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December 27, 2007 - On Sunday,
January 13, 2008, Cunard Line operator of The Most Famous
Ocean Liners in the World will, for the first and only
time, sail their three luxury liner Queens - flagship Queen Mary
2, famed Queen Elizabeth 2 and the new Queen Victoria - together
out of New York harbor. The regal fleet is scheduled to depart
at 6:30 p.m. Queen Mary 2 will depart from her home port,
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal while QE2 will depart from Pier 92 and
Queen Victoria will depart from Pier 88 both at the Westside
Cruise Terminal. Then, the three Queens will rendezvous and
sail past the
Statue of Liberty during a spectacular fireworks
celebration at approximately 7:00 p.m.
"This is an historic occasion for Cunard and
New York, marking the only time that the three ships will
be together...ever," said Carol Marlow, president of Cunard
Line. "More history will be made as our grand dame QE2 departs
on her 26th and final World Cruise and Queen Victoria will
depart on her maiden World Cruise," added Marlow.
This is the first-time in Cunard's 168-year
history that three "Queens" have been in service at the same
time and with QE2 retiring in November 2008 will be the only
time they will be together, offering a maritime history-making
moment.
Thousands of well-wishers are expected to gather at ideal
viewing locations to wish the majestic fleet of Queens "Bon
Voyage" and see the fireworks celebration.
For the most current information on the day's events, visit
www.cunard.com/rendezvous.
About Queen Victoria
The 90,000-ton Queen Victoria is the second largest Cunarder
ever-built
and offers the very best of the heritage and traditions of
Cunard Line,
along with all modern day luxuries including some exciting
innovations.
These include the first traditional West End-style private boxes
at sea
in the Royal Court Theatre, the first Cunardia museum exhibit at
sea,
housing Cunard artifacts and memorabilia along with the first
two-storey
library at sea featuring an elegant spiral staircase. The ship
also
features the line's celebrated Queens Grill and Princess Grill
accommodations and dining, further enhanced on Queen Victoria
with an
exclusive deck terrace and an al fresco dining option.
From the outside, her distinctive black and red livery hints at
the
sophistication that differentiates a Cunard liner. This is most
evident
in the ship's adherence to liner traditions of the past, with
elegant
public rooms, many on a grand scale, featuring rich wood
paneling,
intricate mosaics and gleaming chandeliers. There is also a
grand,
colonial-style conservatory complete with a retractable glass
roof.
About Cunard Line
Cunard Line, operator of the luxury ocean liners Queen Mary 2,
QE2 and
Queen Victoria has long been synonymous with the quest for new
discoveries and the epitome of British refinement since the
company's
first paddle-wheeled steamer, Britannia, crossed the Atlantic in
1840.
Cunard voyages bring together like-minded travelers who relish
the
Cunard hallmarks of impeccable White Star Service(TM), fine
dining,
sophisticated adventure, the legacy of historic voyages and
transatlantic travel.
Cunard Line is a proud member of World's Leading Cruise Lines.
The
exclusive alliance also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Holland
America
Line, Princess Cruises, Costa Cruises and The Yachts of Seabourn.
Sharing a passion to please each guest, and a commitment to
quality and
value, member lines appeal to a wide range of lifestyles and
budgets.
Together they offer exciting and enriching cruise vacations to
the
world's most desirable destinations.
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