MIAMI, Jan. 29, 2001 -- Julia Child, the chef who revolutionized
American cuisine by demystifying sophisticated French cooking, is scheduled to
join Cunard Line's Queen Elizabeth 2 for the Chef's Palate theme cruise, a
six-day transatlantic crossing from New York to Southampton, June 24-30, 2001.

Child, who enjoys international celebrity for her award-winning cookbooks
and world-renowned television programs, will bring her expertise to the
lounges and galleys of QE2 for the first time. Guests will have the fortune
to attend a cooking demonstration hosted by Child, and those who dine in the
Queen's Grill will have the opportunity to tantalize their palates with a
signature menu designed by her especially for the Chef's Palate crossing. Book
signings and a question-and-answer session with the famed chef are sure to be
a highlight for guests aboard this culinary extravaganza.

"Julia Child epitomizes the blend of classical expertise and spirited
innovation that is our ideal at Cunard Line," said Larry Pimentel, CTC,
president and CEO of Cunard Line. "We couldn't have selected a more perfect
host to enrich our guests' onboard experience. We are honored to have her on
our acclaimed guest chef program."

From her trademark expression "Bon Appetit!" to her tips on how to keep
souffles from falling, Child has sliced, diced and chopped her way into homes
around the world for more than 40 years. After wedding her husband, Paul, and
moving to Paris, Child attended the world-renowned Cordon Bleu school of
French cooking for six months of training. She then teamed up with Simone
Beck and Louisette Bertholle to begin a cooking school, "L'Ecole des Trois
Gourmandes," and the rest is history. The three collaborated, and in 1961
their 700-page "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" was published. The book
remains a staple text of aspiring chefs and avid amateurs.

In 1963 following a television interview that had audiences captivated,
Child's first television show, "The French Chef," was born. After some 200
programs on classical French cooking, she explored contemporary cuisine with
"Julia Child and Company," "Julia Child and More Company," "Dinner at
Julia's," "Baking with Julia," the "Master Chefs" series, and "Cooking in
Concert." Most recently Child teamed up with Jacques Pepin for "Julia and
Jacques Cooking at Home."

This is an excellent time to experience QE2's Chef's Palate transatlantic
crossing with Julia Child. Fares for the six-day voyage begin at $2170 per
person based on double occupancy, including one-way transatlantic airfare to
one of the 117 North American gateway cities, and taking advantage of Cunard's
BEST(TM) savings for early booking. For more information, contact your travel
professional, Cunard Line at 1-800-5-CUNARD, or visit our Web site at
www.cunard.com.

Cunard Line, one of the world's most recognized brand names with a classic
British heritage, is operated by Miami-based Cunard Line Limited, which also
operates Seabourn Cruise Line. Cunard Line Limited is a unit of Carnival
Corporation (NYSE: CCL). The Cunard fleet includes famed Queen Elizabeth 2 and
Caronia. The Seabourn fleet includes Seabourn Sun, Seabourn Pride, Spirit and
Legend and Seabourn Goddess I & II.

Seabourn Cruise Line and Cunard Line are members of the exclusive World's
Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines,
Holland America Line, Costa Cruises and Windstar Cruises. Together, these
member lines share a commitment to quality and value, offering cruise
vacations that appeal to the widest range of lifestyles and budgets and sail
to some of the world's most exciting destinations.