THE BASICS
Class: Queen (individual design)
Registry: Great Britain
Line: Cunard
SIZE
PEOPLE
Cunard bridge and navigation fact sheet
Cunard engineering and technical fact sheet
Class: Queen (individual design)
Registry: Great Britain
Line: Cunard
SIZE
Gross tonnage: 151,400
Length: 1,132 feet
Beam: 135 feet at the waterline
Draft: 32 feet 10 inches
Speed: 30 knots (max); 26 knots (service)
Power Plant: 4 diesels (each capable of
producing
16.8 MW), 2 gas turbines (each
capable
of producing 25 MW)
Propulsion: 2 fixed pods; 2 azipods
Thrusters: 3 (3.2 MW)
PEOPLE
- Passengers: 2,620 (1,330 cabins, 173 suites)
Crew: 1,253
Officers: British
Cunard bridge and navigation fact sheet
Cunard engineering and technical fact sheet
| QM2 IN PICTURES (In-depth Photo Tour of the ship with Commentary) |
QM2's funnel clears New York's
Veranzano Narrows Bridge with
only 12 feet to spare.
Veranzano Narrows Bridge with
only 12 feet to spare.
| VITAL STATISTICS |
Above: QM2 tendering during a Canada cruise in
2006.
Below: QM2 in St. Thomas 2011.
2006.
Below: QM2 in St. Thomas 2011.
| CUNARD |
| FEATURE ARTICLES |
| QUEEN MARY 2 |
"An Important Ship" - - an in-depth profile of QM2 including an
interview with her senior master Commodore Bernard Warner.
interview with her senior master Commodore Bernard Warner.
"Big and Bigger" - - A comparison of QUEEN MARY 2 and
Royal Caribbean's FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.
Royal Caribbean's FREEDOM OF THE SEAS.
"The New QM2" - - A conversation with QM2's first master,
Commodore Ronald Warwick.
Commodore Ronald Warwick.
| Commodore Christopher Rynd |
DECK PLANS
(courtesy of Cunard)
(courtesy of Cunard)
"The Floating Palace" - - An early discussion and review of
QUEEN MARY 2
QUEEN MARY 2
QUEEN
MARY 2
PROFILE
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MARY 2
PROFILE
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QM2 in Norway June 2007 with MSC
OPERA and CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
OPERA and CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS
QM2 at the Brooklyn Cruise
Terminal shortly after the facility
opened in 2006.
Terminal shortly after the facility
opened in 2006.
"From Kings Point To The Bridge of the Queen" - - Ben Lyons,
a Navy man becomes Cunard’s first American deck officer.
a Navy man becomes Cunard’s first American deck officer.
DAILY PROGRAMMES - - A
selection of daily programmes listing the
activities and entertainment onboard during
various crossings and cruises plus other
information.
selection of daily programmes listing the
activities and entertainment onboard during
various crossings and cruises plus other
information.
MENUS - - a selection of menus from
QM2' various dining venues from over the
years.
QM2' various dining venues from over the
years.
BAR LISTS
Chart Room Bar
Verve Clicquot Champagne Bar
These lists are presented for historical purposes as Beyondships has no
control over Cunard and cannot say whether it is representative of what
Cunard will do in the future.
Chart Room Bar
Verve Clicquot Champagne Bar
These lists are presented for historical purposes as Beyondships has no
control over Cunard and cannot say whether it is representative of what
Cunard will do in the future.
"Artist To The Queens" - - a profile of artist Giancarlo
Impiglia whose commissioned works are on QE2, QM2 and
QUEEN VICTORIA.
Impiglia whose commissioned works are on QE2, QM2 and
QUEEN VICTORIA.
"An Interview With Captain Christopher Rynd" - - Then-Captain
Rynd discusses the Princess ships he has commanded as well as
commanding QM2, QE2, and the QUEEN VICTORIA
Rynd discusses the Princess ships he has commanded as well as
commanding QM2, QE2, and the QUEEN VICTORIA
QM2 HOLIDAY DECORATIONS 2007
(Photo Essay)
(Photo Essay)
QM2 usually flies the red ensign of
the British merchant marine but
when her captain is also an officer
in the Royal Naval Reserve, she
flies the prestigious blue ensign.
the British merchant marine but
when her captain is also an officer
in the Royal Naval Reserve, she
flies the prestigious blue ensign.
"An Interview With Dirk Brand, Hotel Manager of QM2" - -
The hotel department is the department with the most direct
impact on passengers. It is also the largest department
encompassing food, beverages, entertainment, accommodations,
guest relations, and much more. Mr. Brand discusses his
philosophy and goals in heading this organization.
The hotel department is the department with the most direct
impact on passengers. It is also the largest department
encompassing food, beverages, entertainment, accommodations,
guest relations, and much more. Mr. Brand discusses his
philosophy and goals in heading this organization.
"An Interview With Ray Rouse" - - A conversation with QM2's
cruise director. He discusses shaping modern mega-ship
cruising as the first cruise director for many of Royal
Caribbean's giant cruise ships. He also discusses the factors
that make voyaging on QM2 different than cruising on the large
cruise ships.
cruise director. He discusses shaping modern mega-ship
cruising as the first cruise director for many of Royal
Caribbean's giant cruise ships. He also discusses the factors
that make voyaging on QM2 different than cruising on the large
cruise ships.
QM2 VIRTUAL BRIDGE TOUR
(Photo Essay and article)
(Photo Essay and article)
QM2 EASTER BUNNY DECORATIONS 2008
(Photo Essay)
(Photo Essay)
"Preparing Meals Fit For A Queen" - - An interview with
QM2 Executive Chef Klaus Kremer
QM2 Executive Chef Klaus Kremer
"Continuing the Tradition" - - An interview with QM2
Food and Beverage Manager Bernhard Fischer
Food and Beverage Manager Bernhard Fischer
PHOTO ESSAYS
"The Return of the Blue Ensign: An Interview with Captain
Christopher Wells" - - Royal Naval Reserve officer and
long-time Cunarder discusses his career including being an
officer on QE2 in the 1990s, participating in the construction of
Queen Mary 2 and, most recently, commanding QM2.
Christopher Wells" - - Royal Naval Reserve officer and
long-time Cunarder discusses his career including being an
officer on QE2 in the 1990s, participating in the construction of
Queen Mary 2 and, most recently, commanding QM2.
"Acting Up On Queen Mary 2" - - A profile of the
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts Program
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts Program
"Renewing QM2" - - An article about the work done on
QM2 during her 2008 refit including an interview with
Staff Captain Trevor Lane.
QM2 during her 2008 refit including an interview with
Staff Captain Trevor Lane.
QM2 in Bonaire 2008.
"What It Means To Be Staff Captain" - - A profile of and
interview with Staff Captain Trevor Lane focusing on the
role of the staff captain on Queen Mary 2.
interview with Staff Captain Trevor Lane focusing on the
role of the staff captain on Queen Mary 2.
QM2 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
"Dealing With Emeregencies At Sea" - - Staff Captain
Robert Camby discusses what is involved in an
emergency evacucation.
Robert Camby discusses what is involved in an
emergency evacucation.
BEHIND THE SCENES - - A SERIES OF
FOCUSED INTERVIEWS ABGOUT
DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF LIFE ON QM2
FOCUSED INTERVIEWS ABGOUT
DIFFERENT ASPECTS OF LIFE ON QM2
Cruise ship profile - - Cunard - - Queen Mary 2 - home page
"What Makes QM2 Go?" - - Chief Engineer Brian
Watling explains the technical aspects of how QM2
works.
Watling explains the technical aspects of how QM2
works.
"Dancing For The Queen" - - Dance Captain Carol
Summers talks about the life of the Royal Cunard
Singers and Dancers
Summers talks about the life of the Royal Cunard
Singers and Dancers
QM2 in Southampton 2009 (left) and
2010 (below)
2010 (below)
"A Conversation with Paul O'Loughlin" - - QM2's
Entertainment Director discusses programming
entertainment and activities for QM2.
Entertainment Director discusses programming
entertainment and activities for QM2.
"Secrets of the Britannia Restaurant" - - Maitre d' Jamie
Firth talks about the style of QM2's main dining room
and how it operates.
Firth talks about the style of QM2's main dining room
and how it operates.
ONBOARD INFORMATIONAL
FLYERS - - A selection of flyers given out
onboard discussing various topics.
Brooklyn landing arrangements
Brooklyn US Imigration
Brooklyn Tours and transfers
FLYERS - - A selection of flyers given out
onboard discussing various topics.
Brooklyn landing arrangements
Brooklyn US Imigration
Brooklyn Tours and transfers
| QM2 2007. |
QM2 in Norway 2007
| QM2 in Barbados 2009 |
Captain Nick Bates at a
reception for past passengers.
reception for past passengers.
Looking aft along QM2's
starboard side at sunset as the
ship begins a transatlantic
voyage from England to the
U.S.A,
starboard side at sunset as the
ship begins a transatlantic
voyage from England to the
U.S.A,
QM2 leaving the piers in Manhattan
in 2004.
in 2004.
"On the Great Queens" - - Hotel Manager John Duffy talks
about QM2, the original Queen Elizabeth and QE2
about QM2, the original Queen Elizabeth and QE2
QM2 IN MANHATTAN
(Photo Essay)
(Photo Essay)
TWO QUEENS - QM2 AND QUEEN VICTORIA
MEET 2010 (Photo Essay)
MEET 2010 (Photo Essay)
"A Conversation with Captain Nick Bates" - - Captain
Bates talks about QM2 and his 35-year career with Cunard
Bates talks about QM2 and his 35-year career with Cunard
Off Bar Harbor, Maine 2010.
"The Todd English Restaurant" - - Feature article including
an interview with Executive Chef Mark Oldroyd, a
restaurant review and a photo essay showing certain items
selected from the menu by Chef Oldroyd
an interview with Executive Chef Mark Oldroyd, a
restaurant review and a photo essay showing certain items
selected from the menu by Chef Oldroyd
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 1
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 2
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 3
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 4
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 5
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 6
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 7
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 8
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 9
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 10
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 2
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 3
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 4
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 5
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 6
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 7
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 8
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 9
QUEEN MARY 2 TOUR 10
"In Command of the Queens" - - Talking with Captain Paul
Wright, the first person to have commanded three Cunard Queens.
Wright, the first person to have commanded three Cunard Queens.
In Barbados 2011.
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CRUISE LINKS
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QUEEN ELIZABETH PROFILE
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QUEEN VICTORIA PROFILE
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CRUISE LINKS
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QUEEN ELIZABETH PROFILE
QUEEN MARY 2 PROFILE
QUEEN VICTORIA PROFILE
QUEEN ELIZABETH 2 PROFILE
"Going Ashore" - - Tour Office Manager Beatrix Bense
talks about shore excursions.
talks about shore excursions.
DINING REVIEWS
"Jazz at Sea" - - a profile of the Juilliard jazz program on
Queen Mary 2.
"Songwriting on Queen Mary 2" - - a profile of the
songwriting program developed by Chris Difford for
QM2.
Queen Mary 2.
"Songwriting on Queen Mary 2" - - a profile of the
songwriting program developed by Chris Difford for
QM2.
"A Non-Traditional Commodore" - - Commodore Christopher
Rynd shares his vision for being master of Queen Mary 2 and
Commodore of the Cunard fleet.
Rynd shares his vision for being master of Queen Mary 2 and
Commodore of the Cunard fleet.
