Cunard welcomes Aussie agents on Queen Elizabeth

Cunard welcomes Aussie agents on Queen Elizabeth
Edited by Travel Weekly


    Cunard recently hosted its largest number of Australian trade partners on an exclusive ship visit to the Queen Elizabeth in Adelaide.

    Hosted by representatives from Cunard sales team, Lauren Togher and Kirsty Bell-Jack, attendees from Phil Hoffman Travel, RAA Travel, MTA, Holiday Wonders, Montina Travel, The Travel Planner, and Top Deck Travel were treated to a ship tour and lunch in the iconic Britannia restaurant, plus an opportunity to learn about the brand’s latest updates and what is to come with Queen Anne.

    Trade partners heard that Queen Anne will be the largest ship in Cunard’s family with the capacity to hold 3,000 guests. Her arrival will mark the first time since 1999 that the brand has had a four-ship fleet.

    The new addition will feature 15 dining options, the Royal Court Theatre, Bright Lights Society show bar and Wellness Pavilion. Queen Anne will be a twist on Cunard’s art deco style designed by interior specialists David Collins Studio who previously delivered hotels and restaurants including The Beverly Hills Hotel and The Waldorf Astoria Versailles.

    Queen Elizabeth Funnel Adelaide Inspection – Cunard

    Queen Anne will be visiting Australia and New Zealand on her Maiden Round World Voyage in February 2025 calling at Auckland, Tauranga, Bay of Islands, Sydney, Brisbane, Airlie Beach, Cairns and Darwin. The voyage is on sale now.

    Up to 100 trade partners will be held across 13 ship inspections on all three Queens during the three and a half month 2023/24 Australian and New Zealand cruise season. The next inspections will be taking place in January 2024 in Sydney and Brisbane, with more to follow in February and March.

    To lock in the opportunity to experience a Cunard Queen first-hand, agents should join the Cunard Travel Agents Facebook page, for RSVP forms and more details.

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