The Three Queens: 22 April 2008
The Queen Elizabeth 2, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will be alongside simultaneously for the last time on Tuesday 22nd April. The three ships will also be joined by the Pacific Princess.
The ships will be berthed on 22nd April as follows:
Queen Elizabeth 2 105 Berth, Western Docks
Queen Victoria 101 Berth, Western Docks
Queen Mary 2 38/39 Western Docks,
Pacific Princess 106 Berth, Western Docks
Access to the Ships
Although the docks is a restricted area, ABP are providing opportunities throughout the day to see the three ships with bus tours. Tickets for the tour are available only in person from the Tourist Information Centre at 9 Civic Centre Road, Southampton on a first come first served basis - maximum of 4 tickets per family. (sorry - all the tickets have now been allocated).
Departures
The plan for the departure of Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria will be as follows:
5.00pm Queen Mary 2 slips from 38/39 Berth and manoeuvres to a position between 101 and 105 Berths
5.30pm Pacific Princess slips 106 Berth and departs to sea
5.45pm Queen Mary 2 maintains position between 101 and 105 Berths
5.55pm Queen Mary 2 departs to sea
6.00pm Queen Victoria departs to sea
For the most up to date information on ship arrivals and departures, please visit ABP’s website.
Vantage Points
Mayflower Park will provide an excellent vantage point from which to view the ships in the Western Docks. Please note that limited parking is available within Mayflower Park and not all areas will be available as preparations will be underway for an event which will take place in the park on 26th and 27th April. Town Quay offers good views towards the Eastern Docks.
If you would like to contact someone about this page, please email: events@southampton.gov.uk
Last updated: 21 April 2008
