Another Cunard Royal Rendezvous

March 3rd will see maritime history made once again in Long Beach Harbour. Queen Victoria and Queen Mary will meet for the first time during a Cunard Royal Rendezvous

Queen Victoria will sail into Long Beach Harbour to meet Queen Mary and the two ships will exchange whistle salutes amidst a spectacular fireworks display. Spectators can view the two ships together for roughly 30 minutes before the Queen Victoria continues on her Panama Canal adventure

This is only the second time in Cunard’s history that a modern Queen will has visited her docked sister ship. The first royal rendezvous was in February 2006 when Queen Mary 2 met her namesake, gaining international attention

This historic event also signals the celebration of the upcoming 75th anniversary of Queen Mary’s maiden voyage from Southampton, England on May 27th 2936

Cunard president Peter Shanks said “After the spectacular Cunard Royal Rendezvous in New York with our three modern Queens back in January, it is quite fitting that we continue the grand celebration on the West Coast. Queen Mary is an important part of our history and legacy and what better way to salute her than with a visit from Queen Victoria to celebrate the completion of her debut Americas season.”

The best viewing location is on the Promenade deck of Queen Mary, at the aft of the ship. Queen Mary will offer free admission for guests to board the ship to experience her attractions, including:

• Dining at the Promenade Café, Sir Winston’s and the Chelsea Chowder House

• Tours, including Behind-the-Scenes, WWII, Haunted Encounters, Twilight Historical and the Ghosts & Legends show, among others (All tours sold separately)

• Shopping at more than a dozen shops, including Stacks, Queen Mary’s signature souvenir boutique

• Experience vast views of the Harbour from the Observation Bar, the ship’s original first class cocktail lounge and enjoy live entertainment

Queen Victoria Debuted in December 2007 and is the largest Cunard ship ever built, weighing in at 90,000 tons. The 2,000 passenger liner is infused with a sense of luxury and tradition, from the Royal Court Theatre, which includes the first private viewing boxes at sea, to the signature two-storey library featuring a spiral staircase and nearly 6,000 volumes.

During Cunard’s 171-year history, the iconic Queen Mary epitomized the golden age of ocean travel and served as a Cunard liner for more than 30 years. Additionally, she served as a troopship during World War II and a Royal Mail Ship, under contract with the British Royal Mail service. Queen Mary’s influence lives on today serving as interior design inspiration for the modern Cunard fleet