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Cunard · Queen Anne-class
Queen Anne
Mid-size ship — 2,996 guests — smaller than the mega-ship mainstream.
Queen Anne tends to work well for travelers seeking a luxury feel and relaxation, while travelers prioritizing family time or nightlife may prefer alternatives.
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Ship DNA
Entertainment onboard tends to include cultural performances, enrichment lectures and talks, live music lounges, a casino (derived, low confidence).
Good to know
- Dress code
- "Gala Evenings" (formerly Formal Night), themed (Black & White, Masquerade), higher frequency and more consistently expected than mainstream peers.
- Dining
- Main dining included; specialty venues extra.
- Onboard vibe
- Generally a traditional, dressier atmosphere.
- Crowd character
- Typically below-average crowd levels.
- Typical itinerary
- Europe, world voyages, and transatlantic routes
Line-level details sourced from Cunard, last verified 2026-08-19 (confidence: medium).
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Who it's for
Likely a good fit for
- Couples celebrating milestones
- Traditional luxury travelers
- World-voyage guests
May prefer another ship if
- You want a casual party ship
- You need waterparks and thrill rides
Strengths
- Modern interpretation of Cunard's formal premium tradition
- Strong dining, enrichment, and elegant public rooms
- Excellent for longer voyages
Known trade-offs
- Formal customs do not suit every traveler
- Limited family attractions
Dining
Sourced ship-specific detail. Each point is backed by a citation in Sources & verification below.
What's included at dinner
Your fare includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in your assigned main restaurant (the Britannia Restaurant for Britannia-grade cabins; the Britannia Club Restaurant for Britannia Club; the Princess or Queens Grill for those suites). Also included: the Golden Lion pub, the Kings Court / Lido buffet, and Cunard's daily afternoon tea in the Queens Room.
What costs extra to eat
Queen Anne's specialty restaurants carry a cover charge or a fixed price: Aranya (Pan-Asian), Aji Wellness Kitchen, Sir Samuel's (steak and grill), and Tramonto (coastal Mediterranean). Britannia Club diners can also order premium a la carte dishes at dinner for a supplement.
Reservations (derived)
Specialty restaurants take reservations, bookable before sailing via My Cunard or onboard. The main restaurants use assigned tables and a choice of an early or late fixed sitting (Britannia Club and the Grills offer open, flexible dining).
Drinks
No. Cunard's base fare does not include any alcoholic or soft drinks beyond what comes with a meal in limited cases; a drinks package (roughly $49.50-$85.50 per day for alcohol, $10-$30 for non-alcoholic, cheaper pre-purchased) is optional. Tea, coffee at the buffet and afternoon tea are included.
Family & adults-only
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Kids' programming (derived)
Queen Anne has supervised youth spaces (The Play Zone for under-7s and The Zone for 7-17), complimentary and staffed by qualified nursery nurses for the youngest. Facilities are modest by mainstream standards - Cunard is an adult-oriented line and most sailings carry very few children.
Adults-only spaces (experiential)
Cunard does not market a dedicated adults-only deck, but in practice the ship reads as adult space: the Commodore Club observation lounge, the Chart Room, the Queens Room ballroom and the library are all quiet, grown-up rooms, and children are rare on board. Grill-suite guests have a private courtyard, terrace and lounge.
Costs & practical
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Gratuities
From June 2026, the daily Hotel & Dining Service Charge is $18 per guest per night in Britannia and Britannia Club, and $19 in Grill suites, added to the onboard account and adjustable at the Purser's Office. Drinks bought without a package carry a separate 15% service charge; a drinks package folds that 15% in.
Wi-Fi
Paid. Wi-Fi is not part of Cunard's standard included fare - it is sold as a per-day or whole-voyage package, with a streaming-grade upper tier. Some higher fare types and Grill suites include an allowance.
Onboard life
Sourced ship-specific detail. Each point is backed by a citation in Sources & verification below.
Nightlife (experiential)
Refined, not rowdy. Evenings on Queen Anne centre on the Queens Room ballroom (live orchestra, formal dancing lessons, themed balls), the Commodore Club for cocktails and a pianist, a West End-style theatre, and a small casino. There is no nightclub scene; the ship is quiet by 1am.
The main trade-off (experiential)
You have to buy into the formality. Gala nights are genuinely black tie, a jacket is expected in the restaurants most evenings, and the entertainment is built around ballroom dancing and enrichment lectures rather than a party. Travellers who love that call it the best product at sea; travellers who wanted a relaxed, come-as-you-are holiday find it stuffy. Wi-Fi and drinks are also both extra.
Before you sail
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Formal / dress nights
Cunard keeps traditional gala evenings: typically two per seven-night crossing or cruise, more on longer voyages. Gala nights are black tie - Cunard asks men for a tuxedo or dark suit and women for evening/cocktail wear, often with a set theme announced in advance. Non-gala evenings are 'smart attire' (a jacket is expected for men in the restaurants after 6pm).
What to pack for evenings
The dressiest mainstream cruise experience afloat. After 6pm the restaurants expect 'smart attire' - a jacket for men on non-gala nights, black tie on gala nights. The Golden Lion pub and the Lido buffet are the relaxed-clothing options in the evening. Pack at least one formal outfit; this is not a line where you can skip it entirely.
Sources & verification — 12 sourced details, verified 2026-09-03 or later
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diningVenuesIncluded: Your fare includes breakfast, lunch and dinner in your assigned main restaurant (the Britannia Restaurant for Britannia-grade cabins; the Britannia Club Restaurant for Britannia Club; the Princess or Queens Grill for those suites). Also included: the Golden Lion pub, the Kings Court / Lido buffet, and Cunard's daily afternoon tea in the Queens Room.
Cunard — What's included in your cruise fare ↗; Cunard — The Britannia Restaurant ↗
diningVenuesPaid: Queen Anne's specialty restaurants carry a cover charge or a fixed price: Aranya (Pan-Asian), Aji Wellness Kitchen, Sir Samuel's (steak and grill), and Tramonto (coastal Mediterranean). Britannia Club diners can also order premium a la carte dishes at dinner for a supplement.
specialtyDiningReservations: Specialty restaurants take reservations, bookable before sailing via My Cunard or onboard. The main restaurants use assigned tables and a choice of an early or late fixed sitting (Britannia Club and the Grills offer open, flexible dining).
formalNights: Cunard keeps traditional gala evenings: typically two per seven-night crossing or cruise, more on longer voyages. Gala nights are black tie - Cunard asks men for a tuxedo or dark suit and women for evening/cocktail wear, often with a set theme announced in advance. Non-gala evenings are 'smart attire' (a jacket is expected for men in the restaurants after 6pm).
The Points Guy — Cunard Queen Anne cruise review ↗; Cunard — The Britannia Restaurant ↗
dressCodeEvening: The dressiest mainstream cruise experience afloat. After 6pm the restaurants expect 'smart attire' - a jacket for men on non-gala nights, black tie on gala nights. The Golden Lion pub and the Lido buffet are the relaxed-clothing options in the evening. Pack at least one formal outfit; this is not a line where you can skip it entirely.
kidsClubAges: Queen Anne has supervised youth spaces (The Play Zone for under-7s and The Zone for 7-17), complimentary and staffed by qualified nursery nurses for the youngest. Facilities are modest by mainstream standards - Cunard is an adult-oriented line and most sailings carry very few children.
US News Travel — Queen Anne: The Best Dining, Amenities and More on Cunard Line's New Ship ↗
adultsOnlySpaces: Cunard does not market a dedicated adults-only deck, but in practice the ship reads as adult space: the Commodore Club observation lounge, the Chart Room, the Queens Room ballroom and the library are all quiet, grown-up rooms, and children are rare on board. Grill-suite guests have a private courtyard, terrace and lounge.
wifiModel: Paid. Wi-Fi is not part of Cunard's standard included fare - it is sold as a per-day or whole-voyage package, with a streaming-grade upper tier. Some higher fare types and Grill suites include an allowance.
gratuitiesPolicy: From June 2026, the daily Hotel & Dining Service Charge is $18 per guest per night in Britannia and Britannia Club, and $19 in Grill suites, added to the onboard account and adjustable at the Purser's Office. Drinks bought without a package carry a separate 15% service charge; a drinks package folds that 15% in.
Cruise Mummy — Cunard Gratuities: Daily Tips, Costs & Charges (2026) ↗
includedDrinks: No. Cunard's base fare does not include any alcoholic or soft drinks beyond what comes with a meal in limited cases; a drinks package (roughly $49.50-$85.50 per day for alcohol, $10-$30 for non-alcoholic, cheaper pre-purchased) is optional. Tea, coffee at the buffet and afternoon tea are included.
Cruise Mummy — Cunard Drinks Packages with Prices (2026 Guide) ↗
nightlifeCharacter: Refined, not rowdy. Evenings on Queen Anne centre on the Queens Room ballroom (live orchestra, formal dancing lessons, themed balls), the Commodore Club for cocktails and a pianist, a West End-style theatre, and a small casino. There is no nightclub scene; the ship is quiet by 1am.
topTradeoff: You have to buy into the formality. Gala nights are genuinely black tie, a jacket is expected in the restaurants most evenings, and the entertainment is built around ballroom dancing and enrichment lectures rather than a party. Travellers who love that call it the best product at sea; travellers who wanted a relaxed, come-as-you-are holiday find it stuffy. Wi-Fi and drinks are also both extra.
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