Killybegs welcomed the Cunard Line Queen Elizabeth cruise ship to its new pier on Friday 20th July, breaking records for the largest ever liner to berth in the booming port.
Old world charm meets modern luxuries aboard the Queen Elizabeth. As 2,000 guests disembarked for a day of exploring in Donegal, 20 guests got the chance to step inside the grand vessel for a tour organised by Atlantic Travel Letterkenny.

Local visitors on an Atlantic Travel tour aboard the Queen Elizabeth
The interiors of this colossal shop scream Gatsby-era decadence. The spotlessly clean rooms and corridors feature Art Deco designs, gleaming rich wood panelling, sparkling chandeliers and splendid seating areas throughout.

Queen Elizabeth Queens Room sparkling dancefloor
A staff force of 1,200 keeps the operation sailing smoothly. This floating resort hosts nine restaurant areas, 12 bars, an 800-seater theatre, wellness suite, spa, beauty salon, outdoor games deck, two swimming pools, casino, library, art gallery and shopping mall. Add in the upkeep of 1,000 cabins and you can see why such a large crew is needed.

Swimming pool on the Queen Elizabeth
There is no shortage of activities to keep guests entertained in the morning, evenings and on days at sea. If they are not dining or relaxing with a drink, guests can enjoy live music on many floors, ballroom dancing in the Queens Room or shows in the Royal Court Theatre, where magicians, comedians, guest performers and in-house production casts perform nightly.

Royal Court Theatre

Queen Elizabeth Grand Lobby
Going on a cruise ship such as this is lavish living at its best. The classic surroundings are timeless and universally glamorous, which makes each destination so exciting as new places lie waiting to be explored.
See photos from inside the Queen Elizabeth below, with thanks to Atlantic Travel for arranging the tour:

Atlantic Travel agents Caroline Kerr and Moya McCrossan

Social Hostess Leslie guides a tour through the Queen Elizabeth

Local visitors on tour aboard the Queen Elizabeth

Local visitors on tour aboard the Queen Elizabeth

Wellness Director Egan Smil

Hair salon in the Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth Spa

Queen Elizabeth Spa

The Queen Elizabeth crew in training

The Churchill Cigar Lounge

Art gallery in the Queen Elizabeth

French wine tasting at the Verandah Restaurant in the Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth Gin

Dining with Donegal views in the Queen Elizabeth

Lido restaurant in the Queen Elizabeth

The Queen Elizabeth docked in Killybegs

Ourdoor games courts on the Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth 2 in Killybegs
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