Attractions
Queen Mary 2 is Cunard’s flagship and the only true ocean liner in regular service, built for the transatlantic crossing between Southampton and New York and instantly recognisable by her black hull and single red funnel.
- Illuminations, the only planetarium at sea, which doubles as a cinema and lecture theatre
- The Queens Room, the largest ballroom at sea, with regular gala evenings and tea dances
- Royal Court Theatre, a two-deck theatre with West End style productions
- A library of around 8,000 volumes, the largest afloat
- The Commodore Club, Chart Room, Carinthia Lounge and Churchill’s cigar lounge
- Empire Casino, Golden Lion pub and the G32 nightclub
- Mareel Wellness & Beauty spa with thermal suite and indoor pool
- Kennels for dogs and cats on transatlantic crossings, unique to Queen Mary 2
Capacity
Queen Mary 2 is the largest ship in the Cunard fleet and one of the longest passenger vessels in the world.
- Gross tonnage: 149,215 GT
- Length: 1,132 feet (345 meters)
- Beam: 134.5 feet (41 meters)
- Passenger decks: 14
- Passenger capacity: 2,695
- Crew: approximately 1,250
- Built in 2004 at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France
Queen Mary 2 is scheduled for a major refit at Damen Shiprepair Brest between March 31 and May 9, 2027, adding 31 new staterooms and refreshed Grill suites and restaurants.
Food and Beverage Venues
Dining on Queen Mary 2 follows the Cunard tradition of assigning the main restaurant by stateroom grade, with a wide range of casual and speciality options open to all guests.
- Britannia Restaurant, a two-deck main dining room for Britannia staterooms
- Britannia Club Restaurant, with open seating for Britannia Club guests
- Princess Grill and Queens Grill, exclusive restaurants for suite guests
- The Verandah, a speciality restaurant inspired by the original Queen Mary
- King’s Court, the buffet restaurant with themed dining stations
- Sir Samuel’s, for coffee and pastries, and the Boardwalk Cafe on deck
- Golden Lion pub, with traditional pub lunches and live sport
- Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar and around fifteen bars and lounges in total
- Afternoon tea served daily in the Queens Room
Accommodations
Staterooms on Queen Mary 2 are organized into four main categories, matching the ship’s dining structure, with some of the largest suites at sea.
- Queens Grill Suites, including the Grand Duplex, Duplex and Penthouse suites
- Princess Grill Suites
- Britannia Club staterooms
- Britannia staterooms, both inside and with ocean views or balconies, plus single staterooms
All staterooms include a seating area, individual climate control, a safe, and 24-hour room service.
