Five Ways to Save QE2 0 By John Edwards on 19 November 2014 Ocean Liners Showing 4 of 7 Prev Next 3. Return Her to Service by Finding a Cruise Line That’s Willing to Refurbish and Operate Her. Pros: QE2 would once again travel the world. She would provide a distinctive alternative to mainstream cruise ships. Cons: She lacks many of the amenities of modern cruise ships. It would be expensive to upgrade, operate and maintain such an old vessel. Share. Twitter Facebook Google+ Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Email