Cunard

Queen Mary 2

Class: Ocean Liner
Launched: 2004
Guests: ~2,691
Typically sails: Transatlantic

Less ideal for

Waterpark seekers
Thrill-ride seekers

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What makes it different

Why choose this ship

Kennels carry cats and dogs on Transatlantic Crossings, with a private outdoor sun deck
Library holds over 8,000 hardbacks, 500 paperbacks and 200 audio books
Illuminations doubles as a 3D cinema and a classical music venue
Carries the only Laurent-Perrier Champagne Bar at sea, plus a golf simulator

Worth knowing

Watch outs

Things that may matter depending on your travel style — not criticisms.

Only 15 single staterooms on board across 1,353 staterooms
Grills Lounge, Concierge Lounge and sun terrace are limited to suite guests
Older ship — launched 2004, no refurbishment recorded

Facilities and activities

On board

Notable facilities

Planetarium (the only one at sea)
Queens Room ballroom
Onboard library

Choosing a room

Cabins

Compare room options for your party.

15 single staterooms, each with large oceanview windows
983 of 1,353 staterooms, or 73 percent, have private balconies
172 suites and penthouses, plus two Grand Duplex apartments
Sheltered balcony staterooms are located on decks 4, 5 and 6

Climate suitability

Indoor & outdoor

What is under cover and what is open to the weather — worth reading for Alaska and northern Europe.

Promenade Deck runs almost 600 metres around the ship
Ten restaurants and 13 bars and lounges give indoor options
Swimming pools and whirlpools are spread across several outdoor decks

Food & Dining

Food Strength

Mixed Reviews

Food experiences vary widely between travelers.

Standard dining varies; Grill-class dining can be notably stronger.

Main Dining

Not a strength

Dining Style

Main dining

How we rate food ▾

Food Strength is an editorial comparison across cruise ships generally — not just within this cruise line.

This dining assessment reflects broader Cunard patterns where ship-specific evidence is limited. Individual venues and experiences vary by ship.

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Main dining

Britannia Restaurant — included

Reviews & Traveler Perspective

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From other cruisers

What cruisers are saying

Independent videos covering the ship, activities, food and practical tips.

Ship tour
Queen Mary 2 ~ Cunard Line. Full Ship Tour - inc Inside Cabin 5224, filmed July 2024
Cruise Addicted · YouTube

Activities
Top 10 Queen Mary 2 experiences you WANT to experience NOW.
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian · YouTube

Food
Cunard Queen Mary 2 Complete Dining Guide - Every venue and menu tried and tested
Visit With Us (Rich and Helen) · YouTube

Practical tips
What I Wish I Knew Before Doing a Transatlantic Crossing on Queen Mary 2 | Cunard
Cruising with Matthew · YouTube

Videos by independent YouTube creators.

Where it goes

Routes on this ship

The route profiles Galythia holds for Queen Mary 2.

Indicative only

Reference price

US$1,411 pp

7-night Transatlantic

Planning reference · Not a live fare

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Where this ship information comes from ▾

Ship facts above are read from the cruise line's own pages, and from an established secondary reference only where an official page returned nothing.