Cunard Queen Mary 2
Cunard

Cunard Queen Mary 2

84
SCORE
Pools & Relaxation 93Entertainment 81Dining 75Space & Comfort 71Activities & Thrills 64Value / Cost 38
Line
Cunard
Built
2003
Guests
3,064
Tonnage
149,215 tons
Length
344.3 m
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What We Like
+Strong Pools & Relaxation — scores 93/100
+Strong Entertainment — scores 81/100
+Strong Dining — scores 75/100
Worth Knowing
Value / Cost is a relative weak point at 38/100
Fewer crew per guest — about 3 guests to each crew member
Daily gratuities are expected on top of the fare

General

Cruise Line
Cunard
Ship Name
Queen Mary 2
Maiden voyage
12 January 2004

Physical

Year Built
2003
Refurbished
The year of the ship's most recent major refit or renovation.
2016
Builder
STX Europe
Gross Tonnage
A measure of a ship's enclosed volume, not its weight. Higher usually means more decks, space and amenities.
149,215 tons2937250800
Length
Overall length of the hull from bow to stern.
344.3 m88365
Width/Beam
The ship's width at its widest point. A wider hull is steadier but limits which ports and canals it can use.
48.7 m
Ship Within a Ship
Yes — The Grills Experience (Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites get exclusive restaurants, lounge, terrace/courtyard, and butler service, functioning as a ship-within-a-ship for suite guests)
Total decks
Total number of decks, including crew-only and service decks.
13
Passenger Decks
13
Speed
Cruising speed in knots (nautical miles per hour). One knot is about 1.15 mph.
28.5 knots

Passengers and Crew

Crew
1,253
Passenger to Crew Ratio
Guests per crew member. Lower means more staff per passenger, which usually means more attentive service.
314
Total Cabins
1,363
Single Occupancy Cabins
Whether the ship has cabins built for solo travellers (often without a single supplement).
No
Wheelchair-Accessible Cabins
31
Passenger Capacity
The maximum number of guests the ship can carry at full occupancy.
3,064487662
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)
Gross tonnage divided by passenger capacity — a rough 'spaciousness' gauge. Higher means more room per guest.
48.6992128

Amenities

Restaurants
Included: Britannia Restaurant, Britannia Club Restaurant, Princess Grill, Queens Grill, Kings Court buffet, Chef's Galley, Golden Lion Pub, Carinthia Lounge. Paid/specialty: Steakhouse at The Verandah, Kings Court evening specialty concepts (Italian/Indian/Pan-Asian/Mexican)
Restaurants - Paid
2
Restaurants - Included
8
Onboard Currency
The currency used for onboard purchases and billing.
US Dollar
Total Pools
5
- Pools - General Access
5
- Pools - Adults Only
1
Outdoor Pools
3
Retractable Roof Pools
1
Water Playground/Splash Park
No
Kiddie/Splash Pool
Yes
Total Hot Tubs
6
- Hot Tubs - General Access
6
- Hot Tubs - Adults Only
9
WiFi
Yes
Internet Center
Yes
Cell Phone Service
Yes
Bars/Lounges
14
Beauty Salon/Barber Shop
Yes
Casino
Yes
Chapel
No
Night Club
Yes
Laundromats (self service)
Yes
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
Yes
Library
Yes
Movie Theatre
Yes
Outdoor Movie Screen
No
Onboard Weddings
Yes
Spa
Yes
Video Arcade
Yes
Basketball Court
No
Sports Court
Yes
Tennis Court
Yes
Fitness Center
Yes
Ice Skating Rink
No
Jogging Track
Yes
Mini-Golf Course
No
Rock Climbing Wall
No
Water Slide
No
Water Sports Platform
No
24-Hour Room Service
Yes
Babysitting
Yes
Children's Playroom
Yes
Supervised Youth Program
Yes
Teen Center
Yes
Kosher Meals
Yes
Adult Only Relaxation Area
Yes
Special Amenities
Illuminations Theatre with the first and only planetarium at sea; Canyon Ranch SpaClub (20,000 sq ft, indoor thalassotherapy pool, sauna, steam rooms); onboard kennels for dogs/cats; extensive library (~8,000 volumes); Royal Shakespeare Company partnership; ConneXions enrichment lecture series; dedicated bridge-viewing area

Costs and Gratuities

Base Daily Gratuities*(Per Person Per Day)
The standard service charge automatically added per guest, per day, on top of the fare.
$17.00
Tip added to drinks & services
The automatic gratuity percentage added to bar tabs and paid services.
15%
Tipping Expected?
Yes

Registry & Identifiers

Call sign
The ship's unique radio identifier used in maritime communications.
ZCEF6
IMO number
A permanent 7-digit ID assigned to the hull for life, even if the ship is later renamed or sold.
9241061
MMSI number
A 9-digit radio ID broadcast by the ship's transponder for tracking and communications.
310627000
Port of registry
The ship's legal home port and country of registration — its 'flag'.
Hamilton, Bermuda
83.8
SCORE /100
Overall score for this persona, built from the section scores below.
Pools & Relaxation 93
Entertainment 81
Dining 75
Space & Comfort 71
Activities & Thrills 64
Value / Cost 38