Fleet Retrospective: Cunard and Seabourn 2000 Cruise Ship Lineup

Cunard Line and Seabourn had a fleet ranging from luxury small ships to the majestic Queen Elizabeth 2 in the year 2000, making it one of the most diverse company fleets at the turn of the century.

Queen Elizabeth 2
Built: 1967
Passengers: 1,750
Tonnage: 70,327
The last classic ocean liner still in service, the Queen Elizabeth 2 was retired in 2008. The vessel was sold to Dubai for use as a floating hotel. The project, however, suffered several delays and setbacks over the years. After ten years in lay-up, QE2 finally opened its doors as a hotel in 2018.

Caronia
Built: 1973
Passengers: 675
Tonnage: 24,492
The Caronia sailed for Cunard until 2004, when it was sold to Saga Cruises. After a refit, the vessel debuted as the Saga Ruby in 2005. Nearly ten years later, the Ruby was sold to a Singapore-based company that planned to use the vessel as a floating hotel. The project was  abandoned and the vessel was scrapped in 2017.

Seabourn Goddess I
Built: 1984
Passengers: 116
Tonnage: 4,250
After being sold in 2001, the Sea Goddess I joined SeaDream Yacht Club’s fleet. The vessel was renamed the SeaDream I and has been sailing for the luxury brand ever since.

Seabourn Goddess II
Built: 1985
Passengers: 116
Tonnage: 4,250
The Sea Goddess II was sold to SeaDream Yacht Club in 2001. Renamed the SeaDream II, the ship still operates for SeaDream.

Seabourn Legend
Built: 1992
Passengers: 204
Tonnage: 10,000
The Seabourn Legend sailed with Seabourn until April 2015, when it was sold to Windstar Cruises, its current operator. After a significant refit, the ship emerged as the Star Legend one month later. Now it’s scheduled to undergo the “Star Plus” initiative, which will see the addition of a new midsection as the vessel is being stretched.