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On 16 May 2028, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne will unite on the River Mersey, in what promises to be one of the most memorable occasions in Cunard’s modern history.

New Cunard 2028 & 2029 Cruises will be released soon!
 

Explore Cunard’s forthcoming collection of voyages, sailing from April 2028 through to January 2029.
Among the highlights is an extraordinary occasion in Liverpool, where all four Cunard Queens will come together for the very first time in a landmark gathering of the fleet.

 

Check back for further details, or click below to pre-register and be among the first to hear more.

The Four Queens Celebration in Liverpool

On 16 May 2028, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne will unite on the River Mersey, in what promises to be one of the most memorable occasions in Cunard’s modern history.

The event will mark the first time the full fleet of four has ever assembled, and it will do so in Liverpool, Cunard’s spiritual home, where the company was founded in 1840. It offers a rare opportunity to see all four Queens together in one place.

The last time Cunard ships gathered on the Mersey was in 2015, when the three Queens came together to celebrate our 175th anniversary, attracting more than one million spectators to the city and its waterfront. The 2028 gathering is expected to build on that legacy, drawing significant crowds and global attention, with Liverpool marking the moment in its own distinctive style through a waterfront celebration as the Four Queens meet and return home for the first time.

Queen Mary 2’s arrival in Liverpool on 16 May 2028 will also mark her first ever transatlantic crossing from New York directly to the city, as well as Cunard’s first eastbound arrival from New York to Liverpool in more than 61 years, since RMS Sylvania berthed at Princes Landing Stage on 18 November 1966.

The Four Queens event coincides with celebrations marking 20 years since Liverpool was named European Capital of Culture. The city is preparing a year-long programme of music, maritime and sporting events, with Cunard’s return forming a centrepiece of the celebrations.

Guests sailing will have the opportunity to be part of this historic once-in-a-lifetime moment through a series of specially designed Four Queens Celebration voyages across the Cunard fleet:

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 Queen Mary 2 will offer her first-ever transatlantic crossing from New York to Liverpool, arriving at the heart of the celebrations, before continuing with her renowned Transatlantic Crossings, Canada and New England voyages, and longer Caribbean itineraries.

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Queen Anne will begin her 2028 season in Scandinavia and Northern Europe, visiting Germany, Denmark, Sweden, and Norway, before the spectacular overnight stay in Liverpool.

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Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria guests will experience the spectacle from on board the ships as they join the River Mersey gathering and sail together as part of the celebrations. Queen Elizabeth will sail from Southampton to Le Havre before joining the River Mersey celebrations, while Queen Victoria will arrive following a scenic voyage around the British Isles, visiting Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Wales.

 

More information on New voyages sailing April 2028 to January 2029 will be available soon.

Pre-register here to be the first to find out more.

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Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said:

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“Bringing our four Queens together on the Mersey for the first time will be a rare and incredibly special moment for Cunard. Liverpool is where our story began, and returning with the full fleet is a powerful celebration of that bond. It will be an unforgettable day for our guests, for the city, and for everyone who comes together to enjoy the spectacle from the shore.”

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Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, said:

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“Welcoming the four Cunard Queens at the same time will be an extraordinary occasion for our city, our residents, and our visitors. We are incredibly proud of our rich maritime heritage, and this promises to be a really special moment here in Liverpool, Cunard’s spiritual home. 2028 is shaping up to be a very exciting year for us - with the Four Queens’ visit, hosting Euro 2028 matches, and the 20th anniversary of Liverpool Capital of Culture, we’ve got a brilliant programme of events and activities in store. We are looking forward to bringing people together once again and helping to deliver an experience that will be remembered long after the ships have sailed.”

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Preliminary Itinerary Information

What we know so far...

The following information has NOT been confirmed by Cunard yet, but these are the rumoured itineraries for each ship:

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Queen Mary 2

12 Nights (M814)

9-May-28: New York

16-May-28: Liverpool

17-May-28: Liverpool

19-May-28: Cobh

21-May-28: Southampton

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Queen Victoria

14 Nights (H810N)

5-May-28: Southampton

8-May-28: Newhaven

9-May-28: Aberdeen

10-May-28: Invergordon

11-May-28: Kirkwall

12-May-28: Isle of Mull

14-May-28: Killybegs

15-May-28: Belfast

16-May-28: Liverpool (Cruise by)

17-May-28: Holyhead

19-May-28: Southampton

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Queen Elizabeth

6 Nights (Q811)

12-May-28: Southampton

14-May-28: Le Havre

16-May-28: Liverpool (Cruise by)

18-May-28: Southampton

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Queen Anne

16 Nights (H809A)

2-May-28: Southampton

4-May-28: Hamburg

6-May-28: Aarhus

8-May-28: Visby

9-May-28: Stockholm

12-May-28: Oslo

15-May-28: Liverpool

16-May-28: Liverpool

18-May-28: Southampton

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