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Cunard Line announces 2023-2024 schedule with maiden voyages on Queen Anne

Cunard Line announced its itinerary schedule from October 23, 2023, through to May 14, 2024, including the maiden cruises on its new ship , Queen Anne.

The 4-ship fleet, including Queen Anne , Queen Mary 2 , Queen Victoria , and Queen Elizabeth , will visit 126 ports in 51 different countries during the season, with voyages ranging from 2 nights to a 108-night world cruise .

Itinerary highlights for each liner during the 2023-2024 season feature:

Queen Anne is scheduled to embark on her 7-night maiden voyage on January 4, 2024, from Southampton (England UK). The sailing includes an overnight in Lisbon (Portugal). On her return back to Southampton UK, the line’s newest vessel is to be joined by sisterships Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. Fares start at US$1,899 per person. Guests can also take in all that Cunard’s newbuild has to offer on a 35-night Eastern Caribbean & Transatlantic journey, which includes calls in St. Lucia and Barbados. The ship is scheduled to depart Southampton (England UK) on January 27, 2024. Fares start at US$7,799 per person. Queen Anne is also scheduled to operate a 16-night Western Mediterranean voyage with calls in Lisbon (Portugal) , Cadiz (Spain) , and Civitavecchia-Rome (Italy) , departing March 29 from Southampton UK. Fares start at US$3,299 per person.

Queen Elizabeth is scheduled to operate a 10-night voyage from Sydney (Australia) , sailing to the Great Barrier Reef and the Whitsunday Islands. The voyage is due to set sail on January 22, 2024. Fares start at US$1,999 per person. A 10-night Southern Islands roundtrip cruise from Tokyo (Japan) is due to take passengers to historic shrines, castles, and natural habitats (departing May 14, 2024). Fares start at US$2,299 per person.

Queen Mary 2 is scheduled to depart on a 47-night voyage including 3 overnight calls, with time ashore in South Africa, Australia, and Portugal. The vessel will set sail on January 11, 2024, out of Southampton UK. Fares start at US$7,999 per person.

On January 11, Queen Victoria is scheduled to depart Southampton UK on a 107-night world cruise. Destinations include San Francisco CA and Fiji, as well as overnights in South Africa and Hong Kong . Fares start at US$18,499 per person.

The new 2023 & 2024 voyages onboard Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2, and Queen Victoria open for booking on May 24. Queen Anne‘s maiden voyages are available to book starting May 17.

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MERGED: 2023 Full Schedule Announcement

By Reggiefan , September 8, 2021 in Cunard Line

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I have seen on the Cunard website a few cruises on the QM2 through May 2023. I was wondering when Cunard is likely to announce the rest of its 2023 schedule.

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That's a timely question since Cunard traditionally announces their Summer/Autumn schedules about now. But that announcement was delayed until November last year and it's possible it will be delayed this year as well. We are also awaiting the announcement of what QM2 will be doing until December 13th for her "initial few voyages to sail closer to home."

For reference, here are the dates Cunard has announced their Summer/Autumn schedules the past few years.

Summer/Autumn voyage schedule announcement dates 2022: November 5, 2020 2021: September 17, 2019 (except QE Alaska) 2020: September 13, 2018 (except QE Alaska) 2019: September 5, 2017 (except QE Alaska) 2018: September 6, 2016

QE Alaska voyage schedule announcement dates 2022: November 5, 2020 2021: December 12, 2019 2020: December 20, 2018 2019: October 23, 2017

Bluemarble, thank you for your very informative response. One can understand in late 2020 the delay in announcing future voyage dates because 2020 was the first year of the Covid pandemic. Based on the historical data, it seems that the full 2023 schedule should be announced very shortly, perhaps in the next week. But I was wondering whether anyone speaking with a travel agent or Cunard representative has any additional information on what the date might be.

Bluemarble nailed it. I was told that the schedule will be released in November.

On 9/13/2021 at 11:35 AM, Reggiefan said: Bluemarble nailed it. I was told that the schedule will be released in November.

confirmed by WC rep on board yesterday  (15th) as we booked another cruise for this Nov

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Anyone got any latest idea when 2023 summer programme will be released for sale.

I am not sure why the delay, but it appears that the announcing of the 2023 schedule is four to five weeks away. The current status of the Covid pandemic should have little bearing on a 2023 schedule. But for whatever reason, Cunard is waiting to disclose its full 2023 schedule.

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Windsurfboy

I think I remember  a thread when Bluemarble gave the historic times  as Nov 5th for the launch of the year after next cruises. Has anyone heard anything from Cunard or a TA.

showingdiva

Nothing, and probably won't be until P&O have opened theirs on the 9th (being the same parent company, same UK call centre and there appears to be people transferring cruises / using up FCC).   Frustrating, as would like to see QM2's itineraries before I commit to a little extra with P&O.

Very frustrated as was going to book 2 cruises in Princess Grill whilst onboard QE next week so had the benefit of extra OBC but isnt going to happen now.

I just contacted my PCS at Cunard to make enquiries about a 2023 transatlantic voyage and was told the following " The 2023 release is going to be done next year. We have no date at this time......"

1 hour ago, 0493669935 said: I just contacted my PCS at Cunard to make enquiries about a 2023 transatlantic voyage and was told the following " The 2023 release is going to be done next year. We have no date at this time......"

If they wait till next year then a lot of people will  book on other lines. Only people with FCC and die hard Cunard fans will be left. But that may be enough. 

With the late release of 2023 programme we shall not be booking any cruises with Cunard at all for that year and I am sure I will not be the only one especially as they have stopped selling FCD's.

SummmerInKefalonia

2 hours ago, 0493669935 said: I just contacted my PCS at Cunard to make enquiries about a 2023 transatlantic voyage and was told the following " The 2023 release is going to be done next year. We have no date at this time......"

When was this translatlantic you asked for?

Maybe they release summer 2023 this November and fall/winter 23/24 early next year.

6 minutes ago, SummmerInKefalonia said: When was this translatlantic you asked for? Maybe they release summer 2023 this November and fall/winter 23/24 early next year.

It was a general question  "Could you advise when the 2023 Transatlantic voyages will be available?" I received the above response.

I've just had a reply from Cunard to confirm the release of Summer 2023  will "likely now be early next year".  I wonder if it being held to coincide with the new ship?

23 minutes ago, showingdiva said: I've just had a reply from Cunard to confirm the release of Summer 2023  will "likely now be early next year".  I wonder if it being held to coincide with the new ship?

If so, then it could be cost effective for many to take a short QM in January 2022 to book all their 2023/4 cruises.  5% release booking discount, Cunard Fare OBC, Future Cruise book onboard OBC etc.

This should be happening very shortly, perhaps in the next week. Has anyone heard anything?

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10 minutes ago, Reggiefan said: This should be happening very shortly, perhaps in the next week. Has anyone heard anything?

I've merged the threads on this subject, recent posts suggest the announcement has been delayed until next year.

We can only wait and see. 

I wonder how many people are like us. Book cruises well in advance then plan other holidays around cruises, we may end up planning cruises around other holidays.  

It seems strange that in response to the pandemic many other cruise lines are tempting people with 2023 or even 2024 schedules before now. However given the rescheduled 2022 cruises Cunard perhaps couldn't handle a 2023 launch at same time. 

Has any reason been offered for the delay? We are talking about a release for the year 2023. Surely, enough time has passed for Cunard to get its 2023 plans in order. 

I think the delay is due to the fact that by Summer 2023 the new Cunard ship will be built and sailing so Cunard want to make a big announcement of the name of the new ship before they release 2023.

If it's logistics and call handlers causing blockages,  then perhaps they could restrict telephone  bookings. Online or via TA (Who have their own online systems) only.

Carnival UK who deal with both Cunard and P&O are very short of call handlers that is why the response by phone for Customer Services is appalling and has been for some time. During Covid Carnival UK made over 400 redundancies from the staff at head office in Southampton. They are apparently currently training new staff to be call handlers as we speak and as the same call handlers deal with P&O and Cunard  bookings and P&O have already announced their release of 2023 Summer they have not got the capacity to do Cunard 2023 Summer release at the same time.

5 minutes ago, Windsurfboy said: If it's logistics and call handlers causing blockages,  then perhaps they could restrict telephone  bookings. Online or via TA (Who have their own online systems) only.

That is then punishing people who want to book direct and do not have online capability so have to rely on booking by phone.

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Do I need a COVID vaccine to cruise? A line-by-line guide

When the first cruises allowing Americans restarted in spring 2021, all major lines were sailing with at least 90% of passengers vaccinated against COVID-19. That meant they required just about everyone on board to have their shots, with only a few exceptions allowed for young children and people who can't be vaccinated due to medical conditions or religious beliefs.

Since then, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has withdrawn its opt-in guidance for cruise lines, and most are now allowing unvaccinated passengers to sail. In fact, most aren't even checking to see if cruisers are vaccinated or not.

However, with cases picking up seasonally and new booster vaccines rolling out, will you need a vaccine to cruise? Click on your favorite cruise line above, under "Jump to Section," to find out.

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Note: In order to be considered "fully vaccinated," passengers must have received their final shot (not including boosters) at least 15 days prior to embarkation. Most lines only accept vaccines (or a combination of vaccines) recognized and approved by the World Health Organization and the CDC. Generally, proof of inoculation must include your name, the type of vaccine you received and the dates on which you received all required doses.

Booster shots are not required unless specifically noted. However, keep in mind that the rules may vary by country, with some lines requiring boosters for international departures due to local regulations or for extra-long sailings like ocean crossings when port calls are few or nonexistent. Passengers who have their boosters are considered "up to date" rather than merely "fully vaccinated."

For general information on testing, please refer to our article on cruise testing requirements .

AmaWaterways

Vaccine required no.

AmaWaterways no longer requires proof of vaccination for passengers. However, cruisers are responsible for meeting the requirements of the countries in which they'll be traveling. If they do not, standard cancellation fees will apply. Pre-cruise testing is not required. Should passengers become ill during their cruise, AmaWaterways will assist in procuring testing and other medical services, which will be the financial responsibility of those guests.

American Cruise Lines

American Cruise Lines does not have a vaccine requirement for all passengers on any of its sailings. Pre-cruise testing is no longer required.

American Queen Voyages

Vaccines are not required to sail with American Queen Voyages , and pre-cruise testing is no longer required.

Related: What happens if someone tests positive for COVID-19 on your cruise

Atlas Ocean Voyages

Vaccination is not mandatory for Atlas cruises, but passengers must comply with regulations in countries on their scheduled itinerary, which could require that they be up to date on their shots. Additionally, pre-cruise testing is no longer a requirement.

Avalon Waterways

Avalon Waterways no longer requires proof of vaccination or a negative test prior to passenger boarding. However, mandatory testing and proof of vaccination could still be required in some countries the line visits.

Azamara recommends that passengers follow local regulations and the latest guidance from government health organizations when determining which vaccines to obtain prior to travel. The line also does not require negative test results in order to board unless mandated by local governments in the ports where the line's ships sail.

Carnival Cruise Line

Neither vaccines nor pre-cruise testing is required for Carnival sailings. However, the line recommends that anyone 5 years or older be up to date on their shots and carry proof. It also suggests that cruisers test themselves no further than three days from their sailing date to make sure they're in good health.

Celebrity Cruises

Celebrity does not mandate vaccination or testing for any passenger on any sailing unless required by regulations in the ports its ships are visiting.

Related: Cruise ship contact tracing: How the world's major lines are tracking COVID-19 exposure

Celestyal Cruises

Celestyal continues to require all crew members to be fully vaccinated, but passengers don't have to be. The line recommends anyone 12 and older be up to date on their inoculations. Testing is also no longer necessary in order to board Celestyal ships.

Cunard Line

Although Cunard suggests that travelers be fully vaccinated and current with their boosters, proof of immunization is not required, nor is pre-cruise testing for any of the line's sailing unless required by law.

Disney Cruise Line

Disney Cruise Line encourages — but does not require — all passengers to be fully vaccinated before sailing. It also recommends pre-cruise testing, no more than two days prior to embarkation, for anyone who doesn't have their shots.

Emerald Cruises

Emerald Cruises suggests that all passengers be vaccinated, but it no longer checks for proof. Pre-cruise testing is also no longer required, but the line advises travelers to check local regulations in the places they'll be visiting.

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Vaccine required yes.

Grand Circle has mandated that all passengers must be fully vaccinated at least 14 days prior to embarkation as a condition of carriage, and proof must be provided before boarding. Passengers who are not fully vaccinated will have to return home at their own expense. Boosters are not mandatory. Pre-cruise testing might be required, depending on your port of embarkation. (The line will send you that information prior to your sailing.)

Hapag-Lloyd Cruises

Hapag-Lloyd does not require vaccinations or pre-cruise testing as a condition of sailing. However, the line recommends both to passengers as precautions. It also advises that cruisers are responsible for knowing and adhering to all local guidelines and regulations.

Holland America

Holland America now allows unvaccinated passengers to sail and does not make pre-cruise testing compulsory unless either of these is required by local regulations in the areas its vessels sail. Booked cruisers can search for requirements specific to their individual sailings by using this tool .

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Vaccine required sometimes.

On expedition cruises with Hurtigruten , passengers are not required to show proof of vaccination, except on 2023 and 2024 voyages to Antarctica and the Northwest Passage or West Africa sailings departing from and returning to Dakar. Immunization is also not necessary for the line's non-expedition itineraries, but it is recommended for both coastal voyages and expedition cruises. Neither type of cruise requires negative test results as a condition of embarkation. Passengers with reservations can check specific protocols for their specific bookings using this tool .

Lindblad Expeditions

Lindblad passengers no longer need to provide proof of vaccination in order to cruise, and pre-cruise testing is no longer required, including at embarkation. Exceptions might apply for departures from certain destinations. The line urges passengers to follow government recommendations for masking, testing and vaccination.

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MSC Cruises

Vaccination and testing are no longer terms of carriage when sailing with MSC Cruises . The line still recommends that passengers receive their shots and notes that it's each passenger's responsibility to comply with local regulations in the places their sailing visits.

Norwegian Cruise Line

In early August 2022, Norwegian Cruise Line became the first major cruise line to roll back its vaccination requirements. Proof of immunization is no longer required, nor is testing in order to board for any voyage.

Oceania Cruises

Upscale cruise line Oceania does not check vaccination records for passengers, nor does it require pre-cruise testing for its sailings.

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There are no vaccination or testing mandates in place for any of P&O Cruises ' voyages.

Ponant 's website simply reads, "when you visit certain destinations, vaccines can be recommended," but they are not required by the line. Ponant also says it will alert passengers to their specific requirements after they have booked a voyage. Testing is also not needed in order to board.

Princess Cruises

Following an industry-wide rollback of protocols, Princess passengers no longer have to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine, nor proof of a negative test result, unless either is required by local regulations. Passengers are responsible for knowing the requirements for the places their ships will visit.

Regent Seven Seas Cruises

Regent doesn't check the vaccination status of any of its passengers unless required by local protocols. Testing requirements vary by location and might depend on whether or not you are up to date on your shots. If vaccination or testing is required, the line will alert cruisers approximately 30 days prior to their sailing date.

Royal Caribbean

To board Royal Caribbean ships, you don't have to be vaccinated or provide test results. However, the line advises staying up to date on inoculations and following guidelines issued by federal health authorities.

Saga has rolled back its vaccination and testing requirements, which is significant, given that the line only allows passengers 50 and older to sail on its vessels. They will only be required if local authorities dictate them.

Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours

Passengers embarking on river and ocean voyages with Scenic will not need to be fully immunized prior to sailing. Testing is not required by the line but might be needed to enter the country in which you're embarking on your sailing. Passengers are responsible for meeting entry requirements.

For cruises with luxury line Seabourn , there are no line-enforced regulations for vaccination or testing unless required by local authorities in the countries on which its vessels call. To see if your booked sailing requires either of these, check out the line's search tool .

Luxury brand Silversea does not require shots for its passengers or pre-cruise tests unless they're needed to meet local regulations.

Star Clippers

Star Clippers has eliminated all vaccine checks and testing protocols for all passengers on all voyages.

For all voyages through 2023, Tauck requires passengers 12 and older to be fully vaccinated and have at least one booster dose and/or show proof of recovery from COVID-19. Passengers 11 years old and younger are not required to be fully vaccinated. If they aren't fully vaccinated or don't have a booster, they must provide proof of a negative PCR or antigen test result from a test taken no more than three days prior to embarkation. For sailings in 2024, vaccination and testing requirements will be waived for all passengers.

UnCruise Adventures

All UnCruise passengers are exempt from vaccine and testing requirements. The line will continue to monitor the effects of new variants, as well as CDC recommendations and will adjust its policies accordingly.

Uniworld Boutique River Cruise Collection

Testing requirements are determined by the countries the ships visit, but the line itself has no vaccine or testing mandates of its own. You can check the protocols for the places on your itinerary for the most up-to-date information by visiting the protocols page on Uniworld's website .

All Viking passengers, whether on a river sailing or an ocean voyage, must be fully vaccinated for sailings departing on or before Oct. 31, 2023. It will not be required for cruisers embarking on or after Nov. 1, 2023. Testing is no longer required unless passengers are exhibiting symptoms and seek medical assistance.

Virgin Voyages

Virgin Voyages will not check proof of immunization or a negative COVID-19 test prior to boarding.

Windstar Cruises

Windstar no longer mandates shots for passengers of any age. Testing is not required by the line but might be necessary based on local regulations, which with passengers must comply.

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