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QUEEN MARY 2
TOUR AND
COMMENTARY
ACTIVITIES AND
FACILITIES
(for the mind and spirit)
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.
Illuminations (above and right) 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.
However, the art deco room also serves as
a forum for lectures and for traditional
movies.
Lecturers, such as former UN Weapons
Inspector Scott Ritter (left), also appear in
the Royal Court Theater. This venue has a
full sized stage equipped with
state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems
and section which can be raised and
lowered (right). Accordingly, it is used for
productions shows, performances by the
Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts troupe,
classical music concerts and for shows by
visiting singers and comedians.
In addition to slot machines, the casino
has roulette, blackjack and other gaming
tables.
Card players meet in the Atlantic Room
for bridge.
Cunard Connections offers classes on computers,
software programs and digital photography (left).
The Library has 8,000 volumes, Internet
connections, and fabulous views from the
comfortable, over-stuffed armchairs.
The Bookshop has an extensive collection of
maritime books, posters, cards and other items.
The Mayfair shops include boutiques by such luxury
names as H. Stern, Chopards, Hermes and Harrods.
There is also a photo shop, a logo store, and a
clothing store.