Service StatusQE2 Farewell Cruises
QE2 Public Farewell Cruises - Tuesday 11 November 2008
Red Funnel are operating two QE2 Farewell Cruises on Tue 11 November. Red Falcon will depart from East Cowes at 1800 hrs and Red Eagle will leave Southampton at 1845 hours. Both Cruises are now SOLD OUT.
Both cruises offer a fun filled evening and will witness the final departure from Southampton of the most famous serving liner in the world, Cunard's Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2). Destined to become a hotel and shopping venue at Palm Jumeirah in Dubai, the QE2 will be given a massive send-off on Tue 11 November 2008 and this is your chance to be part of this historic occasion.
Launched by the Queen in 1967, the QE2 has a colourful history carrying over 2.5 million passengers and completing 25 world cruises and more than 800 transatlantic crossings since her maiden voyage in 1969. She also served as a troop ship in the Falklands war in 1982.
Cunard website QE2 WebcamRed Jet 4 Cruise Itinerary - starts from Southampton (SOLD OUT)
Red Funnel in conjunction with Business Southampton is offering two opportunities for the public to see the QE2 from onboard Red Jet 4. For full details and online booking please click on the link below.
Red Jet 4 CruiseRed Falcon Cruise Itinerary - starts from East Cowes (SOLD OUT)
- 1730 boarding of Red Falcon commences at East Cowes
- 1800 Red Falcon Farewell Cruise departs berth for Southampton docks
- 1915 QE2 Departs berth for Middle Swinging Ground (off Mayflower Park)
- 1940 Giant Firework Display
- 2000 QE2 departs for Dubai preceeded by Red Falcon
- 2130 Red Falcon arrives back at East Cowes
Please note: all the above timings are subject to change. Red Falcon will not berth in Southampton during the cruise.
Red Eagle Cruise Itinerary - starts from Southampton (SOLD OUT)
- 1810 boarding of Red Eagle commences at Terminal 1, Royal Pier Southampton
- 1845 Red Eagle Farewell Cruise departs berth
- 1915 QE2 Departs berth for Middle Swinging Ground (off Mayflower Park)
- 1940 Giant Firework Display
- 2000 QE2 departs for Dubai preceeded by Red Eagle
- 2130 (approx) Red Eagle sails past QE2 as she leaves the Solent
- 2235 Red Eagle arrives back at Terminal 1, Royal Pier Southampton
Please note: all the above timings are subject to change. Red Eagle will not call at East Cowes during the cruise.
How to book
Select the number and type of tickets you require and click 'Add'.
Your selection will be added to the shopping basket (see orange header bar) from where you can check out and pay.
You will be sent an email confirmation and tickets will be posted to you at the address you provide.
- View basket & checkout
What's on offer
- FREE glass of wine (or soft drink) with every ticket
- Spectacular fireworks display
- Two open viewing decks, one running the entire length of the ship
- Great selection of tasty hot & cold food
- Fully stocked bars
- Live music & family entertainment
More info and t&c's
All timings are approximate and may change slightly.
Tickets, FREE drinks voucher and parking passes (if purchased) will be sent by post towards the end of October. Tickets are non-refundable. Infants (0-4 yrs) are FREE must be in possession of a valid ticket obtained from the ticket office at Terminal 1 or East Cowes prior to boarding. Standard Terms & Conditions of Travel apply.
The 2245 Red Jet departure from Terminal 2, Southampton will be delayed to allow any guests on the Red Eagle cruise to return to West Cowes.
Southampton directions East Cowes directions