MIAMI, Feb. 27, 2001 -- Cunard is making a unique invitation to anyone who sailed aboard the Cunard liner RMS Queen Mary on her maiden voyage in 1936: join either of two special RMS Queen Mary 65th Anniversary Celebration cruises aboard QE2 for the cruise-only fare they paid to cross on RMS Queen Mary 65 years ago: starting at US $100 per person.

The grandeur of Cunard's original Queen Mary and the anticipated arrival of her heir, Queen Mary 2, will be celebrated during the Southampton-to-New York crossings from May 3 - 10, 2001, and June 6 - 12, 2001.

"We are bringing a lot of historians, ex-Captains and even musicians back aboard to join these cruises," said Deborah Natansohn, Senior VP of Worldwide Sales and Marketing for Cunard Line. "But we thought it would be even more fun to have some of the original guests who made Queen Mary's maiden voyage come aboard, too. So we're making it very attractive for these extremely loyal Cunard past guests!"

These once-in-a-lifetime voyages are sure to be an anthology of transatlantic travel of the past, present and future. Former Cunard Captains, maritime historians as well as executives and key personnel involved with the design and building of Queen Mary 2 are highlights of the cruises. Daily activities during the crossings will include illustrated lectures, quizzes on maritime history, round-table discussions, and even entertainment by a performer who sailed on the Queen Mary maiden voyage. There will also be a special Queen Mary Dinner featuring vintage menus and a "Black & White Queen Mary Celebration Ball" on one evening of each crossing during which guests are invited to wear vintage dress from the 1930s.

"Cunard has always defined transatlantic ocean travel, and for more than 160 years we have been the most-celebrated line afloat," said Natansohn. "We are uniquely suited to offer our guests a theme combining so much maritime history with a glimpse into the future of ocean travel. No other cruise line can present such an opportunity."

The cruises and their confirmed highlights are:

May 3 - 10, 2001, Southampton - New York, seven days including Cherbourg, France: Historian and author John Maxtone-Graham will present maritime lectures and sign copies of his books. Naval architect Steven Payne and Deputy Project Manager Frederik Johansson of Tillberg Design will host round- table discussions. A representative from Alstom Chantiers de l'Atlantique (the shipyard building QM2) will speak on board during the call at Cherbourg. Former Cunard Captains Robin Woodall and Keith Stanley will talk about their experiences as Captains of the great liners as well as participate in a question-and-answer session.

In addition, virtuoso harmonica player Larry Adler, who performed on the maiden voyage of Queen Mary, will be aboard to play and reminisce about the great liner. Called "a genius and the greatest player of his instrument ever" by Sir Elton John, Adler will be joined by pianist Simon Tedeschi. Known as a child prodigy in his native Australia, Tedeschi played the hands of the "young" David Helfgott in the movie "Shine" and won the "1998 Young Performer of the Year Award" in Australia. The two will perform Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue," the same piece Adler performed on Queen Mary.

Fares, taking advantage of BEST(TM) early booking savings of 30 percent, start from $1,597 per person, based on double occupancy and including one-way economy class airfare between London and 117 gateway cities in North America.

June 6 - 12, 2001, Southampton - New York, six days: Ocean Liner Historian and author Theodore Scull will present lectures. Gerry Ellis, Manager of New Builds and Special Projects for Cunard Line, will participate in round-table discussions along with Andrew Collier, the lead designer for QM2 from Tillberg Design. Former QE2 Captain Roland Hasell will be on board to talk about his 33-year career with Cunard Line and his service on vessels, including Andria and Carmania. Watercolor artist and UK television personality Ashley Jackson will demonstrate the art of watercolor as it was taught on the Queen Mary and other classic ocean liners.

Fares, taking advantage of BEST(TM) early booking savings of 15 percent, start from $1,884 per person, based on double occupancy and including one-way economy class airfare between London and 117 gateway cities in North America.

For more information, contact your travel professional, call 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. The Cunard fleet includes famed Queen Elizabeth 2 and Caronia. Cunard Line is a unit of Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL) and a member of the exclusive World's Leading Cruise Lines alliance, which also includes Carnival Cruise Lines, Seabourn Cruise Line, 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 a wide range of lifestyles and budgets and sail to some of the world's most exciting destinations.