{"id":121480,"date":"2026-02-03T17:01:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:01:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/121480\/"},"modified":"2026-02-03T17:01:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-03T17:01:08","slug":"queen-mary-and-queen-mary-2-meet-for-the-first-time-in-20-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/121480\/","title":{"rendered":"Queen Mary and Queen Mary 2 Meet for the First Time in 20 Years"},"content":{"rendered":"

It was a historic reunion for two ships this week when Queen Mary and Queen Mary 2 were together for the first time in 20 years.<\/p>\n

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The meetup took place in Long Beach, California where Queen Mary serves as a hotel next to the cruise port. The 90-year old ship is a dynamic cultural destination with acclaimed dining, immersive tours and exhibits, signature festivals, and overnight accommodations.<\/p>\n

Adding to the historical significance of the meetup, Queen Mary 2\u2019s starboard funnel still houses a fully refurbished whistle originally from the first Queen Mary, cementing an everlasting connection between generations of Cunard Queens.<\/p>\n

Queen Mary 2 is currently in the middle of a 108-night cruise around the world that visits Asia, Africa, Europe, Australia and the Americas.<\/p>\n

\"queensQueen Mary 2 Meets her sister for the first itme in 20 years at The Port of Long Beach CA<\/p>\n

Katie McAlister, President of Cunard, said the following:<\/p>\n

\u201cThis iconic rendezvous pays a powerful tribute to Cunard\u2019s enduring legacy and the spirit of ocean travel.<\/p>\n

\u201cQueen Mary 2\u2019s reunion with the original Queen Mary for the first time in 20 years reflects our past, present and future, reminding us of Cunard\u2019s distinct connection to maritime history and the generations brought together through timeless elegance, innovation and one-of-a-kind journeys around the world.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steve Caloca, Managing Director of the Queen Mary, added:<\/p>\n

\u201cWelcoming Queen Mary 2 to Long Beach during our 90th anniversary year is an extraordinary honor, and watching the rendezvous this morning was a once-in-a-generation sight. This historic moment reflects the enduring bond between the Queen Mary\u2019s past and present and continued role as a living symbol of ocean travel, innovation, and preservation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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