QUEEN MARY 2
TOUR AND
COMMENTARY
TOUR AND
COMMENTARY
| CUNARD |
| QUEEN MARY 2 |
ACTIVITIES AND
ENTERTAINMENT
ENTERTAINMENT
The Queens Room (above) is the largest ballroom at sea.
During the day, it is the scene for acting workshops by the
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, bingo, and afternoon
tea. At night, it is used for parties, receptions, and for
ballroom dancing.
During the day, it is the scene for acting workshops by the
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, bingo, and afternoon
tea. At night, it is used for parties, receptions, and for
ballroom dancing.
Illuminations is the only planetarium at sea. High speed films
of the stars and the cosmos are projected onto a large concave
screen that is lowered down over the center section of the seats
(above). Extraterrestrials would probrbaly feel at home with the
projectors, which are scattered around the theater (lower left).
The art deco room is also the primary venue for the Cunard
Insights program featuring lecturers such as former UN Weapons
Inspector Scott Ritter (below middle).
It is also sued for cooking demonstratiions and as a traditional
wide screen movie theater (below right).
of the stars and the cosmos are projected onto a large concave
screen that is lowered down over the center section of the seats
(above). Extraterrestrials would probrbaly feel at home with the
projectors, which are scattered around the theater (lower left).
The art deco room is also the primary venue for the Cunard
Insights program featuring lecturers such as former UN Weapons
Inspector Scott Ritter (below middle).
It is also sued for cooking demonstratiions and as a traditional
wide screen movie theater (below right).
The Empire Casino on Deck 2 is a substantial
area done in an elegant style. In addition to
traditional gaming tables, it has slot machines,
and electronic gaming tables.
area done in an elegant style. In addition to
traditional gaming tables, it has slot machines,
and electronic gaming tables.
Card players meet in the Atlantic Room for bridge (above).
There are also card tables and board games by the picture
windows on Deck 2 (right).
There are also card tables and board games by the picture
windows on Deck 2 (right).
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Shops and Other Public Areas is next
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The Library has 8,000 volumes, Internet connections, and fabulous views from
the comfortable, over-stuffed armchairs (above).
the comfortable, over-stuffed armchairs (above).
The Royal Court Theatre is the largest entertainment venue on
QM2 . It has a full- sized stage equipped with state-of-the-art sound
and lighting systems and section which can be raised and lowered
(above leftt)
It is home to the Royal Cunard Singers and Dancers, the ship's
critically-acclaimed production cast. (Read interview with the cast's
dance captain)(below left).
.
During transtatlantic crossings and some cruises, the theatre is also
used for performances by the ship's resident troupe of actors from
the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. (Read article about QM2's
RADA program)
In addition, the Royal Court hosts visiting singers, comedians and
classical music performers such as Jacqueline Roche (below right).
QM2 . It has a full- sized stage equipped with state-of-the-art sound
and lighting systems and section which can be raised and lowered
(above leftt)
It is home to the Royal Cunard Singers and Dancers, the ship's
critically-acclaimed production cast. (Read interview with the cast's
dance captain)(below left).
.
During transtatlantic crossings and some cruises, the theatre is also
used for performances by the ship's resident troupe of actors from
the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts. (Read article about QM2's
RADA program)
In addition, the Royal Court hosts visiting singers, comedians and
classical music performers such as Jacqueline Roche (below right).
Because QM2 was built with the transtlantic crossing in mind, she is
geared to provide a very subatanial array of activities and
entertainment for sea days. As a result, sea days are different than
those on many other ships. (Read interviews with Entertainment
Directors Paul O'Loughlin and Ray Rouse).
The activities tend toward the intellectual and the cultural. In
addition, the scope of the facilities in which they are held can be
quite spectacular. Shows are performed on a stage that is
comparable to a Broadway theater with sections that raise and
lower. Similarly, movies are shown in another theater that has a full
screen, not something that looks like a large flat panel television.
Where QM2 really excels, however, is in activities for the mind.
There is also a high quality lecture program, which includes lectures
by members of the Royal Astronomical Society as well as authors,
historians and people involved in the arts. A troupe from the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Arts, gives acting lessons as well as performs.
There is a large library which also offers spectacular views of the
sea. The computer center offers lectures about digital cameras, using
various types of software and, of course, about computers. In the
ship’s planetarium, passengers lean back and look up into a large
concave screen upon which programs developed by the Hayden
Planetarium are projected. These are quite popular and although
there are several showing each day, it is wise to secure a ticket early
in the day.
geared to provide a very subatanial array of activities and
entertainment for sea days. As a result, sea days are different than
those on many other ships. (Read interviews with Entertainment
Directors Paul O'Loughlin and Ray Rouse).
The activities tend toward the intellectual and the cultural. In
addition, the scope of the facilities in which they are held can be
quite spectacular. Shows are performed on a stage that is
comparable to a Broadway theater with sections that raise and
lower. Similarly, movies are shown in another theater that has a full
screen, not something that looks like a large flat panel television.
Where QM2 really excels, however, is in activities for the mind.
There is also a high quality lecture program, which includes lectures
by members of the Royal Astronomical Society as well as authors,
historians and people involved in the arts. A troupe from the Royal
Academy of Dramatic Arts, gives acting lessons as well as performs.
There is a large library which also offers spectacular views of the
sea. The computer center offers lectures about digital cameras, using
various types of software and, of course, about computers. In the
ship’s planetarium, passengers lean back and look up into a large
concave screen upon which programs developed by the Hayden
Planetarium are projected. These are quite popular and although
there are several showing each day, it is wise to secure a ticket early
in the day.
Cunard is justifiably proud of its long history.
Accordingly, large panels with photos of famous past
passengers, ships and ships' officers and crew are
placed throughout the ship explaining the line's
history. In addition there are interactive stations
telling the line's story.
Accordingly, large panels with photos of famous past
passengers, ships and ships' officers and crew are
placed throughout the ship explaining the line's
history. In addition there are interactive stations
telling the line's story.
Scenes from the Queens Room - -
the capatin addresses a
reception for past passengers; a
string quartet performs during
afternoon tea; a gala ball; a
dance class; a RADA acting
class; and the band prepares for
the evening's ballroom dancers.
the capatin addresses a
reception for past passengers; a
string quartet performs during
afternoon tea; a gala ball; a
dance class; a RADA acting
class; and the band prepares for
the evening's ballroom dancers.
There is live music seemingly throughout the ship. To
illustrate, in the Chart Room there might be a classical
recital or a lunch time concert by jazz musicians from the
Julliard School of Music.
illustrate, in the Chart Room there might be a classical
recital or a lunch time concert by jazz musicians from the
Julliard School of Music.
