Cunard has announced that all four of its ships will come together in Liverpool for the first time on May 16, 2028.

The Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne will unite on the River Mersey, marking the first time the full fleet of four has ever assembled.

In a press release, the company said the event will be even more special as it will take place in Liverpool, where the company was founded in 1840.

Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said: “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.”

The last time Cunard ships gathered on the Mersey was in 2015, when three ships came together to celebrate the brand’s 175th anniversary, with more than one million visitors in attendance.

The 2028 fleet meetup will be marked with a series of special Four Queens Celebration voyages across the fleet:

• The Queen Mary 2 will sail her first-ever transatlantic crossing from New York directly to Liverpool, before continuing with her Transatlantic Crossings, Canada and New England voyages, and longer Caribbean itineraries.
• The Queen Anne will start her 2028 season in Scandinavia and Northern Europe, including the overnight stay in Liverpool.
• The Queen Elizabeth will sail from Southampton to Le Havre before joining the River Mersey celebrations.
• The Queen Victoria will arrive after a voyage around the British Isles, visiting Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland and Wales.

 

The company added that further details on its 2028 voyage itineraries and booking dates would be announced soon.