Cunard Ocean Liner Queen Mary 2
Published Thursday, March 19th 2009 - Updated Thursday, March 19th 2009
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Queen Mary 2 is definitely a “huge” ship of 150,000 tons with passenger capacity of 2,620. There are over 200 activities available onboard.
There are many enrichment programs onboard: Book Club, Academy at Sea conducted by leading professors in topics from opera to oceanography. There are numerous workshops which include literature, food, wine, interior design. There are art & dance workshops, discussion groups and computer center. There are master classes by performers and directors from the renowned Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, plus readings, one-act plays, celebrity appearances.
Queen Mary 2 offers sports facilities like golf simulators, putting green, paddle tennis, shuffleboards, basketball, darts. They have Canyon Ranch SpaClub, pool with retractable dome, shops, lounges, casino, karaoke, high tea, a virtual space ride in the planetarium, a bookstore, largest library at sea, movie theatre, live jazz, Maritime Quest Exhibit (a museum-quality audio tour that takes you back to the golden era of ocean cruising), art gallery.
The Queen Mary 2 is more formal than others. Jeans and shorts are frowned upon, even around the pool area. Khakis, capri, and pantsuits are worn during the day; black ties and tails in the evening. There are children on board, but a lot less than some of the other cruise lines.
Their cabins are categorized by inside, oceanview & balcony and these passengers all dine at the magnificent Britannia Restaurant.
The suites are Queen & Princess suites, which offers concierge/butler services. These passengers dine at the Queen or Princess Grill.
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