Queen Mary/fun ship combo - Cruise News - Carnival Cruise Lines package - Brief Article

Cruise Travel, May-June, 2003

In conjunction with the opening of the new Long Beach Cruise Terminal at the Queen Mary, Carnival Cruise Lines is now offering one-to three-night pre-and post-cruise land packages aboard the historic Queen Mary hotel. The new packages, which can be partnered with three-and four-day Baja cruises aboard the 2,052-passenger Ecstasy and seven-day Mexican Riviera voyages aboard the 2,052-passenger Elation from Long Beach, include overnight accommodations aboard the Queen Mary, a self-guided tour of the hotel-ship, and a rental car.

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the 81,237-gross-register-ton Queen Mary remains one of the most famous trans-Atlantic liners in history. The 1,019-foot-long classic liner boasts 365 Art Deco-inspired staterooms and a wide-range of dining venues, including Sir Winston's featuring award-winning California/continental cuisine; Chelsea, an upscale seafood restaurant; and The Promenade Cafe, a casual eatery offering panoramic views. Guests staying at the historic hotel can also visit nearby attractions such as the Aquarium of the Pacific, Shoreline Village, and Rainbow Harbor.

For more information contact your travel agent or Carnival Cruise Lines (Cruise Travel Magazine), 3655 NW 87th Ave., Miami, FL 33178; or log on to www.carnival.com.