Cape Town’s harbour will welcome the Queen Anne, Cunard’s newest luxury liner, for the very first time on Thursday April 10.

The ship's arrival is set to make waves—quite literally—as road traffic in and around the CBD, particularly near the Foreshore and V&A Waterfront, is expected to be busier than usual due to the influx of guests and cruise-related activity.

The stop marks a historic moment in maritime travel, as Queen Anne docks in Cape Town Cruise Terminal just days after arriving in Durban on April 7.

She is currently on her 107-night maiden world voyage, which set sail from Southampton in January and includes visits to 30 ports across 18 countries.

With a capacity to host 2,996 passengers and 1,225 crew members, Queen Anne is the largest ship in Cunard’s fleet to have completed a full circumnavigation of the globe.

“We are thrilled to welcome Queen Anne to Cape Town for her much-anticipated arrival. This is a historic moment for Cunard, as their newest luxury liner makes her South African debut.

"Queen Anne blends timeless elegance with modern luxury, and we are excited to offer South African guests the opportunity to experience her,” said Shaun McCarthy, Managing Director at Whitestar Cruise & Travel, Cunard’s South African representative.

Built on the philosophy “Inspired by our past, designed for our future,” Queen Anne represents a blend of Cunard’s classic heritage with all the innovations of modern cruising.