In 2003 Cunard launched their new and at the time largest vessel on the seas, Queen Mary 2. Her gross tonnage is 148,528 tons and she is still the largest ocean liner on the sea to date.
Queen Mary 2 is a ship in a line of distinguished Cunard vessels that offer quality and luxury cruising. On board you can enjoy the choice of 15 restaurants and bars when dining and 5 swimming pools when wanting to relax. As well as this there is a casino, ballroom, theatre, and a planetarium amongst other attractions on board.
Replacing Queen Elizabeth 2 as Cunards flagship, Queen Mary 2 now makes many transatlantic crossings similar to that of her predecessor. Being able to reach an open ocean speed of 30 knots makes Queen Mary 2 fastest than cruise liners and her ocean liner status is proven with this speed.
On 12th January 2004 Queen Mary 2 made her maiden voyage, departing Southampton and sailing to Fort Launderdale in Florida. Later that year she sailed to Athens to act as a hotel for the 2004 Olympic Games whilst in dock. The Queen Mary 2 is a versatile ship and will stay at the forefront of ocean lining for years to come.
Queen Mary 2 has recently completed her refurbishment which has also seen her increase the connectivity onboard. Cunard Cruises say the increased connectivity enables guests to access their emails and website as if they were at home. Guests can now also use their laptops in the staterooms due to the... Read more »
Queen Mary 2 World CruiseCunard Cruises are offering a world cruise in 2009 which is mainly on Queen Mary 2. This world cruise departs aboard Queen Victoria on January 2nd 09 and sails into New York then Florida before you are transferred to Queen Mary 2 for the rest of your epic voyage. This world cruise takes a very similar... Read more »
Last Call To New YorkQueen Elizabeth 2 made her last call to New York yesterday after a Transatlantic cruise. A celebratory lunch was laid on onboard the Cunard ship to mark this historic day. It is the last time that QE2 will visit North America before starting her new life in Dubai. Speeches and tributes were paid to the... Read more »
