Cunard Queen Anne's 2026 World Voyage
- Sal Schmidt
- Jan 11
- 2 min read
Updated: 16 minutes ago
The Cunard Queen Anne's 2026 World Voyage cruise has officially begun, with embarkation from Cunard’s historic home port of Southampton. A journey of 110 days awaits aboard the elegant Queen Anne, carrying us across Europe, Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, before returning to Southampton at the end of April.
Along the way, we will linger overnight in iconic ports including Cape Town, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Los Angeles, with the unforgettable passage again through the Panama Canal woven into the adventure. The World Voyage on Cunards's Queen Anne visits 30 different ports, and 21 different countries.
Embarkation day unfolded with impressive ease. Even our Sri Lankan visa, approved just 30 minutes before boarding, slipped perfectly into place. (Tip: Apply direct on the official Sri Lankan ETA site). Relief washed over us as the final box was ticked, and we stepped forward knowing the journey was truly underway.
Within 20 minutes we were aboard the stunning Queen Anne, champagne flutes in hand in the Commodore Lounge, having wisely secured the premium beverage package to keep us refreshed for the months ahead. It felt like a ceremonial toast to the voyage itself.
The Queen Anne is only two years old, the ship is a masterpiece of design. Spacious, light-filled, and endlessly inviting, she offers countless corners to lose yourself in over the coming months. With 22 bars on board, variety will never be an issue. Our home is on Deck 8, our cabin, complete with a glorious balcony that frames the sea like a living painting. The shower is impressively indulgent, the king-size bed dressed in linens worthy of royalty. It did not take long before this cabin felt like home, our sanctuary for the next four months.
Anticipation built as we prepared for our very first dinner on board, only to be surprised by fireworks lighting up the sky. We stepped onto the balcony to watch the spectacle unfold, a dazzling and heartfelt welcome that set the tone for what lies ahead.
Our welcome dinner followed at Sir Samuels Steakhouse on Deck 10, a specialty restaurant overlooking the pool, gazing aft as the ship slipped away from shore. The crew welcomed us like old friends, and the meal was nothing short of exceptional. Contentment settled in quickly. This was exactly where we were meant to be.
Our following evening was at Aji Wa, the most incredible Japanese restaurant at sea, no detail has been left unturned, the sake selection is broad and the food was exquisite, we already know this will fast become a favourite dining experience for us. Hands down the most authentic Japanese cuisine at sea we have ever experienced.
The first few days were dedicated to finding our rhythm at sea, though the Bay of Biscay had plans of its own. Five-metre waves sent the ship rocking and rolling as we made our way toward Madeira, a lively reminder that this grand journey had well and truly begun.
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