By
Rebecca Gibson |
Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 is to make her maiden call at the port of Saguenay in Québec, Canada, next year.
The 2,620-passenger ship, which was the largest cruise ship in the world until 2009, will dock at the port all day on 6 October 2016.
“This announcement is the result of ten years of hard work by the Promotion Saguenay team through the continued regional development of the international cruise market,” said Jean Tremblay, mayor of Saguenay and president of Promotion Saguenay. “The arrival of Queen Mary 2 in Saguenay is the ultimate affirmation for the destination, a vote of confidence and a phenomenal recognition.”
News of the inaugural call comes after a senior executive from Cunard visited Saguenay in collaboration with Cruise The Saint Lawrence association last summer. During the visit, the Cunard representative was impressed by the port’s welcome reception, the wharf services and facilities, Saguenay’s fjord and its numerous attractions, and the town itself.
“This will be a huge celebration for Saguenay residents and the entire region to have the privilege to welcome this magnificent ship,” said Tremblay. “There will be many celebrations for the occasion and the public will be asked to join in for n the festivities.”