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Three Queens Liverpool 2015: What times are the main events?
- Formby Bubble
- May 23, 2015
- 5 min read
Everything you need to know about the movements of Cunard's Three Queens cruise ships for 175th anniversary celebrations
Here are the key times for the Three Queens event in Liverpool.
The historic event will - for the first time - see the Three Cunard Queens; Queen Victoria, Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary 2, sail into Liverpool together marking the 175th anniversary of Cunard.
Quick Timetable Guide to Events
Saturday May 23rd
10pm: Amazing Graces. Free state-of-the-art projections will be beamed on to the Three Graces, exploring the spirit of Liverpool.
Sunday, May 24th
9am: Queen Mary 2 arrives in the city and berths at Liverpool Cruise Liner Terminal.
10pm: Amazing Graces projections.
The Colour Project’s state-of-the-art installation is repeated from Saturday evening.
10.30pm: Mid-river firework display.
Finish the evening with fireworks which will be set off from a vessel in the middle of the Mersey.
Monday, May 25
10.45am: Queen Mary 2 leaves the berth to greet her two sisters at Brazil Buoy – the area between Crosby Beach and New Brighton.
1:50pm: The Red Arrows
Noon to 2pm: The Three Queens meet and sail in formation south towards the ECHO arena, with the Queen Elizabeth leading the procession followed by the Queen Victoria and finally the QM2.
2.10pm: Queen Mary 2 leaves the city, Queen Elizabeth berths at the Cruise Liner Terminal and Queen Victoria anchors in the middle of the Mersey.
10pm: Amazing Graces projections.
The final chance to enjoy the light and projection show complete with its Sea of Faces.
10.30pm: Mid-river firework display.
Following the display, Queen Elizabeth leaves the city, and Queen Victoria berths at the Cruise Liner Terminal at the Pier Head.
Tuesday, May 26
The Queen Victoria remains berthed at the Liverpool waterfront during the day.
4.30pm: A special musical sail-away performance takes place to say goodbye to the final Cunard ship to leave Liverpool.
5pm: Queen Victoria sails out of the city.
Just as with the arrival of the Queen Mary 2, a flotilla of small ships is welcome to wave goodbye to the Queen Victoria.
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Three Queens Liverpool 2015: Where to see the ships and when
This unforgettable spectacular, which is a salute to the company’s spiritual home, will take place during the May bank holiday, from Saturday, May 23 until Tuesday, May 26.
The three ships will only be together for a short time on Monday 25, but activities will take place across the weekend.
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on both sides of the Mersey to catch a glimpse of the once-in-a-lifetime gathering of the ships as they salute their spiritual home.
Cunard Director, Angus Struthers, said today: “After many years of planning, in just over four weeks Liverpool will host the gathering of our three majestic Queens on the Mersey. The event will provide a spectacle that will live long in the memories of those who attend.
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“If the excitement and buzz that there is currently around the city is an indication of the reception the fleet is going to receive over the three-day period then it is difficult to describe the excitement, emotion and passion there will be at the time.
“The Fleet is coming!”
And Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson added: “For months there has been a buzz around the city about the arrival of the three majestic liners on the Mersey. Hotel rooms have been snapped up and people are travelling far and wide to take in this maritime spectacle.
“Although the ships will only be together for a short period of time on the Monday, there is a whole programme of events taking place across the weekend to keep the expected huge crowds entertained.
“I have no doubt that Liverpool will shine under the international spotlight and this will be an unforgettable moment in the city’s history for all the right reasons.”
All times are approximate and, particularly in relation to the movement of the Three Queens, are subject to change.
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Saturday, May 23
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Saturday May 23rd
10pm: Amazing Graces.
Free state-of-the-art projections will be beamed on to the Three Graces, exploring the spirit of Liverpool.
The three-night Amazing Graces is designed by The Colour Project, one of the UK’s leading video mapping and design companies, which is working with the city and with Hope Street Ltd to produce the event.
Part of the projection is a ‘Sea of Faces’ created using images of dozens of volunteers who live, work or play in the city.
Sunday, May 24th
9am: Queen Mary 2 arrives in the city and berths at Liverpool Cruise Liner Terminal. First glimpse of the liner will be from New Brighton and Crosby beaches at around 7-7.30am.
While there will be an exclusion zone area around the three Queens when they are all sailing in the Mersey, Cunard says a flotilla of small boats is welcome as the QM2 arrives on the Sunday.
The Queen Mary 2 remains berthed at the Pier Head throughout the day.
10pm: Amazing Graces projections.
The Colour Project’s state-of-the-art installation is repeated from Saturday evening.
10.30pm: Mid-river firework display.
Finish the evening with fireworks which will be set off from a vessel in the middle of the Mersey.
Monday, May 25
10.45am: Queen Mary 2 leaves the berth to greet her two sisters at Brazil Buoy – the area between Crosby Beach and New Brighton.
This will give people a second chance to see the Cunard flagship on the move alone in the Mersey.
Meanwhile the Queen Elizabeth arrives at the mouth of the Mersey from Kirkwall in the Orkney Islands, and the Queen Victoria from Guernsey.
Graphic showing how the Cunard Fleet will salute Liverpool on May 25 2015
1:50pm: The Red Arrows
We're excited to announce that the RAF Red Arrows will be joining the Three Queens at 1:50pm on Bank Holiday Monday to make history in Liverpool
Noon to 2pm: The Three Queens meet and sail in formation south towards the ECHO arena, with the Queen Elizabeth leading the procession followed by the Queen Victoria and finally the QM2.
The exact details of the ships’ movements on the day is being kept under wraps, although when they have sailed as far up the Mersey as they are set to go, they are expected to hold their positions before turning through 180 degrees to face north.
Cunard says further manoeuvres may be possible depending on weather conditions on the day.
Graphic showing how the Cunard Fleet will salute Liverpool on May 25 2015
2.10pm: Queen Mary 2 leaves the city, Queen Elizabeth berths at the Cruise Liner Terminal and Queen Victoria anchors in the middle of the Mersey.
While the QM2 continues on her voyage to Guernsey, and then Southampton, her sister ships will remain in the river.
Graphic showing how the Cunard Fleet will salute Liverpool on May 25 2015
10pm: Amazing Graces projections.
The final chance to enjoy the light and projection show complete with its Sea of Faces.
10.30pm: Mid-river firework display.
Following the display, Queen Elizabeth leaves the city, and Queen Victoria berths at the Cruise Liner Terminal at the Pier Head.
Tuesday, May 26
The Queen Victoria remains berthed at the Liverpool waterfront during the day.
4.30pm: A special musical sail-away performance takes place to say goodbye to the final Cunard ship to leave Liverpool.
5pm: Queen Victoria sails out of the city.
Just as with the arrival of the Queen Mary 2, a flotilla of small ships is welcome to wave goodbye to the Queen Victoria.
A full set of FAQs can be found at www.onemagnificentcity.co.uk answering questions and giving advice on all aspects of the event.
Meanwhile Merseytravel has issued travel advice surrounding the event.
James St station will be closed from 1pm on Monday. Use L'pool Central or Lime St stations for Wirral line services. From 1pm on Mon 25th May please use Moorfields for Northern line services, trains won't stop at Liverpool Central
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