World's Best Cruises-Queen Mary 2

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The Queen Mary 2 was the largest, longest, tallest, widest, and most expensive ocean vessel ever built until the Royal Caribbean Freedom of the Seas set sail in 2006. The Queen Mary 2 is probably the last of the classic ocean liners. Let's take a look at this marvelous cruise ship.

Overview of the Queen Mary 2
With a passenger capacity of 2,620, QM2's size allows a great variety of passenger amenities. Almost everything you could want on a cruise ship can be found in the QM2. For those who want to be pampered and rejuvenated, the ship features the Canyon Ranch Spa Club. Athletes can play basketball or virtual reality golf, and a state-of-the-art gym includes a separate weight room. The QM2 even has some features new to cruising such as a planetarium and a look at marine history in the Maritime Quest Exhibit. QM2 even let you bring your dog along and board him in an on board kennel.

Night time on the QM2 is elegant, and the ship plays host to formal gatherings in the evenings. After dinner, a series of entertainments include dancing in the largest ballroom at sea, jazz in the Commodore Club, a casino, cabaret singing in the Chart Room, and West End-caliber shows in the Royal Court Theater.

Some of the traditional Cunard hallmarks are found throughout the Queen Mary 2 as sweeping staircases, soaring public rooms, a grand ballroom, and a 360° promenade deck. A space ratio of 57.25 makes her one of the roomiest vessels anywhere, and the ship has 14 decks of sports facilities, shops, bars, lounges, 5 pools and no fewer than 10 restaurants. With one staff member per couple, a very high level of service can be expected. For those who love verandas, three-quarters of the QM2 staterooms have balconies. Some of the lavish two-story duplexes even have their own private exercise equipment.

Ten restaurants to satisfy all tastes
There are 10 restaurants in all with a team of chefs that includes culinary advisor Daniel Boulud, one of the world's most famous chefs, and the celebrated Mediterranean and TV culinary luminary Todd English. As with the custom of ocean liners in the past, each QM2 stateroom is matched with a reserved table at a sea-view restaurant, complemented by the largest wine selection afloat. Of course, you can always make reservations at one of the many optional dining alternatives. Or don't dine out - dine in! Room service is available 24 hours a day.

To view the marvelling pictures of Queen Mary 2, visit our gallery: Queen Mary 2-The largest and most expensive cruise