British cruise line Cunard has announced that all four Cunard ships will come together in Liverpool in 2028.

On 16 May 2028, Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne will unite on the River Mersey, the first time the full fleet of four has ever assembled.

This is a unique opportunity to see all four Queens together in one place, and will happen 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 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, returning 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 is part of a packed summer of major events, including celebrations marking 20 years since Liverpool became European Capital of Culture as well as the Hill-Dickinson Stadium hosting matches during the Euros.  

Kirsty McLean, Executive Director, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, said:

“This unique visit of all four Cunard Queens will be an extraordinary event and I’m sure will be eagerly anticipated by local people and visitors alike.

“Our City Region was built on its maritime strengths and it is fitting that the four Queens should come together here for the first time in Cunard’s spiritual home.

“This event is part of what promises to be a fantastic summer of events, including celebrations of the 20^th anniversary of Liverpool Capital of Culture and hosting matches in the Euros.  It’s a brilliant opportunity to showcase our global City Region and welcome visitors to with open arms.”

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.”