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Queen Elizabeth 2 ( QE2) is a retired British passenger ship converted into a floating hotel. Originally built for the Cunard Line, the ship was operated by Cunard as both a transatlantic liner and a cruise ship from 1969 to 2008.
Queen Elizabeth invites you to an uncrowded world where spacious decks set the perfect backdrop for you to savor a flawless Cunard experience. Immerse yourself in endless entertainment, luxurious accommodations, and an array of dining choices.
Queen Elizabeth cruise ship itinerary, 2024-2025-2026 itineraries (homeports, dates, prices), cruise tracker (ship location now/current position tracking), review, news.
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- GBP 350 million (USD 560 million)
- Fincantieri (Monfalcone, Italy)
- Bermuda
Aug 25, 2021 · Past crew and passengers share stories of Cunard's Queen Elizabeth 2 ship, known for its transatlantic crossings, white-glove service, and star-studded guests.
The first Queen Elizabeth, which was the sister ship of the Queen Mary, was one of the largest passenger liners ever built. Launched in 1938 and used as a troopship during World War II, it entered the regular transatlantic service of the Cunard Line in 1946.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Nov 4, 2023 · The Queen Elizabeth 2 was a British ocean liner and cruise ship that set new standards in luxury travel. The QE2 is launched on September 20, 1967, at John Brown's yard, Clydebank, Scotland.
After launching one of our most iconic ships, Queen Elizabeth 2, in Clydebank in 1967, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II came to see her namesake ship once again, before she set off on her maiden voyage. Accompanied by her husband, Prince Philip, the pair arrived in Southampton on May 1, 1969, on the eve of Queen Elizabeth 2’s departure to New York.
