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IMO: 9241061

Queen Mary 2

Technical specifications, historical timeline, and comprehensive venue inventory.

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Queen Mary 2 — exterior view

The Blueprint

Ship Class
Ocean Liner-class
Gross Tonnage (GT)
149,215
Length (FT / M)
1,132 / 345.03
Beam (FT / M)
135 / 41
Decks (Passenger / Total)
14 / 18
Shipyard
Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France
Registry
Bermuda
Godparent(s)
Elizabeth II
LNG Powered
No
Build Cost
$800,000,000

Timeline & Evolution

Inaugural Sail Year
2004
Major Refurbishments
2016 2021 2023
Significant Changes
  • 2016: 25-day, GBP90m/USD132m 'remastering' at Blohm+Voss (Hamburg): added 15 single staterooms and 30 Britannia Club balconies, created the Carinthia Lounge and Steakhouse at The Verandah, redesigned Kings Court and the Grills, expanded the kennels; the Deck 13 Splash Pool was removed.
  • 2021: Maintenance dry dock at Damen Shiprepair Brest (France): hull cleaning/painting and general maintenance ahead of the post-pandemic restart.
  • 2023: Most recent dry dock, at Rotterdam (November): refreshed carpets and finishes across the public areas.

Registry & Build Record

IMO Number
9241061
MMSI
310627000
Call Sign
ZCEF6
Classification Society
Lloyd's Register
Hull / Yard Number
G32
Maiden Voyage
12 January 2004
Maximum Draft
10.3 m (33.8 ft)
Maximum Beam
45.0 m (147.6 ft)

Capacity & Space

Double Occupancy
2,726
Maximum Capacity
3,271
Total Crew
1,253
Passenger-to-Crew Ratio
2.18:1
Space Ratio
54.74

Onboard Inventory

Swimming Pools
4
Hot Tubs / Whirlpools
5*
Bars & Lounges
11
Complimentary Dining Venues
5
Specialty Dining Venues
1
Elevators
20*

* Unofficial count — the cruise line publishes no official total for this figure.

Power & Propulsion

Propulsion
Integrated diesel-electric / gas turbine; 4 Rolls-Royce Mermaid pods
Fuel Type
HFO/MGO
Azipod Units
4
Installed Power
117.3 MW (157,302 hp)
Propulsion Power
86 MW (115,328 hp)
Maximum Speed
30 Knots
Engine Configuration
4 x Wartsila 16V46C-CR diesel + 2 x GE LM2500+ gas turbine

Logistics

Cruising Speed
26 Knots
Medical Center
Deck 1
Elevator Banks
Forward
Passenger decks (exact range not published)
Midship (Grand Lobby)
Passenger decks
Aft
Passenger decks
Panoramic
Upper/Bridge decks
Designated Smoking Zones
  • Churchill's Cigar Lounge
    cigar_lounge
    Location: Churchill's Cigar Lounge
    Cigar/cigarette smoking permitted; premium cigars and spirits.
  • Designated open decks
    open_deck
    Location: Designated exterior deck areas
    Smoking permitted only in designated outdoor areas.

Cabin Summary

Total: 1,385
Solo Configured: 15
ADA Compliant: 32
Suites
184
Balcony
813
Oceanview
77
Inside
311
The Apex Suite
Grand Duplex
1,603 SQ FT

Two-storey Grand Duplex apartment on Decks 9-10 - the ship's largest accommodation at roughly 1,603 square feet plus a 646-square-foot private balcony, with a two-storey glass wall overlooking the stern, walk-in dressing rooms, a private gym area and dedicated butler and concierge service in the Queens Grill enclave.

Stateroom Taxonomy

Suites
  • Grand Duplex2
  • Duplex Suites5
  • Royal Suite5
  • Penthouse7
  • Queens Suite81
  • Princess Suite84
Balcony
  • Balcony339
  • Sheltered Balcony474
Oceanview
  • Oceanview62
  • Single Oceanview15
Inside
  • Atrium View12
  • Inside299

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Features & Amenities

Family & Youth

  • Kids Club
  • Teen Club
  • Sports Court

Adults & Wellness

  • Spa
  • Thermal Suite
  • Casino

Entertainment & Culture

  • Production Theater
  • Planetarium
  • Art Gallery
  • Library
  • Observation Lounge

Staterooms & Service

  • Butler Service
  • Ship-Within-a-Ship Suite Complex
  • Self Serve Laundry

Signature Experiences

The only planetarium at sea
only
Largest ballroom afloat
largest
Transatlantic kennels
only
The last great ocean liner
unique
Pavilion Pool with retractable glass roof
top-deck attraction
Terrace Pool and outdoor whirlpools
top-deck attraction
Sports Centre
top-deck attraction
The Lookout observation area
top-deck attraction

Ship-Specific Highlights

  • The Grills - a suite-class enclave where Queens Grill and Princess Grill guests enjoy their own exclusive restaurants plus a private Grills Lounge and courtyard, served by dedicated staff.
  • Britannia Club - a mid-tier that gives Britannia Club Balcony guests a dedicated, single-seating restaurant with flexible dining times.
  • A continuous teak wrap-around promenade on Deck 7 - a full circuit is about 620 metres, echoing the classic ocean liners.

Venues

Complimentary Dining
  • Britannia Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Decks 2-3 aft
    Full-width three-deck main dining room for Britannia guests; over 1,000 seats.
  • Kings Court
    buffet
    Location: Deck 7 midship
    Self-service buffet open early to late; pizza, sushi, international stations; evening themed menus.
  • The Golden Lion
    pub
    Location: Deck 2
    $ extras
    British pub, Michel Roux pub menu; most food included, some dishes surcharged, alcohol priced.
  • Carinthia Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    $ extras
    Cafe-lounge that shifts through the day - complimentary light bites and pastries with a chargeable menu of specialty coffees, wines and cocktails.
  • Grill Suites Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    $ extras
    Grills-enclave lounge - complimentary coffees, teas and light refreshments, with other drinks charged.
Specialty Dining
  • Steakhouse at The Verandah
    specialty_restaurant
    Location: Deck 8
    Reservation steakhouse; prime cuts, wagyu, Fruits de Mer; supplement per visit.
Exclusive Dining
  • Queens Grill Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 7
    Exclusive restaurant for Queens Grill suite guests.
  • Princess Grill Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 7
    Exclusive restaurant for Princess Grill suite guests.
  • Britannia Club Restaurant
    main_dining_room
    Location: Deck 13
    Single-seating restaurant reserved for Britannia Club Balcony guests.
Bars & Nightlife
  • Commodore Club
    bar
    Location: Deck 9 forward
    Panoramic piano bar with signature cocktails.
  • Laurent Perrier Champagne Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 3
    Champagne and sparkling-wine bar (formerly Veuve Clicquot).
  • Chart Room
    bar
    Location: Deck 3
    Art-deco lounge bar; coffee/patisserie by day, cocktails after 6pm.
  • Carinthia Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    All-day cafe-bar; coffees, cocktails, wines and small plates (replaced the Winter Garden).
  • Empire Casino Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 2
    Bar within the Empire Casino.
  • G32
    nightclub
    Location: Deck 3 aft
    Nightclub with resident DJ (named after QM2's shipyard hull number).
  • The Golden Lion (bar)
    pub
    Location: Deck 2
    $ extras
    Pub bar - real ales and Cunard ales (dual-listed; food is complimentary).
  • Grill Suites Lounge
    lounge
    Location: Deck 7
    $ extras
    Exclusive lounge for Queens & Princess Grill suite guests.
  • Terrace Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 8 aft
    Pool bar serving the Terrace Pool.
  • Grill Suites Terrace
    bar
    Location: Deck 11
    Private outdoor terrace for Grill suite guests, with bar service.
  • Pavilion Pool Bar
    bar
    Location: Deck 12
    Lido bar at the Pavilion Pool.
Pools & Aquatics
  • Pavilion Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 12
    Lido pool with a retractable glass magrodome roof.
  • Terrace Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 8 aft
    Aft outdoor pool and whirlpools.
  • Minnows Pool
    pool
    Location: Deck 6
    Children's paddling pool.
  • Canyon Ranch / Mareel Spa Pool
    hydrotherapy
    Location: Deck 7
    Spa hydrotherapy pool (pool-page legacy label 'Canyon Ranch Spa Pool').
Active Recreation
  • Sports Centre
    sports
    Location: Decks 12-13
    Paddle tennis, half-court basketball, golf simulator and shuffleboard.
Entertainment Venues
  • Queens Room
    ballroom
    Location: Deck 3
    Full-width ballroom - live music, dancing, classical performance and Afternoon Tea.
  • Illuminations
    planetarium
    Location: Decks 2-3 forward
    Planetarium, 3D cinema and lecture theatre - the first planetarium at sea.
  • Royal Court Theatre
    theater
    Location: Decks 2-3
    Full-scale West End-style production theatre.
Casino
  • Empire Casino
    casino
    Location: Deck 2
    Table games and slots; casino bar adjacent.
Spa & Fitness
  • Mareel Wellness & Beauty
    spa
    Location: Deck 7
    Spa & wellness centre (current brand Mareel Wellness & Beauty; formerly Canyon Ranch) - treatment rooms, thermal suite and hydrotherapy pool.
  • Fitness Centre
    fitness
    Location: Deck 7
    Gym and fitness studios.
Youth & Teen
  • The Play Zone
    kids
    Location: Deck 6
    Supervised children's play area, plus a separate teen zone.
Retail & Shopping
  • Boutiques
    shop
    Location: Decks 2-3
    Cunard and luxury-brand boutiques (eight shops).
Leisure & Public Spaces
  • Churchill's Cigar Lounge
    cigar_lounge
    Location: Deck 9
    Cigar lounge with premium cigars and spirits; smoking permitted.
  • The Library
    library
    Location: Deck 8
    The largest library at sea, with a bow-facing reading room.
  • The Kennels
    kennels
    Location: Deck 12
    22 kennels with an owners' lounge and outdoor pet area - transatlantic pet travel.
  • The Lookout
    observation
    Location: Deck 13 forward
    Forward-facing observation area.
  • Grand Lobby
    atrium
    Location: Decks 2-3
    Six-deck grand lobby atrium with sweeping staircase.

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Data Provenance

Last Verified: 2026-07-09

The 59 data points on this page are individually source-tracked. Key primary sources are listed below; additional cross-check sources are retained in our internal audit records.

  • OFFICIAL Cunard — official ship page · cunard.com
  • REFERENCE Wikipedia — ship reference article · en.wikipedia.org

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