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. She was then laid up until converted and since 18 April 2018 has been operating as a floating hotel in Dubai. [4]

2021年8月25日 · But for many seasoned cruisers, one ship, and one iconic route, will always stand out as the crown jewel: Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth 2, more affectionately known as the QE2.

2024年5月17日 · 5 May 1969: QE2 stops on her maiden Atlantic crossing for the burial at sea of Mr Ernest Sharp 5 May 1982: Work begins on QE2 to convert her from luxury liner to troop carrier. 7 May 1969: QE2's maiden Arrival in New York.

QE2 logged 5 millions miles at sea. QE2 completed a tandem crossing of the Atlantic with the new QM2. QE2 is officially handed over from Cunard to new owners Nakheel and birthed permanently in Dubai. QE2 finally opens as a hotel. The Queen Elizabeth 2, or QE2 as she is commonly known was the flagship of the Cunard Line for over 30 years.

2024年5月6日 · The QE2 cruise ship, with its rich history, is currently docked in Dubai. This iconic ocean liner has a storied past that stretches back to its maiden voyage in 1969. Known for its luxurious accommodations and elegant design, the QE2 …

2019年8月27日 · Despite persistent rain, well-wishers descend upon the port of Southampton – amid a sea of balloons and streamers – to wave the ship off from her berth towards New York. Carrying 1,400 passengers and a 928-strong crew, the QE2 arrives in Manhattan exactly four days, 16 hours and 35 minutes later, making her the world’s fastest passenger ship.

2023年6月19日 · QE2‘s radar was shut down and she was blacked out, so she could not be detected at sea. Queen Elizabeth 2 and Canberra received a heroic welcome upon their return to the UK. The Queen was refitted and her funnel colours were now switched to the original Cunard livery of black and red.

The Queen Elizabeth 2, or QE2 as she is commonly known was the flagship of the Cunard Line for nearly 40 years. QE2 made her maiden voyage in 1969 and was one of the last great Transatlantic liners. At 70,327 tons and 963 feet long with a top speed of 32.5 knots she is also one of the fastest and grandest passenger vessels ever built.

The QE2 cruise ship is now owned by Oceanic Group and is currently undergoing extensive refits and refurbishments so that she can become a floating hotel at Port Rashid in Dubai. After almost 50 years of operation around the world – including famously assisting with the Falklands War – it appears that this iconic vessel will be sailing ...

QE2 carries lifeboats and inflatable rafts for 1,000 more people than her full complement of passengers and crew. All the lifejackets have a specially designed collar which will keep even an unconscious man's mouth six inches above water. Of the many unique design features, none has caused more comment than QE2's funnel.