Hi everyone and thanks for joining us on a tour of Queen Mary 2. Queen Mary 2 is the
flagship of the Cunard fleet and is the only true transatlantic liner making regular
crossings between Southampton and New York today. Entering service in 2004 she no
longer holds the title as been the world's largest passenger ship but her
sheer size and scale paired with a sleek design iconic Cunard livery is
guaranteed to turn heads wherever she goes
We first travelled on Queen Mary 2 to back in 2014 we were instantly blown away by her
beauty and the renowned Cunard white star service
To date Queen Mary 2 is our favorite ship and hopefully this tour will give you a
good insight as to why we're going to start our tour the Grand Lobby this is
the real heart and soul of the ship spanning over two decks with this elegant
sweeping staircase and fresh floral display you can see why many passengers
choose this as a perfect backdrop for their holiday photographs
Just off the Grand Lobby we have the Purser's office where any questions or
concerns you may have be taken care of next up we have the tour office fancy
flutter with Lady Luck then head over to the Empire casino
climbing the elegant stairs we find ourselves enticed by some retail therapy
where there's a good selection of retail outlets selling all kinds of luxury
branded items and gifts. After all that shopping you might be feeling thirsty so
why not head over to the ship's champagne bar where you can sit back and
either watch the waves go by outside or people watch in the grand lobby
continuing on with that tour our next stop is illuminations found on Deck 3
which is an auditorium used for movies, cunard insights and planetarium
programs
Queen Mary boasts the first planetarium at sea. You can collect tickets for this first
from connections, this is where you also gain access the ship cybercafe
these forward corridors of the ship form part of the Cunardia exhibition, a journey
through Cunards's past. This is the Royal Court Theatre which spans over two
deck with a seating capacity of 1094 here you will find cabaret performances on
production shows played twice nightly usually at 8:30 and 10:30
these coincide with the first and second sitting in Britannia restaurant
Passing back through the grand lobby our next stop is the Photo gallery, your
picture is taken under no obligation to buy so when you see a member the photo
team out and about be sure to give them a smile.
Just opposite the photo gallery we have the Golden Lion pub, this British style
serving homely pub grub. Here you can watch sports on the telly and during the
evenings you can enjoy some live entertainment - this is the impressive
Britannia Restaurant, upon entry you’ll be met by two sweeping staircases and
straight ahead of you is an enormous mural of the original Queen Mary. This
beautiful dining room has been inspired by Art Deco themes from the 1930s harken
back to the Golden Age of transatlantic crossings
This has to be our favourite dining room at sea, it really gives you a sense of
grandeur and occasion especially on gala night.
Heading up a deck we have the Chart room bar and lounge. This is a great place to unwind and
relax and often features live entertainment.
Opposite the chart room we have Sir Samuel’s, named after- the founder of Cunard
this is an ideal place to grab a coffee and some Godiva chocolates or even
better why not combine both by having a Godiva hot chocolate - absolutely
delicious
Be sure to take a moment to admire and appreciate some of the beautiful pieces
of art work on offer at the Clarendon fine art gallery.
We’ve arrived at the Queen’s room; this beautiful venue is home to the
signature white-gloved afternoon tea here on Queen Mary 2. Enjoy some cakes
and pastries with a nice brew whilst being treated to either a live pianist
or a string quartet
this is also where you can take up dance classes fencing or other activities
being offered as part of Cunard's enrichment program. During the evening
this room becomes an elegant ballroom. If you're not quite ready for bed after all
that ballroom dancing then why not head to G32, Queen Mary 2's very own nightclub
here you can dance the night away
You will find a full wrap around promenade deck on deck 7. We love having a promenade
deck so that we can take a walk and enjoy the views.
Forward, you have the commodore’s cufflinks. These propeller blades stand proud and are really striking.
The forward area of deck seven is dedicated to wellness and well-being
here you'll find a fully equipped fitness center, the Canyon Ranch spa and
a salon
Unfortunately during our voyage the aqua therapy pool was unavailable so we can't
show you around there at this time I'm afraid
Next, we have the Carinthia Lounge. This area was converted from the under used
Winter Garden Room during the remastering in 2016. It seems a much a better use of space and
is a popular lounge serving hot and cold drinks as well as light snacks at
breakfast and lunch. During the evening you'll find live entertainment playing
here
An area we usually despise on a ship is the buffet, but this is not the case on
Queen Mary 2. Kings Court is a large buffet area with an amazing
selection of food and ample seating
during the remastering the panoramic lifts in the grand lobby were removed
freeing up valuable space and leaving the king's court and light an airy area
to dine
Queens grill and Princess grill guests have exclusive access to this lounge as
well as their own dining rooms
Queen Mary 2 boasts the largest library at sea and has around 10,000 books in
six different languages with some great little nooks to read your books
Formerly Todd English now The Verandah and very recently incorporated a new
Steakhouse menu for an additional supplement you can enjoy a nice juicy
steak in these beautiful surroundings
One of our favourite bars with Commodore Club with impressive model of the Queen
Mary 2 behind the bar, this is an ideal place to come and enjoy a pre-dinner
cocktail and some live music but get there early as it can get really busy
especially in a formal night
Cigar smokers will be pleased to know they can head to Churchill cigar lounge
where there's also a selection of cigars on offer. The Atlantic room is the
multi-use room which can be found up on deck 11
tucked just behind the observation deck. The panoramic lifts take you from deck 7 up to
deck 11 and offer some amazing views down either side of the ship.
Stepping out on the lifts on deck 11 we have the observation deck this viewpoint
offers spectacular views out to sea you can also get a good aerial view of the
bow.
Above the bridge you will find The Lookout. This sheltered area offers some
great views.
Up on the sundeck you have the opportunity to play shuffleboard or if
you feel in a little more energetic then why not use the sports court or the golf
net.
With its retractable roof it doesn't matter whatever the weather the Pavilion
pool is a great location to come and chill out in.
if all that swimming and table tennis works up a thirst then why not head to
the pavilion pool bar next the pavilion pool. Here we have the fairways, this is queen
mary 2's very own golf simulator.
If you fancy a burger or a hot dog head to the boardwalk cafe this self-serve
snack bar can be found on the boat deck just behind
the funnel.
Did you know you can take your four-legged friends of the on Queen Mary
2 during transatlantic crossings? They'll be fully catered for it the
kennels, this is the poochie pawminade which features a traditional British
lamppost and an American fire hydrant so that they can really make themselves feel at
home
next we head down to the Grills Terrace, an exclusive area for girls guests
Continuing down to the terrace bar and pool area, this is open to all guests,
this is where you will also find sailaway entertainment taking place.
Here we have the terrace pool
Next up we have the splash pool and the minnow spill and area leading onto the
kids club which unfortunately we were unable to film on this voyage. We hope
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