Cunard Lines is one of the most celebrated and respected cruise lines in the world, and today proudly continues a tradition of luxury cruising that began in 1840. Its flagship, the Queen Elizabeth II, is the world's most famous ship and the greatest liner of her time. She maintains the legacy of her Cunard and White Star Line predecessors in providing a definitive annual World Cruise and the only scheduled transatlantic liner service.
QE2 sets the standard of traditional elegance, superb service, gourmet cuisine and sumptuous accommodations that have cemented Cunard's reputation for elite opulence. In 2000, QE2 was joined by another classic liner, Caronia, formerly known as Vistafjord, which delivers an elegant, Old World cruising experience. Whether on voyages or short cruises, these two vessels maintain the golden age of ocean liner travel.
Cunard Lines, one of the world's most recognized brand names with a classic British heritage, is operated by Miami-based Cunard Line, a unit of Carnival Corporation. The line is also a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Line Alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line, Seabourn cruise line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Together, these member lines share a commitment to quality and value, offering cruises that appeal to the widest range of lifestyles and budgets and sail to some of the world's most exciting destinations.
The Queen Elizabeth II: A Jewel in the Crown
Imagine a floating palace where the pleasures are unmatched. Where royalty, millionaires and film stars have been known to stroll on gleaming teak decks while savoring the earth's most dramatic views. This is the world of the one and only Queen Elizabeth II, jewel of the Cunard Lines. Thanks to a recent refurbishing from bow to stern, she is uniquely prepared to pamper passengers with in modern comforts.
Formerly the only ship offering regularly scheduled transatlantic service, Queen Elizabeth II is a welcomed guest in ports near and far. To heighten this sense of occasion, QE2's 2003 season of transatlantic crossings was her last. In 2004, the Queen Mary II took up the reins while QE2 turned her attention to an exciting program of cruises sailing round trip from Southampton, England.
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