Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) to Leave Cunard Fleet, Sold to Dubai World
Monday June 18, 2007
Cunard Line announced today the sale of the beloved Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) ocean liner, one of the best known passenger ships over the past 40 years. 
The QE2 has been sold to Dubai World.
The ship, which was launched by Her Majesty The Queen in September 1967, is the longest-serving ship in Cunard's 168-year history, and was their longest-serving flagship. Since she came into service in 1969, she has undertaken 25 world cruises, has crossed the Atlantic more than 800 times and has carried more than 2.5 million passengers.
After the transfer of the QE2 to Dubai World in November 2008, she will be transformed into a luxury floating hotel, retail and entertainment destination at The Palm Jumeirah, the world's largest man-made island.
Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2) to Leave Cunard Fleet, Sold to Dubai World
QE2 Photo Courtesy of Cunard Line