1991 Cunard Princess chartered to the US Government for use in
the Gulf Conflict as a ‘rest and recuperation centre.’

1992 Margaret Thatcher boards QE2 to commemorate the 10th
anniversary of the Falklands War.

HRH The Duke of Edinburgh and HRH Prince Edward attend
an overnight ‘Royal Ball’ on QE2 to raise money for the Duke
of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme.

1993 Cunard enters into a joint venture agreement with Crown
Cruise Line involving Crown Dynasty, Crown Jewel and
Crown Monarch.

QE2 becomes the first ever ship to be awarded Five Stars by
the RAC.

To celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation,
HRH Prince Edward lunches on board QE2 as she sails out of
Southampton.

1994 QE2 celebrates her 25th year of service.

QE2 and Vistafjord takes part in the ‘D’ Day Flotilla.

. Crown Monarch leaves the Cunard Fleet.

Cunard purchases the world’s highest rated cruise ship, the
Royal Viking Sun, for $170 million.

Vistafjord undergoes a £10 million refit and refurbishment.

: QE2 completes her £30 million refit which saw dramatic
changes to the interior and launches the ship into the next
century.

1995 QE2 commences her 20th World Cruise.

Cunard Princess and Crown Jewel leave the Cunard
fleet.

Crown Dynasty taken by Cunard on a long-term charter.

Royal Viking Sun Sea Goddess I, Sea Goddess II and
Cunard Countess undergo a comprehensive programme of
refitting and refurbishment.

QE2 completes one thousand voyages.

1996 During her 20th World Cruise QE2 achieves her four millionth
mile - the equivalent of 185 times round the world.


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