MIAMI, May 15, 2001 -- Cunard's legendary liner, Queen Elizabeth 2,
will play host to the "6th Annual Blues Cruise" during a spectacular 11-day
crossing celebrating the best this musical genre has to offer. The
Southampton, England, to Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, voyage allows guests to sail
to warmer climates from December 11 - 22, 2001, and includes calls at
Cherbourg, France; Funchal, Madeira; and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Canary
Islands.

The Blues Cruise will feature an impressive lineup of blues artists,
including:
* Charlie Musselwhite -- This Mississippi-born artist first came to
prominence in Memphis in the late 1950s. It was in Chicago a few years
later where he gained fame. Regarded by many as one of the finest
harmonica players on the blues scene, Charlie Musselwhite rocks the
house when he's on the stand.
* Gatemouth Brown and Gate's Express -- Across Texas, Louisiana, but
bypassing the Mississippi Delta, Clarence Gatemouth Brown has
performed, listened and learned all over the world. For nearly
half-a-century, this incredible blues singer/multi-instrumentalist has
astounded audiences.
* Big Walter Smith and the Groove Merchants -- The silky smooth voice of
Big Walter Smith, combined with his soulful eight-piece band, has
produced an exciting mix of rhythm and blues for more than 40 years.
* Billy Branch -- One of the hottest harmonica players on the
contemporary blues scene, Billy Branch began his professional career
with Willie Dixon in 1973. He is seen as the bridge between the older
legendary players and the younger up-and-coming artists of today.
* Grana'Louise -- A performer since the age of two, Grana'Louise is one
of the hottest young female vocalists on the Chicago blues scene. She
has written and performed her own one-woman show, a tribute to the
great blues singers of the past.
* The Persuasions -- One of the finest acappella vocal groups in America,
The Persuasions can do it all: doo-wop, gospel, rhythm & blues, and
heart-rendering soul. The four-member group is ready to electrify
another QE2 Blues Cruise.
* Shemekia Copeland -- From the softest soul whisper to a growling,
full-throated blues roar, Shemekia Copeland sings soul from deep
within. Her dynamic voice and vibrant personality shine through every
song she undertakes. Shemekia's been called a diva in the making, and
she'll turn up the heat with hip shakers and slow burners.

During the "6th Annual Blues Cruise," guests will be delighted with
workshops and special events on afternoons at sea, passenger jam sessions,
autograph signings with the artists, and in-cabin blues videos. A "Meet the
Stars" program will allow guests to get to know the artists up close and
personal. Blues will be played on board in the afternoon and throughout the
evening, often lasting until dawn. However, those guests who like variety
need not worry. Additional entertainers and lecturers also will be on board
to enhance the crossing.

Now is an excellent time to experience QE2's Blues Cruise. Fares for the
11-day classic ocean voyage can be reserved at a two-for-one rate as low as
$1,480 per person, double occupancy, and including one-way airfare. Certain
restrictions apply. For more information or to reserve a voyage, contact a
professional travel agent, call Cunard at 1-800-7-CUNARD or visit the website
www.cunard.com.

Cunard Line, one of the world's most recognized brand names with a classic
British heritage, has been in the business of providing luxury ocean travel
for more than 160 years. 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 the widest
range of lifestyles and budgets and sail to some of the world's most exciting
destinations.