Cruise Ship Profiles
Ship specifications, photos, itineraries, accommodations, dining venues, notable rooms, activities, children's areas, deck plan, enhancements, incidents, accidents and more.
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Queen Mary 2 News
Cunard Releases Statement Regarding Queen Mary 2 CDC Scores
Posted 24 June 2011
Cunard's Queen Mary 2 received an uncharacteristically low score of 84 (See scores below)following her voluntary Vessel Sanitation Program (VSP) inspection in New York on 10 June. On most previous inspections she has scored over 95, on three occasions achieving the maximum of 100.
The poor assessment on 10 June resulted largely from one small area of the ship's overall operation. All the issues raised in the report were immediately addressed and have now been corrected.
Ship and shore management have now redefined certain roles and responsibilities to clarify accountability and the Company's already rigorous training schedule has been stepped up. The Company is confident that failings of this nature will not occur again, and that the ship's VSP scores in the future will return to the customary consistently high level.
Itinerary
Queen Victoria sails various global itineraries. Please visit the Cunard website for a complete schedule
CDC Ratings
2009 Rating 100 (Apr)
2009 Rating 98 (Aug)
2010 Rating 98 (Jul)
2011 Rating 84 (Jun)
2011 Rating 92 (Jul)
Deck Plan
Deck 13
Sports Center, Splash Pool, Sun Deck, Regatta Bar
Deck 12
Passenger staterooms, Pool, The Fairways, The Boardwalk Cafe
Deck 11
Passenger staterooms, Observation Deck, Atlantic Room
Deck 10
Passenger staterooms
Deck 9
Passenger staterooms, Commodore Club, Boardroom, Churchill's
Deck 8
Passenger staterooms, Pool, Todd English Restaurant, beauty salon, book shop, library, Canyon Ranch Spa
Deck 7
Observation Deck, Fitness Centre, Canyon Ranch Spa, Therapy Pool, Winter Garden, Kings Court, Queens Grill Lounge
Deck 6
Passenger staterooms, The Play Zone, Minnows Pool, The Zone
Deck 5
Passenger staterooms
Deck 4
Passenger staterooms, Illuminations
Deck 3
Royal Court Theater, Mayfair Shops, Britannia Restaurant, Queens Room, G32 Nightclub
Deck 2 & 3L
Illuminations, Internet room, Royal Court Theater, Empire Casino, Grand Lobby, Golden Lion Pub, Britannia Restaurant (lower level)
Kid's Stuff
Play Zone
Younger members of the family and perhaps some adults will not want to leave The Play Zone filled with toys, games and activities. As the younger children delight in the soft play area and ball pool you can be certain that they are in the best of care with our certified Early Years staff.
A range of engaging activities will be thoughtfully prepared by youth staff including sports, arts and crafts and a disco, as well as themed days such as Pirate Day! The teen area, with its computers and relaxed layout provides an ideal setting for older children to meet and make new friends. Adjoining the Play Zone is the outside pool area where the whole family can enjoy themselves.
Please note that children must be a minimum of two-years-old to participate in the Nursery without parental supervision. Children under one-year-old are welcome, provided they are accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times.
RMS Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 is a transatlantic ocean liner. She was the first major ocean liner built since Queen Elizabeth 2 in 1969, the vessel she succeeded as flagship of the Cunard Line. The ship was named by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004 after the first RMS Queen Mary, completed in 1936. With the retirement of Queen Elizabeth 2 from active duty in 2008, Queen Mary 2 is currently the only transatlantic ocean liner in operation as a liner (in scheduled service between Southampton and New York ).
Queen Mary 2 was intended primarily to cross the Atlantic Ocean, and was therefore designed differently from many other passenger ships. The ship's final cost was approximately $300,000 US per berth, nearly double that of many contemporary cruise ships. This was due to the size of the ship and her unique design, which reduced the economies of scale achieved with other Carnival ships. Instead of the diesel-electric configuration found on many ships, Queen Mary 2 uses a CODLAG configuration (Combined diesel-electric and gas) in order to achieve her maximum speed.
Queen Mary 2's facilities include fifteen restaurants and bars, five swimming pools, a casino, a ballroom, a theatre, and the first planetarium at sea. There are also kennels on board, as well as a nursery. Queen Mary 2 is one of the few ships afloat today to have remnants of a class system on board, most prominently seen in her dining options.
The QM2 received a major refurbishment at the end of 2011, comprising all staterooms, Canyon Ranch SpaClub, the Queens Grill and Princess Grill Restaurants, the Commodore Club, the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar, Sir Samuel's, the Play Zone/Kids' Zone, and a complete redesign of the Golden Lion Pub.
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| Itinerary | Dining Venues |
| CDC Ratings | Outdoor Venues |
| Deck Plan | Kid's Stuff |
Specifications
Ship Class:
Launched: 2004
Refurbished: 2011
GRT: 151,400
Length: 1,132 ft.
Draft: 33 ft.
Speed: 28 Knots
Passengers: 2,592
Accommodations
All 1,310 staterooms aboard Queen Mary 2 received upgrades during a refurbishment in 2011. The vessel received a fresh look with new carpeting, curtains and beddings, and some received new furniture. The revised design will be in keeping with current designs but with an enhanced sense of luxurious comfort, as can be experienced in luxury hotels around the world.
Standard Amenities
Half bottle of sparkling wine at embarkation; Interactive TV with multi language film and music channels; Direct-Dial telephone; Refrigerator, safe and hair dryer; Bath robe & slippers; Nightly turndown service with pillow chocolate; Complimentary 24-hour room service; Daily fresh fruit (on request); 220V 3-pin and 110V 2-pin Sockets; Daily shipboard newspaper
Stateroom sizes
Britannia modest inside: 152-243 sq. ft.
Britannia ocean-view: 180-201 sq. ft.
Britannia Balcony: 242-472 sq. ft.
Britannia Balcony: 242-472 sq. ft.
Princess Grill Suites: 335-513 sq. ft.
Queens Grill Suites: 508-1493 sq. ft.
Dining Venues
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. Room service is available 24 hours a day.
Britannia Grill
Three-level dining room for passengers in P2, P3 & P4 staterooms.
Queens Grill
Queens Grill patrons have their own private
bar. Exclusive deck terrace and an
al fresco dining option
Princess Grill Restaurant
For passengers in P1 & PG stateroom.
The Boardwalk Cafe
Outdoor Grill located on Deck 12.
Golden Lion Pub
English style pub offering items
such as fish and chips, bangers and mash, and a selection of lagers.
Kings Court
Casual breakfast, lunch or late-night buffet. In the evening, the King's
Court is partitioned into 3 different restaurants: The Carvery ( serving
English style meats of all sorts), La Piazza (serving Italian style fare),
and Lotus (offering an Asian sampler menu). Reservations Required.
Garden Lounge
Magnificent vaulted glass ceiling creating a conservatory feel inspired by the glass houses of Kew Gardens, beneath where guests will enjoy Supper Clubs, and mix dining with dancing under the stars.
Notable Rooms
Royal Court Theater
Music and high-tech productions in this 1000 seat showroom.
Golden Lion Pub
A Cunard favorite, choose from a wide selection of beer, cider and wine to complement the delicious gastro pub-style lunch menus in a comfortable, traditional setting.
Churchill's
Cigar bar with an extensive selection of rare cognacs, scotch whiskey's, and more.
Chart Room
Elegant lounge featuring classical jazz music.
Canyon Ranch SpaClub
Indulge in signature Canyon Ranch massages, treatments and facials from the classic Canyon Stone Massage or Rasul Ceremony, to exotic Ayurvedic or Thai treatments. Or, visit the Canyon Ranch Salon for pedicures, makeovers and hairstyling and enjoy fabulous views overlooking an endless expanse of ocean.
Queens Room
A new take on the traditional Cunard ballroom, with artwork depicting views from royal palaces. Dance floor for Grand Balls and Tea Dances at sea.
Queen's Grill Lounge
Exclusive to Grills guests, this refined, comfortable and relaxed haven is perfect for a pre-dinner tipple with friends or daily afternoon tea.
The Yacht Club
Nautical features, including the compass-shaped dance floor, is the scene for lively evenings and sunny days.
G32
Two-level nightclub offering theme nights.
Commodore Club
One of the most visited public rooms aboard Queen Mary 2, this breathtaking lounge overlooking her bow features white leather furnishings of chairs, sofas and bar stools.
Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar
A popular space especially on Transatlantic Crossings, this venue featuring the exquisite Veuve Clicquot brand of champagne.
Sir Samuels
Sir Samuel's is a coffee bar by day and a wine bar by night. Enjoy breakfast selections of Danish and muffins. Afternoon offerings include a selection of freshly baked quiches and a variety of sandwiches, 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, served with a side of olives and a variety of cheese.
The Play Zone
Cunard's first-rate facilities for younger guests underwent a complete refurbishment, including new soft play areas, plus upgrades to the very latest in electronic gaming technology and entertainment.
Outdoor Features
Pavilion Pool and Bar
Located on Deck 12.
Terrace Bar
Cocktail bar - great place for the sail-a-ways.
Sports Deck
Sports Center, Splash Pool, Sun Deck, Regatta Bar.
