It is one of the most beautiful ocean liners in the world. The prestigious Queen Mary 2 calls at Le Havre this Friday 16 September. She will spend the day there before leaving for New York tonight at 8pm.
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You can see them from afar, the iconic smokestacks of ocean liners Cunard line, with their red and black chimneys. One of his flagships, the ocean liner Queen Mary 2 moored for the day of Pointe de Floride in Le Havre, quai Joannes Couvert. She is the last ship of the line to cross the Atlantic to connect Europe to North America.
Crossing the ocean on board was an old dream for these two Texas passengers, who met on the dock this morning. “It was on my wish list to cross the Atlantic on a Cunard boat, but I thought it would never happen and instead here I am!“,”We had heard of Queen ships since our childhood. We are now retired and wanted a great adventure. So we came to Europe and back by boat! It is the best way to get home than to fly“.
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Stop of the Queen Mary 2 in Le Havre
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The boat makes nearly thirty rotations a year, from April to December, from Southampton, Le Havre or Cherbourg, to New York and sometimes Boston or Miami. The ship belongs to the British company Cunardowhich also owns Queen Elisabeth and Queen Victoria, and is preparing to put the Queen Anne into circulation in 2024.
The Queen Mary 2 was built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique in Saint-Nazaire, France and commissioned in 2004. At 345 meters long, 41 meters wide and 148,528 tons, the prestigious Queen Mary 2 was launched in 2003, the largest ocean liner in the world, with its 17 decks served by 37 elevators. This ship with classic and elegant lines is manned by a crew of 1253 sailors and can accommodate 2691 passengers. Both modern and luxurious with the high-end materials, the lining has retained the style that has made her reputation and her glorious past.
The luxury and comfort of this giant, some have taken a liking to, as this other American retiree explains. “This is our seventh trip and we love this company! We are pampered, the food is good, the accommodations are excellent, it is a wonderful ship to travel on. “
This afternoon, 400 Frenchmen will board the Queen Mary 2 for the crossing.
Lovers of travel or boats who have stayed on the quay have until 20 this evening to admire the Queen Mary 2. The next ocean liner will call at Le Havre in mid-December.
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