This is big, really big! We’ll see you all there with cameras at the ready.
The largest ever cruise ship to enter the River Mersey, and the Flag Ship of the Cunard Line, Queen Mary 2 will be visiting Liverpool Cruise Terminal on 20 October 2009 as part of her 5th birthday celebrations.
The 148,000 ton vessel will berth in the city at approximately 12.30pm, where she will remain for the day to greet her admirers.
There is no public access onto the cruise berth however she can be viewed from the entire Pier Head and Princes Dock area.
Mersey Ferries are running some special cruises so you can see more from the river – tickets are selling fast. See the website www.merseyferries.co.uk
There is also a firework send off planned for 22.30 with the ship departing half an hour later.