Welcome to
Queen Mary 2 - the grandest, most
magnificent ocean liner ever built. She's a true heir to the
timeless elegance, legacy and inspiration of the great Cunard
liners of legend. You'll notice it the moment you walk through
her doors into her soaring Grand Lobby, and be awed from the
first instance you experience the famous Cunard White Star
Service.
Yet this sophisticated monarch also boasts the most modern
luxuries and amenities - from the pampering services of the only
Canyon Ranch SpaClub on the seas to the
fascinating Cultural Enrichment Program led by prestigious
experts. This regal royal must truly be seen to be believed -
come live the adventure. View upcoming guest speakers for 2008.
The Virtual Experience Quick Overview
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throughout the tour. Click on it to move from room to
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Queen Mary 2 exchanged whistle
salutes with the foghorns on the Golden Gate Bridge
Length:
1,132 feet
Beam:
135 feet
Beam at Bridge Wings:
147.5 feet
Draft:
32 feet 10
inches
Height (Keel to Funnel):
236.2 feet
Gross Tonnage:
Approximately
151,400 gross tonnes
Guest Capacity:
2,592 lower
berths
3,056 maximum capacity (Including third and
fourth berths)
Crew:
1,253
Cruise Speed:
28.5 Knots
Power:
157,000
horsepower, environmentally friendly, gas turbine/diesel
electric plant
Propulsion:
Four pods of
21.5 MW each; 2 fixed and 2 azimuthing
Strength:
Extra thick
steel hull for strength and stability for Transatlantic
Crossings
Stabilizers:
Two sets
Cost:
Estimated
$800 million
Some Comparisons:
QM2 is five times longer than Cunard's first ship,
Britannia (230 ft.)
QM2 is 113 feet longer than the original Queen Mary
QM2 is more than twice as long as the Washington
Monument is tall (550 ft.)
QM2 is 147 feet longer than the Eiffel Tower is
tall (984 ft.)
QM2 is more than 3½ times as long as Westminster
Tower (Big Ben) is high (310 ft.)
QM2 is only 117 feet shorter than the Empire State
Building is tall (1248 ft.)
QM2 is more than three times as long as St. Paul's
Cathedral is tall (366 ft.)
QM2 is as long as 41 double-decker London buses
(31½ ft. each)
QM2's whistle is audible for 10 miles
More Interesting Facts:
In 1839, Queen Victoria awarded Samuel Cunard the first
ever licence to deliver mail across the Atlantic, proudly
granting his steam ship the honoured title RMS (Royal Mail
Steamer). In 2004 RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Queen Mary 2 was
awarded this privileged title and continues to celebrate this
golden heritage.
Queen Mary 2’s kennel programme is available on all
crossings between New York and Southampton in either
direction, and is overseen by a full-time Kennel Master who
takes care of responsibilities such as feeding, walking and
cleaning the ship’s 12 spacious kennels. Travelling dogs and
cats also receive a complimentary gift pack and other animal
amenities. The kennels and adjacent indoor and outdoor walking
areas are open throughout the day, enabling passengers to
spend significant time with their pet. Reservations for the
kennels may be made at time of booking, and are based on space
availability. Contact Cunard for fees and additional
requirements