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Radio Guest List—The Queen Mary 2—July 25, 2015

Locations in this article:  Dallas, TX

qm2This week, the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show broadcasts from Cunard’s flagship, the R.M.S. Queen Mary 2, or QM2. This is a Transatlantic ocean liner, and the only liner in service between South Hampton and New York. Equal in height to a 23-story building and nearly four football fields in length, QM2 is unmatched in her class and is the last such liner to be built since 1969. But don’t let her size fool you. A Transatlantic crossing is a luxurious experience for reasons that go beyond the obvious.

Richard Meadows, President of Cunard North America, stops by to expound on why an on-board experience is unforgettable, Commodore Ronald Warwick talks about his 36 years with Cunard and his favorite ports, and Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, discusses traveling to Cuba and the changes in store for the Caribbean. There’s all of this and more on this week’s episode of the Peter Greenberg Worldwide Radio Show.

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Richard Meadows, President of Cunard North America, talks about the 175th Anniversary of Cunard Lines, the history of the company, and shares what makes a Transatlantic crossing truly luxurious.

David Molyneaux, cruise columnist for The Dallas Morning News and editor of TheTravelMavens.com, discusses his first Transatlantic crossing and what makes the culture on board The Queen Mary 2 different than the rest.

Commodore Ronald Warwick, of the Queen Mary 2, reflects on his 36-year tenure with Cunard and the changes that he has seen over the years.

Captain Kevin Oprey, of the Queen Mary 2, joins the show to discuss his long sailing history and how his experiences prepared him to helm The Queen Mary 2.

Arnie Weissmann, Editor-in-Chief of Travel Weekly, stops by to talk about Cuba’s impact on travel and tourism in the Caribbean, and offers a solution to Baha Mar’s bankruptcy.

John Langley, Cunard historian and author of Steam Lion: A Biography of Samuel Cunard, expounds on the origins of Samuel Cunard’s vision and the legacy of his company.

Nicholas Oldroyd, Executive Chef of the Queen Mary 2, discusses the logistics of food service on board the ship and the food items that are most popular among his guests.

By Tim Hill for PeterGreenberg.com