"QE2 made her maiden voyage in 1969 and is one of the last great Transatlantic liners. At 70,327 tons and 963 feet long with a top speed of 32.5 knots she is also one of the largest and fastest passenger vessels afloat. A typical years itinerary for the QE2 will include a world cruise lasting about 80 days, 30 Atlantic crossings, Numerous cruises out of Southampton and New York, Several party cruises" and so forth.