Cunard’s four “Queens” will come together for the first time in 2028. On May 16, 2028, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne will unite on the River Mersey in Liverpool, in what the line is saying will be “one of the most memorable occasions in Cunard’s modern history.”
The event will mark the first time the full fleet of four Queens has ever assembled, and it will do so in Liverpool, Cunard’s spiritual home, where the company was founded in 1840.
The last time Cunard ships gathered on the Mersey was in 2015, when the three “Queens” came together to celebrate the brand’s 175th anniversary, attracting more than 1 million spectators to the city and its waterfront. The 2028 gathering builds on that legacy, expected to draw fans and global attention, with Liverpool marking the moment in its own distinctive style through a waterfront celebration.
Queen Mary 2‘s arrival in Liverpool on May 16, 2028, will also mark its 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 November 18, 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 program of music, maritime and sporting events, with Cunard’s return forming a centerpiece of the celebrations.
Guests will have the opportunity to be part of the milestone through a series of specially designed “Four Queens Celebration” voyages across the Cunard fleet:
Queen Mary 2 will offer its first-ever transatlantic crossing from New York to Liverpool, arriving at the heart of the celebrations, before continuing with its Transatlantic Crossings, Canada and New England voyages, and longer Caribbean itineraries.Queen Anne begins its 2028 season in Scandinavia and Northern Europe, including an overnight stay in Liverpool.Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria guests will experience the spectacle from on board 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.
Further details on Cunard’s 2028 voyage itineraries and booking dates will be announced soon.