7 Nights on Queen Anne - Is she ‘Cunard’ enough? Our honest review.

Editorial Summary

The creators provide a detailed review of a seven night maiden voyage on the Cunard ship Queen Anne. They compare this larger Pinnacle class vessel to its smaller sisters, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria, noting a more contemporary and modern design. The review covers various aspects of the cruise experience, including stateroom accommodations, dining options, and onboard entertainment. The creators highlight new features such as the wellness cafe, the expanded theater, and the retractable roof on the Pavilion pool. They also discuss the introduction of more specialty dining venues and the flexibility of open seating, though they note that the shift away from traditional dining caused some service inconsistencies. While they praise the high quality of the food and the engaging new theatrical productions like Noir, they express frustration with the ship's layout, specifically how the Grill's Terrace makes navigating the upper decks difficult. They also mention teething problems common to maiden voyages, such as slow service and technical glitches. Ultimately, the creators conclude that while the ship lacks some of the traditional refinement and intimacy of the smaller Cunard ships, they enjoyed the experience and would consider sailing on Queen Anne again once the crew and systems are fully settled.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.