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Cunard Cruises - Queen Mary 2
SAIL THE WORLD IN SOPHISTICATED STYLE 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 Programme led by prestigious experts. This regal royal must truly be seen to be believed - come live the adventure. Queen Mary 2 is the most magnificent ocean liner ever built. Her every detail harkens to the Golden Age of Ocean Travel, while providing one of the most modern travel experiences on earth. From bow to stern, discover 13 spacious decks on which to relax and unwind; to indulge in pleasures and pursuits you never normally have time for. Opulent public areas, extravagant dining rooms, ballrooms, theatres, lounges...even the only Planetarium at sea.
It is only in a world like this that modern fairy tales at sea are possible - where ordinary travellers can feel like royalty for a week or two. But words can only do such a lady so much justice, for to truly revel in the grandeur t 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 |
- § 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
- § 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.
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