Cunard announces additional Queen Mary 2 ship visit
Cunard has announced it will host an additional ship visit on Queen Mary 2 to coincide with the luxury cruise line’s return to Liverpool next week. The world’s only ocean liner will arrive in Cunard’s spiritual home* on 6 September – the first time Cunard has returned to the city since the historic naming ceremony of Queen Anne in June. She will depart for Cork in Ireland on 7 September.
Her voyage to Liverpool started in New York on Friday (23 August), where she commenced her 400th crossing of the Atlantic. She arrives in her homeport of Southampton today (30 August) before departing this afternoon for a British Isles cruise. The flagship will be making her eighth call at Liverpool and is expected to attract huge numbers of spectators to both sides of the Mersey.
And to mark the occasion, Cunard’s flagship will now host two ship visits for its travel agent partners in the region, on 6 and 7 September, from 3.45pm to 9.30pm, and 9.45am to 2.30pm, respectively. Up to 30 spaces are available on each.
The visit on 6 September will focus on the line’s award-winning entertainment offering and feature a Champagne afternoon tea in the Champagne Bar, a tour of the ship and the opportunity to see an exclusive early evening performance in the Royal Court Theatre.
Agents on the 7 September visit will also have a tour of the ship, followed by a three-course lunch in the Britannia restaurant and then free time to explore.
Agents secured their places via the Shine Rewards platform, Cunard’s agent loyalty programme.
Tom Mahoney, Director of UK Sales at Cunard, said: “We can’t wait to welcome our travel agent partners on board Queen Mary 2 in Liverpool, our spiritual home. First-hand experience is the most effective way for the trade to immerse themselves in everything we do, allowing them to broaden their product knowledge and build their confidence when selling Cunard. It’s also a privilege to be returning to Liverpool – a city that Cunard shares a unique 184-year association with.”