QM2 and QE2 are surely two of the grandest and best-known ships afloat today. Their unique ocean liner capabilities allow for smooth worldwide sailing and a wide range of innovative facilities, elegant public rooms, generous amenities and luxurious accommodations. Queen Mary 2 is the largest
(151,400 tons), longest (1,132 feet), tallest (236 feet), widest (135 feet) and most expensive ($800 million) passenger ship ever built. Among her notable facilities are 10 dining venues, including a Mediterranean speciality restaurant run by star chef Todd English, the world’s first planetarium at sea, the only spa at sea operated by Canyon Ranch, the largest ballroom at sea, the largest library at sea, the largest wine collection at sea, and a Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar.

On transatlantic crossings guest lecturers are provided by the University of Oxford and performers from London’s Royal Academy of Dramatic Art complement the entertainment offerings. Queen Elizabeth 2 is a classic liner known intimately by royalty, rock stars and the jet set. Since her launch in 1969, the ship has called at 275 ports, carried some three million guests and sailed over five million nautical miles. She offers award-winning cuisine and service and is resplendent with formal dining rooms, a casual alternative venue, grand bars and lounges, a well-stocked library, fully equipped health spa, casino, modern Internet centre and two swimming pools.

Notable guest lecturers from the fields of journalism, literature, academia, the military and the diplomatic corps enrich most voyages; cultural arts and entertainment complement their on-board presentations. Cunard Line has operated the most famous ocean liners in the world since 1840. Cunard vessels have a classic British heritage, destined to recapture the glamour of the original Queen Mary. And in 2007, Queen Victoria joins the fleet.

Cunard Cruise Ships

  • Queen Elizabeth 2
  • Queen Victoria
 


Dining

A Grand Occasion
Dining has always been the centrepiece of any Cunard voyage, a celebration where superb culinary creations are proudly served by waiters trained in the fine art of Cunard White Star ServiceTM. Make a sweeping entrance all dressed up in your finery, take your seat, browse our inspiring menus and enjoy our most delicious dining traditions.

There is 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 Queen Mary 2 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 - complimentary of course!

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 P categories, savor the sublime creations of the Princess Grill. Cunard's Grill restaurants have been long acclaimed by food critics as the finest dining experience at sea.

Britannia Club
This club-like private salon serves guests in our AA Britannia Club Balcony category. 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

Britannia Restaurant
Make a grand descent down the sweeping staircase of the splendid, three-deck-high Britannia Restaurant, Queen Mary 2's main dining room, reminiscent of the opulent dining salons of the past.

A Day Onboard Queen Mary 2

With a guest capacity of 2,592, Queen Mary 2's sheer size allows for a world of diversions. 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 and weight room plus our well equipped sports decks. Or how about a visit to the Planetarium? A wine tasting seminar in Illuminations? Or a walk down history lane at the Maritime Quest Exhibit. Queen Mary 2 entices you to discover a multitude of distractions, 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. Queen Mary 2 plays host to the most elegant soirees of the season - in any season. Dancers sweep across the largest ballroom at sea in the Queens Room. Hors d'oeuvres are served in Sir Samuel's wine bar, jazz in the Commodore Club, West End-calibre 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 Queen Mary 2.

Evenings

Filled With Endless Possibilities It may be night time that most sets the Queen Mary 2 experience apart from other ships. For where else will you attend such dazzling affairs as a Black and White Captain's Ball, Ascot Ball or Pirates Ball — all in a setting as stunning as the Queens Room? This Queen's Royal Nights are simply lavish — and you're on the guest list. Or catch a staged musical production, or perhaps a bit of Shakespeare performed by actors from London's RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), in the Royal Court Theatre. You may want to save time for the Empire Casino, or put on your dancing shoes at G32 nightclub. Gentleman Hosts on every Cunard voyage ensure that ladies travelling alone have a dancing partner.

But there are also options for those seeking simpler pleasures in an evening. Like fine wine and quiet conversation at Sir Samuel's, a flute of bubbly at Veuve Clicquot® Champagne Bar, jazz in the Chart Room or lounge tunes and ambience in the Commodore Club. And, of course, there's ale and ample cheer at the Golden Lion Pub.

Health and Fitness


Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
Enjoy a wide array of pampering possibilities, as well as the sensational AquaTherapy Centre and well-equipped Fitness Centre.

Sports Deck
Queen Mary 2's top decks offer an array of active pursuits, including two pools (both covered and open), a golf simulator and putting green, paddle tennis, basketball, shuffleboard and much more for you to choose from.




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