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Queen Mary 2 represents a new age of ocean cruising—one in which first-class service meets cutting edge technology, design, and amenities. While this ship offers a variety of cabin categories, the ship caters primarily to travelers who value the luxury, service, and tradition that set Cunard apart from the crowd. Families are welcomed—the ship features a full staff of nannies and a program of children’s activities—but most passengers are in their fifties, sixties, and seventies.

At the time of its launch in January 2004, the Queen Mary 2 was the largest passenger ship ever built. The ship is primarily an ocean liner, executing transatlantic crossings between Southampton and New York. QM2 is also one of the most luxurious ships in the world, drawing a passenger complement comprised of the most discerning travelers from across the globe.

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• Southampton (England)
• New York (NYC Manhattan-Brooklyn)
• Hamburg (Germany)
• Sydney (NSW Australia)
• Hong Kong (China)

Queen Mary 2 current position

Queen Mary 2 current location is at South Africa (coordinates -22.95122 S / 14.49582 E) cruising en route to NA WVB > ES LPA. The AIS position was reported 8 minutes ago.

Current itinerary of Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary 2 current cruise is 123 days, round-trip Full World Voyage , themed as "Easter". The itinerary starts on 03 Jan, 2024 and ends on 05 May, 2024 .

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The 2004-built RMS Queen Mary 2 cruise ship is the oldest and most famous of all Cunard liners, with fleetmates the sisterships MS Queen Victoria (2007) and MS Queen Elizabeth (2010), and Cunard's newest liner (2024-built) Queen Anne .

The vessel (IMO number 9241061) is currently Bermuda- flagged (MMSI 310627000) and registered in Hamilton . The previous flag state/registry was the UK/Southampton (MMSI 235762000).

History - construction and ownership

Cunard Line is a British-American cruise brand, operated by Carnival UK and owned by Carnival Corporation (shipowner). Cunard is headquartered in Southampton (England UK) and is among the world's oldest passenger shipping companies . In 2015, Cunard Line celebrated its 175th anniversary.

Cunard held the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic voyage for most of the next 30 years. In 1968 Cunard Line withdrew from year-round service to concentrate on cruising and summer transatlantic sailings for vacationers. The Queens were replaced by QE2 (Queen Elizabeth 2), which was designed for her special dual role. In 1998, Carnival Corporation acquired Cunard. Five years later, Queen Elizabeth 2 was replaced on her transAtlantic runs by QM2 (Queen Mary 2).

Currently, Cunard is the only shipping company operating a regularly scheduled passenger service between North America and Europe.

The 1300-passenger ship RMS Queen Mary 2 is Cunard's current flagship, one of the most modern (by design and technologies) and currently the world's biggest ocean liner specifically designed for regular Transatlantic ocean crossings. QM2 was created with perfection, from bow to stern, with gorgeous public areas, lavish restaurants, ballrooms, theatres, bars and lounges, and even a Planetarium (the first at sea). In order for passengers to be well protected when the ship is moving fast (30 knots), invisible windscreens were built.

Stephen Payne was the vessel's naval architect - a CCL-Carnival's designer, who resembled features of some former ocean liners. These aspects include three thick black lines which recall the appearance of the first Queen Mary. Because Queen Mary 2 is too large and cannot dock in all ports, the passengers are ferried in tenders to and from the ship. For transporting passengers to shore, tenders pull up to loading stations, which have large hull doors for hydraulically opening outwards and forming a boarding platform.

The vessel changed its flag-state in 2011 (from London UK to Hamilton Bermuda) in order to allow shipboard weddings at sea. RMS stands for "Royal Mail Ship" - a gesture to Cunard Line's history.

RMS Queen Mary 2 is the only ocean liner with regularly scheduled Transatlantic cruise crossings between England and the USA (Southampton and NYC New York). She provides premium travel experiences with contemporary amenities, highly-trained staff, and most professional crew. By GT-tonnage (148528 tons) QM2 is also one of the world's largest passenger ships .

Cunard QM2's first World Cruise started on January 10, 2007, navigating around the globe for 81 days. On February 20, in Sydney NSW, she met Queen Elizabeth 2 - being also on a World Voyage. Numerous viewers were at the harbor bridge although the queens' arrival time was 5:42 am. This was the first time they met since the original Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary served in 1941 as troopships.

Queen Mary 2 embarked on a 3-month voyage around the world from Southampton on January 10, 2012. She traveled south and afterward east around Africa, then along the east coastline of Australia heading to Japan and back to Southampton through the Suez Canal.

Another Royal Rendezvous took place in New York on January 13, 2011, at 6:45 pm, in front of the Statue of Liberty. Queen Mary 2 met Queen Victoria and the brand-new Queen Elizabeth. The two other ships- QE and QV crossed the Atlantic in tandem for the event. The fireworks and the red lights of the Empire State Building marked the event. For the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the Queens met again in Southampton on June 5, 2012.

Decks and Cabins

RMS Queen Mary 2 staterooms (1363 total) include 170 Suites, 813 Balcony, 74 Oceanview (of which 12 Lanai/Atrium-View), 286 Inside rooms, in all 29 categories. The ship has 479 connecting, 26 wheelchair-accessible and 15 studios (single-occupancy cabins). The largest are the Grand Duplex Suites (1600 ft2 / 149 m2 plus 645 ft2 / 60 m2 terrace).

The boat has 18 decks , of which 13 passenger-accessible and 11 with cabins.

Passenger staterooms are in the following types: Standard Inside (no window), Lanai/Standard Atrium View (Standard Inside with a small window), Standard Oceanview (1 small non-opening porthole with seaviews), Britannia Club Balcony and Britannia Balcony (with glass-fronted step-out balconies) and the rest are Suites (Princess, Queen, Penthouse, Royal, Duplex, Grand Duplex).

Theoretically, RMS Queen Mary 2 is a classless ship, but passengers are actually separated (like on all Cunard liners) as their onboard dining locations are according to their cabin's category/cruise fares paid.

Shipboard dining options - Food and Drinks

All Cunard ships have 3 main restaurants offering breakfast, lunch, and dinner: Queens Grill Restaurant is designated for guests staying in Queens Grill accommodations. Evening dining is anytime between 6.30 pm - 9.00 pm. Princess Grill Restaurant - for guests staying in Princess Grill accommodations. Evening dining is anytime between 6.30- 9 pm. Britannia Restaurant - for guests staying in Britannia Balcony, Oceanview or Inside Staterooms. Dining arrangements depend on the class of accommodation passengers have chosen. Most of them prefer the Britannia class and dine in the main restaurant. Passengers can upgrade to a "junior suite" and then dine in Princess Grill, or choose a suite and then dine in the Queens Grill. Thus they are grouped by Cunard as the so-called Grill Passengers who are permitted to the Queens' Grill Lounge and may also use the private area on deck 11 and its whirlpool. The other public areas are allowed to use by all passengers.

Each stateroom is allocated and most cabins are allocated to Britannia restaurant - two-story with 1,300 seats. Princess Grill on deck 7 is for the more expensive staterooms- the Queen's Grill on the same deck - for the very best ones. Fares include all meals in the allocated restaurant and the afternoon tea served in King's Court or Queen's Room. Food is excellent - you may choose different starters, main courses, desserts, being changed every day. Dining optional venues - instead of in allocated restaurants, you can choose to eat in the self-service informal King's Court on deck 7 (with several buffet areas) or in the Golden Lion pub on deck 2. You may have breakfast or lunch at the King's Court area which is open twenty-four hours a day - it serves as a buffet restaurant. Todd English restaurant on deck 8 serves superb food, call in the morning to reserve a table.

Each cabin has free room service with a simple menu - burgers, pasta, crackers which can be ordered by phone at any time. If you order drinks, they are charged at bar prices.

When you book you may request a sitting. The Britannia restaurant has two for dinner - at 6 p.m. and at 8.30 p.m. Princess Grill and Queens Grill do not have sittings - when they are open, you can dine any time you choose. A note for confirmation sitting and table number will be left in your stateroom when you board. Lunch and breakfast do not require allocated tables or sittings.

NOTE: During the ship's major drydock refit in 2016, "Winter Garden" was replaced with "Carinthia Lounge". The new lounge offers alternative breakfast, lunchtime options, and premium coffees. Also during the 2016 refurbishment, "Todd English" (Mediterranean cuisine) was replaced with "The Verandah" - a contemporary French cuisine restaurant. The buffet-style "Kings Court" was completely transformed, with the addition of a smokehouse (alternative dining concept).

Passengers staying in suites are offered new menus in refurbished settings by Princess Grill and Queens Grill restaurants. Britannia Restaurant, Golden Lion pub, and Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar all boast refreshed menus. Cunard Line has created many of the new menus in its development kitchen in Southampton.

Follows the complete list of Queen Mary 2 restaurants and food bars.

• King's Court (478-seat self-service buffet restaurant, with Chef's Galley area for culinary demonstrations and Chef's Table menu on select evenings; sectioned in 4 casual dining venues - Chef Galley, The Carvery, Lotus, La Piazza)
• Britannia Restaurant (1351-seat, 3-decks high Dining Room; serves open-seating Breakfast and Lunch. Dinners are waiter-served, with 2 assigned sittings at 6 or 8:30 p.m. Inside is the Britannia Club which is a private dining room for Britannia Club Balcony guests)
• The Carvery (offers gourmet English cuisine, reservations are recommended)
• Lotus (Asian cuisine with Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Thai dishes; reservations only)
• La Piazza (24-hour; serves Italian cuisine; reservations recommended)
• Queens Grill Restaurant (206-seat, for Queens Grill Suite guests; with regular and an a la carte menu)
• Princess Grill Restaurant (180-seat, Princess Grill Suite guests only; open-sitting, with the same menu as at the Queens Grill)
• Todd English (216-seat specialty restaurant, reservations are required)
• Boardwalk Cafe (a fast-food bar serving the pool area).

Transatlantic cruise travel is more formal as a dress code. During the day, passengers definitely tend towards country club casual. At night, even when it isn't a formal-designated evening, passengers dress up anyway. There are 3 dress codes in the main restaurants after 6 pm each evening. Which one applies each night is noted in pre-voyage documentation and daily program in all staterooms.

• Formal (men - dinner jacket with a black tie or dark business suit; women- evening dress)
• Semi-formal (men- jacket and a tie; women - cocktail dress/trouser suit)
• Elegant casual (men - a jacket, a tie is optional; women - skirt, dress or trousers). Shorts and T-shirts are not permitted.

Shipboard entertainment options - Fun and Sport

The facilities on Queen Mary 2 include fifteen bars and restaurants, a theatre, casino, ballroom and five swimming pools (four of the ship's five swimming pools are outdoors), together with the first planetarium at sea. You can also use the ship's kennels and nursery. QM2 has a shipboard class dining system.

As it is with most modern passenger ships, the major public rooms onboard are situated on the lowest decks while the passenger cabins are stacked above them. This way the designers made it possible more staterooms to be equipped with balconies not affected by ocean waves.

The Illuminations Theatre, the first at sea Planetarium and a Cinema are on Deck 2, where are also the Empire Casino, the Royal Court Theatre, the Grand Lobby, the Golden Lion Pub, Britannia Restaurant's level 1. The upper level of Illuminations Theatre, Britannia Restaurant, and Royal Court Theatre are on Deck 3, together with a shopping arcade, Queen's Room, Veuve Cliquot (champagne bar), Sir Samuel's (wine bar), Chart Room, G32 Nightclub.

Another public deck (Deck 7) houses the Winter Garden, Canyon Ranch Spa, King's Court, Queen's Grill Lounge, the restaurants Princess Grill and Queen's Grill.

On Deck 8 is the Todd English Restaurant, 8000-volume Library, Book Shop, a large outdoor swimming pool.

QM2 also has a large amount of commissioned artworks (5000+) by artists from 16 different countries. These are visible in the hallways/corridors, lobbies, various public rooms.

Each evening a daily program for the next day will be delivered to your stateroom, showing detailed information about activities on board, opening and closing times of bars, restaurants, and other facilities. There is also an ongoing program of plays, shows, lectures. Several live bands with dancing every evening will entertain you on board. If you prefer disco - visit the G32 nightclub. Do not forget Canyon Ranch spa on deck 7 which offers from massages to manicures, jacuzzis, and saunas.

Cunard cruise ship weddings, ceremonies, and parties could be held in some of the QM2's lounges. There is no chapel on the ship.

Follows the complete list of Queen Mary 2 lounges, clubs and other entertainment venues for kids, teens, and adults.

• Royal Court Theatre (1105-seats, 2-decks high; has a dynamic stage for grand show / musical productions; features concert hall acoustic and high tech equipment). Via a 3-year partnership deal with RSC-Royal Shakespeare Company (2022 through 2025/May-Aug and Sept-Nov), at the Royal Court Theatre are also hosted theatrical performances by RSC actors. The company's program for QM2 includes "Boundless as the Sea" (a piece created by Owen Horsley exclusively for Cunard Line) as well as "Miss Littlewood" (musical show by Sam Kenyon) and "Shakespeare Tales" (informal events with RSC actors performing their favorite pieces (sonnets and speeches) and interacting with the audience.
• Illuminations Theatre (493-seat, 2-leveled, with a giant movie screen; hosts the world's only Planetarium at sea for astronomy shows, virtual reality movies, and high-tech visual programs)
• Grand Lobby Atrium (with a grand piano, grand sweeping staircase, interior glass-wall lifts)
• Golden Lion Pub (123-seat traditional British pub bar; features a large selection of the UK and international beers, large-size TVs, live entertainment, small dance floor)
• Empire Casino (222-seat, 6000 ft2 / 610 m2; with 115 slots and 11 gambling tables, served by Casino Bar)
• Images Photo Gallery & Shop (professional photo-video services; exhibits fine artworks)
• Cunard ConneXions (a complex of 7 rooms that host onboard events)
• Cyber Centre (has 9 Internet computers, with 35 Internet workstations available in the other ConnneXions rooms)
• Clarendon Art Gallery (art auctions and exhibitions; the artworks are all originals)
• Video Arcade (with the newest video games for all passengers)
• Mayfair Shops (shopping arcade; luxury jewelry, watches, fashion clothes, formal wear, QM2 logo merchandise)
• Veuve Cliquot Bar (Champagne bar; the menu also includes tapas and canapes)
• Sir Samuels Bar (specialty coffee/tea and patisserie bar)
• Chart Room (cocktail bar with live jazz)
• Queens Room (2-level formal dancing ballroom; features the biggest dancefloor at sea)
• G32 Disco & Nightclub (named after the QM2 ship's yard number; with live band music and DJ program)
• The PlayZone (club lounge area and nursery for kids; complimentary)
• The Zone (supervised teens club lounge, equipped for kids activities)
• Minnows Pool (QM2 family pool area, with a sunbathing area and a splash pool)
• The Canyon Ranch Spa & Salon complex (size 20000 ft2 / 1860 m2, 2-level; with a Spa, Thalassotherapy Pool, Thermal Suite, Finnish and Herbal Saunas, Treatment Rooms, Relaxation Lounge, Aromatic Steam Room, Beauty Salon)
• Fitness Centre (Gym Room and Weights area; with 8 exercise bikes, 10 Elliptical machines, 14 treadmills, 4 steppers, 2 rowing machines, yoga mats)
• Carinthia Lounge (ex-Winter Garden; 278-seat, size 7000 ft2 / 650 m2 classy lounge and supper club with live plants area, live music performances; serves Afternoon Champagne Tea, specialty cocktails and pre-dinner snacks)
• Queens Grill Lounge (Queens Grill Suite guests only venue with white-glove service and live piano music)
• QM2 Book Shop; The Library (with the largest book selection at sea - over 8000 volumes)
• Terrace Pool Area (with two Whirlpools, poolside bar, sunbathing area, and Band Stand)
• Commodore Club (115-seat indoor observation lounge with panoramic windows and live piano music)
• Boardroom (a lounge for private parties and meetings)
• Churchill's Cigar Lounge (QM2's smokers' room with a selection of fine liquors and cigars)
• Concierge Lounge (private club venue for Princess and Queens Grill guests)
• Atlantic Room (meeting room; doubles as Card Room)
• Queens Grills Terrace (private outside pool area for Queens Grill passengers with bar service and Jacuzzi)
• Pavilion Pool Area (with two Whirlpools, Magrodome, served by the Pavilion Pool Bar)
• 22 kennels for pets (dogs and cats; with a fire hydrant and lamp post in the area reserved exclusively for walking the dogs)
• The Fairways (2 golf simulator machines, 51 golfing course choices)
• Sports Centre (1/2 size basketball court; Deck Games area with quoits, shuffleboard, chessboard, paddle tennis, mini-golf course)
• The Sun Deck's pool area (with Splash Pool and two Whirlpools; a sunbathing area with loungers; served by the Regatta Bar).

Itineraries

Queen Mary 2 itinerary program is based on regular Transatlantic crossings with departures from Southampton England UK , Hamburg Germany , and NYC New York USA . Each year the ship offers an Around the World Voyage sailing roundtrip from Southampton and oneway itinerary segments. QM2 features special Cunard cruises to Canada (New England) and the Caribbean, also with departures from UK and USA.

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Queen Mary 2 Wiki

RMS Queen Mary 2 (QM2) is Cunard Line's oldest and one of the world's most famous ocean liners of all time. As vessel class and design, QM2 is an "ocean liner" designed specifically for regularly scheduled passenger express Transatlantic crossings between the UK and the USA. Departures are from 3 homeports - in the USA ( New York City ), the UK ( Southampton ) and Germany ( Hamburg ). Most of these voyages are according to a fixed Transatlantic schedule with 7-day North Atlantic crossings between Southampton and NYC. The short (7-day) itinerary is usually without any ports of call.

Cunard's QM2 construction was completed on December 23, 2003. The inaugural cruise/maiden voyage to Fort Lauderdale Florida started on January 12, 2004.

The ship's Godmother was HM Queen Elizabeth II (UK's ruling monarch/1926-2022). The naming ceremony was held on January 8th, at Port Southampton. The special event featured live musical performances by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra/RPO and the Royal Marines Band (the British Navy's musical wing).

The ship was named "RMS Queen Mary 2" in respect of Cunard Line's Royal Mail service.

RMS Queen Mary 2's building cost is over USD 900 million - ranking the vessel nearly 2 times more expensive than most of the currently operated cruise liners. The construction was costly because the ship is big and the materials used were of the highest possible quality. Plus, vessel's construction demanded 40% more steel than an ordinary cruising vessel. When launched in 2004, QM2 became world's biggest cruise liner ever .

QM2's cruising speed of 30 knots (56 kph / 35 mph) ranks it world’s fastest cruise liner currently in operation. The vessel's service speed is 26 knots (48 kph / 30 mph). RMS Queen Mary 2 is the first cruise ship with CODAG propulsion system (“combined diesel and gas”) based on gas turbines that magnify diesel-produced power.

Illuminations Theatre is the first Planetarium at sea. The ship also has the largest Library at sea (8000+ volumes), the first Canyon Ranch SpaClub at sea, a total of 15 dining venues, 5 swimming pools, 620-m wraparound promenade deck, onboard kennels (available only on the transatlantic crossings). QM2 is Post-Panamax vessel (can’t pass through the old Panama Canal locks), designed specifically for Transatlantic crossings. Among the fun facts are, that on Transatlantic crossings, QM2 is supplied with about 65 000 fresh eggs and about 150 tons of food. Propulsion demands are however even more impressive. QM2 ship needs 1850 tons of diesel oil and 1000 tons of fuel for the gas turbines on a regular 7-day North Atlantic crossing between USA and UK. It takes 6 hours to fill her storage tanks.

In August 2004 (during the Summer Olympics in Greece), the ship was chartered and stayed docked for 2 weeks in Port Piraeus (Athens) serving as ship hotel. Among the guests were Tony Blair (UK's Prime Minister), Jacques Chirac (France's President), George W. Bush (USA's President), the whole US Olympic basketball team, John Cleese (UK actor), Richard Dreyfuss (US actor), Harold Evans (UK journalist and author), George Lucas (film director and producer), Carly Elisabeth Simon (US singer), Rod Stewart (UK singer), Donald Trump (media magnate / future US President).

On October 19, 2011, the vessel changed its registry (flag-state) from UK to Bermuda which allows cruise wedding ceremonies to be held on the ship. The word "Southampton" on the stern was replaced with "Hamilton". This was the first time in Cunard's history when its liner was registered not in the UK.

In early-February 2017, Cunard Line announced company's sponsorship of the "Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show". This prestigious all-breed conformation show is held annually in NYC New York since 1877. The onboard show took place on February 11-14. The winner and its owner were offered a free QM2 Transatlantic Crossing.

On December 8, 2017, QM2 operated a cruise-themed after "The New York Times" crossword's 75th anniversary. During "The Crossword Crossing" (7-night Transatlantic cruise NYC to Southampton), QM2 passengers had the unique chance to test their crossword skills and meet the newspaper's crossword experts (including Ben Zimmer, Deb Amlen, Joel Fagliano). They offered insight into the media's popular puzzles via daily scheduled themed events (lectures, game sessions, other activities). The New York Times' first crossword puzzle was published in 1942. It became a daily occurrence by 1950 and is now one of the media's most popular features.

On itinerary August 31-September 7, 2017, the passenger liner hosted the 2nd "Cunard Transatlantic Fashion Week" cruise from Southampton to NYC. These themed voyages bring together some of the world's most renowned fashion brand representatives. On each of the 7 days at sea are hosted fashion shows, formal dinners, exclusive events, workshops, and talks. Among the 2017 voyage's VIPs were Julien Macdonald (celebrity designer) and Colin McDowell (fashion writer). Three new for Cunard pop-up stores on the QM2 ship offered for purchasing latest fashion collection items, including Mulberry (purses and bags), Lucy Choi (designer shoes) and Melissa Odabash (designer swimwear).

An interesting fact is that a baby boy was born on board RMS Queen Mary 2 on January 17, 2016, while en route to New York . The ship was on a transatlantic crossing from Southampton when a German passenger went into labor. The ship doctor delivered the baby. The baby boy, who arrived 3 weeks early, was named Benjamin Brooklyn.

Starting in January each year, RMS Queen Mary 2 "World Cruise" is a huge event on the cruising market. Compared to other lines, Cunard's World Cruises deals offer affordable prices, exciting destinations and "big and famous" ports of call to visit around the world.

Cunard World Cruise 2022 (Queen Mary 2)

RMS Queen Mary 2 has scheduled a 118-day World Voyage 2022 which replaced all scheduled QM2 cruises departing January 3 through April 3, 2022 (including a voyage to South America).

The voyage departs roundtrip from Southampton (104-day, booking code M203I) and from New York City (118-day, booking code M202F) and visits Greece, Israel, Dubai, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Vietnam, Hong Kong China, Australia, Bali, Abu Dhabi, Oman, Italy, Portugal. The itinerary also features two Suez Canal crossings (on both the eastbound and westbound route) and overnights in Haifa, Dubai, Hong Kong, Sydney NSW, Singapore, a late-night departure from Colombo.

Queen Mary 2 World Cruise 2022 is bookable either as a full voyage (118-night / 104-night) or in several shorter segments from NYC (to Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney Australia), Southampton (to Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney NSW, Fremantle) and itineraries departing out of Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia. The full itinerary visits 27 ports in 16 countries and 33 UNESCO Sites. Customers with full itinerary (roundtrip) bookings enjoy a Welcome Onboard Reception, services by World Voyage Concierges, use of an exclusive lounge, Gala Event ashore, complimentary daily gratuities.

Prices for the 118-night full voyage (NYC roundtrip Jan 3 - May 1) started from GBP 13000 / ~USD 16900 / ~EUR 14300 per person (inside stateroom at double occupancy). Prices for the 104-night full voyage (UK roundtrip Jan 10 - April 24) started from GBP 10100 / ~USD 13150 / ~EUR 11100 per person (inside stateroom at double occupancy).

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The ship's last drydock was in 2023 (October 23 to November 12, at Damen Shiprepair Rotterdam ) and mainly for routine/general maintenance and class works, inspections, a technical overhaul, hull cleaning and repainting.

QM2's drydock in 2021 (August-September) was at Damen Shiprepair Brest ( Brest France ), during which were conducted mainly general maintenance works, as well as hull cleaning and painting.

During Cunard Line’s 175th anniversary celebrations was announced that QM2 enters 25-day long drydock in 2016 (May 27 to June 21). The drydock (at Blohm+Voss Shipyard in Hamburg Germany ) resulted in the following changes:

The Winter Garden lounge on Lido Deck 7 was redesigned and transformed into the new Carinthia Lounge. The lounge is named after the Cunard's two Carinthia ships – RMS Carinthia (1925-1940) and RMS Carinthia (1956-2006).

On deck 8, the ship’s signature restaurant Todd English was replaced by “The Verandah Restaurant”. The new restaurant (available on both QM2 fleetmates) offers gourmet French regional cuisine (with seasonal influences) plus a fine French wines list. The new specialty dinner is at a surcharge and opens for lunch and dinner only. The Verandah Grill has its own bar selling pre/post-meal drinks.

172 suites (all Princess and Queen Grill suite accommodations on the QM2 ship’s upper decks) were comprehensively redesigned to maximize space. Their decoration was also changed, reflecting the Cunard Line’s history. The changes include new luxury textures in soothing colours and new carpeting (with a rugs-design inspired by the old RMS Queen Mary liner).

Extensive development work involving Cunard guests and the onboard Queen Mary 2 galley teams has been undertaken over the last eighteen months in the redesign of this very popular area of the flagship. Enhancements are planned to both the service and culinary offerings in Kings Court with the refreshed venue featuring new menus, the convenience of pre-set tables and waiter-served drinks.

The King's Court (self-service buffet restaurant on lido deck 7 midship) was majorly redesigned. Both central-location elevators were removed to create a vast open space. This way, the central buffet stations area became more open, allowing an easygoing flow. The restaurant’s seating was also reconfigured for a less crowded experience, adding the convenience of pre-set tables and waiter-served drinks. New menus were introduced (including a smokehouse alternative), plus pre-set tables and waiter-served beverages. Among the new menu choices are hot/cold meals, light snacks, afternoon treats, alternative cuisine specialties (including Asian, Indian, Italian, Tex Mex. At the center stage, ship's chefs entertain guests through cooking demonstrations in the evenings.

(King’s Court) The Chef’s Galley area (that offers for lunch pasta and pizzas) on select evenings additionally offers Chef’s Table menu. This is a fine wine pairing and food tasting VIP dining event hosted by the ship’s Executive Chef. The buffet’s new design features modern chandeliers, new artworks (circus-themed), areas with timber flooring, lots of mirrors.

Both Grill restaurants (on Lido deck 7) were redesigned and renovated with a new color scheme, furnishings, and flooring. After the 2016 refurbishment, they both have new menus, more 2-seat tables and were reconfigured for more privacy (by increasing the space between tables).

15 new single-occupancy staterooms were added on deck 2 portside (taking space from the Casino) and deck 3L portside (in the place of the Images Photo Gallery).

The Britannia Restaurant (dining room on deck 2) was redesigned too. It was renovated with new decor and upgraded with new dining menus and the Cunard's "White Star Service" standards.

Updated menus were introduced also at Golden Lion (pub) and Veuve Clicquot (wine / Champagne bar).

30 new balcony staterooms category “Britannia Club Balcony” plus 5 Inside staterooms were added on deck 13 (in the deck’s forward part)

10 new kennels (for cats and dogs) were added to the existing 12 kennels on deck 12. This is the best amenity for passengers traveling with pets. Cruise ship kennels were the Cunard’s signature feature on the line’s former flagship RMS Queen Elizabeth 2. On the ocean liner QM2, they were first introduced at the Duke of Windsor's suggestion.

On QM2, the kennel area was expanded, an owners lounge and a new pet playground were added. The extended outdoor area is intended for dog walking and features a lamppost (from Liverpool ) and a fire hydrant (from NYC ). In 2016, Cunard partnered with Barbour (British sportswear brand) to offer smart pet accessories on the QM2 ship (including jackets, collars, leashes).

On deck 2, two of the Grand Lobby's elevators were removed. This made more space for the lobby lounge, which was also redesigned and refurbished with high-back chairs and a new Baby Grand piano.

Around 55,200 m2 (594,200 ft2) of new carpets have been laid throughout the ship. All new cruise cabins increased the QM2 ship’s capacity from 2620 passengers (max 3151) to 2726 passengers (max 3271). Refurbishment's fun facts: man-hours (over 1 million), new carpets (55,200 m2 / 594,200 ft2), new framed pictures number (4,000), hull paint quantity (over 15,000 litres / 3,962 US gallons).

QM2's drydock 2016 refurbishment cost Cunard ~GBP 90 million.

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How Much Does It Cost to Cruise on the Queen Mary 2?

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Cruising on the Queen Mary 2 is a luxurious and unforgettable experience. If you’re planning to embark on this iconic ship, it’s important to have an idea of how much it costs to cruise on the Queen Mary 2.

Price Range

The cost of cruising on the Queen Mary 2 depends on various factors such as the duration of your trip, your cabin type, and the season you choose to travel. Generally speaking, prices range from around $1,000 to $10,000 for a single passenger.

Cabin Types

The Queen Mary 2 offers a variety of cabin types that cater to different budgets and preferences. The most affordable option is an Inside Stateroom, which is perfect for solo travelers or couples who prefer cozy spaces. Prices start at around $1,000 per person.

If you’re looking for more space and better views, consider upgrading to an Oceanview Stateroom or Balcony Stateroom. These cabins offer stunning views of the ocean and come with extra amenities such as a mini-fridge and a flat-screen TV.

For those who want ultimate luxury and comfort, there are several suite options available onboard. Suites come with additional perks such as private butlers, access to exclusive lounges and restaurants, and even your own private balcony or terrace.

• Inside Stateroom – Starting at around $1,000 per person
• Oceanview Stateroom – Starting at around $1,500 per person
• Balcony Stateroom – Starting at around $2,000 per person
• Suite – Starting at around $5,000 per person

Extra Costs

While most dining options are included in your cruise fare on the Queen Mary 2, there are additional costs that you should be aware of. For example, specialty restaurants such as the Verandah and Steakhouse require an additional fee. On average, you can expect to spend around $30-$50 per person at these restaurants.

Other extra costs include alcoholic beverages, spa treatments, shore excursions, and gratuities. Be sure to factor in these additional costs when budgeting for your trip.

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There are so many enriching activities on the Queen Mary 2 — from the ordinary to the extraordinary — including the only planetarium at sea, ever. You can hear renowned speakers discuss their favorite subjects, take acting classes, or enjoy amazing dance shows and multimedia productions in the theater while the kids are in the nursery or having fun in one of the special children’s programs. Love dancing, or want to learn? You can take lessons and release your inner queen or king at one of the Royal Night theme balls aboard the Queen Mary 2. You can also simply cut the rug to tunes from the ’60 – ‘80s at G32, the ship’s rockin’ nightclub. Love to read? At 8,000 books and magazines, you’ll never run out of material, as this ship also has the largest library at sea. Shopping aboard the ship is far more advanced than other fleet. Here, you’ll find brands like Harrod’s and H. Stern among an impressive art gallery and bookstore. If you love vino, you’re in luck. The Queen Mary 2 boasts one of the largest wine collections at sea. In fact, you can even take seminars, tutored wine classes, and sommelier-led lunches to learn more about your favorite varietals and vintages. When you get hungry, you have a staggering amount of options for every type of palate and mood — from pubs to lounges to formal dining. Additionally, you can satisfy your cravings for effortlessly blended coffee and chocolate at Sir Samuel’s.

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• The Commodore Club
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• Queens Room
• The Golden Lion Pub
• Winter Garden
• Empire Casino
• Movies On Board
• String Quartet
• Royal Court Theatre
• Royal Night Theme Balls
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The Commodore Club provides magnificent views across the ocean or your delightful port-of-call for that day. Sink into leather chairs or sofas and relax while enjoying a delicious martini, cocktail, or whatever takes your fancy. This is a perfect location to watch the world go by during the day, or enjoy a post-dinner drink while listening to the mellow sounds of a pianist or singer in the evening.

The elegant Chart Room with its maritime displays and nautically themed decor provides the perfect setting for your pre- or post-dinner refreshments. Order your favorite cocktail from the fabulous drinks menu while gentle jazz music provides the background to your pre-dinner conversations.

If you fancy a glass of bubbly before taking your table for dinner then the Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar overlooking the Grand Lobby is the perfect location. Guests may choose from among seven different Veuve Clicquot Champagnes, served by the bottle or the glass.

Here is your opportunity to foxtrot in the largest ballroom at sea. There is no better place to hone your dancing skills than under the dramatic high ceiling with its beautiful crystal chandeliers.

Darts, karaoke, live sports, and ale – everything you’d expect of an authentic English pub. There’s even a traditional pub lunch served every day, with classic favorites such as fish and chips and cottage pie.

London’s famous ‘Kew Gardens’ is the inspiration for this quiet lounge themed on an English country garden. A unique indoor water sculpture and lush greenery brings the outdoors inside. Sip a mimosa while you enjoy the early afternoon art auction, or meet up with friends for an evening of drinks and soft piano music.

This elegant casino will set your heart racing as you spin the roulette wheel, play the slots, or try your hand at blackjack. If you are not sure how to play then take part in our complimentary gaming lessons.

Enjoy a first-run feature each afternoon and evening in Illuminations. You'll also find a selection of movies throughout the day on your stateroom television.

The Commodore Club welcomes you each evening with soft relaxing music from the beautiful ivory keys played by Queen Mary 2's talented resident pianist.

Relax to the sultry sounds of the Jazz band in the Chart Room while you savor pre-dinner canapés and aperitifs.

The string quartet is the perfect accompaniment to white-gloved afternoon tea in the Queens Room and also sets the tone for the sparkling Royal Night Theme Balls.

Watch lavish musicals and unforgettable high-tech productions performed by the Cunard Royal Dancers and Singers in the elegant two-deck 1,000 seat Royal Court Theatre.

Royal night themed balls in the magnificent Queens Room Ballroom are your chance to don your formal dancing attire and take to the floor in a sea of glittering ball gowns and tuxedos accompanied by the sounds of the marvelous orchestra.

Dance the night away to the sounds of the resident party band and DJ in the fabulous dual-level nightclub. Enjoy popular themed nights from the Sixties, Seventies, and Eighties, such as Saturday Night Fever and Shake, Rattle, and Roll.

Dining Options

• Princess Grill Restaurant
• Brittania Restaurant
• Todd English Restaurant
• Kings Court
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The sophisticated, intimate Princess Grill restaurant serves up unerringly excellent cuisine for breakfast and lunch, and for dinner whenever it suits you between 6.30pm and 9pm each evening. To match your choice, the sommelier will gladly talk through the impressive wine list. In warmer weather the courtyard offers al fresco dining, wonderful in more exotic parts of the world.

Your table reservation is at Britannia Restaurant, where grandeur and occasion combine with exceptional service. Breakfast and lunch always feel special here and, whether you've chosen to take your seat for dinner at 6pm or at 8.30pm, you can arrive with a flourish, down the steps of the curved staircase.

Beautiful decor with intimate alcoves overlooking the pool terrace complement specialty Mediterranean dishes such as Pumpkin Puree Love Letters and Porterhouse of Lamb, designed by renowned Chef Todd English, famous for his restaurants in many U.S. cities.

Enjoy a casual breakfast, lunch, or late-night buffet in the relaxed self-service Kings Court restaurant. In the evenings, savor a unique experience as the restaurant transforms into four alternating intimate venues, each featuring a different specialty of cuisine.

Indulge in this truly British tradition. White-gloved waiters serve decadent fresh scones with cream, finger sandwiches, and premium tea in the Queens Room.

Other Features

• Clarendon Fine Art
• Maritime Quest
• Mayfair Shops
• Golf Simulators
• Deck Sports
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• Canyon Ranch SpaClub
• Fitness Classes
• Illuminations

Clarendon Fine Art specializes in British and international contemporary painting and sculpture, and has an international reputation for numerous leading artists working in a wide variety of styles and genres.

Recall ocean travel’s golden heyday at this unique exhibition located throughout the ship's corridors and stairwells. Unveil Cunard Line's proud history from Samuel Cunard's first venture across the Atlantic in 1840, to the building of Queen Mary 2.

Shop at the beautiful bookshop and souvenir shop specializing in nautical literature, posters, postcards, collectibles, and memorabilia.

Enjoy extraordinary shopping from top boutiques and brands such as Harrods and H.Stern, in addition to exquisite jewelery, high fashion, and further voyage souvenirs.

For those with a passion for golf, a ‘closest to the pin’ competition on the state-of-the art golf simulator, with its 51 golf courses to choose from, is a must.

Master the traditional nautical games of shuffleboard and deck quoits. Challenge friends to a game or join in one of the tournaments advertised in the Daily Program.

Get your heart racing with a ‘thwack’. Sports enthusiasts can enjoy an energetic game of tennis on the courts on deck 13.

Enjoy the ultimate in pampering at the exquisite on board Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Indulge in signature massages, treatments, and facials from the classic Canyon Stone Massage or Rasul Ceremony, to Ayurvedic or Thai treatments.

There are five pools, including the Terrace Pool, The Minnows Pool especially for children, the Sun Deck Splash Pool, and the Pavilion Pool which features a retractable dome.

The Fitness Center has views out forward to the covered promenade deck. Open from 6am, feel free to run the treadmill, take to the bikes, or try the step machines all before a hearty and well-earned breakfast.

Choose from a range of activities, from relaxing Yoga and Pilates sessions, to more energetic 'Funk Aerobics' and Spinning classes.

Take a virtual ride into outer space, view the stars and other visual spectacles, or take a course on celestial navigation in Illuminations, Queen Mary 2's full-scale Planetarium and the only Planetarium at sea! Each day sees a new show to tantalize your imagination.

The quality and range of literature available in this beautiful room magnifies the stunning views over the bow. Linger over more than 8,000 books in this, the largest library at sea.

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CUNARD QM2 SHIP CRUISE ITINERARY, SCHEDULE, PRICES, INFORMATION

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This is the RMS Queen Mary 2 2024 – 2025 – 2026 itinerary schedule. Our Cunard QM2 ship’s complete sailing calendar shows departure dates along with ticket prices for comparison. QM2 is the most iconic British liner you’ll find listed in CruiseMapper’s Southampton schedule (port review, passenger terminals, news and updates, departure and arrival dates/times, driving directions).

Here you can compare QM2’s departure dates of both voyages (Europe to Caribbean-USA-Canada) and the regularly scheduled Transatlantic crossings between Europe (Germany and England UK) and the USA (NYC New York).

Cunard Queen Mary 2 cruises, Transatlantic crossings

Cunard Queen Mary 2 itineraries include a World Voyage (roundtrip from Southampton), the classic 7-8-9-day Transatlantic crossings (New York City-Southampton-Hamburg), special QM2 sailings visiting Baltic ports (Norway), as well as the longer combined B2Bs/Back-to-Back itineraries from England to Canada and New England USA, and the Caribbean.

The following links provide information on:

• QM2 Transatlantic schedule  (selection by port and destination)
• QM2 World Cruise itinerary/prices (ex-UK Around The World tours/roundtrips from Southampton)
• RMS Queen Mary 2 ship location now (current position based on satellite AIS data)
• and all about this most special ship at the Cunard Line’s  website .

RMS Queen Mary 2 itineraries 2024-2025-2026

• Sometimes referred to as “repositioning (relocation) cruises”, the Queen Mary 2 ship offers the whole year its regular classic one-way 7-night Cunard Transatlantic crossings between the ports of Southampton (London) and Brooklyn (NYC, New York). When the port of Hamburg in Germany is added, the one-way itineraries become 9-nights, with departures from Hamburg with Southampton to New York, and the reverse from NYC. As part of these sailings, 2-night short cruises from Southampton to Hamburg and the reverse are also operated, with no additional call ports. You may also book an 18-night roundtrip from Hamburg to NYC as an option by the QM2 Transatlantic itinerary, plus the 14-night roundtrip from Southampton to NYC.
• Queen Mary Mini cruises are with a duration of 4 and 5 nights, operated as short roundtrip voyages to Europe from Southampton, including as ports of call in France (Le Havre, to  Paris),  Rotterdam in The Netherlands, and in Belgium – Bruges (from Zeebrugge). Rarely, these short trips may also include visiting the UK’s Channel Islands.
• Queen Mary 2’s voyages to Norway’s Fjords are roundtrips from Southampton (via Hamburg) and visit Norwegian ports (like Bergen, Andalsnes, Trondheim, Honningsvag, Tromso, Alesund, Stavanger), then re-calling Hamburg and returning to Southampton. There are also shorter roundtrips to Norway from Hamburg. The longest are around a month-long (28-night combined itineraries) from NYC to Norway and ending in Southampton.
• Queen Mary’s Mediterranean voyages from Southampton are roundtrips (10-night) visiting Spain’s Vigo, Valencia, and Barcelona as well as Portugal’s Lisbon.
• Queen Mary’s Canary Islands voyages from the UK and New York are another Cunard specials. The 11- and 12-night Southampton roundtrips visit Madeira (Funchal), the Canaries (St Cruz de la Palma, Tenerife, Gran Canaria), and Lisbon. If combined with the Transatlantic crossing from NYC, these sailings may last up to a month.
• Queen Mary 2’s Caribbean voyages are usually in December (Caribbean Christmas Holiday specials). QM2’s Caribbean itineraries are 19-night sailings from Southampton to NYC plus the Caribbean (St Thomas USVI, Dominica, St Lucia, Barbados, St Kitts), then returning to NYC. This itinerary is also available as a 19-night Christmas voyage out of NYC to the Caribbean and then to Southampton (debarkation), a 12-night Caribbean roundtrip from NYC, or a 26-night NYC+Caribbean roundtrip from Southampton.
• Around Britain (“British Isles”) roundtrips from Southampton visit Hamburg, Scotland (Greenock), Ireland (Dublin), Liverpool, Invergordon, Stavanger (Norway), Hamburg, 29-night as a round-trip from NYC and 11-night as a Hamburg round-trip.
• 8-night Transatlantic crossings between UK and USA/NYC are regularly scheduled throughout the year.

QM2 cruises to Canada from the UK and New York are offered in early Fall as short roundtrips from NYC to New England with calling on Halifax and Boston (on 5-night trips), 7-night trips with Boston, Bar Harbor, and Halifax, and 11-night roundtrip NYC to Newport, Boston, Bar Harbor, Halifax, Saint John, Quebec City. If combined with the Transatlantic crossings, they can be booked as up to 19-night “back-to-back” (Southampton-NYC-Canada-NYC) or up to 25-night “back-to-back” (roundtrip UK to the USA and Canada).

Queen Mary 2 cruise schedule prices

• Our QM2 cruise prices are regularly updated but only show suggestive rates PP on the ship’s cheapest staterooms. These are usually the “Inside Britannia” cabins. If sold out, next are “Britannia Oceanview”, “Britannia Club Balcony”, “Princess Grill Suite” and the most expensive “Queens Grill Suite” accommodations available for booking.
• All QM2 prices are based on double occupancy, with fares in US dollars.
• All prices in this survey are indicative and most probably will change with sailing (departure) dates approaching, any available QM2 discounts/promotions, different travel agency rates, last-minute deals (Cunard), etc. Nevertheless, our QM2 cruise ticket price comparison will show you the seasonal change in the ship’s rates, along with the range of savings attainable by booking early your Cunard deals.
• Government fees and taxes are always additional, and here we’ve marked them with “+$” at the end of each itinerary. See more at our QM2 ticket prices survey.
• These are links to the official websites of the port authorities of New York and New Jersey (panynj.gov) and of the ABP Southampton port operator (abports.co.uk).

QUEEN MARY 2 cruise 2024 itinerary schedule

January 2024 world cruise itineraries.

• (January 3) 8-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton (11) – $700 pp; 29-day to Cape Town plus Lisbon (14), Tenerife (16), Walvis Bay (25), Port Elizabeth (29) – N/A; 45-day to Fremantle plus Durban (Feb 4), Saint-Denis (8), Port Louis (9) – from $5700 pp; 55-day to Sydney plus Adelaide (21), Melbourne (23) – N/A; 123-day World Cruise roundtrip from New York, visiting Southampton (11), Lisbon (14), Tenerife (16), Walvis Bay (25), Port Elizabeth (29), Cape Town (31), Durban (Feb 4), Saint-Denis (8), Port Louis (9), Fremantle (17), Adelaide (21), Melbourne (23&24), Sydney (26&27), Yorkeys Knob (Mar 2), Darwin (6), Bitung (9), Hong Kong (13&14), Da Nang (16), Nha Trang (18), Ho Chi Minh City (20), Singapore (22&23), Penang (25), Langkawi (26), Phuket (27), Colombo (31), Doha (Apr 5), Dubai (6&7), Salalah (10), Aqaba (15), Suez Canal (17), Piraeus (Athens, 19), Barcelona (22), Cadiz (24), Southampton (28) – N/A.

FEBRUARY 2024 World Cruise itineraries

• (February 1) 16-day from Cape Town to Fremantle, visiting Durban (Feb 4), Saint-Denis (8), Port Louis (9) – N/A; 26-day to Sydney plus Adelaide (21), Melbourne (23&24) – N/A; 42-day to Hong Kong plus Yorkeys Knob (Mar 2), Darwin (6), Bitung (9) – N/A
• (February 17) 10-day from Fremantle to Sydney, visiting Adelaide (21), Melbourne (23&24) – from $800 pp; 26-day to Hong Kong plus Yorkeys Knob (Mar 2), Darwin (6), Bitung (9) – N/A; 35-day to Singapore plus Da Nang (16), Nha Trang (18), Ho Chi Minh City (20) – N/A
• (February 27) 16-day from Sydney to Hong Kong, visiting Yorkeys Knob (Mar 2), Darwin (6), Bitung (9) – N/A; 25-day to Singapore plus Da Nang (16), Nha Trang (18), Ho Chi Minh City (20) – N/A; 40-day to Dubai plus Penang (25), Langkawi (26), Phuket (27), Colombo (31), Doha (Apr 5) – N/A; 61-day to Southampton plus Salalah (10), Aqaba (15), Suez Canal (17), Piraeus (Athens, 19), Barcelona (22), Cadiz (24) – $6290 pp; 68-day to New York – N/A.

MARCH 2024 World Cruise itineraries

• (March 14) 9-day from Hong Kong to Singapore, visiting Da Nang (16), Nha Trang (18), Ho Chi Minh City (20) – N/A; 24-day to Dubai plus Penang (25), Langkawi (26), Phuket (27), Colombo (31), Doha (Apr 5) – N/A; 45-day to Southampton plus Salalah (10), Aqaba (15), Suez Canal (17), Piraeus (Athens, 19), Barcelona (22), Cadiz (24) – N/A; 52-day to New York – N/A
• (March 23) 15-day from Singapore to Dubai, visiting Penang (25), Langkawi (26), Phuket (27), Colombo (31), Doha (Apr 5) – from $1530 pp; 36-day to Southampton plus Salalah (10), Aqaba (15), Suez Canal (17), Piraeus (Athens, 19), Barcelona (22), Cadiz (24) – prices from $3500 pp.

APRIL 2024 Suez Canal, Transatlantic

• (April 7) 21-day from Dubai to Southampton, visiting Salalah (10), Aqaba (15), Suez Canal (17), Piraeus (Athens, 19), Barcelona (22), Cadiz (24) – from $1910 pp; 28-day to New York – prices from $3000 pp
• (April 28) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City – N/A; 14-day roundtrip from Southampton (15) – prices from $2400 pp.

MAY 2024 Transatlantic

• (May 5) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (20) – $1230 pp; 9-day plus Hamburg (14) – from $1390 pp; 18-day roundtrip from NYC – from $2450 pp
• (May 12) 2-day from Southampton to Hamburg (20) – from $400 pp; 4-day roundtrip from Southampton – N/A
• (May 14) 2-day from Hamburg to Southampton (16) – from $400 pp; 9-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing to New York City – N/A
• (May 16) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City – from $1740 pp; 14-day roundtrip from Southampton – from $2200 pp
• (May 23) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (30) – $1350 pp; 23-day roundtrip from NYC plus Zeebrugge (Bruges, 31), Le Havre/Paris (Jun 1), Southampton (2), Skagen (4), Oslo (5&6), Kristiansand (7), Southampton (9) – prices from $3150 pp.
• (May 30) 3-day roundtrip from Southampton to Zeebrugge/Bruges (31) – N/A.

JUNE 2024 Transatlantic

• (June 2) 7-day The Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from Southampton to Skagen (4), Oslo (5&6), Kristiansand (7) – from $1000 pp.
• (June 9) 6-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City – from $1260 pp; 14-day roundtrip from Southampton – from $2100 pp
• (June 15) 8-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (23) – $1180 pp; 14-day roundtrip from NYC – from $2090 pp
• (June 23) 6-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City – from $1200 pp; 13-day plus Halifax (Jul 2), Boston (3&4), New York (6) – $2500 pp; 21-day roundtrip from Southampton – N/A
• (June 29) 7-day roundtrip from NYC to Canada, visiting Halifax (Jul 2), Boston (3&4) – $1000 pp; 15-day Transatlantic Crossing to Southampton (14) – from $2400 pp.

JULY 2024 Transatlantic

• (July 6) 8-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (14) – $1140 pp; 21-day roundtrip from NYC (28) plus Kristiansand (Jul 16), Olden (17), Alesund (18), Stavanger (19), Southampton (21) – from $2700 pp
• (July 14) 7-day The Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from Southampton to Kristiansand (16), Olden (17), Alesund (18), Stavanger (19) – from $1050 pp.
• (July 21) 6-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City – from $1360 pp; 14-day roundtrip from Southampton – from $2300 pp
• (July 27) 8-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (Aug 4) – $1250 pp; 10-day plus Hamburg (6) – from $1400 pp; 27-day roundtrip from NYC plus Alesund (9), Andalsnes (10), Olden (11), Bergen (12), Hamburg (14), Southampton (16) – from $4170 pp.

AUGUST 2024 Transatlantic

• (August 4) 2-day from Southampton to Hamburg (6) – $420 pp; 12-day roundtrip to Southampton plus Hamburg (6&7), Alesund (9), Andalsnes (10), Olden (11), Bergen (12), Hamburg (14) – from $1900 pp
• (August 6) 8-day roundtrip from Hamburg to Norway, visiting Alesund (9), Andalsnes (10), Olden (11), Bergen (12) – from $1850 pp
• (August 14) 2-day from Hamburg to Southampton (16) – from $400 pp; 9-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing to New York City – from $1430 pp
• (August 16) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City – from $1440 pp; 14-day roundtrip from Southampton – from $2300 pp
• (August 23) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (Aug 30) – $1240 pp; 30-day roundtrip to NYC (Sep 21) plus Edinburgh (Sep 1), Invergordon (2), Greenock (Glasgow, 5), Liverpool (7&8), Cork (9), Southampton (11), Zeebrugge (Bruges, 12&13), Southampton (15) – prices from $4700 pp
• (August 30) 12-day roundtrip from Southampton to Edinburgh (Sep 1), Invergordon (2), Greenock (Glasgow, 5), Liverpool (7&8), Cork (9) – from $1800 pp.

SEPTEMBER 2024 Transatlantic, Canada

• (September 11) 4-day roundtrip from Southampton to Zeebrugge/Bruges (12&13) – from $690 pp
• (September 15) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City – from $1500 pp; 14-day plus Rockland (24), Halifax (25), Sept-Iles (27), Saguenay (28), Quebec City (29) – from $2300 pp; 19-day plus Sydney (Oct 2), Boston (4), Newport (5), New York City (6) – $3000 pp; 28-day roundtrip from Southampton (13) – from $4300 pp; 30-day plus Hamburg (15) – prices from $4400 pp
• (September 22) 7-day from New York City to Quebec City, visiting Rockland (24), Halifax (25), Sept-Iles (27), Saguenay (28) – from $1260 pp; 12-day roundtrip from NYC (Oct 6) plus Sydney (Oct 2), Boston (4), Newport (5) – from $1600 pp; 21-day Transatlantic to Southampton (13) – $2900 pp; 23-day plus Hamburg (15) – $3300 pp
• (September 29) 5-day from Quebec City to New York City (Oct 6), visiting Sydney (Oct 2), Boston (4), Newport (5) – from $600 pp; 14-day eastbound Transatlantic to Southampton (13) – N/A; 16-day plus Hamburg (16) – prices from $2600 pp.

OCTOBER 2024 Transatlantic

• (October 4) 9-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (13) – $1030 pp; 11-day plus Hamburg (15) – from $1630 pp
• (October 13) 2-day from Southampton to Hamburg (15) – from $400 pp; 4-day roundtrip from Southampton – from $690 pp
• (October 15) 2-day from Hamburg to Southampton (17) – from $400 pp; 3-day plus Le Havre/Paris (18) – from $500 pp; 10-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing to New York City (25) – from $1300 pp
• (October 17) 8-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City – from $1290 pp; 15-day roundtrip from Southampton – from $1900 pp
• (October 18) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Le Havre/Paris to New York City – from $1130 pp
• (October 25) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (Nov 1) – $900 pp; 26-day roundtrip from NYC plus Bergen (4), Tromso (6,7&8), Trondheim (9), Alesund (10), Stavanger (11), Southampton (13) – from $3200 pp.

NOVEMBER 2024 Transatlantic

• (November 1) 12-day Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from Southampton to Bergen (4), Tromso (6,7&8), Trondheim (9), Alesund (10), Stavanger (11) – $1660 pp
• (November 13) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (20) – from $900 pp; 20-day plus St Thomas (24), Basseterre (25), Castries (26), Bridgetown (27), Fort de France (28), Philipsburg (29) New York City (Dec 3) – from $3100 pp; 27-day roundtrip Southampton from (Dec 10) – prices from $3900 pp
• (November 20) 13-day roundtrip from NYC to the Caribbean, visiting St Thomas (24), Basseterre (25), Castries (26), Bridgetown (27), Fort de France (28), Philipsburg (29) – from $1500 pp; 20-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing to Southampton (Dec 10) – prices from $2900 pp.

DECEMBER 2024 Transatlantic

• (December 3) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (10) – $800 pp; 18-day roundtrip from NYC plus Rotterdam (Amsterdam, 12), Zeebrugge (Bruges, 13&14), Southampton (15) – from $1800 pp
• (December 10) 4-day roundtrip from Southampton to Rotterdam/Amsterdam (12) and Zeebrugge/Bruges (13) – $500 pp
• (December 14) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (22) – from $860 pp; 20-day plus Philipsburg (26), Fort de France (27), Castries (28), Bridgetown (29), Basseterre (30), New York City (Jan 3) – from $3700 pp; 28-day roundtrip from Southampton (11) – prices from $4900 pp
• (December 21) 13-day roundtrip from NYC to the Caribbean, visiting Philipsburg (26), Fort de France (27), Castries (28), Bridgetown (29), Basseterre (30) – from $2100 pp; 21-day Transatlantic to Southampton (11) – prices from $3500 pp.

QUEEN MARY 2 cruise 2025 itinerary schedule

January 2025 transatlantic.

• (January 3) 8-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from NYC to Southampton (Jan 11) – $900 pp
• (January 11) 35-day roundtrip from Southampton to the Caribbean, visiting Tenerife (15), St Georges (22), Bridgetown (23), Castries (24), Willemstad (26&27), Roseau (30), St Johns (31), Basseterre (Feb 1), Tortola (3), Philipsburg (4), Funchal (11) – from $5200 pp.

FEBRUARY 2025 Canary Islands

• (February 15) 14-day roundtrip from Southampton to Lisbon (18), Funchal Madeira (20&21), St Cruz De La Palma (22), Tenerife (23), Arrecife (24), Cadiz (26) – prices from $1420 pp.

MARCH 2025 Transatlantic

• (March 1) 7-day roundtrip from Southampton to Lisbon (4&5) and Vigo (6) – from $1000 pp
• (March 8) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (15) – from $1140 pp; 21-day plus St Thomas (19), Philipsburg (20), Castries (21), Bridgetown (22), Roseau (23), Basseterre (24), Tortola (25), New York City (29) – from $3400 pp; 29-day plus Southampton (Apr 6) – $4400 pp
• (March 15) 14-day roundtrip from NYC to the Caribbean, visiting St Thomas (19), Philipsburg (20), Castries (21), Bridgetown (22), Roseau (23), Basseterre (24), Tortola (25) – from $2040 pp; 22-day Transatlantic plus Southampton (Apr 6) – $3400 pp
• (March 29) 8-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (Apr 6) – $1200 pp.

APRIL 2025 Transatlantic

• (April 6) 7-day Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from Southampton to Stavanger (8), Alesund (9), Olden (10), Bergen (11) – from $1000 pp
• (April 13) 7-day from Southampton to Civitavecchia (Rome), visiting Vigo (15), Barcelona (18) – $1300 pp; 15-day roundtrip from Southampton plus Alghero (21), Malaga (23), Cadiz (24) – $2000 pp
• (April 20) 7-day from Civitavecchia/Rome to Southampton, visiting Alghero (21), Malaga (23), Cadiz (24) – $1300 pp; 15-day Transatlantic plus Le Havre/Paris (28), New York City (5) – from $2200 pp
• (April 27) 8-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (5) – from $1430 pp.

MAY 2025 Transatlantic

• (May 5) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (Apr 6) – $1250 pp; 9-day plus Hamburg (14) – from $1620 pp; 18-day roundtrip Transatlantic from NYC – prices from $2460 pp
• (May 12) 2-day from Southampton to Hamburg (15) – from $400 pp; 4-day roundtrip from Southampton – from $650 pp
• (May 14) 2-day from Hamburg to Southampton (16) – from $400 pp; 9-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing to New York City – from $1620 pp
• (May 16) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (23) – from $1350 pp; 14-day roundtrip Southampton (30) – $2220 pp

JUNE 2025 Transatlantic

• (June 6) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (23) – from $1350 pp; 14-day roundtrip Southampton (30) – $2220 pp
• (June 13) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (20) – $1250 pp; 18-day roundtrip Transatlantic from NYC plus Rotterdam (Amsterdam, 21&22), Southampton (24), New York City (Jul 1) – prices from $2360 pp
• (June 20) 4-day roundtrip from Southampton to Rotterdam/Amsterdam (21) – $650 pp
• (June 24) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (Jul 1) – from $1350 pp; 14-day roundtrip NYC  plus Newport (Jul 2), Boston (4&5), Halifax (6), New York City (8) – $2520 pp; 21-day roundtrip Southampton (15) – from $3550 pp.

JULY 2025 Transatlantic

• (July 1) 7-day roundtrip NYC, visiting Newport (2), Boston (4&5), Halifax (6) – prices from $1450 pp; 14-day Transatlantic to Southampton (15) -from $2520 pp
• (July 8) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (15) – $1250 pp; 31-day Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from NYC to Zeebrugge (Bruges, 17), Southampton (18), Stavanger (20), Alesund (21), Skjolden (22), Southampton (25), Stavanger (27), Olden (28), Skjolden (29), Isafjord (Aug 1), Reykjavik (2), Halifax (6) – from $4200 pp.
• (July 15) 3-day roundtrip from Southampton to Zeebrugge/Bruges (17) – $500 pp
• (July 18) 7-day Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from Southampton to Stavanger (20), Alesund (21), Skjolden (22) – from $1150 pp
• (July 25) 14-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (Aug 8), visiting Stavanger (27), Olden (28), Skjolden (29), Isafjord (Aug 1), Reykjavik (2), Halifax (6) – from $2720 pp; 21-day roundtrip Southampton (Aug 15) – from $4550 pp; 23-day plus Hamburg (17) – prices from $3520 pp.

AUGUST 2025 Transatlantic

• (August 8) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (15) – $1250 pp; 9-day plus Hamburg (17) – from $1620 pp; 26-day Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from NYC (Sept 3) to Andalsnes (20), Alesund (21), Olden (22), Bergen ), Hamburg (25), Southampton (27) – prices from $3770 pp.
• (August 15) 2-day from Southampton to Hamburg (17) – from $400 pp; 12-day Norwegian Fjords roundtrip Southampton (27) plus Andalsnes (20), Alesund (21), Olden (22), Bergen (23), Hamburg (25) – from $1950 pp.
• (August 17) 8-day Norwegian Fjords roundtrip from Hamburg, visiting Andalsnes (20), Alesund (21), Olden (22), Bergen (23) – from $1430 pp
• (August 25) 2-day from Hamburg to Southampton (27) – from $400 pp; 9-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing to New York City (Sept 3) – from $1820 pp
• (August 27) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (Sept 3) – from $1350 pp; 14-day roundtrip Southampton (10) – from $2220 pp.

SEPTEMBER 2025 Transatlantic

• (September 3) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (10) – $1250 pp; 30-day roundtrip NYC plus Zeebrugge (Bruges, 11), Rotterdam (Amsterdam, 12), Southampton (14), Cork (16), Liverpool (18&19), Oban (21), Invergordon (23), Edinburgh (24), Southampton (26) – from $4710 pp.
• (September 10) 4-day roundtrip from Southampton to Zeebrugge/Bruges (11) and Rotterdam/Amsterdam (12) – $650 pp
• (September 14) 12-day roundtrip from Southampton to Cork (16), Liverpool (18&19), Oban (21), Invergordon (23), Edinburgh (24) – from $2050 pp.
• (September 26) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (Oct 3) – from $1350 pp; 14-day plus Newport (Oct 4), Halifax (6), Sept-Iles (8), Saguenay (9), Quebec City (10) – from $2220 pp; 21-day plus Corner Brook (13), Sydney (14), New York City (17) – from $3350 pp; 28-day roundtrip Southampton (Oct 24) – prices from $4140 pp.

OCTOBER 2025 Canada, Transatlantic

• (October 3) 7-day from New York City to Quebec City, visiting Newport (4), Halifax (6), Sept-Iles (8), Saguenay (9) – from $1200 pp; 14-day roundtrip NYC (Oct 17) plus Corner Brook (13), Sydney (14) – from $2120 pp; 21-day Transatlantic to Southampton (24) – from $3250 pp.
• (October 10) 7-day from Quebec City to New York City, visiting Corner Brook (13), Sydney (14) – from $1200 pp; 14-day Transatlantic to Southampton (24) – prices from $2120 pp.
• (October 17) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (24) – $1050 pp; 14-day roundtrip New York City (31) – prices from $1920 pp.
• (October 24) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (Oct 31) – from $1250 pp; 14-day roundtrip Southampton (Nov 7) – prices from $1970 pp.
• (October 31) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (Nov 7) – $1050 pp; 17-day plus Trondheim (10), Tromso (12&13), Alesund (15), Hamburg (17) – from $2180 pp; 26-day roundtrip NYC plus Southampton (19), New York City (26) – from $3070 pp.

NOVEMBER 2025 Transatlantic

• (November 7) 10-day from Southampton to Hamburg, visiting Trondheim (10), Tromso (12&13), Alesund (15) – from $1480 pp; 12-day roundtrip Southampton (19) – prices from $1750 pp.
• (November 17) 9-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Hamburg to Southampton (19) and New York City (26) – from $1620 pp; 21-day plus Philipsburg (30), Roseau (Dec 1), Bridgetown (2), Castries (3), Basseterre (4), New York City (8) – from $3450 pp; 28-day plus Southampton (15) – prices from $4140 pp.
• (November 19) )7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (26) – from $1150 pp; 19-day plus Philipsburg (30), Roseau (Dec 1), Bridgetown (2), Castries (3), Basseterre (4), New York City (8) – prices from $2850 pp; 26-day roundtrip Southampton (15) – from $3670 pp.
• (November 26) 12-day roundtrip from New York City to Philipsburg (30), Roseau (Dec 1), Bridgetown (2), Castries (3), Basseterre (4) – from $1950 pp; 19-day Transatlantic to Southampton, England (15 Dec) – prices from $2650 pp.

DECEMBER 2025 Canada, Transatlantic

• (December 8) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York City to Southampton (15) – $950 pp; 14-day roundtrip New York City (22) – prices from $1620 pp.
• (December 15) 7-day westbound Transatlantic Crossing from Southampton to New York City (22) – from $950 pp; 19-day plus St Thomas (26), Basseterre (27), St Johns (28), Philipsburg (29), Tortola (30), New York City (Jan 3) – prices from $3550 pp; 27-day roundtrip Southampton (Jan 11) – from $5060 pp.
• (December 22) 12-day roundtrip NYC to St Thomas (26), Basseterre (27), St Johns (28), Philipsburg (29), Tortola (30) – from $2550 pp; 20-day Transatlantic to Southampton (Jan 11) – prices from $3830 pp.

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January 2026 transatlantic.

• (January 3) 7-day eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from NYC to Southampton (11) – prices from $1030 pp.

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PICTURES: Two iconic cruise ships dock in Cape Town

For the first time in African maritime history, the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria cruise ships have docked simultaneously in Cape Town.

The iconic Queen Mary 2 cruise ship has arrived in Cape Town as the final destination port in a 30-day one-way trip from Hong Kong to Cape Town.

Meanwhile, following closely in the Queen Mary’s wake, another stunning cruise ship, Queen Victoria , arrived in Cape Town on the 12th of April as part of a 55-day one-way trip from Sydney to Southampton, England.

You can see some stunning pictures of the two cruise ships in Cape Town below:

🌙 ICYMI: Very early this morning 🌙 The Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria luxury passenger cruise liners in Cape Town. #smile904fmnews https://t.co/hnqt9KJuuR Photos: Tanya Bhoopchand (listener) pic.twitter.com/YhB8Umlef4 — Smile90.4 FM (@Smile904FM) April 12, 2024

Cape Town rolls out the red carpet for the Queen Mary 2 & Queen Victoria, bringing a wave of joy and prosperity to our shores! 🎉🇿🇦 #MajesticArrivals #CapeTown https://t.co/DysaQPxXwD pic.twitter.com/aPtHfvVJ3N — The Newspaper (@thenewspapersa) April 11, 2024

Fancy meeting you here, mate! Half the Queen's Cruise Line fleet – 2 of its four massive tourist boats – have docked in Cape Town: the Queen Victoria and the largest of the fleet the Queen Mary 2, carrying about 5,000 passengers between them. A boost for the CT economy. pic.twitter.com/Glf2OA8dX6 — James Hall (@hallaboutafrica) April 12, 2024

Queen Mary 2 is the largest passenger cruise ship to ever dock in South Africa. She is longer than Freedom of the Seas. They both came out around the same time. In terms of tonnage Freedom is larger but QM2 is longer. They both were the world's largest at some point. pic.twitter.com/45joctqa1D — FlyZulu (@zulu_fly) April 12, 2024

WATCH: Queen Victoria has safely docked in Cape Town after a struggle with docking Yesterday due to inclement weather. Queen Mary 2 also docked safely earlier this morning. The City’s MMC for Economic Growth, James Vos was at the CT Cruise Terminal to Welcome the tourists. pic.twitter.com/ZRcNOWoRQf — EWN Reporter (@ewnreporter) April 12, 2024

⛴ For the first time ever, Cunard Cruises' Queen Mary 2 & Queen Victoria docked together at the Port of Cape Town. This historic moment marks a milestone for African maritime history & highlights the growth of the cruise industry in the Western Cape ➡: https://t.co/Nqn1qNMLFQ pic.twitter.com/DPJ9LgRZmG — Wesgro – Cape Town & the Western Cape (@Wesgro) April 12, 2024

Welcome to the passengers and crew of both the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria cruise ships, docked here for the first time together. Have a great stay in Cape Town! More cruise arrivals, more visitors, means more great tourism jobs in our city. 🤩 https://t.co/nEfKYb9rZe — Geordin Hill-Lewis (@geordinhl) April 12, 2024

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Queen Mary 2, concluding her 30-day voyage from Hong Kong, will undertake a turnaround call in Cape Town, facilitating the disembarkation and embarkation of passengers for her next voyage bound for New York, USA.

Meanwhile, Queen Victoria, on a 55-day journey from Sydney to Southampton, will also make a brief stopover in Cape Town for a turnaround call before continuing her voyage to Walvis Bay, Namibia.

“We are immensely proud to welcome both Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria to the Port of Cape Town. This historic occasion underscores Cape Town and the Western Cape’s growing stature as a premier cruise destination, reflecting the concerted efforts of all our partners in fostering the growth and sustainability of the industry,” said Wrenelle Stander, the Wesgro CEO and official spokesperson for Cruise Cape Town.

Alderman James Vos, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, added: “The arrival of these two beloved ships in Cape Town signifies our growth in the cruise tourism market and our strength as a destination. The City is proud to stand alongside its partners in the Cruise Cape Town initiative in further bolstering our region’s profile as a destination of choice for cruise travellers from all over the world.”

Each cruise ship visit translates into tangible economic benefits, with one full-time provincial job said to be created for every 30 arriving cruise passengers.

The current 2023/24 season is seeing 65 confirmed ship visits, attracting an estimated 90,000 two-way passengers and 38,000 crew members.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reports that 63% of cruise passengers are likely to revisit destinations they have encountered through cruise tourism.

Provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Mireille Wenger, stated: “It is very exciting to be able to welcome both the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria at the same time for the first time to the Cape Town cruise terminal. This exciting occasion shows that tourism and cruise tourism is on the up in the Western Cape. This is great news because more tourists mean more jobs in the Province. With an expected 90 000 passengers in 2023/24 cruise season, and based on Wesgro’s estimates, we know that roughly 3 000 new permanent jobs have been created in this season alone. As the Western Cape Government, we will continue to partner with the private sector to continue on our path to enable the kind of breakout economic growth we need to help create many more jobs across this wonderful and sought after province we proudly call home.”

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Cruise ship passengers left terrified after fire breaks out on £850million Queen Mary 2

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PANIC-struck cruise ship passengers were confined to their cabins when a fire broke out on the £850million Queen Mary 2.

They were woken by alarms at 6am as crew tackled the blaze below their accommodation.

Travellers were ordered to stay in their cabins but could still smell smoke — sparking fears of an inferno at sea.

Although crew dealt with the blaze quickly, a source said: “Fire at sea is about the worst scenario for holidaymakers. It has left everyone freaked out.

“Passengers could smell smoke in their cabins so the panic felt by some was totally understandable.”

Cunard ’s Queen Mary 2 — the world’s longest, tallest and most expensive cruise ship — was heading to Mauritius when the fire broke out on Thursday morning.

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It had been at sea for four days since leaving Colombo in Sri Lanka on April 1.

The Sun understands the fire started when a compressor overheated in an area containing the ship’s engines, pumps, compressors, sewage and electrical tanks.

Our source said: “At first, everyone thought it was a practice drill. But it was far from that. The blaze was beneath the accommodation areas and the alarm was raised at 6am. It was chaos.”

But they added: “Emergency protocol kicked in and worked a treat with the crew behaving calmly and professionally.”

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Queen Mary 2, which can take up to 2,600 passengers, docked in Port Louis, Mauritius, yesterday ahead of its voyage to Southampton on April 28 via South Africa, Spain and Portugal .

 It is mandatory for staff to contact the authorities about such incidents on board.

Cunard yesterday confirmed to The Sun that there was a small fire that was extinguished immediately.

It insisted no guest services on board were affected.

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• Stephen Moyes , Associate News Editor
• Published : 16:00 ET, Apr 5 2024
• Published : Invalid Date,

PANIC-struck cruise ship passengers were confined to their cabins when a fire broke out on the £850million Queen Mary 2.

They were woken by alarms at 6am as crew tackled the blaze below their accommodation.

Travellers were ordered to stay in their cabins but could still smell smoke — sparking fears of an inferno at sea.

Although crew dealt with the blaze quickly, a source said: “Fire at sea is about the worst scenario for holidaymakers. It has left everyone freaked out.

“Passengers could smell smoke in their cabins so the panic felt by some was totally understandable.”

Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 — the world’s longest, tallest and most expensive cruise ship — was heading to Mauritius when the fire broke out on Thursday morning.

It had been at sea for four days since leaving Colombo in Sri Lanka on April 1.

The Sun understands the fire started when a compressor overheated in an area containing the ship’s engines, pumps, compressors, sewage and electrical tanks.

Our source said: “At first, everyone thought it was a practice drill. But it was far from that. The blaze was beneath the accommodation areas and the alarm was raised at 6am. It was chaos.”

But they added: “Emergency protocol kicked in and worked a treat with the crew behaving calmly and professionally.”

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Queen Mary 2, which can take up to 2,600 passengers, docked in Port Louis, Mauritius, yesterday ahead of its voyage to Southampton on April 28 via South Africa, Spain and Portugal .

 It is mandatory for staff to contact the authorities about such incidents on board.

Cunard yesterday confirmed to The Sun that there was a small fire that was extinguished immediately.

It insisted no guest services on board were affected.

The 150,000-tonne, 1,132ft ship was built in 2004.

Two nights in its luxury suites cost £549 a person.

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Two iconic cruise ships arrive in Cape Town

T he iconic Queen Mary 2 cruise ship has arrived in Cape Town as the final destination port in a 30-day one-way trip from Hong Kong to Cape Town.

Meanwhile, following closely in the Queen Mary’s wake, another stunning cruise ship  Queen Victoria  arrived in Cape Town on the 12th of April as part of a 55-day one-way trip from Sydney to Southampton, England.

YOU CAN SEE SOME STUNNING PICTURES OF THE TWO CRUISE SHIPS IN CAPE TOWN BELOW:

Special voyages.

Queen Mary 2, concluding her 30-day voyage from Hong Kong, will undertake a turnaround call in Cape Town, facilitating the disembarkation and embarkation of passengers for her next voyage bound for New York, USA.

Meanwhile, Queen Victoria, on a 55-day journey from Sydney to Southampton, will also make a  brief stopover in Cape Town  for a turnaround call before continuing her voyage to Walvis Bay, Namibia.

“We are immensely proud to welcome both Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria to the Port of Cape Town. This historic occasion underscores Cape Town and the Western Cape’s growing stature as a premier cruise destination, reflecting the concerted efforts of all our partners in fostering the growth and sustainability of the industry,” said Wrenelle Stander, Wesgro CEO and Official Spokesperson for Cruise Cape Town.

Alderman James Vos, the City of Cape Town’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, added: “The arrival of these two beloved ships in Cape Town signifies our growth in the cruise tourism market and our strength as a destination. The City is proud to stand alongside its partners in the Cruise Cape Town initiative in further bolstering our region’s profile as a destination of choice for cruise travellers from all over the world.”

Each cruise ship visit translates into tangible economic benefits, with one full-time provincial job said to be created for every 30 arriving cruise passengers.

The current 2023/24 season is seeing 65 confirmed ship visits, attracting an estimated 90,000 two-way passengers and 38,000 crew members.

The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) reports that 63% of cruise passengers are likely to revisit destinations they have encountered through cruise tourism.

Provincial Minister for Finance and Economic Development, Mireille Wenger, stated: “It is very exciting to be able to welcome both the Queen Mary 2 and the Queen Victoria at the same time for the first time to the Cape Town cruise terminal. This exciting occasion shows that tourism and cruise tourism is on the up in the Western Cape. This is great news because more tourists mean more jobs in the Province. With an expected 90,000 passengers in the 2023/24 cruise season, and based on Wesgro’s estimates, we know that roughly 3,000 new permanent jobs have been created in this season alone. As the Western Cape Government, we will continue to partner with the private sector to continue on our path to enable the kind of breakout economic growth we need to help create many more jobs across this wonderful and sought-after province we proudly call home,”

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Heavy traffic congestion alert as cruise ships arrive in Cape Town

City of cape town officials warn commuters to expect delays.

The City of Cape Town has warned there will be heavy traffic congestion over the next three days due to incoming cruise ships, including one of the world’s largest ocean liners.

“While traffic congestion is a headache at the best of times, it is important to keep in mind that events such as these are a sign of economic prosperity that ultimately enhance quality of life for all our residents,” the city said.

“We are going to try to manage the traffic congestion, but if you are heading into town ... please choose your route wisely to avoid being stuck in traffic,” cautioned safety and security MMC JP Smith.

“A lot of passengers will be boarding. It is also bringing a lot of tourists. But what we need the most, it also brings a lot of jobs,” he added.

The Queen Victoria is due to dock on Thursday morning and depart on Friday evening. Its sister ship the Queen Mary 2 is due on Friday morning and departs on Saturday evening. The scheduled times are dependent on the weather.

Traffic officials plan to use CCTV cameras “to pinpoint the location and extent of vehicle queues throughout the day and activate appropriate signal timing plans to best manage the queues,” said the city’s head of urban mobility Rob Quintas.

Cruise liner collides with cargo carrier in Cape Town harbour

“Operators will be in constant contact with Cape Town traffic services and operations personnel at the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. Where appropriate, variable message signs of the Cape Town freeway management system will be used to alert motorists to areas of congestion on roadways.”

South African ports have seen a welcome increase in visiting ships due partly to security problems in the Red Sea that have forced some shipping companies to divert vessels around the Cape, rather than risk the shorter route through the Suez Canal.

The increase in marine traffic coincides with growth in the cruise sector, with 67 cruise ships counted in Cape Town so far this summer season — up from the average of 35-40 ships counted between 2016 and 2019.

“This is a sector of tourism that is deeply valuable for us, with research by Wesgro (travel and investment promotion agency) revealing that cruise tourism injected R1.2bn into the Western Cape economy between November 2022 and May 2023,” said the city’s head of economic growth James Vos.

“In addition, for every 30 arriving cruise passengers, the Western Cape cruise industry created one full-time job. This is worth bearing in mind when considering the thousands of passengers on board the Queen Mary 2 and Queen Victoria. The city will continue working closely with its partners to make Cape Town stand out on the global cruise travel map.”

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