Queen Anne: Sanitation Record & Health Report
ShipTea Verdict
Queen Anne arrived on the scene in 2024 as Cunard's shiny new flagship, all white gloves and afternoon tea rituals and the general vibe of a ship that absolutely judges you for wearing flip-flops to dinner. She scored a 94 on her most recent CDC inspection back in January 2025 — which is passing, technically fine, and also just ever so slightly below the fleet average of 95. For a brand-new ship still figuring out her sea legs, it's the equivalent of getting a B+ on your first exam and assuring everyone you'll do better next time. Respectable. Not flawless. Cunard would prefer we not linger on this.
On the food safety front, Queen Anne pulls a Clean Kitchen grade with a 94.0 — so the galley is operating with the kind of discipline you'd expect from a line that considers dress codes a form of self-respect. No outbreaks on record, no horror stories to report, no reason to side-eye the buffet more than you normally would on any ship. That's genuinely good news on a newer vessel still breaking in its kitchens and crew rhythms. She's not perfect, but she's clean, she's competent, and she's clearly trying very hard to live up to the name stitched on her stern.
Who it's for: People who want their ocean crossing to feel like a period drama — formal nights, white-tablecloth dining, the sense that someone nearby is quietly disappointed in your posture. If a 94 CDC score and spotless kitchen are enough to earn your trust (and for most ships, they should be), Queen Anne delivers a genuinely elegant experience for cruisers who find the word "luxury" means more than a waterslide. Who should skip it: Anyone who finds dress codes oppressive, prefers their vacation loud and poolside, or expects a brand-new ship to be absolutely flawless across every metric. A 94 is a good score — but Cunard charges premium fares, and at that price point, some passengers will notice that one missing point.
Score History
Outbreak Timeline
No outbreaks on record for the Queen Anne.
Total outbreaks on record: 0
Environmental Rating: C
Room to Improve
Score Breakdown
Friends of the Earth Report Card
USCG Environmental Compliance
✓ Clean environmental compliance record — no MARPOL deficiencies on file.
Clean Kitchen
Food Safety Sub-Score based on 1 inspection with item-level data.
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).
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
★★★★☆ 3.5Based on 312 employee reviews
Score Breakdown
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
| Voyage | Departs | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 11 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords | Apr 30 | 11N |
| 9 days, one-way from Hamburg to Southampton | May 2 | 9N |
| 18 days, round-trip Greece | May 11 | 18N |
| 7 days, round-trip Norwegian Fjords With Michel Roux | May 29 | 7N |
| 4 days, round-trip Short Break To Zeebrugge | Jun 5 | 4N |
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Frequently Asked Questions
The latest CDC sanitation score for the Queen Anne is 94/100 as of January 21, 2025.
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 94/100. 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 January 21, 2025.