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ENTERTAINMENT AND
MAJOR PUBLIC ROOMS
MAJOR PUBLIC ROOMS
The 531-seat Theatre hosts lectures during the day and then at
night has movies on that increasingly rare luxury - - a full
screen. There is both a main level and a balcony (left). The
Theater is also used for inter-denominational religious services
conducted by the captain on those Sundays when the ship is at
sea (below).
night has movies on that increasingly rare luxury - - a full
screen. There is both a main level and a balcony (left). The
Theater is also used for inter-denominational religious services
conducted by the captain on those Sundays when the ship is at
sea (below).
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The Queens Room is a large multi-function room.
During the day, it is used for yoga and dance classes as
well as for afternoon tea. In the evenings, it is used for
receptions and parties. After dinner, it is the scene for
ballroom dancing to live music.
Located on Quarter Deck, the Queens Room was
designed as the first class ballroom. Discrete signs
informing passengers of this fact were placed at the
entrances until the late 1980s. Its location also
suggested this fact as it was on the same deck as the
original first class dining room, the Columbia Restaurant,
and the original first class bar, the Midships Bar and
what was the first class library. As already noted, these
distinctions have vanished and the room is used by all.
Over the years, the room's decor has changed
numerous times. Like the rest of the ship, it had a space
age theme when the ship entered service. All that
remains of that design today are the pillars and the
ceiling.
During the day, it is used for yoga and dance classes as
well as for afternoon tea. In the evenings, it is used for
receptions and parties. After dinner, it is the scene for
ballroom dancing to live music.
Located on Quarter Deck, the Queens Room was
designed as the first class ballroom. Discrete signs
informing passengers of this fact were placed at the
entrances until the late 1980s. Its location also
suggested this fact as it was on the same deck as the
original first class dining room, the Columbia Restaurant,
and the original first class bar, the Midships Bar and
what was the first class library. As already noted, these
distinctions have vanished and the room is used by all.
Over the years, the room's decor has changed
numerous times. Like the rest of the ship, it had a space
age theme when the ship entered service. All that
remains of that design today are the pillars and the
ceiling.
Above left: A bust of Her majesty Queen Elizabeth 2 by Oscar Nemon. Hours can be spent debating whether the ship
is named after the monarch or after the earlier Cunarder QUEEN ELIZABETH. Cunard intended the latter and the
ship was not going to have a number in its name. However, the Queen added "the Second" when she launched the ship
in 1967. Cunard added an arabic "2" rather than a Roman numeral "II" to the name to distinguish the ship from the
monarch. However, one inquiry to the Palace reportedly did produce a reply indicating that the intent was that the
ship be named after the monarch.
Above right: A wooden carving of The Queen's coat of arms.
Below left: Afternoon tea in the Queens Room in the early 1990s.
Below right: A view of the Queens Room prior to the 1994 refit.
is named after the monarch or after the earlier Cunarder QUEEN ELIZABETH. Cunard intended the latter and the
ship was not going to have a number in its name. However, the Queen added "the Second" when she launched the ship
in 1967. Cunard added an arabic "2" rather than a Roman numeral "II" to the name to distinguish the ship from the
monarch. However, one inquiry to the Palace reportedly did produce a reply indicating that the intent was that the
ship be named after the monarch.
Above right: A wooden carving of The Queen's coat of arms.
Below left: Afternoon tea in the Queens Room in the early 1990s.
Below right: A view of the Queens Room prior to the 1994 refit.
The Grand Lounge is a two-deck high
multi-function room. During the day, it is used for
activities such as trivia, bingo, and lectures. At night,
it is the primary show venue.
This room began life as the Double Room. The
balcony area included a bar and was known as the
Double Up Room. The lower area had a small stage
and a dance floor and was known as the Double
Down Room. The floors were connected by a stainless
steel and glass spiral stairs at the back. It was
intended as the show lounge for transatlantic class
passengers.
In 1972, the ship's shops were moved to the
upper level of the Double Room in order to create a
series of suites in the area where the shops had
originally been situated.
In 1987, the room was remodeled. The spiral
staircase was eliminated and two curving staircases
on either side of the stage were created (right). These
were eliminated in 1994 and the stage was expanded.
multi-function room. During the day, it is used for
activities such as trivia, bingo, and lectures. At night,
it is the primary show venue.
This room began life as the Double Room. The
balcony area included a bar and was known as the
Double Up Room. The lower area had a small stage
and a dance floor and was known as the Double
Down Room. The floors were connected by a stainless
steel and glass spiral stairs at the back. It was
intended as the show lounge for transatlantic class
passengers.
In 1972, the ship's shops were moved to the
upper level of the Double Room in order to create a
series of suites in the area where the shops had
originally been situated.
In 1987, the room was remodeled. The spiral
staircase was eliminated and two curving staircases
on either side of the stage were created (right). These
were eliminated in 1994 and the stage was expanded.
When QE2 entered service there was no casino due to legal restrictions. When these laws were changed, a casino was created in
the area now occupied by the Queens Grill restaurant. Subsequently, it was moved to its present location on Upper Deck, the site
of the Transatlantic class library. Today, it includes gaming tables as well as slot machines in a sophisticated setting.
the area now occupied by the Queens Grill restaurant. Subsequently, it was moved to its present location on Upper Deck, the site
of the Transatlantic class library. Today, it includes gaming tables as well as slot machines in a sophisticated setting.
Bars and Lounges is next.
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