Qe2 where is it

But there is some good news about at least one antique ocean liner: After many delays, the world-famous Queen Elizabeth 2 is officially back. Built for the Cunard line in , the ship made more than crossings of the Atlantic Ocean and carried some 2. Now it has just reopened as a floating hotel in Dubai's Mina Rashid port district, where the vessel has been docked since Originally, the QE2 was intended to make a jubilant return to tourism by housing attendees of the now-postponed Dubai Expo The pandemic disrupted that plan, but at least now the city, much of which didn't even exist when the QE2 was sailing, has added a new deck hotel with a distinct history.

Because the QE2 is still in the first phase of reopening in its new guise, not everything is available yet. While restaurant reservations and staterooms are ready, the gym, spa, theatre, and full shopping options are on hold. Tours led by former crew members will soon be available for non-guests. If you can't wait to have a look inside the esteemed ship, explore with this affectionately thorough video tour by a well-informed fan.

This was released last December, when the hotel was gearing up for what was supposed to be an opening only a few short weeks away. Thank you for subscribing! Having undergone a multimillion pound makeover, the new ship has been restored to its sumptuous and former glory, with a twist of modern touches bringing it into the 21st century.

Guests can still expect period furniture and famous memorabilia, along with other authentic design features such as the original porthole windows in every room and suite. This fine-dining option serves the best of refined British cuisine, with a twist on the classics. After, passengers can wet their whistle at The Golden Lion, a traditional pub with a wide selection of draught beers to enjoy while watching live sports, or playing a game of darts.

Dubai had bigger problems, and bigger projects to fund and finish first. It also no longer needed the hotel rooms that QE2 was intended to provide The plan that wasn't to be. QE2 at a dedicated part of the Palm QE2's Dubai Story - Part 1 - As the months passed, QE2 continued to sit exactly where her last lucky passengers had left her, engines still running and lights still ablaze. Cruise ships came and went, docking near her, their passengers unaware of how significant that sleek looking liner was.

Her former fleet-mates QM2 and QV visited during their world cruises and t he new Queen Elizabeth also visited her namesake - QE2 forlornly blew blasts on her mighty whistle to them all in turn to say hello, and then to say goodbye What little news there was during this time, came almost exclusively from The QE2 Story through our growing network of contacts. In summer , the ship was drydocked and prepared to sail under her own power to South Africa - a plan which sadly fell through at the last minute.

For 4 years, she was maintained by an expert V-Ships crew of 40 more when specific work was being done who lived on board. She received essential maintenance and one of her nine giant diesel engines was always running. Only the absence of the CUNARD logo from her sides , and the absence of passengers on her decks, told casual observers that she wasn't just visiting the port.

You can see his photos here and his videos here. V-ships were abruptly asked to leave , with her live-aboard crew given just days notice after spending years aboard looking after her. These photos record the condition they left her in.