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Cunard’s Queen Anne Makes Fourth Liverpool Port Call

The visit channels passenger spending into local markets.

Overview

  • The ship made a scheduled short stop in Liverpool as part of a 12-night British Isles cruise that began and will end in Southampton.
  • This was Queen Anne’s fourth visit to the city, underlining its regular inclusion on regional itineraries.
  • A heritage market ran in the Cunard building with about 50 local traders, giving passengers direct spend in nearby shops and food stalls.
  • Liverpool remains the ship’s named godparent after the June 2024 naming ceremony that featured Andrea Bocelli and five local figures.
  • Queen Anne carried roughly 78,000 guests in its first full year with about 40% new to Cunard, a sign of strong early demand for the vessel.