It looks like the Queen Mary 2, the newest ocean liner from Cunard, will be the biggest star in Los Angeles next February as it visits and then sets sail to New York. Many cruise lines try to be the best, but Cunard seems to capture the majesty of the sea as it captures the regal glamour like no other.

Queen Mary 2, the grandest ocean liner ever built, will make her Los Angeles debut in February 2006, on a trio of journeys ranging in length from three to 38 days.  The diverse itineraries afford the area’s residents in and around the City of Angels their first opportunity to sail aboard Queen Mary 2, conveniently from the Port of Los Angeles.

The Los Angeles departures include two round-trip journeys, the four-day West Coast Break , departing on February 22, and the 11-day Royal Hawaiian Liner, departing on February 25.  In addition, on March 8 the ship will depart Los Angeles for New York on her 38-day South American Odyssey that includes a trip around legendary Cape Horn.  Those with limited time may book the shorter Andes & the Americas portion of the itinerary, which disembarks in Valparaiso, Chile.

“When Queen Mary 2 visits a port for the first time she is welcomed with a great deal of flourish and fanfare,” said Carol Marlow, president and managing director for Cunard Line.  “In Los Angeles, we plan a stellar celebration to mark our maiden call on the West Coast.” via TravelVideo