Crew Reviews, Ratings & Info for Queen-Anne

In a remarkable display of quick response, the CCS Almería of Salvamento Marítimo, in collaboration with CCS Cartagena, orchestrated a medical evacuation on the night of September 21. A passenger and an accompanying individual from the cruise ship 'Queen Anne', which was traveling from Messina to Malaga, required urgent medical attention. The situation unfolded as the patient was successfully hoisted into a helicopter, which then transported them to the airport. Upon landing, an ambulance was ready to whisk them away for advanced medical treatment, ensuring they received the necessary care promptly.

Passengers on the cruise ship 'Queen Anne' received cautionary alerts regarding potential pirate activities while sailing through the Sulu-Celebes Sea, en route from Darwin to Manila. On March 14, 2025, an announcement broadcast via loudspeaker informed guests, "This area is known for piracy threats... therefore we will be operating at a heightened level of security alertness during this period." As a precaution, access to the external promenade deck was restricted from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m. until March 15, and only minimal lighting operations were implemented at night, urging guests to close their curtains. All blinds were drawn, ensuring a secure environment during nighttime hours. Cunard, the cruise line operating 'Queen Anne', indicated that these safety measures are standard protocol in certain regions, with no immediate threat reported to passengers or the ship itself. Despite these precautions, guests continued to enjoy their voyage uninterrupted, leading the ship to dock in Manila on March 16. The 'Queen Anne' embarked on a 111-night journey from Hamburg on January 7, with plans to return to its home port on April 29 after visiting numerous destinations including England, New York, Hawaii, Mexico, New Zealand, Australia, the Philippines, Vietnam, South Africa, Singapore, and Malaysia.

On September 23, 2024, at 5:39 a.m., Plymouth RNLI's relief All-Weather Lifeboat ‘Volunteer Spirit’ was called into action by Falmouth Coastguard to facilitate a medical evacuation from the cruise ship 'Queen Anne'. The vessel, which was on its journey from Southampton, UK, to Cadiz, had found itself 1.5 nautical miles south of the Plymouth Breakwater. The lifeboat promptly launched from Millbay Marina at 6:15 a.m., making its way towards the cruise ship that was diverting from its course in the English Channel. By 6:25 a.m., the ‘Volunteer Spirit’ successfully rendezvoused with the 'Queen Anne'. The trained casualty care crew swiftly assessed the medical situation, collaborating with the cruise ship’s medical team. Together, they determined that the injured person needed to be transferred to the lifeboat using the pilot ladder. Once safely aboard, the patient was transported back to Plymouth Lifeboat Station, where they were handed over to the South Western Ambulance Service for further hospital care. For more details and images of this emergency response, visit the official RNLI report: https://rnli.org/news-and-media/2024/september/24/plymouth-rnli-volunteers-evacuate-injured-crew-member-from-323m-ocean-liner.

On May 31, 2024, the Rescue 118 helicopter conducted a crucial medevac operation involving the cruise ship 'Queen Anne' near County Donegal. Located approximately 40 nautical miles north of Tory Island, the ship was navigating its route from Invergordon to Greenock when the emergency arose. The helicopter was deployed, and a crew member was winched down to the vessel. The operation was successful, with one passenger being lifted from the ship to receive medical assistance. This prompt action ensured the safety of the individual in need. For further details, including visuals of the operation, visit the report here: https://www.donegaldaily.com/2024/06/01/rescue-118-called-to-cruise-ship-off-donegal-coast/