New York City Hosts QE2's 1997 World Cruise Bon Voyage

WHAT: A celebration fit for a queen, in honor of QE2's 1997 World Cruise
-- in this her 30th year and Cunard's 75 anniversary of the world cruise. Tour
the "new" QE2, enhanced by an $18 million refurbishment that showcases her
state-of-the-art renovations. Join the Cunard Chairman and QE2 Commodore as
they "toast" this enchanting lady before she embarks on a 4-month journey to
the world's most exciting destinations.

WHEN: Saturday, January 4

11:00 -- 11:30 a.m. -- Embarkation

12:00 p.m. -- Champagne toast

12:15 p.m. -- Guided tours/One-on-one interviews with

Cunard representatives

WHERE: Pier 90/Upper level

12th Avenue & 55th Street

New York, New York

WHO: Cunard Chairman Antti Pankakoski

QE2 Commodore John Burton-Hall

PHOTO/BROADCAST OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

-- Newly renovated Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth penthouse split-level

suites, the ultimate in luxury living at sea.

-- Cunard Chairman and QE2 Captain and crew "toasting" the world's only

remaining ocean liner.

-- Classic scene of passengers being met at New York Harbor as seen in

such Hollywood classics as "An Affair to Remember."