Cunard unveils epic Four Queens reunion

Cunard has revealed its 2028 voyage program featuring 190 sailings across 36 countries, headlined by a historic Four Queens Celebration in Liverpool.

Four Queens to unite in Liverpool

The landmark event on 16 May 2028 will see Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Anne gather together on the River Mersey for the first time.

The celebration forms part of Cunard’s newly released 2028 deployment, which spans from April 2028 to January 2029 and includes 125 global ports and 98 UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Back-to-back sailings create unique opportunity

As part of the launch, Cunard has introduced new “Queen-to-Queen” sailings, allowing guests to experience multiple Cunard vessels within one extended holiday.

A standout itinerary is the 40-night Southampton-to-Rome voyage incorporating all four ships and the Liverpool celebration.

Featured segments include:

  • 12-night Norwegian Fjords voyage aboard Queen Victoria
  • Four-night Europe Short Break aboard Queen Mary 2
  • 16-night Northern Europe sailing aboard Queen Anne
  • Eight-night Southampton-to-Civitavecchia itinerary aboard Queen Elizabeth

More overnight stays and immersive itineraries

The 2028 season includes 19 overnight port calls and 37 late-evening departures, giving guests more time to explore destinations in depth.

Itineraries span Europe, Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Northern Europe and transatlantic crossings.

Fleet highlights across 2028

Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth will spend the European summer homeported in the Mediterranean, operating itineraries from seven to 28 nights departing Barcelona, Rome, Trieste and Istanbul.

Highlights include maiden calls to Bari and overnight stays in Istanbul.

Queen Mary 2

The world’s only ocean liner will continue its signature transatlantic crossings, including a special eastbound crossing from New York to Liverpool for the Four Queens Celebration.

Additional highlights include Norway’s North Cape and Northern Lights voyages.

Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria will focus on Northern Europe and Mediterranean itineraries, including first-time returns to Albania, Cyprus, Turkey and Tunisia in more than a decade.

Queen Anne

Cunard’s newest ship will alternate between Norwegian fjord voyages and Western European itineraries from Southampton.

Cunard signals one of its biggest launches yet

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Cunard President Katie McAlister described the deployment as one of the line’s most exciting programs to date.

“From the historic moment all four Queens meet in Liverpool to the extraordinary breadth of destinations we will visit, we have thoughtfully curated these voyages to give our guests more time in port,” McAlister said.

Bookings for Australian travellers open from 20 May 2026, with early access available for Cunard World Club members.

For more information, visit Cunard

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