Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), the legendary ocean liner turned floating hotel, is inviting visitors on an extraordinary journey through time with its hugely popular QE2 Heritage Tours. Designed for history enthusiasts, students, tourists, and maritime lovers, the tours offer a captivating experience that brings to life over half a century of maritime legacy, royal connections, and star-studded voyages. Once the crown jewel of oceans, the QE2 now stands proudly anchored in Dubai, offering a rare glimpse into the golden era of transatlantic travel. With over 1,400 voyages, 6 million nautical miles, and 2.5 million passengers, the QE2 was more than a ship - she was a global phenomenon. From Elizabeth Taylor and Nelson Mandela to Buzz Aldrin, David Bowie, and Queen Elizabeth II herself, the QE2...
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Discover a legendary chapter in maritime history as you step aboard the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), the world’s most celebrated ocean liner, now permanently docked as a floating hotel in Dubai. While the QE2 no longer sails the high seas, it remains a living testament to a bygone era of luxury travel and historic voyages. Today, guests have the unique opportunity to explore this iconic vessel through through highly informative and unique guided heritage tours, offering an unparalleled glimpse into the ship’s illustrious past. Ferghal Purcell, General Manager, Queen Elizabeth 2 Hotel said, “The Queen Elizabeth 2 is a living piece of history, a vessel that has sailed through some of the most significant moments of the 20th century. Every corner of this iconic vessel tells a story of adventu...
Read MoreA third cruise ship was hired by World Cup organizers in Qatar on Monday to operate as a soccer fan hotel docked in Doha Port to add much-needed rooms for the tournament. Geneva-based MSC Cruises announced the agreement only six weeks before the World Cup is scheduled to start on Nov. 20. The 1,075-cabin MSC Opera will be available from Nov. 19 to Dec. 19. Prices for the Opera were listed Monday on MSC’s website starting from 470 Swiss francs ($470) per person per night during the group stage, with a minimum two-night stay. Qatar does not have the hotel capacity for all teams, workers, volunteers and fans at the World Cup and is creating camping and cabin sites, hiring cruise ships, and encouraging fans to stay in neighboring countries and fly in for games. MSC previously ...
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