Queen Mary 2 cruise to New York is a throwback to a grander time - Mirror.co.uk

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Queen Mary 2 cruise to New York is a throwback to a grander time Mirror.co.uk But then the Queen Mary 2 is no ordinary cruise ship. Some claim it's the only true ocean liner afloat. Prince Philip was aboard when Queen Elizabeth 2 left the UK for the final time back in November 2008, heading for retirement in Dubai (the ship, that is, not ...

Success in Midlife and Afterlife: At Sea with PD James - Huffington Post

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Success in Midlife and Afterlife: At Sea with PD James Huffington Post We had invited Levenger customers to join me on an Authors' Cruise, and they had accepted. Or at least, 25 of ... It showed how Levenger products came to be, and then invited customers (and other guests aboard ship who might be bored with shuffleboard) to guess which of those products became winners and which, dogs. ... For 3,000 nautical miles, our accidental family of five dined in elegance and discussed in intimacy, while the hull of the QE2 parted the waters of the North Atlantic at its customary 28.5 knots. and more »

Majestic liner left to rot in dockyard - Independent Online

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Majestic liner left to rot in dockyard Independent Online Louis de Sousa, 43, of Bitzen, Germany, who was a bartender on the QE2 for nine years in the 1990s and received these photos of her from workers he befriended on Facebook, said: “The ship is an icon, but she's just sitting there rotting. “It would have been ...

Once majestic liner left to rot in dockyard - Independent Online

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Once majestic liner left to rot in dockyard Independent Online Louis de Sousa, 43, of Bitzen, Germany, who was a bartender on the QE2 for nine years in the 1990s and received these photos of her from workers he befriended on Facebook, said: “The ship is an icon, but she's just sitting there rotting. “It would have been ...

QE2 remains stuck in Dubai dockyard - TTG Digital

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QE2 remains stuck in Dubai dockyard TTG Digital The ship, which was flagship of the Cunard fleet for 40 years, has been stuck in Dubai for six years after plans to turn it into a floating hotel have failed to go ahead. The QE2 had been due to sail to Zhoushan in China in October 2013 to become a waterfront ... and more »

A look back at the queen of the seas: The glorious past of the QE2 - Express.co.uk

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A look back at the queen of the seas: The glorious past of the QE2 Express.co.uk Six years on and the iconic vessel, for nearly 40 years the figurehead of the Cunard Cruise Line, is languish- ing in a Middle-Eastern mooring with no prospect of refurbishment hap- pening any time soon. “Annus Horribilis was a phrase chosen by the Queen Elizabeth II to describe the events of 1992 but it is a phrase that could equally be used by the Queen Elizabeth 2 to describe what has happened to her in the past year,” says Rob Lightbody, 42, who has campaigned for the ship to be restored to its former ... and more »

Dubai: New QE2 Images Show Staff Roasting Pigs on Iconic Ship, Left 'to Rot in ... - International Business Times UK

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Dubai: New QE2 Images Show Staff Roasting Pigs on Iconic Ship, Left 'to Rot in ... International Business Times UK The cruise ship, that was once visited by world leaders, celebrities, kings and queens, was due to undergo a major refurbishment, as announced by the Dubai-based owner of the liner, is now "rotting" away said Rod Fair, a former engineer on the QE2. and more »

Rotting in obscurity and with workers spitroasting PIGS on deck, the once ... - Daily Mail

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Rotting in obscurity and with workers spitroasting PIGS on deck, the once ... Daily Mail But the Queen Elizabeth II has been left to rot in obscurity after plans to transform the iconic cruise liner into a luxury 900-room hotel apparently stalled. Photographs reveal that the former pride of the Cunard Line is still languishing in a Dubai dockyard - its ... and more »

Party is over as QE2 is left in Dubai - The Sunday Times

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Party is over as QE2 is left in Dubai The Sunday Times FOR almost 40 years, the QE2 epitomised glamour and luxury. The Queen, George W Bush, Nelson Mandela and film stars such as Ginger Rogers and Debbie Reynolds all took voyages on board arguably the world's most famous ocean liner. Yet this weekend the ship described as an “icon of maritime history” was languishing in a Dubai dockyard after plans to turn it into a floating hotel appear to have stalled. The former flagship of the Cunard Line, which has spent six years docked in Dubai awaiting renovation, ... and more »

Party is over as QE2 is left in Dubai - The Sunday Times

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Party is over as QE2 is left in Dubai The Sunday Times FOR almost 40 years, the QE2 epitomised glamour and luxury. The Queen, George W Bush, Nelson Mandela and film stars such as Ginger Rogers and Debbie Reynolds all took voyages on board arguably the world's most famous ocean liner. Yet this weekend the ship described as an “icon of maritime history” was languishing in a Dubai dockyard after plans to turn it into a floating hotel appear to have stalled. The former flagship of the Cunard Line, which has spent six years docked in Dubai awaiting renovation, ... and more »

Anger as QE2 left unloved in Dubai - The Sunday Times

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Anger as QE2 left unloved in Dubai The Sunday Times FOR almost 40 years, the QE2 epitomised glamour and luxury. The Queen, George W Bush, Nelson Mandela and film stars such as Ginger Rogers and Debbie Reynolds all took voyages on board arguably the world's most famous ocean liner. Yet this weekend the ship described as an “icon of maritime history” was languishing in a Dubai dockyard after plans to turn it into a floating hotel appear to have stalled. The former flagship of the Cunard Line, which has spent six years docked in Dubai awaiting renovation, ... and more »

Cunard PR boss's journey from council house to the high seas - Liverpool Echo

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Cunard PR boss's journey from council house to the high seas Liverpool Echo “By the 1980s there was only one transatlantic liner left, Cunard's flagship Queen Elizabeth 2, and in 1986 I wrote to the company and asked for a photo.” One was duly sent and the letter was signed by Cunard's PR manager Eric Flounders and young Michael ...

Concern for future of QE2 as hotel plan delayed - Scotsman (blog)

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Concern for future of QE2 as hotel plan delayed Scotsman (blog) A cruise ship expert told The Scotsman he doubted whether the hotel plans would succeed. He said: “The QE2 was an iconic liner for her time but that time is past. The idea of a hotel ship probably would not work.” No-one from Drydocks World, a partner of ...

Future still looking uncertain for QE2 - Daily Echo

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Future still looking uncertain for QE2 Daily Echo More than six years after she sailed out of Southampton for the final time, QE2 remains languishing in Dubai, ambitious plans for her future still to be realised, and now come claims that this once proud liner is not being cared for, resulting fears that her once ... Original plans called for the ship to undergo a multi-million pound transformation and re-open for business as a world-class hotel in 2011, but the years have come and gone and as yet no work has begun and no preparations seem to be under way for her to ... and more »

'I regret not pushing him off the QE2': Michael Buerk makes shock Savile ... - Daily Star

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'I regret not pushing him off the QE2': Michael Buerk makes shock Savile ... Daily Star During a chat with his fellow I'm A Celebrity junglemates, the 68-year-old spoke of his intense dislike for child sex beast Savile, and recalled a time when they were both on the QE2 cruise ship. Telling them he had no time for the former children's presenter ... and more »

Michael Buerk says his biggest regret is not pushing Jimmy Savile over the rail of ... - Evening Standard

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Michael Buerk says his biggest regret is not pushing Jimmy Savile over the rail of ... Evening Standard Talking of his dislike for Saville even before his sex offences came to light, the 68-year-old said: “My other regret is standing at the rail of the QE2 with Jimmy Savile who I personally disliked intensely before everyone else did, and my regret is not tipping him ... and more »

Michael Buerk speaks of regret at not shoving Savile off QE2 - TravelMole

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Michael Buerk speaks of regret at not shoving Savile off QE2 TravelMole Buerk, who was talking to other contestants about his life and his regret at losing his mother when he was 16, said: "My other regret is standing at the rail of the QE2 with Jimmy Savile who I personally disliked intensely before everyone else did, and my regret ... and more »

'I remember standing at the rail of the QE2 next to Jimmy Saville... My biggest ... - Daily Mail

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'I remember standing at the rail of the QE2 next to Jimmy Saville... My biggest ... Daily Mail Newsreader Michael Buerk has revealed that one of his biggest regrets in life is not pushing disgraced TV presenter Jimmy Savile off the Queen Elizabeth 2 cruise ship when he had the chance. The 68-year-old expressed his dislike for the former Radio 1 DJ, ... and more »

Clydebank-built QE2 in troubled waters - Clydebank Post

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Clydebank-built QE2 in troubled waters Clydebank Post The Dubai-based owner of the liner, QE2 Holdings, announced in October last year it had appointed the COSCO Shipyard Group to refurbish the ship into a luxury floating hotel. QE2 Holdings said in a statement that the cruise ship, which has hosted royalty, presidents, prime ministers and celebrities throughout its legendary 40-year history, will depart from Dubai and arrive in COSCO Shipyard's facility in Zhoushan, Zhejiang Province, China. It was claimed the QE2 would receive a makeover, which was due to be ...

QE2 left to 'rot away' in Dubai - Asia Cruise News

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QE2 left to 'rot away' in Dubai Asia Cruise News Dubai: An iconic name in world cruise shipping has been left to rust away, local media in the Middle East are reporting. The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), one of the most famous ships in the history of Cunard Line, ... While there have been some reports that the ship will be scrapped, QE2, which turns 50 in 2017, has been an expensive mistake to date for Dubai's Drydocks World who bought it just ahead of Dubai's dramatic financial crash. Marc-Antoine Bombail, author of several books on the QE2, told Arabian Business: ...

QE2 fans voice outrage as new images show iconic ship left “to rot in obscurity ... - ArabianBusiness.com

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QE2 fans voice outrage as new images show iconic ship left “to rot in obscurity ... ArabianBusiness.com Former passengers, employees and enthusiasts of the iconic QE2 ocean liner have contacted Arabian Business to voice concern that the legendary ship has been left to “rot away”, after new photos appeared online in recent weeks of the ship still docked in Dubai's Port ... QE2 Holdings said in a statement that the cruise ship, which has hosted kings, queens, presidents, prime ministers and celebrities throughout its legendary 40-year history, will depart from Dubai and arrive in COSCO Shipyard's facility in Zhoushan, ... and more »

QE2 fans, passengers and former staff voice concerns over state of the iconic ship - ArabianBusiness.com

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QE2 fans, passengers and former staff voice concerns over state of the iconic ship ArabianBusiness.com Former QE2 engineer, Rod Fair "I cannot for the life of me understand why this magnificent ship is sitting there rotting, AND costing somebody a fortune, when it could well be elsewhere being useful!" Isabelle Prondzynski, frequent QE2 traveller and ... She is literally the last of the classic liner lineage and a ship that bridged the end of traditional transatlantic service and modern day cruising. She served both her country and previous owners well and if .... Dubai cans 160 QE2 events as it decides cruise liner's final fate ... and more »

The Queen's Six Years In Dubai by Rob Lightbody - Maritime Matters

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The Queen's Six Years In Dubai by Rob Lightbody Maritime Matters Hotel QE2 was to open in 2011, totally rebuilt with a glass funnel containing luxury penthouses, and drastically altered interiors. Options considered by Dubai had even included extending the ship either horizontally or vertically to make the hotel larger.

​Ebola hospital ship docks in Sierra Leone in UK aid effort - RT

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​Ebola hospital ship docks in Sierra Leone in UK aid effort RT In a handout picture released by the British Ministry of Defence via Defence News Imagery on October 30, 2014 Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Argus is docked at the QE2 dock in Freetown in Sierra Leone on October 30, 2014 offloading equipment and stores ... and more »

Former ship plumber shows off collection of memorabilia - Able Skills Construction Training (blog)

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Former ship plumber shows off collection of memorabilia Able Skills Construction Training (blog) His first job was for cruise firm P&O"," working on the Strathaird ship which carried Brits who were emigrating to Australia during the 1950s",". “I just collect ships I like and there's no better ship than the QE2. It's just a hobby. I don't drink and I don't smoke"," but ...

Brooksby Melton College old boy and QE2 lead singer performs at Frisby - Melton Times

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Brooksby Melton College old boy and QE2 lead singer performs at Frisby Melton Times On graduating, he became lead singer on the QE2 cruise ship and travelled around the world for two years until its final voyage in 2008. He was then cast in Monty Python's Spamalot which toured the country before transferring to the Playhouse Theatre for a ...

QE2 head waiter turned Royal Navy hopeful from Saltash was caught stealing ... - Plymouth Herald

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QE2 head waiter turned Royal Navy hopeful from Saltash was caught stealing ... Plymouth Herald A FORMER head waiter on the celebrated ocean liner QE2 was caught in a police sting stealing cash from a disabled man. Saltash thief Anthony Clark's hopes of joining the Royal Navy are now in doubt after he was handed a suspended prison sentence.

HMS QE2 floats for the first time as outgoing carrier Illustrious retires - Defense Update

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HMS QE2 floats for the first time as outgoing carrier Illustrious retires Defense Update The UK's largest ever warship, HMS Queen Elizabeth, has been successfully floated out of the dock in which she was assembled. The dock she vacates will be used for final assembly of her sister ship, HMS Prince of Wales, which will begin in September. and more »

Royal Navy parks 470 double-decker buses on Queen Elizabeth - Register

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Royal Navy parks 470 double-decker buses on Queen Elizabeth Register The carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth is a 280-metre-long behemoth which promises a maritime capability equal to that of its voracious appetite for taxpayers' money. There's more on that and just how the ship will ensure the UK's place a global big-hitter here, ... and more »

QE2 suffers crew dispute - TradeWinds

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QE2 suffers crew dispute TradeWinds Ukrainian workers on the former Southampton-based Cunard ship said they were not paid in March or April, reports the BBC. The crew strike comes as the former luxury liner plans to sail from its current base in Dubai to China to be refitted as floating hotel.

Ukranian members of QE2 crew go on strike - TTG Digital

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Ukranian members of QE2 crew go on strike TTG Digital It added that it was still planning on eventually locating the liner in Hong Kong or Singapore. The BBC claims to have obtained a letter from the Ukrainian captain to the ship's owners, stating that that the 48-strong crew had been on strike since May 15. and more »

QE2 crew on strike over unpaid wages - TravelMole

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QE2 crew on strike over unpaid wages TravelMole Staff on the QE2 have gone on strike, claiming that they haven't been paid for at least two months. Ukrainian ... The BBC said it has seen a letter from the Ukrainian captain to the ship's owners stating the 48-strong crew has been on strike since May 15. Winnie Ip, vice ... She said the consortium was still committed to sailing the liner from Dubai, where it is currently based, to a Shanghai shipyard, where it will be transformed into a floating hotel. It will then be ... Report identifies most dangerous cruise destinations. and more »

QE2 crew on strike amid Ukranian political crisis - Travel Weekly UK

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QE2 crew on strike amid Ukranian political crisis Travel Weekly UK The crew of the former Cunard flagship QE2 in Dubai is on strike ahead of plans to sail it to China to be refitted as a floating hotel. Ukrainian workers on the ship say they were not paid in March or April. Owners Oceanic Group said an agency had been paid ... and more »

QE2 crew on strike ahead of Asia hotel refit - BBC News

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QE2 crew on strike ahead of Asia hotel refit BBC News It said it was still planning on eventually locating the liner in Hong Kong or Singapore. 'Waiting for crew'. Continue ... The BBC has obtained a letter from the Ukrainian captain to the ship's owners stating the 48-strong crew has been on strike since 15 May. Winnie Ip, vice chairman of owners QE2 Holdings Ltd, said: "We are waiting for new crew to replace the existing ones on a sign-on/sign-off rotation basis, but, given the present political situation in Ukraine, it is difficult and a little slow." She said the consortium was ...

QUEEN ELIZABETH For Refit - Maritime Matters

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QUEEN ELIZABETH For Refit Maritime Matters In line with the company's environmental sustainability thinking, scrubber technology is also being introduced on the ship. QUEEN ELIZABETH will leave the shipyard on June 1 and sail for Southampton, ahead of her June 4 cruise to Amsterdam. “QUEEN ...

As Queen Mary 2 Sails From New York, Cruise Sellers Weigh in on Ship ... - Travel Agent

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As Queen Mary 2 Sails From New York, Cruise Sellers Weigh in on Ship ... Travel Agent Marni Becker, director of cruise sales, Protravel International (www.protravelinc.com) sailed on QM2 during October 2008 as the ship sailed in tandem with QE2. “It made the experience both exciting and poignant,” says Becker. Why do people sail on QM2? ... Another hook is to point out to clients that they're crossing the Atlantic in the only true ocean liner afloat; the ship was purpose-built for the Atlantic crossing. Her clients also like dressing up in the evening, they like the relaxation of afternoon tea, and make use of ... and more »

Single rooms for Cunard ship - Cruise and Ferry

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Single rooms for Cunard ship Cruise and Ferry “While there has been investment across the ship, we are particularly delighted to announce that following this refit, there will be staterooms for single travellers onboard a Cunard ship for the first time since QE2.” As part of the multi-million dollar refit, Blohm + Voss will install a new filtration system to treat ... jewellery and watch shops, while the layout and lighting in the area will be enhanced. After leaving the yard on 1 June, Queen Elizabeth will sail for Southampton, UK, to prepare for her 4 June cruise to Amsterdam. and more »

German Shipyard Welcomes Cunard's QE to Dry-Dock - MarineLink

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German Shipyard Welcomes Cunard's QE to Dry-Dock MarineLink The cruise ship 'Queen Elizabeth', has arrived at the Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, for her first scheduled dry-docking since she entered service in 2010, inform Cunard Line. “Queen Elizabeth is already a much loved ship and following this ...

Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth Enters Blohm & Voss Shipyard for Scheduled ... - Fort Mills Times

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Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth Enters Blohm & Voss Shipyard for Scheduled ... Fort Mills Times SOUTHAMPTON, England — Cunard Line's newest ship, Queen Elizabeth, has arrived at the Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, for her first scheduled dry-docking since she entered service in 2010. As well as ... on the ship. Queen Elizabeth will leave the shipyard on Saturday 1 June and sail for Southampton, ahead of her 4 June cruise to Amsterdam. ... Today, Cunard offers the only regularly scheduled trans-Atlantic liner service and continues the legacy of world cruising which it began in 1922. and more »

Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth Enters Blohm & Voss Shipyard for Scheduled ... - Yahoo Finance UK

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Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth Enters Blohm & Voss Shipyard for Scheduled ... Yahoo Finance UK Queen Elizabeth will leave the shipyard on Saturday 1 June and sail for Southampton, ahead of her 4 June cruise to Amsterdam. “Queen Elizabeth is already a much loved ship and following this multi-million dollar refit, she is sure to shine brightly for years to ... and more »

Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth Enters Blohm & Voss Shipyard for Scheduled ... - The Herald | HeraldOnline.com (press release)

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Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth Enters Blohm & Voss Shipyard for Scheduled ... The Herald | HeraldOnline.com (press release) SOUTHAMPTON, England — Cunard Line's newest ship, Queen Elizabeth, has arrived at the Blohm & Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, for her first scheduled dry-docking since she entered service in 2010. As well as ... on the ship. Queen Elizabeth will leave the shipyard on Saturday 1 June and sail for Southampton, ahead of her 4 June cruise to Amsterdam. ... Today, Cunard offers the only regularly scheduled trans-Atlantic liner service and continues the legacy of world cruising which it began in 1922. and more »

Cunard Cruise Ship Gets New Single Cabins in Multimillion-Dollar Refit - CruiseCritic.co.uk

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Cunard Cruise Ship Gets New Single Cabins in Multimillion-Dollar Refit CruiseCritic.co.uk (10:30 a.m. EDT) -- Cunard Line's newest ship, Queen Elizabeth, has entered dry dock for a multimillion-dollar refurbishment, the first since the 2,068-passenger, 90,900-ton vessel entered service in 2010. The refit will include the addition of nine single cabins ... and more »

Cunard Cruise Ship Gets new Single Cabins in Multi-Million Dollar Refit - Cruise Critic

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Cunard Cruise Ship Gets new Single Cabins in Multi-Million Dollar Refit Cruise Critic (10:30 a.m. EDT) -- Cunard Line's newest ship, Queen Elizabeth, has entered dry dock for a multi-million dollar refurbishment, the first since the 2,068-passenger, 90,900-ton vessel entered service in 2010. The refit will include the addition of nine single ... and more »

Single cabins to be added to Queen Elizabeth - Travel Weekly UK

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Single cabins to be added to Queen Elizabeth Travel Weekly UK The work is being conducted as part of dry-dock maintenance in Hamburg – the first refit since the ship entered service four years ago. Queen Elizabeth is due to leave the yard on June 1 and sail for Southampton ahead of a cruise to Amsterdam on June 4.

Cunard's Queen Mary 2 celebrates 10th anniversary with Duke of Edinburgh - Daily Mail

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Cunard's Queen Mary 2 celebrates 10th anniversary with Duke of Edinburgh Daily Mail His presence today - and the reuniting of the three Queens in Southampton - are part of the liner's 10th anniversary and the beginning of celebration for Cunard's 175th anniversary next year. As the ships ... From there Queen Mary 2 will set off an a special anniversary transatlantic crossing to New York with QM2 designer Stephen Payne and the ship's first master, Commodore Ron Warwick, among the speakers. Queen Elizabeth will sail on a short break to Hamburg and Queen Victoria will head for the Baltic capitals. and more »

First pictures of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria ... - Daily Mail

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First pictures of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria ... Daily Mail But with the Queen Mary 2 marking her 10th anniversary, it seemed the perfect opportunity for a new set of family photos, capturing the ocean liner and her two sisters Queen Elizabeth and Queen Victoria sailing side by side. The liners are all sailing in formation as they prepare to arrive together in Southampton ... Queen Mary 2 is on the final leg of her World Cruise and her sister ships were on hand to escort her home in style. The birthday girl is the world's grandest ocean liner and met up with her sisters in Lisbon, ... and more »

Cunard's three cruise liners Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth ... - Daily Mail

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Cunard's three cruise liners Queen Mary 2, Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth ... Daily Mail Two, as the old saying goes, is company – and three is usually considered a crowd. But then, when the crowd in question is formed by a trio of glamourous cruise ships lined up at the same dock, few people are likely to complain about the relative lack of ... and more »

Duke of Edinburgh to step back on board Cunard's QM2 for tenth celebration party - Daily Echo

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Duke of Edinburgh to step back on board Cunard's QM2 for tenth celebration party Daily Echo Prince Philip will tour the liner and meet crew members before attending a champagne reception and a gala lunch on board the ship in the city's Eastern Docks. The occasion, which will celebrate the tenth anniversary of QM2 becoming Cunard's flagship in ... and more »

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth to make Abu Dhabi debut - Hotelier Middle East

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Cunard's Queen Elizabeth to make Abu Dhabi debut Hotelier Middle East The liner will arrive in Abu Dhabi on April 17 carrying 2,200 passengers, with officials hailing the second debut in consecutive years of a ship from one of the world's most prestigious lines as a milestone in the emirate's cruise ambitions. “Queen Elizabeth is ... and more »

Cunard Commits to Abu Dhabi with two Cunard Queens due for 2014/15 season ... - ITCM

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Cunard Commits to Abu Dhabi with two Cunard Queens due for 2014/15 season ... ITCM The AED 2billion (£337 million) Queen Elizabeth, the latest Cunard liner to carry the name of the current British monarch, will spend the day in Zayed Port as part of her 2014 World Cruise, and will return next April joining the line's flagship Queen Mary 2 as one of two scheduled ... The liner will arrive in Abu Dhabi on April 17 carrying 2,200 passengers, with officials hailing the second debut in consecutive years of a ship from one of the world's most prestigious lines as a milestone in the emirate's cruise ambitions. and more »

Cunard's Queen Elizabeth to Make Debut UAE Capital Call - Luxury Travel Magazine

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Cunard's Queen Elizabeth to Make Debut UAE Capital Call Luxury Travel Magazine The liner will arrive in Abu Dhabi on April 17 carrying 2,200 passengers, with officials hailing the second debut in consecutive years of a ship from one of the world's most prestigious lines as a milestone in the emirate's cruise ambitions. “Queen Elizabeth is ... and more »