Cruise lines rack their brains to keep you entertained, especially when on sailings that involve a lot of sea days, like transatlantic cruises. From trivias to dancing lessons to origami workshops and pickleball tournaments, activities coordinators make sure that there’s always something on the program for passengers to have fun and learn something new. But no cruise line is going as far as Cunard in its quest to keep passengers occupied with a novel activity. On board Cunard’s newest ship, the Queen Anne, whose maiden voyage will take place on May 3, 2024, passengers will have the chance to practise archery, with real bows and arrows.
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You Can Now Take Archery Lessons on a Cruise on Cunard's Newest Ship
In the first-ever accredited archery activity at sea, Cunard will provide its passengers a free introduction to archery in a custom-designed, professional grade enclosure on board the Queen Anne. The introductory program, taught by fully trained and accredited instructors, will allow Cunard cruisers to learn the basic techniques of archery, as well as all the safety precautions needed for practise the sport. According to a Cunard spokesperson, “There will be face to face instruction on the range, exciting rounds of shooting, and of course, an incredible sea view. On longer voyages, the range can be made available for open shooting for those who complete the introduction and training sessions.”
While the new activity should be enough to make cruisers want to book a sailing on the Queen Anne, Cunard’s newest ship has a lot more going for it. The first new Cunard ship in 13 years, the Queen Anne will be the most contemporary of the fleet and the most luxurious, with two beautiful pools (one indoor and one enclosed by a glass dome that opens when the weather is good enough); one wellness studio and spa equipped with the usual steam bath and thermal loungers, as well as a cool room and Himalayan salt sauna; 15 restaurants, and beautifully decorated staterooms. 