The Port of Lincoln welcomed Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth for the first time on Sunday, January 28, 2024, according to a press release.

The Queen Elizabeth made its inaugural visit to Port Lincoln as a part of a rerouted itinerary due to unfavorable weather in Queensland. To commemorate the maiden visit, the City of Port Lincoln’s Mayor Diana Mislov and Chief Executive Officer Eric Brown presented the ship’s captain with a welcome plaque.

Mayor Diana Mislov said: “To welcome such a prestigious cruise ship to our shores is an extraordinary honor and is evidence of the exceptional welcome program we offer, and the breadth of activities passengers can enjoy whilst in our region. I know our cruise volunteers will provide the outstanding level of warmth and service that they have become renowned for.

“This unscheduled arrival brings the number of cruise ships to Port Lincoln this cruise season to ten,” said Naomi Blacker, Manager Economic and Tourism Growth. “Cruise passengers make a valuable contribution to Port Lincoln on the day of their visit, but importantly, they often result in repeat visitation for longer visits in the future and positive word of mouth.”

The ship is currently sailing its 17-night Tasmania And Queensland voyage which departed from Sydney on January 15.