The largest ocean liner ever built, Cunard's Queen Mary 2, is planning to celebrate it's 5th birthday with a one off cruise around the UK in Ocotber.
Since the ship was officially named by the Queen in January 2004 before its inaugural sailing on the 12th of that month, it has sailed 750,000 nautical miles, including 104 Atlantic crossings.
The UK “lap of honour” will depart from Southampton on October 10 and will feature maiden calls in Greenock and Liverpool – ports that have close historical ties with Cunard.
Carol Marlow, Cunard president and managing director, said: “We are very proud of our flagship and her achievements since she entered service and this is an important anniversary.”