More than 100 ship lovers gathered at the Pier Head to watch Queen Victoria dock in the Mersey.
Arthur Jones, 75, from Crosby, said: “In one word, it’s fantastic. Her sheer size is amazing.
“We’ve always admired the Cunard Line. It’s nice to see one of theirs back at its spiritual home.”
Dan Waldman, from New Brighton, said: “It’s a magnificent ship. It doesn’t matter what they say, Cunard’s still look the best. There’s something very majestic about them.”