Queen Mary 2 Cruises

Queen Mary 2 Cruises

Queen Mary 2
  •  
  • Ship
  • Decks
  • Staterooms
  • Dining
  • Entertainment
  • Activities
  • Kids

Welcome to Queen Mary 2 - the grandest, most magnificent ocean liner ever built. She's a true heir to the timeless elegance, legacy and inspiration of the great Cunard liners of legend. You'll notice it the moment you walk through her doors into her soaring Grand Lobby, and be awed from the first instance you experience the famous Cunard White Star ServiceSM.

Yet this sophisticated monarch also boasts the most modern luxuries and amenities - from the pampering services of the only Canyon Ranch SpaClub® on the seas to the fascinating Oxford DiscoverySM enrichment programme led by professors from the University of Oxford and other prestigious experts. This regal royal must truly be seen to be believed - come live the adventure.

From bow to stern, discover 14 spacious decks on which to relax and unwind; to indulge in pleasures and pursuits you never normally have time for. Opulent public areas, extravagant dining rooms, ballrooms, theatres, lounges...even the only Planetarium at sea.

It is only in a world like this that modern fairy tales at sea are possible - where ordinary travellers can feel like royalty for a week or two. But words can only do such a lady so much justice, for to truly revel in the grandeur that is Queen Mary 2, you must sail with her.

Length:

1,132 feet
 
Beam:
 135 feet
 
Beam at Bridge Wings:
 147.5 feet
 
Draft:
 32 feet 10 inches
 
Height (Keel to Funnel):
 236.2 feet
 
Gross Tonnage:
 Approximately 151,400 gross tonnes
 
Guest Capacity:
 2,592 lower berths
3,056 maximum capacity (Including third and fourth berths)
 
Crew:
 1,253
 
Cruise Speed:
 28.5 Knots


Power:
 157,000 horsepower, environmentally friendly, gas turbine/diesel electric plant
 
Propulsion:
 Four pods of 21.5 MW each; 2 fixed and 2 azimuthing
 
Strength:
 Extra thick steel hull for strength and stability for Transatlantic Crossings
 
Stabilizers:
 Two sets
 
Cost:
 Estimated $800 million
 


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 3½ 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 (31½ ft. each)
QM2's whistle is audible for 10 miles
More Interesting Facts:
In 1839, Queen Victoria awarded Samuel Cunard the first ever licence to deliver mail across the Atlantic, proudly granting his steam ship the honoured title RMS (Royal Mail Steamer).  In 2004 RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Queen Mary 2 was awarded this privileged title and continues to celebrate this golden heritage.

Queen Mary 2’s kennel programme is available on all crossings between New York and Southampton in either direction, and is overseen by a full-time Kennel Master who takes care of responsibilities such as feeding, walking and cleaning the ship’s 12 spacious kennels. Travelling dogs and cats also receive a complimentary gift pack and other animal amenities.The kennels and adjacent indoor and outdoor walking areas are open throughout the day, enabling passengers to spend significant time with their pet. Reservations for the kennels may be made at time of booking, and are based on space availability. Contact Cunard for fees and additional requirements.