Queen Anne: Sanitation Record & Health Report

95 Latest Score
95 Avg Score
Outbreaks
April 5, 2026 Last Inspection
Cruise Line Cunard
Year Built 2024
Passengers 2,996
Gross Tonnage 113,000 GT
Length 323 m / 1060 ft
Beam 36 m / 118 ft
Speed 22 kn / 41 km/h / 25 mph
Ship Class Pinnacle
Departs From Southampton, Hamburg, Fort Lauderdale
Crew 1,225
Decks 13
Builder Fincantieri (Marghera, Italy)
Country of Registry Bermuda
Last CDC inspection: April 5, 2026 · Data last verified: Sep 16, 2026

ShipTea Verdict

Cunard's Queen Anne is the new kid in a fleet built on stuffy formality and afternoon tea rituals, but don't let the Pinnacle-class polish fool you into thinking it skipped its homework. A CDC score of 95 on its lone inspection to date is a genuinely strong showing for a ship that only launched in 2024 — that's the kind of number that makes health inspectors nod approvingly instead of reaching for the write-up pad. The food safety side backs it up too, with a 94.0 and a "Clean Kitchen" grade that suggests whoever's running the galleys on this 113,000-ton vessel actually reads the manual instead of using it as a coaster.

Now, the honest caveat: one inspection is one data point, not a track record. There's no trend to speak of yet — the ship simply hasn't been around long enough to build one — so treat that 95 as a promising first impression rather than a proven pattern. We also don't have reliable outbreak data to report on here, so we're not going to pretend this ship has some spotless, outbreak-free history; we just don't have the receipts either way. At 2,996 passengers and 1,225 crew, Queen Anne is a big ship playing a classic-cruising role, and so far the sanitation side of that equation looks like it's keeping pace with the ambition.

Who it's for: Traditionalists who want Cunard's old-world elegance — white-glove service, real deck space, a sense of occasion — wrapped around a brand-new hull with a clean bill of health so far. Who should skip it: Anyone who needs years of inspection history before they'll set foot on a ship, or cruisers chasing the tackiest, wildest mega-ship energy — Queen Anne is polish and pedigree, not a waterpark with a casino attached.

Queen Anne at a Glance

Queen Anne is a Pinnacle-class ship in the Cunard fleet, built in 2024. It carries 2,996 passengers and measures 113,000 gross tons. Queen Anne has 50 sailings on the schedule through August 2027, mostly from Southampton (33) and Hamburg (7), most often on 7-night voyages (trips run 2 to 90 nights). The next departure is September 20, 2026 from Southampton.

Its most recent CDC inspection scored 95 out of 100 on April 5, 2026. A trend needs at least two inspections, so we will add one when the next result is published.

Pinnacle-Class Sister Ships

Queen Anne has 2 sister ships in the Pinnacle class. Here is how their latest CDC scores compare.

ShipLineLatest CDC scoreInspected
Koningsdam Holland America 100 Jan 6, 2026
Rotterdam Holland America 99 Mar 16, 2026

Score History

95 All-Time Avg
95 5-Year Avg
95 Highest
95 Lowest
1 Total Inspections
N/A Trend

Outbreak Timeline

No outbreaks on record for the Queen Anne.

Outbreak history for this ship is not currently available from the CDC.

C61/100Room to ImproveGreen Score

Environmental Rating: C

Room to Improve

Score Breakdown

EU Emissions (MRV)40%
N/A
Environmental Advocacy (FOE)35%
20
Compliance (PSIX)25%
N/A

Friends of the Earth Report Card

FOverall
CSewage
FAir
FWater
FTransparency

USCG Environmental Compliance

Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.

94 /100

Clean Kitchen

Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.

Avg: 94.0 Trend: → Stable

Food Inspection Breakdown

Item-level deductions from the most recent inspection with detailed data.

Item Category Type Deducted Max
#11 Employee Health & Illness Management Critical 0 5
#12 Employee Cleanliness & Handwashing Critical 0 5
#13 Food Safety Management & Knowledge Critical 0 5
#14 Employee Appearance Non-Critical 0 2
#15 Food Sources & Receiving Critical 0 5
#16 Food Temperature & Time Control Critical 0 5
#17 Food Protection & Prep Practices Non-Critical 0 2
#18 Cross-Contamination Prevention Critical 0 5
#19 Food Storage & Handling Non-Critical 0 2
#20 Food Display & Service Non-Critical 0 2
#24 Food-Contact Surface Cleaning Critical 0 5
#25 Wiping Cloths Cleanliness Non-Critical 0 2
#26 Equipment Sanitization Critical -3 5
Total Food Deductions -3 50

⚠ 3 points deducted from critical food safety items.

How Is This Calculated?

The Food Safety Sub-Score extracts deductions from 13 food-specific CDC VSP inspection items (items 11-20 and 24-26) covering employee hygiene, temperature control, cross-contamination, food storage, and equipment sanitation. The maximum possible food deduction is 50 points. Score = 100 × (1 - food deductions / 50).

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77/100Crew's ChoiceCrew Treatment

Crew Treatment: Crew's Choice

This score reflects how Cunard treats its crew — based on employee reviews, flag state quality, safety compliance, and editorial assessment. All ships in the Cunard fleet share this line-level rating.

Glassdoor Employee Rating

3.5

Based on 312 employee reviews

58% recommend to a friend

Score Breakdown

Glassdoor Reviews (40%)
63
Flag State Quality (20%)
100
Crew Safety Compliance (20%)
N/A
Editorial Assessment (20%)
70

Flag State Quality

Queen Anne is registered under a Paris MOU White List flag state — the highest safety and compliance tier. Flag State Score: 100/100

Upcoming Sailings

Next Sailing
9 nights, one-way from Southampton to Piraeus-Athens
Sep 20, 2026 · 9 nights
2
days away
Voyage Departs Duration
9 nights, one-way from Southampton to Piraeus-Athens Sep 20 9N
19 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom Sep 20 19N
10 nights, one-way from Piraeus-Athens to Southampton Sep 29 10N
4 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom Oct 9 4N
12 nights, round-trip from Southampton, United Kingdom Oct 13 12N

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How This Ship Compares

+0.2 vs Cunard Fleet
-1.7 vs Industry Average
#3 of 4 Fleet Rank
#117 of 163 Industry Rank

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Frequently Asked Questions

The latest CDC sanitation score for the Queen Anne is 95/100 as of April 5, 2026.

No, the Queen Anne has never failed a CDC inspection. All recorded scores have been 86 or above.

No, the Queen Anne has no recorded gastrointestinal illness outbreaks on file with the CDC.

The Queen Anne has a latest CDC sanitation score of 95/100. See the full inspection history and our ShipTea verdict for a complete assessment.

Based on CDC VSP inspection item-level data, the Queen Anne has a food safety score of 94/100 ("Clean Kitchen"). This sub-score focuses on 13 food-specific inspection items covering temperature control, cross-contamination, and sanitation.

The Queen Anne was last inspected by the CDC on April 5, 2026.