Cunard marked a historic maritime moment as the Queen Mary 2 was in Long Beach to reunite with her namesake, the historic Queen Mary, for the first time in 20 years, according to a press release.

The rendezvous took place Feb. 2, 2026.

This iconic rendezvous pays a powerful tribute to Cunard’s enduring legacy and the spirit of ocean travel,” said Katie McAlister, president of Cunard.

“Queen Mary 2’s reunion with the original Queen Mary for the first time in 20 years reflects our past, present and future, reminding us of Cunard’s distinct connection to maritime history and the generations brought together through timeless elegance, innovation and one-of-a-kind journeys around the world.”

The Queen Mary 2 debuted over 35 years after her namesake, the Queen Mary, was retired in 1967.

The Queen Mary is currently celebrating her 90th anniversary after debuting in 1936. The ship is permanently docked in Long Beach as a cultural destination.

The Queen Mary 2’s starboard funnel houses a fully refurbished whistle originally from the first Queen Mary.

“Welcoming Queen Mary 2 to Long Beach during our 90th anniversary year is an extraordinary honor, and watching the rendezvous this morning was a once-in-a-generation sight,” said Steve Caloca, managing director of the Queen Mary.

The Queens’ Long Beach reunion followed the Queen Mary 2’s first-ever transit of the Panama Canal.

After the rendezvous, the Queen Mary 2 made her official return to the Port of Los Angeles after 17 years, where she is docked overnight as part of her 2026 World Voyage.

The Queen Mary 2’s 108-night World Voyage is guiding travelers to more than 30 ports of call across the Americas, Australia, Asia, Africa and Europe.

The itinerary includes overnight stays in destinations such as Los Angeles, San Francisco, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore and Cape Town.