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QUEEN MARY 2 TWO DECADES OF SERVICE

Among the world’s passenger ships in service, Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2, which is marking two decades of service, is unique. Foremost, she is an ocean liner rather than a cruise ship, embracing enhanced strength, power, and seakeeping ability, along with a diverse range of public spaces designed to keep her guests entertained when weather conditions mandate indoor activities.

Her sleek hull and classic pyramid profile is matched to the underwater hull form to minimise stresses and ensure structural integrity, even in the most adverse weather conditions, and she is recognised by many as the most stable passenger ship afloat. perfectly epitomises Cunard’s rich history and legacy in service standards, with echoes of past Cunarders throughout the design of some

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