Technically classed as an ocean liner, Queen Mary 2 harks back to the golden age of cruising and ocean travel, not only in her grand décor and furnishings, but also in her iconic transatlantic voyages between Southampton and New York, and her annual world cruise. As Cunard pride themselves on the small details, guests are guaranteed to enjoy a truly regal cruising experience aboard QM2. Whether you're indulging in fine dining, dressing up for a Gala Evening or relaxing to the sounds of live music, every moment with Queen Mary 2 exudes elegance and sophistication.
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Ship Stats and Features
Ship Facilities
Dining
Cunard celebrate the traditions of British cruising with separate dining for guests depending on their accommodation class and quintessential Afternoon Tea. In Britannia class on Queen Mary 2, luxury is as standard while in Grills, you can expect only the best Cunard has to offer in your intimate restaurant and exclusive deck and lounge.
Alternative dining options onboard the Queen Mary 2 include The Verandah restaurant for high class French cuisine and the Golden Lion pub and Lido restaurant for some cosy home comforts in a more relaxed setting. In addition, when the urge takes you, simply order to your room and enjoy a meal on the balcony, meaning you’ll never have to worry about going hungry.
Entertainment
On those long days at sea while traversing the Atlantic Ocean, you can be rest assured you’ll always be entertained aboard QM2. Whatever mood you feel after dinner, there’s something for you in the evening. Enjoy a drink at the various bars whatever the occasion. Take in the Commodore Club’s live jazz, the Theatre shows or dance the night away in the Queen’s Ballroom or G32 Nightclub; which is also host to a fun silent disco on select evenings.
Other bars and lounges:- Empire Casino
- Golden Lion Pub
- Chart Room
- Sir Samuel’s
- The Tasting Room
- Laurent Perrier Champagne Bar
- Carinthia Lounge
- Churchill’s Cigar Lounge
- The Pavillion Bar
- The Terrace Bar
Things to do
Recreation
Facilities on QM2 are outstanding, offering 14 bars, 10 restaurants, 8 whirlpools, fitness suites and more, there’s something for everyone to do during their cruise with Cunard:
- The Zone/The Play Zone for children
- Cunard ConneXions for workshops, seminars and lectures
- Video Arcade
- Mayfair shops
- Designer Boutique's including Michael Kors
- QM2 bookshop
- The Library
- Kennels
- Hospital
- Launderette
- Gallery
- Planetarium
- Spa and Fitness
As well as swimming pools and Jacuzzis to soak in, there are a number of spa treatments and massages you can book aboard Queen Mary 2. What better way to make your holiday even more luxurious than treating yourself to a professional massage or skin treatment.
Useful Information
Event Voyages in 2025
Queen Mary 2 is embarking on several exciting Event Voyages throughout 2025, including Cunard's 185th Anniversary Sailing! With so many unique and wonderful experiences waiting, you can find out more about all the Cunard 2025 Event Voyages right here; don't wait to book, though, they're popular!
Shakespeare At Sea
Cunard are set to make their transatlantic voyages on Queen Mary 2 even more memorable after joining up with the Royal Shakespeare Company. From exclusive theatre shows to performances of famous sonnets, let the talented cast bring the work of one of the world's best-known playwrights to life, even on the open ocean!
Dress Code
The Queen Mary 2 dress code is elegantly formal. The quintessentially British cruise line combines traditional elegance with their incredible standards and the understated class of formal dress adds to the charm every night onboard. Ladies take your favourite cocktail dress, and in sunnier climates maxi dresses, while gentlemen break out your finest suits and favourite black tie attire.
Pets
If you’ve always dreamt of taking the most treasured member of your family on the cruise with you, QM2 is the ship for you as there are kennel facilities for your pets. Read more on our blog - Is it Time to Treat Your Pet to a Cruise?
Queen Mary 2 is one of the ships that depart from the UK. To find out more, read our blog post - Cruise Ships Departing From Southampton.
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Customer reviews for Queen Mary 2
One of our best cruises. This is our second cruise with Cunard and it didn't disappoint. We enjoy the formality and the quiet ambience. Crew very friendly and helpful, food in all restaurants excellent, very comfortable stateroom on deck 11.
Great cruise great ship
Lovely ship . Staff all excellent . Very enjoyable holiday
Back from 14 nights on QM2 round the med. Overall fantastic holiday, will definitely travel on her again. Here are my observations. 1) FAB, CLASSY SHIP. 2) cabin clean, very comfortable and attractive. . We could have easily stayed much longer in it. We loved it. Had a sheltered balcony and were dubious about it when we booked, but it was great! We had the much talked about shower curtain, but it was fine and worked well. Very clean. 3) Very good talks and quizzes 4) food very, very good in Britannia restaurant, but 5) DO NOT HAVE STEAK FRITES, awful, shouldn’t be on the otherwise great menu. Cunard, remove it as it lets you down. ! 6) First few nights were chaos getting a table for dinner, being told we had a wait of an hour and a half! We were freedom dining. But it settled down and we received a bottle of wine as way of an apology. 7) most staff very friendly and helpful. 8) The small plates in the Corinthia lounge during breakfast and lunch were great and as a result we rarely used the buffet. 7) when we did use the buffet we found it clean, busy but well organised and good choice of food. 8) We booked dinner in Coriander in the second week,and although surroundings weren’t authentic, it was seriously fab Indian food. Highly recommend. GREAT HOLIDAY AND CANT WAIT TO GET SAILING ON HER AGAIN. Just booked for December on Queen Victoria!
