Maybach takes a cruise

Evoking memories of the luxury saloon's world premiere two years ago - Maybach in supporting role for QM2's visit to Germany




Hamburg, Jul 19, 2004
In a gesture that mirrors its own world premiere two years ago, Maybach will be playing a supporting role during the first and, for the time being at least, only visit to Germany of the Queen Mary 2, the largest, most sophisticated and most luxurious passenger liner in the world. The QM2 will be calling in to the port of Hamburg for one day, during which time VIP guests will be chauffeured in Maybach Saloons to the liner's berth at the new cruise terminal, where hundreds of thousands of onlookers will be gathering to celebrate the royal visit. Launched in December 2003, the new flagship of the Cunard Line fleet reigns supreme when it comes to offering passengers a smooth form of travel combined with the finest appointments and exquisite luxury, just as the Maybach does on dry land.

Prior to the world premiere of the Maybach in July 2002, the luxury saloon had made its transatlantic crossing protected inside a special glass container on the sundeck of the Queen Elizabeth 2, which was Cunard's flagship vessel at that time. Following its arrival in New York, one picture was beamed around the world: the Maybach 62 inside a swaying container pictured against the backdrop of the New York skyline. That was the moment that truly signified the revival of a luxury automotive marque so steeped in legend.