Queen
Mary 2
This Cunard ship is the largest ocean vessel afloat. Everything
about this lovely ship is on a grand scale and a cruise aboard
her is the experience of a lifetime. Each time she sails, the
Queen Mary offers 2,620 passengers a luxurious trip and with
around 1,253 crew members, you can be sure your every need will
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Queen Mary 2 arriving in New York |
The majestic Queen Mary 2 Grand Lobby
The
157,000 horsepower generated by the ship's environmentally
friendly marine gas turbine and diesel-electric power plant,
could provide enough power to run it's home port of Southampton.
Right:Impressive dimensions Length: 1,132 ft, Width (Beam):
135 ft Weighing approx. 150,000 gross tons
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TRANSATLANTIC CROSSINGS
Sail
from Southampton to New York and any worries you might have
about the voyage, can be left at the quayside. The ship travels
smoothly and quietly, even in poor weather or at its top speed
of 30 knots (34.5 mph). Designed with two sets of stabilisers
and an extra thick hull for strength and stability, it is
an impressive vessel. It cost an estimated £543 million, has
5 swimming pools, 22 elevators, 12 passenger decks, 1,310
cabins of which 953 have a private balcony.
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CRUISING
& PORTS
Cruising on the Queen Mary 2 is a great way to see the world.
However, if you don't have the patience for frequent transferring
to port by tender, check the itineries available before you
book; as some are planned to include as many 'alongside' ports
as possible. The majority of new cruise ships have flat bottoms
and can get into the main ports, the Queen Mary's ocean-going
deep hull limits access to some ports, but the greater stability
and sheer luxury of travelling on her is more appealing to
most passengers.
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The
awe inspiring Planetarium |
The
Grand Lobby towers over three decks high, and is graced with two
sweeping grand staircases. It's also home to a spectacular Bronze
Relief, with beautiful lighting effects that change throughout the
day.
The
onboard G32 Nightclub |
The
spacious Queens Lounge Ballroom |
The
Britannia Restaurant |
One
of the five swimming pools onboard
(3 outdoors, 2 indoors) |
THE
DINING EXPERIENCE
One of the highlights of this cruise is the standard of food
and service. There's a fabulous choice of 10 restaurants,
or you can opt to dine in your cabin or suite. Whether you
want a formal dinner presented to perfection or a leisurely
breakfast served on you balcony - your requirements will be
met.
The Britannia Restaurant is the main dining room and spans
the width of the ship, seating 1,347 passengers. A spectacular
room with two sweeping staircases and three decks high. There
are two grill rooms onboard, the gold Queens Grill (220 seats)
has its own bar and terrace and the Princess Grill (178 seats).
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The
Britannia Restaurant |
The
Todd English Restaurant |
The
Todd English Restaurant has 216 seats and you will need to
reserve a table, cover charges also apply. Serving Mediterranean
cuisine, designed in a Moorish style and overlooks the Pool
Terrace. Named after the chef who is well known in the States.
Kings Court is an alternative place to eat with 478 seats.
Self-serve breakfast and lunch is available, while at night,
various screens divide the area into four different restaurants:
La Piazza - Italian Trattoria, Lotus - Asian cuisine, The
Carvery - for traditional British roasts and a Chef's Gallery
with meal preparation demonstrations. |
Outdoors,
the Boardwalk Cafe provides a few fast food options. There's even
a pub - the Golden Lion, where you can relax with a glass of something
cool and refreshing.
ACCOMMODATION
The Queen Mary is a two-class ship, Grill Class and Britannia
Class. Divided into 10 categories and 25 price grades. A large
percentage of the cabins and suites have a balcony. Although
there is nothing but a vast expanse of ocean to see on transatlantic
voyages, you can still enjoy breakfast al fresco, or if you
select the sunny side, top up on your tan. There is internet
connection for your lap top and access to the ship's interactive
system that enables you to make reservations in the restaurants,
order wine, items from the shops, book excursions etc.
Top
Right: Britannia Deluxe with balcony
Middle
Right: Grand Duplex Suite
SO MUCH CHOICE
14 lounges and bars, entertaining shows, casino, health spa,
beauty services, gymnasium, Golf simulations, library, communications
room to access the internet, shops, specialist lectures -
there is literally something for everyone onboard this amazing
ship.
Bottom
Right: Communications room for internet access
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