Rekindle the Glamour And Elegance Reminiscent of the Golden Age

Of Luxury Travel; LA Hosts QE2 During Her 1997 World Cruise

WHEN: Friday, January 17, 1997

11:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. -- Ship tours available for broadcast media

3 p.m. -- Champagne toast/Traditional English Tea will be served

4 p.m. -- Ship tours available for print media

WHAT: A celebration fit for a queen, in honor of QE2's 1997 World Cruise

and her 30th year,as well as Cunard's 75th 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 QE2 Commodore as he "toasts" this enchanting lady as she

makes her only West Coast appearance during a four-month journey to

the world's most exciting destinations.

WHERE: Los Angeles Berth #91

Harbor Boulevard near Swinford Street

San Pedro, CA

WHO: QE2 Commodore John Burton-Hall

Cunard spokesperson William Spears

PHOTO/BROADCAST OPPORTUNITIES INCLUDE:

-- Classic scene of passengers being met on arrival, as seen in such

Hollywood classics as "An Affair to Remember"

-- An array of luxury accommodations and restaurants

-- QE2 Captain and senior officers "toasting" the world's only remaining

ocean liner