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Queen Mary 2 Set to Leave Liverpool Tonight With Pyrotechnic Send-Off

The visit marks Cunard’s 185th anniversary with heritage access at the Cunard Building.

Overview

  • Cunard’s provisional schedule lists departure from Liverpool Cruise Terminal at about 8:30pm on Friday, with timings subject to change.
  • The liner is expected to pass New Brighton at 8:50pm, Crosby at 9:15pm and Formby at 9:40pm, according to the published schedule.
  • A brief pyrotechnic moment is planned in partnership with Liverpool Cruise Port to coincide with departure.
  • Guided tours of the Grade II* Cunard Building and a pop-up market of more than 40 stalls run today from 10am to 5pm.
  • Captain Tomás Connery and senior officers received a civic welcome on Thursday, and the ship is scheduled to sail on to Oban after departing Liverpool.