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Cunard Cruises, Queen Mary 2 Cruise Ship
Queen Mary 2 is the grandest ocean liner in the world! Since she set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage on January 12, 2004, excitement surrounds her all over the world. The Greatest Ocean Liner of Our Time
Queen Mary 2 has been awarded a maritime Oscar from Berlitz in their 2005 guide to Ocean Cruising & Cruise Ships. The famous liner’s Queens and Princess grill accommodations were awarded five stars – ranking Queen Mary 2 seventh out of more than 260 ships – and besting the luxury vessels of Silversea, Crystal and Radisson Seven Seas.
Classic Cunard hallmarks weave throughout Queen Mary 2: sweeping staircases, soaring public rooms, a grand ballroom, a 360° promenade deck. With one staff member per couple, Cunard's renowned White Star ServiceSM is also assured.
The most anticipated ocean liner in the world also comes with an unprecedented cache of luxuries and innovations. Three-quarters of her staterooms have balconies. Lavish two-story duplexes even have their own private exercise equipment. Exciting restaurants like Todd English and Cunard's renowned Grills create the premier dining experience at sea.
A space ratio of 57.25 makes her one of the roomiest vessels anywhere. Even that can't prepare you for the endless possibilities which occupy all this space - 14 decks of sports facilities, shops, bars, lounges, 5 pools and no fewer than 10 restaurants, a largesse which allows you the freedom to experience your own preferences and passions. Rejuvenate at the celebrated Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Or how about the classic British deck game of quoits?
Try something novel. Learn something new! Cunard ConneXionsSM is almost like a college at sea, taking into account, of course, that you're on vacation. Or take a virtual ride into space at IlluminationsSM, the only planetarium afloat.
Ship Facts
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Length: |
1,132 feet |
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Beam: |
135 feet |
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Beam at Bridge Wings: |
147.5 feet |
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Draft: |
32 feet 10 inches |
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Height (Keel to Funnel): |
236.2 feet |
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Gross Tonnage: |
Approximately 151,400 gross tons |
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Passengers: |
2,620 |
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Crew: |
1,253 |
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Top Speed: |
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Power: |
157,000 horsepower, environmentally friendly, gas turbine/diesel electric plant |
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Propulsion: |
Four pods of 21.5 MW each; 2 fixed and 2 azimuthing |
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Strength: |
Extra thick steel hull for strength and stability for Atlantic crossings |
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Stabilizers: |
Two sets |
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Cost: |
Estimated $800 million dollars |
Some comparisons:
- QM2 is five times longer than Cunard's first ship, Britannia (230 ft.)
- QM2 is 113 feet longer than the original Queen Mary
- QM2 is more than twice as long as the Washington Monument is tall (550 ft.)
- QM2 is 147 feet longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall (984 ft.)
- QM2 is more than 3 ½ times as long as Westminster Tower (Big Ben) is high (310 ft.)
- QM2 is only 117 feet shorter than the Empire State Building is tall (1248 ft.)
- QM2 is more than three times as long as St. Paul's Cathedral is tall (366 ft.)
- QM2 is as long as 41 double-decker London buses (31 ½ ft. each)
- QM2's whistle will be audible for 10 miles
On Board
Time For All The Things You Never Have Time For
With a passenger capacity of 2,620, QM2's sheer size allows the creation of a variety of passenger spaces. This in turn allows for a world of diversity. Athletes will find one of the best-equipped playing fields anywhere. Sybarites can enjoy the rejuvenating treatments of the world-renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. If you're into health and fitness, there's a state-of-the-art gym including a separate weight room. Or how about a visit to the planetarium? A wine tasting seminar? Or a walk down history lane at the Maritime Quest Exhibit? QM2's is a veritable City at SeaSM , with everything from virtual reality golf, a basketball court to a book shop.
When the stars come out, she shines even brighter. Beaded gowns. Black ties and tails. Champagne and caviar. QM2 plays host to the most elegant soirees of the season - in any season. Dancers sweep across the largest ballroom at sea. Hors d'oeuvres are served in Sir Samuel's wine bar, jazz in the Commodore Club, West End-caliber shows in the Royal Court Theatre. Spin over to the casino with its tuxedoed croupiers. Head down to the G32 disco, or retire to the Chart Room where a cabaret singer croons Some Enchanted Evening… which, you'll discover, occurs nightly aboard QM2.
On Board by Day
She is a thoroughbred racer, but time seems to slow down considerably once you’re on board. Which is fortunate considering how many activities you may want to participate in during your voyage. Her 57.25 space ratio makes her one of the roomiest ships anywhere – 14 decks of sports facilities, pool, shops, lounges, a casino, a planetarium, a bookstore and a college-at-sea – a largesse which allow you the freedom to experience your own preferences and passions.
Enjoy a reading by a famous author. Try a basalt massage or an exotic scrub at the Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Take tea in the Winter Garden and listen to a string quartet in a garden-like setting where flowers bloom all year long.
When your mood is more serious, you’ll find art and culture coexist peacefully along side casinos and virtual rides. In addition to her unique planetarium and Cunard ConneXionsSM, her college-at-sea, there’s a bookstore and the largest library afloat. Relive Cunard’s rich history at the Maritime Quest Exhibit – a museum-quality audio tour that takes you back to the golden era of ocean cruising. Admire the royal treasure-trove of fine art that graces the public rooms and art gallery, an art collection worth more than $5 million. And if you’ve ever wanted to be a star, QM2 offers the next best thing: workshops and master classes by performers and directors from the renowned Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Plus readings, one-act plays, celebrity appearances and more!
For guests who wish to take their children along, The Play Zone is like a well-run camp, complete with its own Minnows splash pool. Toddlers will be supervised by British nannies, while older children will have a separate facility called The Zone. Children will find an array of toys and activities from board games to computer terminals with all kinds of learning adventures, so that while they’re doing their thing, adults have some quality time alone.
On Board by Night
Evenings bring out the best in her and her guests. Beaded gowns. Black ties. Champagne and caviar. QM2 plays host to the most elegant soirees of the season - in any season. But even when in a casual mood, nighttime glitters with activity. Guests drift from salons to the theatre to the ballroom in a fluid environment conducive to all manner of socializing. Devote your voyage to romance, assisted by musicians, the shows, the disco, the moon. Soft music and quiet murmurs, excited laughter and friendly banter around the roulette wheel. You have not enjoyed yourself this much since….
As the stars begin to shine, a world of romance and excitement lies just outside your door. Crystal chandeliers preside over the Queens Room, where dancers in beaded gowns sweep across the largest ballroom at sea. Corks pop in the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar, toasting a bon voyage with long Waterford flutes. Fine wines are sipped in Sir Samuel's, while jazz sets the tone in the Commodore Club with its wrap-around panoramas of a moonlit sky.
Want to dance? Grab a partner and kick up your heels in G32 with its flashing strobes. Be sure to watch the dazzling musical revue in the Royal Court Theatre. Then why not put on your own Karaoke performance in the Golden Lion, where the laugher flows as freely as the lagers and ales.
Dining Options
Dining Beyond Your Expectations.
Precisely What You Would Expect From Cunard.
Dining has always been the premier event of any Cunard voyage, a gustatory celebration where superb culinary creations are proudly served by waiters trained in the fine art of Cunard White Star ServiceSM. Clearly, lavish dining is the centerpiece of the QM2 experience, as well - with vastly expanded menus and venues.
There are a team of outstanding chefs and 10 dining venues in all, including the innovative Mediterranean cuisine of the Todd English restaurant. As with the custom of ocean liners in the past, each QM2 stateroom is matched with a reserved table at a sea-view restaurant, complemented by the largest wine selection afloat. Of course, you can always make reservations at one of the many optional dining alternatives. Or don't dine out - dine in! Room service is available 24 hours a day
Queens Grill Restaurant:
Queen Mary 2's most sumptuous suites command their own reserved table in the elegant, single-seating Queens Grill restaurant. When it comes to exclusive luxury touches, our Queens Grill Experience is in a league of its own.
Princess Grill Restaurant:
If you're staying in one of the Q categories, savor the sublime creations of the Princess Grill for P category guests. Cunard's Grill restaurants have been long acclaimed by food critics as the finest dining experience at sea.
Introducing Britannia Club
Distinguished, exclusive, refined...
Welcome to Britannia Club.
New for 2007, this accommodation category offers dining in a new, club-like private salon. This intimate single-seating dining room offers special a la carte selections in addition to the succulent Britannia Restaurant menu, with personalised White Star Service for AA category guests.
Britannia Restaurant
(QM2's main dining room):
Make a grande descent down the sweeping stairway of the splendid, 3-story Britannia Restaurant, reminiscent of the opulent dining salons of the past. Dining Alternatives:
You can also enjoy your pick of these fabulous alternative dining options aboard the most famous ship in the world. Dress up or dress down - the accent here is firmly on the casual and comfortable.
Todd English
Enjoy delectable Mediterranean cuisine -- al fresco if you choose. Owner of the internationally famous Olives of Boston among others, Todd English, is one of America's leading chefs. He has been named both "Rising Star Chef" and "Best Chef: Northeast" by the James Beard Foundation, received the Robert Mondavi Award for Culinary Excellence and was named one of the "Top 50 Tastemakers" by Nation's Restaurant News. Chef English has appeared in numerous television shows including his own TV series Cooking in with Todd English. And he's more than a great chef. In 2001, English was named one of People magazine's "50 Most Beautiful People." Reservations are required and a surcharge applies at this popular eatery.
Kings Court
You can enjoy a casual breakfast, lunch or late-night buffet in Kings Court. At night it is transformed into four intimate dining venues: Lotus, with a tasting of multinational Asian cuisines, the Carvery, with British-style carved roasts, and the Chef's Galley, where guests experience one of the most unique epicurean adventures anywhere. Here in a festive atmosphere, diners enjoy an interactive experience as the chef reveals culinary secrets before their very eyes. Reservations are required.
Golden Lion Pub
Fine lagers, ales and pub snacks are served in this charming British pub where you can enjoy a pint and watch televised sporting events.
Sir Samuel
Sir Samuel's is a coffee bar by day and a wine bar by night. Enjoy breakfast selections of Danish and muffins, Almond Croissant and Bow Tie Brioche, all served with a side dish of berries. Afternoon offerings include a selection of freshly baked quiches and a variety of sandwiches, all served with a side of salad. The mid-afternoon menu offers a selection of deep dish cheesecakes, Alsace Apple Tart, and Austrian Sacher Torte. Evening brings a selection of fine wines from around the world, served with a side of olives and a variety of cheese. Open every day from 7 AM to Midnight.
Boardwalk Café
Enjoy lunch at this casual eatery near the pool - in your bathing suit if you choose.
Queens Room
A proper British afternoon tea can be taken in the Queens Room. Naturally it's served freshly brewed (no tea bags here), complete with scones, fresh pastries, finger sandwiches and white glove service.
Accommodations
You can expect to find rich furnishings, exquisite traditional décor and premium amenities such as a fluffy bathrobe and slippers in your accommodations aboard QM2. You can receive and send e-mails, chose from dozens of movies, review a seminar you might have missed or sign up for shore excursions - right from the comfort of your stateroom through the interactive television. QM2's blend of grand elegance and innovative technology is re-interpreted on a quieter, more personal scale in these beautiful sanctuaries by the sea. Nearly 80% of staterooms have ocean views and over 94% of these feature spacious balconies.
Standard amenities include interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels, data port outlet, refrigerator, hair dryer, bathrobe and slippers, a safe and 110/220-volt outlets.
Gracious Accommodations (A, B, C, and D Categories)
Standard staterooms are anything but ordinary. They're spacious and gracious. The smallest is more like a "deluxe" guestroom on ordinary ships. And they're beautifully decorated with fine prints on the walls, soft colors on the sofas and coverlets and turndown service when it's time to retire.
Guests in these accommodations have a reserved table in the Britannia Restaurant or they can choose one of the many alternative dining venues.
| Deluxe Balcony Staterooms (A1 - A3) |
248 sq. ft. with balcony |
| Deluxe and Premium Balcony Staterooms (B1 - B6) |
269 sq. ft. with balcony |
| Oceanview Staterooms (C1 - C4) |
194 sq. ft. |
| Inside Staterooms with Atrium view (D1) |
161 sq. ft. |
Inside Staterooms (D2 - D8)
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155 sq. ft. |
Standard amenities include interactive TV with multi-language film and music channels, data port outlet, refrigerator, hair dryer, bathrobe and slippers, a safe and 110/220-volt outlets.
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