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QE2 Tour 

1998 ( Trans Panama Canal Cruise ) | Next: QE2 in 2001

After her 1996 refit, QE2 retained her new colours however the Cunard Lion was removed. The ship's boot topping was returned to white, as the gold colour had appeared dirty against the Royal Blue Hull. These photographs were taken during the 1998 world cruise as part of the trans-Panama segment.

   Above: The mighty funnel at Cozumel Island, Mexico.

   Above: QE2 at Anchor off Cartagena.

   Above: QE2's rounded stern.

   Above: QE2 nears the Panama Canal.

   Above: Regal Princess of P&O Princess in the Locks ahead of QE2.

   Above: Regal Princess leaves the locks.

1999 (World Cruise Segment : Fremantle Harbor)

These  photos are of particular interest as 1999 was the last time that QE2 would sail with her blue hull and speed stripe. These would later be changed during the 1999 Bremerhaven refit. Carnival Corporation had purchased QE2 (and Cunard) during 1998 and their plans for the line involved the fleet being returned to traditional Cunard livery of matte black and white. ^ TOP

   Above: QE2's Stripe, soon to be removed.

   Above: QE2's bow faces the harbor exit ready to sail for Bali.

Above: QE2 looking stunning in Indonesian Waters.

 Next: QE2 in 2001