Queen Mary 2

Launched:	2004	Passengers:	1,253
Registry:	Great Britain	Tonnage:	151,400
Crew:	1,253	Decks:	13

Queen Mary 2

Classic Cunard hallmarks weave throughout Queen Mary 2: sweeping staircases, soaring public rooms, a Grand Ballroom, a 360 degree promenade deck. With one staff member per couple, Cunard's renowned White Star Service^SM is also assured.


The most anticipated ocean liner in the world also comes with an unprecedented cache of luxuries and innovations. Three-quarters of her staterooms have balconies. Lavish two-story duplexes even have their own private exercise equipment. Exciting restaurants like Todd English and Cunard's renowned Grills create the premier dining experience at sea.

A space ratio of 57.25 makes her one of the roomiest vessels anywhere. Even that can't prepare you for the endless possibilities which occupy all this space - 14 decks of sports facilities, shops, bars, lounges, 5 pools and no fewer than 10 restaurants, a largesse which allows you the freedom to experience your own preferences and passions. Rejuvenate at the celebrated Canyon Ranch SpaClub^(R). Or how about the classic British deck game of quoits?

Try something novel. Learn something new! Cunard ConneXions^SM is almost like a college at sea, taking into account, of course, that you're on vacation. Or take a virtual ride into space at Illuminations^SM

Activities

It is not surprising that the most luxurious ocean vessel ever built features a Canyon Ranch Spa. This highly acclaimed health resort company has elevated the spa experience to an entirely new plane with life-changing programs from Stress-relief Classes to workshops on diet, healthy aging and disease prevention. Fifty-one Canyon Ranch Health and Wellness experts work in QM2's 20,000 square foot facility which includes 24 treatment rooms, a Thalassotherapy Pool with deluge Waterfall, a Whirlpool, Thermal Suite with both Herbal and Finnish Saunas, Reflexology Basins and an Aromatic Steam Room.

QM2's cultural enrichment program includes seven classrooms and a 500-seat auditorium where you can attend workshops, seminars and lectures presenting a fusion of perspectives from the world's premier cultural hotspots: New York and London. Classes range from fashion to foreign languages, watercolor techniques to period furniture. Try film making. Join a discussion of British comedy, or compare MoMA and the Tate.

Renowned international artists were commissioned to produce over 300 original works of art valued at over $5 million. For history buffs, the museum-quality Maritime Quest Exhibit is a fascinating tour that takes you back to the golden era of transatlantic cruising.

You can receive or send e-mails, choose from dozens of movies, review a seminar you might have missed or sign up for shore excursions - right from the comfort of your stateroom.

Dining

Concierges attend to guests in all of the Grill Accommodations, while the Queens Grill categories also feature private butler service.

Stunning French-American cuisine and dedication to quality have made Cunard's culinary advisor one of the most famous chefs in the world. He has been the recipient of numerous awards from Bon Appetit's "Chef of the Year" to Gourmet's "Top Tables." People often wait months for a reservation at Daniel, his famous New York City Bistro, ranked Number One for "Top Food" by the 2002 Zagat Survey. Guests can enjoy his cuisine aboard QM2.

Make the traditional grande descente in the stunning 3-story Britannia Restaurant, whose grand sweeping staircase creates a dramatic showcase for those wishing to make the ultimate entrance.

Entertainment

Guests can surf the web, check e-mail or even transmit a video postcard to friends and family back home. They can take classes in the Computer Centre, or bring their own laptop; every stateroom has direct Internet access.

Take a virtual ride into outer space, view the stars and other visual spectacles or take a course on celestial navigation in Illuminations, QM2's full-scale Planetarium. It also functions as a Grand Cinema, a 500-seat lecture hall and even a broadcasting studio.

QM2 was designed to accommodate all the ages. For guests who wish to take their children or grandchildren along, The Play Zone is like a well-run camp for children 2 - 7 years old. A separate facility, The Zone, provides hours of supervised entertainment and activities for children 8- 12 years old. The area includes the Minnows Splash Pool and real English nannies for the toddlers. And it's equipped with an array of toys and activities from board games to computer terminals with all kinds of learning adventures, so that while kids are doing their thing, adults have some quality time alone.

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