Duke of Kent to open City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal

The opening of Liverpool’s new cruise terminal on September 21 will be marked by a visit of the QE2 and the unveiling of a plaque by HRH the Duke of Kent. The new terminal at Princes Dock cost over £19m and allows cruise ships of up to 350 metres in length to berth.

Carol Marlow, President and Managing Director of Cunard Line, said, ‘We are delighted QE2 is officiating at the opening of the splendid new City of Liverpool Cruise Terminal. Cunard was founded in Liverpool in 1839 and the city was home to our Head Office for nearly 130 years so it’s always nice to come back home.’

The QE2 will arrive at 7 am, followed by the official opening of the terminal at 11.30 am. At 10.45 pm there will be a firework display as the QE2 departs Liverpool.