cunard in the hopes that they will reconsider their current interior design plans, which remind me of an austere conference center rather than a glamorous ship worthy of the Cunard experience...
Keep this type of feedback to Cunard. I'm disheartened by the new ships in their me-too approach to design and limited color palette. But so many customers see new and modern and go "beautiful" and there are more of them than discerning passengers that care about a brand's identity and character. Cunard fans seem more vocal about the ship's interior than others. I'm a Celebrity fan and I'm pretty disgusted with the Edge ships. I'm also a HAL fan and I'm OK with the Pinnacle ships, in fact I like them. I don't love what I see coming from Princess with the Sphere class. The Silversea Super Nova has the same issue. Modernization seems some sort of limited color palette and furnishing style that's almost interchangeable from brand to brand. The cruise lines need to be sent feedback that they need to differentiate the products that are true to the brands and not some standardized "new ship" look. Problem is, the travel agents hawking the brands and doing ship tours go on about how beautiful the new ships are and aren't critical of some character lacking in them or how they're now having more up-charge areas at the expense of varied social areas like lounges and uncluttered deck spaces.
Absolutely can't wait!
"Leading the Way" befitting Cunard's Next Chapter: Bravo Zulu Capt. Thorhauge!
Congratulations Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge....I LOVE the Art Deco vibe....Well done Cunard..The most elegant cruise line on the sea....
Simply the best! Better then all the rest!
We want to feel the past of Cunard, not to look into the future.
We can go on Wonder of the Sea if we want to feel the future of cruising. Wonder of the Seas is decidedly a "hotel, full of people, that moves". Some people may get sick or frightened by being in a hotel rocking bow to stern in the middle of the Atlantic.
Cunard is an elegant experience at sea in which we are passengers on an exciting voyage, not guests at Claridge's.
We love being on Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, and will be on the Queen Elizabeth on a voyage to Alaska.
Here's to Samuel Cunard!
Perfectly stated! I have no enthusiasm for the new ship now, sadly. :(
I am exited, just wish it was an ocean liner in looks having only the lifeboats of a cruise ship
Lmfao idk what hotel you've been to that has water slides, ropes courses, artificial parks, ice rinks, rock climbing walls, 4+ pools and whole neighborhoods
Bravo Captain Ingar and the splendid Queen Anne....we love traveling on QM2 with our dog Lucky and his new book. Cunard offers the best there is on all oceans...cheers to the crew and all that make this happen! Jody B.
Hello Jody, I note you mentioned travelling with your dog Lucky on QM2.
We have been looking at cruising with QM2 ourselves and very much like the opportunity of taking our dog….
Although we are also very keen at some point, to cruise with the new and rather beautiful Queen Anne.
Do you have any information regards taking Lucky, for instance how often are you able to have your dog with you and could I ask the booking fee for taking Lucky with you if you don’t mind?
Anything you can share would be much appreciated, thank you 🙏🏻
@@deborahkey841 QM2 is the only Ocean Liner in the world that has a kennel, and the dogs and cats live quite well....there is a dog run on deck 12 to walk your dog on with fire hydrant and lamp post, and a cozy lounge where you can visit your pet with tasty healthy treats made by the QM2 chef. Visiting hours are posted in the morning and afternoon, however they may have changed. Oliver, the Kennel Master is a dear man that loves all the pets and tucks them in at night in their own blanket. At the end of the voyage the pets get a certificate and beautiful jackets with QM2 embroidered on them....pets are not allowed in your cabin and I do not know what the current charge is for kennel space....our last trip was to complete a book about a Golden Retriever going to Scotland on QM2 from NY to Southampton on a transatlantic crossing...it is not yet published or I would send you a copy. Jody B.
@@jodybrotherston7980 thank you so very much Jody. I appreciate your kindness in taking the time to respond. You answer with great attention to detail, it’s wonderful! I’m only sorry the book isn’t published yet, I can imagine it will be a fabulous read. The care of cats and dogs from Oliver sounds lovely and I imagine receiving a coat and certificate would absolutely make my husband smile. You’ve definitely sold the experience to us now it’s just a case of sweet talking our dear dog Ruby! Again many thanks.
Many congratulations to Captain Inge and looking forward to sailing with her on Queen Anne in the future.
Cannot wait, bring it on.
next ship needs to be the Olympic II. it was a ship for Cunard from 1934-1935 after Cunard's merge with the Cunard White Star Line. Plus, the Olympic had 24 years service, way more than its sisters Britannic with 11 months and Titanic's 4 days. i think it needs to be honored with a sefond one or even a rebuild of the original!
Perfectly said!
Awesome. Another ocean liner!
Excellent choice Inter is a fantastic Captain
Oh this is so exciting. Its not every day that you have a new queen!!
I sailed with captain Inger on my second cunard cruise. A wonderful choice.
I also travelled with Captain Inger on one of my Baltic trips--- You can feel safe with her in charge.
Looking at all the interior spaces like “oh that reminds me of X ocean liner.” Looks wonderful
Congratulations Captain Ingar Thor Bjornsen
Fabulous choice of Captain Inger Klein Thorhauge. Many congratulations to her.
What a new ocean liner in 2022 wow. Nm it's a cruise ship but still cool and classic look love it.
I was confused as to whether it's a liner or a cruise.
@@Amory98 ya same but then I saw the bridge on the bottom and was like well I guess its still cool.
Love Cunard make more ocean liners ❤❤❤❤
Can't wait to sail on her,we love the Queen's Grill suites on Elizabeth and Victoria but on Anne they look FABULOUS,nice to see Captain Thorhauge in charge too
Cunard, please build an Olympic 2 someday in the future! Even if you try to stay as true as possible to the Titanic/Olympic style, while still integrating modern technology and safety regulations. All I’ll say is if the exterior looks quite similar, then people will flock to it.
Like many others have said here I get the sense of a new Holland America Line's ship being created. The modernistic atrium does not seem to reflect Cunard, despite what is said in the video. The many restaurant additions also are similar to what other ships and lines are doing. The choice of restaurants is in response to what passengers have told the cruise lines they want.
Cunard had an opportunity to stand out from the other lines with richer, deeper colors and a more traditional look but decided not to.
What will be interesting to watch will be if this ship continues the traditions of a more formal dress code, which is not popular with many cruising passengers, while providing a more modern look, which is not particularly popular with many current Cunard passengers.
I'm glad someone else feels the same way I do
HAL has richer deeper colors than others in the Pinnacle class. They only went with the beige thing with the staterooms and not overly so. NCL, Silversea Super Nova, Celebrity Edge class do the beige/gray muted color thing but not HAL so. much. Not yet anyway.
The problem is some think those lighter, brighter colors feel more modern and airy and that's the design trend now. Designers do tend to go with trends.
Congratulations and looking forwards to a trip on this new one!
Great Captain…..so she will be a Great Ship.
Congratulations Captain Inger.We sailed with I think on Queen Victoria to St Petersburg with you.Unfortunately my husband has passed away and it's such a shame how expensive it is for single passengers on all cruise lines.
Missed the 1st Cruise on IONA, so looking forward to Queen Anne. Pride of Fleet.
Waiting from Indonesia! I think Queen Anne will the Second Largest Cunard ship in 2022, The Queen Mary 2 still the Largest Cunard ship now
That's because queen mary 2 is a liner, the only liner still operating in the world.
Yes, QM2 Speed is 30 Knots
I did say I’d never go on Cunard again, too much dressing up…but I have a feeling this is going cost me!!!
The next in one of the world’s finest fleets.
waiting....
from Roseville Michigan
Can’t wait to book….Toronto,Ontario,Canada
Love the Cunard line!
Cheers to you Captain Thorhauge!
Waiting… from Texas
Its amazing your still in servies
hope to board anne one day shes my fav modern ship
I hoped that Cunard would choose Captain Inger as the first Master of the Queen Anne having sailed on ships under her command there could have been no better choice. She runs a “tight ship” if you will excuse the pun and will make sure that Queen Anne is everything it should be.
Glad Cunard has the sense to use the general term ‘Master’, rather than the female- marked form of the word.
I asked the chairman of the University Women’s Club in London about this, and she agrees with me.
Looking forward to sailing on her
Traveling on all the Queens is part of my bucket list. 2 down two to go
Hurray for Captain Inger!
Definitely going to book this.
How wonderful. This queen is looking forward to meeting this new queen.
I think all loyal Cunard voyagers named Anne should get priority booking on the maiden voyage. Come on , Cunard!
Nice try 😅
I feel you Queen Anne we get bullied for our style but hey welcome to Cunard anne!
Will there ever be CUNARD KING?
Waiting……. From Tasmania austrailia
The image of the Britannia Restaurant reminds me of the main dinning room on the older Celebrity cruise ships - Equinox class I think - not a good thing! I’d use the Britannia Club restaurant on Queen Victoria as your inspiration for a much richer, more grand space that Cunard passengers expect. The current image looks like it’s screaming “Standard Class”. Just my opinion of course!
The whole interior design seems like a paean to minimalist contemporary art. Cold, sterile, austere. I have no desire to cruise on the Queen Anne if these designs go ahead, sadly.
Solstice class and it doesn't look like that. Solstice ships are not the modern beige/gray boring cold stuff and have lots of dark wood in them. They're modern-retro and are influenced by mid-century modernism or art deco or some 60s modern design as well as 30s/40s design. In fact, this looks more RCI like than Celebrity with all the gold. The Solstice dining room is more retro-modern 60s inspired. Celebrity had some magnificent dining rooms in some of their ships like the Century, the original dining rooms on the Millennium class (not the boring beige and blue they've done in the "revolutionized" versions), the Century, the Mercury, all of these were really nice. Not Cunard style, but still retro-modern and well designed. HAL now has a kind of white/light dining room as well in the Pinnacle class and that looks more like the Celebrity Solstice class. Not bad but not quite HAL style though most of the ship is (HAL style).
Holland America have a great new cruise ship, not sure there's much Cunard Heritage on view. Slowly merging into all the other Cruise lines .
There are still cultured people who'd rather have a civilized and solemn experience on the seas instead of degrading in practically a hotel full of people throwing up.
For now
Cunard only has one Ocean Liner all the rest are cruise ships.
Waiting... from India 🇮🇳
@trustlydragon 2 ❤️
Aha a fellow Indian admirer of the Queens! ❤️ Though I still can't figure out whether Queen Anne is a liner or a cruise.
She’s a gorgeous ship.
Exciting for Cunard. Unfortunately she looks very much similar to the Holland American Line ships (not too surprised as Cunard and HAL are owned by Carnival). Just looks like another ship for the most part (with the exception of the funnels of course).
Well queens elisabeth and victoria are exactly the same as HAL ships too, but the difference is in the interior spaces and the service
They can use the same hull but they don't use the same interior designers. I'm not sure how many of the furnishings are used between brands but the materials chosen are particular to the brands.
Wonderful choice of captain, but the interior design suggestions for the vessel are thoroughly disheartening - rather than capturing the warm, glamorous luxury for which Cunard's queens are famous, it looks like a cold paean to minimalistic contemporary art and architecture, filled with shades of white and metal, like the ships of so many other mediocre cruiselines that I would never sail even if paid to do so. If these designs go ahead, I will avoid cruising on Queen Anne at all costs. I hope you reconsider the finishes and actually incorporate the elements that make the brand special - wood panelling, evocative art nouveau and art deco designs, colors and textures. If I want to visit a contemporary art museum, I will do that. I do not want to spend a cruise voyage on one. And this is coming from a young person who plans to voyage with Cunard for many decades to come.
you would probably be more at home on royal caribbean
@@melvynpratley9261 I'm sorry, why? I LOVE the current three queens with their amazing, stunning vintage interiors that harken back to the glamor of the 1900s-30s. I love dressing to the nines for dinner every night and dancing vintage dances to the live dance orchestra in the Queens Room. Why would I want the mediocrity of Royal Caribbean??? The Queen Anne's current interior designs look far more at home in Royal Caribbean than I would be.
@@melvynpratley9261 Since the first picture on Royal Caribbean's website is of a waterslide, I highly doubt there is anything on that particular cruise line that would entice her to try them out. Royal Caribbean looks like just another party, booze cruise full of cheap gimmicks and terrible aesthetics.
@Ryan Gifford I have to point out that I am not the author of posts in my name. This is something I do not do. I can only presume my wife has posted this without my knowledge. Words will be had.
@@melvynpratley9261 no prob!
I wish we would get a ship decorated to the 1910s best, most luxurious standards. Give as a modern Titanic already, please! Haha
I heard "White Star" at 1:00........the line is not **truly** dead.
Hey Cunard this sounds like a weird question but would u build the Mauretania 3?
Cunard are certainly way ahead of those hideous cruise monsters, however while it’s good to see a lack of kitsch I feel the designs of the public areas while stylish have a somewhat cold look. If real wood is not allowed because of fire regulations there are good alternatives that look like the real thing and add warmth akin to the incomparable interiors of the original Queens. Having said that I would certainly choose Cunard over any other of the large ships currently around.
I think they learned a new word. Reimagined.
She looks beautiful.
For the life of me, I cannot understand the excitement of one more massive ship of 3,000 passengers and crew of 1,500, no matter what the technology and fanciness. Small ships with maximum capacity of 600-900 are my way to travel by sea. More privacy, more personal attention without all the pretense, all-balcony and larger rooms, freedom to dine and go anywhere at anytime. I realize some folks love the bigness, the glitz of casinos and non-stop entertainment. I hope this ship pleases them.
Will it be an ocean liner?
What about a running mate for Queen Mary 2 it's been 20 years since she built a Is ocean liner
“All four Queens Regnant”
The British know - you have to get that right.
Queens of England, of course.
Too many people complaining…as a Cunard fan in my 20s, I love the new modern minimalist design. I know the common elderly passenger prefers the old style ugly decor, they have the other Queens for that…I hope Queen Anne is more inviting towards younger crowds for a change 😊
The new design isn't minimalist and the "old style" of decor is not necessarily ugly. Just like the new style isn't necessarily ugly. And what is a younger crowd anyway? Why can't people say 20s, 30s, 40s, or 30-45 or whatever they mean rather than use relative terms? Someone 50 is younger than 60 but are they young? Isn't part of the Cunard lure being that it represents a romance and standard of a different era?
@@benjaminsmith2287 45+ is older crowd. I like class and luxury, but it’s off putting seeing a nursing home crowd in Cunard lines. Hopefully QA will have younger fun people that like to dress, eat well but also not sleep at 8 pm :)
@@iNickRivas You're going to be part of a "nursing home" crowd one day as well if you stay alive. Time goes quickly. As long as people are alive it's good to have social areas shared with people of a similar generation if not to talk about what you've experience and certain times you've lived through that you share.
Why should HAL or Princess or Cunard cater to the, in your classification, 44 and younger crowd? There are still a lot of vibrant people 45+ that have money and time to spend on cruise ships and if some want the music, service and qualities Cunard offers, then a ship for these tastes will have repeat customers. I think it's more about tastes than age anyway. And the ship gets sleepy after 11 pm, not 8 pm.
Cool.
I want more ocean liners.
lusitania 2 mauretania 2 and Aquitania 2
Cunard, please. Please please please build a Titanic replica. Whether you realize it or not, at least half of your passengers are choosing you because of the legacy of that ship. Think of the weddings that could be held on the Grand Staircase. Think of the Cunard photographer taking couples' photos on the bow at sunset. Think of the engine room tours which would be physically arousing to steam enthusiasts. Think of the side business of tailoring fine Edwardian formal attire for passengers in anticipation of their voyage. Think of the headlines across EVERY news station and social media page across the world:
"TITANIC ARRIVES IN NEW YORK"
And yes, there will have to be changes from the original. All staterooms, while looking authentic, must have private baths which wasn't the case in 1912 (even in first class, if you can dig it). Obviously safety would be taken very seriously, with modern steel and construction, taller watertight bulkheads, modern full-capacity lifeboats, radar, etc etc. The boilers couldn't be coal-fired, but running on biofuel oil would be very easy.
I think this concept is in the money. Every bride-to-be and little boy on Earth will want tickets. Even if it only appeals to 1% of the cruise market, that's Cunard's entire market share already. Come on guys. Make each day count.
When is the Queen Anne's maiden voyage?
Is this a cruise ship of an ocean liner?
I realized it’s owned by carnival corporation. It’s like Rolls Royce being owned by BMW.
nice video , same the ship looks like a loaded up container ship though
Cool
More wood. Wood panelling, inlaid wood mosaics. That will make it look less clinical, and more like a living space.