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Queen Elizabeth joins Queen Anne in Hong Kong for first meeting with sister ship

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Cunard's iconic cruise ships Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne made their first-ever meeting in Hong Kong in March 2025. The newly built 3,000-guest Queen Anne, currently on her maiden 107-night world voyage from Southampton, docked at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on March 18, followed by Queen Elizabeth's arrival the next day.

The Queen Anne's world voyage encompasses 30 ports across 18 countries, with 1,067 guests embarking on the complete journey. Meanwhile, the Queen Elizabeth, fresh from a significant renovation, is on a nine-night voyage to Yokohama, Japan, scheduled to arrive on April 7. This renovation precedes her upcoming Miami-Caribbean and Alaska sailing seasons.

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  • New 3,000-guest capacity Queen Anne expanding fleet capacity
  • High passenger count (1,067) for full world voyage indicating strong demand
  • Queen Elizabeth's renovation completed, enabling new revenue streams in Caribbean and Alaska markets

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VALENCIA, Calif., April 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- This is the moment that Queen Elizabeth met Cunard's newest ship, Queen Anne for the very first time as the iconic Queens docked together in Hong Kong.

Queen Anne docked at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, north of Hong Kong Island, at 7 a.m. on March 18, before Queen Elizabeth joined her in the city at 8 a.m. the following day (March 19).

The 3,000-guest Queen Anne, currently at sea, is sailing her maiden 107-night world voyage from Southampton. Before arriving home on the south coast next month, she will have visited 30 different ports across 18 countries – with 1,067 guests sailing the entire world voyage.

Queen Elizabeth, who recently completed an era-defining makeover ahead of her inaugural Miami-Caribbean and Alaska seasons, is currently enjoying a nine-night voyage to Yokohama in Japan, arriving on Monday (April 7).

For more information about Cunard or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273, or visit www.cunard.com.

For Travel Advisors interested in further information, please contact your Business Development Manager, visit OneSourceCruises.com, or call Cunard at 1-800-528-6273.

About Cunard
Cunard is a luxury British cruise line, renowned for creating unforgettable experiences around the world. Cunard has been a leading operator of passenger ships since 1840, and this year celebrates an incredible 185 years of operation. 2025 is a momentous year in Cunard's history, which will be marked with several iconic land-based events and special Event Voyages. The Cunard experience is built on fine dining, hand-selected entertainment, and outstanding White Star service. From a partnership with a two-Michelin starred chef, to inspiring guest speakers, to world class theatre productions, every detail has been meticulously crafted to make the experience unforgettable. A pioneer in transatlantic journeys and round world voyages, destinations sailed to also include Europe, the Caribbean, Alaska, the Far East and Australia.

There are currently four Cunard ships, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and new ship, Queen Anne, which entered service in May 2024. This investment is part of the company's ambitious plans for the future of Cunard globally, with the brand now boasting four ships in simultaneous service for the first time since 1999. Cunard is based at Carnival House in Southampton and has been owned since 1998 by Carnival Corporation & plc. www.cunard.com (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE:CUK).

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FAQ

How many passengers are on Queen Anne's maiden world voyage for CUK?

1,067 guests are sailing the entire 107-night world voyage on Queen Anne.

When did Queen Anne and Queen Elizabeth first meet in Hong Kong?

The ships met in March 2025, with Queen Anne arriving on March 18 and Queen Elizabeth joining on March 19.

How many ports will Queen Anne visit during her maiden world voyage?

Queen Anne will visit 30 different ports across 18 countries during her maiden world voyage.

What are Queen Elizabeth's upcoming sailing destinations after her makeover?

Queen Elizabeth will sail Miami-Caribbean and Alaska seasons following her renovation.