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VIRTUAL TOUR - QUEEN MARY 2 |
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 tons
Passengers: 2,620
Crew: 1,253
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 Atlantic crossings
Stabilizers: Two sets
Cost: Estimated $800 million dollars |
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- 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 3 ½ 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 (31 ½ ft. each)
- QM2's whistle will be audible for 10 miles
THE LARGEST, LONGEST, TALLEST, GREATEST, AND GRANDEST OCEAN LINER IN THE WORLD.
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. 51 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.
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's cultural enrichment program includes seven classrooms and Illuminations, 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.
History & Art Worth a King's Ransom |
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.
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.
Personal Butler and Concierge Service |
Concierges attend to guests in all of the Grill Accommodations, while the Queens Grill categories also feature private butler service.Interactive TV
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.
Surf the web, check e-mail or even transmit a video postcard to friends and family back home. Take classes in the Computer Centre, or bring your own laptop; every stateroom has direct Internet access.
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.
75% with Balconies
80% of her accommodations are outside cabins and over 94% of these feature spacious private balconies.
TIME FOR ALL THE THINGS YOU NEVER HAVE TIME FOR.
With a passenger capacity of 2,620, QM2's sheer size allows the creation of a variety of passenger spaces. This in turn allows for a world of diversity. Athletes will find one of the best-equipped playing fields anywhere. Sybarites can enjoy the rejuvenating treatments of the world-renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. If you're into health and fitness, there's a state-of-the-art gym including a separate weight room. Or how about a visit to the planetarium? A wine tasting seminar? Or a walk down history lane at the Maritime Quest Exhibit? QM2's is a veritable City at SeaSM , with everything from virtual reality golf, a basketball court to a book shop.When the stars come out, she shines even brighter. Beaded gowns. Black ties and tails. Champagne and caviar. QM2 plays host to the most elegant soirees of the season - in any season. Dancers sweep across the largest ballroom at sea. Hors d'oeuvres are served in Sir Samuel's wine bar, jazz in the Commodore Club, West End-caliber shows in the Royal Court Theatre. Spin over to the casino with its tuxedoed croupiers. Head down to the G32 disco, or retire to the Chart Room where a cabaret singer croons Some Enchanted Evening …which, you'll discover, occurs nightly aboard QM2.
For an in-depth look at the Queen Mary 2, take the "360° Tour" on the Cunard site: www.cunard.com |
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