Queen Mary 2
“The last true ocean liner — built for transatlantic crossings, with a planetarium and a ballroom at sea.”
Queen Mary 2 is Cunard's flagship and the only ocean liner still operating a regular scheduled transatlantic service between Europe and North America. At nearly 150,000 gross tons and 1,132 feet long, she is built with a deeper, stronger hull than a typical cruise ship so she can handle North Atlantic weather. Her signature spaces include the first planetarium at sea, the largest ballroom afloat, a theatre, a library and an art gallery. In January 2026 she made her first transit of the Panama Canal.
She is the only passenger ship built to cross the North Atlantic on a regular schedule, with the first planetarium at sea, a grand ballroom, and kennels that hold up to 22 pets on transatlantic crossings.
What’s Onboard
Dining
- ✓Britannia Restaurant — the main dining room
- ✓Queens Grill and Princess Grill for suite guests
- ✓Britannia Club for select balcony grades
- ✓Kings Court casual buffet
- ✓Commodore Club bar with ocean views
- ✓Afternoon tea in the Queens Room
Pools & Recreation
- ✓Four swimming pools
- ✓Spa and fitness center
- ✓Golf simulator
- ✓Promenade deck for walking
- ✓Outdoor games and deck sports
Entertainment
- ✓Illuminations — the first planetarium at sea
- ✓Queens Room, the largest ballroom afloat
- ✓Royal Court Theatre
- ✓Casino
- ✓Library and art gallery
- ✓Guest lecturers and enrichment programs
Cabins
- ✓About 1,310 staterooms
- ✓Inside, Oceanview, Balcony and Suite categories
- ✓Queens Grill and Princess Grill suites
- ✓Britannia Club balconies
- ✓Accessible staterooms
Family & Kids
- ✓Youth programs on selected sailings
- ✓Kennels for pets on transatlantic crossings
- ✓Family-friendly pools
- ✓Large public spaces for multigenerational groups
Video Tour
Queen Mary 2 Ship Tour: Full Deck-By-Deck Walkthrough
- ✦Transatlantic crossings between Southampton and New York
- ✦Travelers who love formal nights and ocean-liner heritage
- ✦Couples and solo travelers wanting classic elegance
- ✦Anyone traveling with a pet on a crossing
Families with young kids wanting waterslides and a casual, activity-heavy ship — QM2 is elegant, traditional and quieter than a mega-ship.
7-night transatlantic crossings from roughly $1,000–$1,800 pp (inside), with suite and Grills fares far higher