QE2 may open to public early

 
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The QE2 arrived in Dubai last year, and may be opened to the public ahead of her refit to be a hotel. Randi Sokoloff / The National

Nakheel, the new owner of the QE2, may open the ship to visitors later this year before work starts on transforming the 40-year-old vessel into a 200-room [...]

QE2 plans unveiled by new Dubai owners

The new owners of the QE2 have unveiled plans and an artist’s impression of the iconic ship’s next incarnation when it arrives in Dubai.

The new owners of the QE2 have unveiled their plans for the ship when it arrives in Dubai next week.
The liner will be transformed into a floating luxury hotel alongside the Palm [...]

QE2’s Final Farewell to Home Port Southampton Marked by Festivities Fit for the Legendary Ocean Liner

November 12, 2008 – QE2’s Final Farewell to Southampton yesterday was marked by festivities, fireworks and moving tributes. HRH The Duke of Edinburgh made his seventh and final visit to the most famous ship in the world. While onboard, His Royal Highness observed two minutes of silence at 11:00am prior to meeting crew members who [...]

Queen Elizabeth 2 sets sail for retirement

Cunard ship left New York for the last time, will become hotel in Dubai
 
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NEW YORK – British queens typically don’t retire to Dubai, but the Queen Elizabeth 2, arguably the world’s most famous ocean liner, has never been typical.
The 40-year-old Cunard ship sailed out of New York harbor for the last time [...]

Cunard’s QE2 Bids Farewell to America: Celebration to honour legendary liner during final call to New York

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Queen Elizabeth 2

On Thursday, October 16, Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) will bid farewell to America during a celebratory call befitting of the company’s longest-serving ocean liner. The historic occasion will mark the iconic ship’s 706th and final call to New York. Escorted by FDNY fireboats and flotilla of pleasure craft, the beloved [...]