A space ratio of 57.25 sq.
ft. per person makes her one of the roomiest vessels anywhere. Even that can't
prepare you for the endless possibilities which occupy all this space - 14 decks
of sports facilities, shops, bars, lounges, five pools and no fewer than 10
restaurants, a largesse which allows you the freedom to experience your own
preferences and passions. Rejuvenate at the celebrated Canyon Ranch SpaClub®. Watch a film under the stars. Or how about the classic British
deck game of quoits?
Try something novel. Learn
something new! Cunard ConneXionsTM is almost like a college
at sea, taking into account, of course, that you're on holiday. Or take a
virtual ride into space at Illuminations, the only planetarium afloat.
Canyon Ranch SpaClub®
It is not surprising that the
most luxurious ocean vessel ever built features a Canyon Ranch Spa. This highly
acclaimed health resort company has elevated the spa experience to an entirely
new plane with life-changing programmes from stress-relief classes to workshops
on diet, healthy aging and disease prevention. 51 Canyon Ranch health and
wellness experts work in Queen Mary 2's 20,000 square foot facility which
includes 24 treatment rooms, a thalassotherapy pool with deluge waterfall, a
whirlpool, thermal suite with both herbal and Finnish saunas, reflexology basins
and an aromatic steam room.
Illuminations
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. It also
functions as a grand cinema, a 500-seat lecture hall and even a broadcasting
studio.
Cunard ConneXionsTM
Queen Mary
2's cultural enrichment programme includes seven classrooms and a 500-seat
auditorium where you can attend workshops, seminars and lectures presenting a
fusion of perspectives from the world's premier cultural hotspots: New York and
London. Classes range from fashion to foreign languages, watercolor techniques
to period furniture. Try film making. Join a discussion of British comedy, or
compare MoMA and the Tate.
History & Art Worth a King's Ransom
Renowned
international artists were commissioned to produce over 300 original works of
art valued at over $5 million. For history buffs, the museum-quality Maritime
Quest exhibit is a fascinating tour that takes you back to the golden era of
transatlantic cruising.
Britannia Restaurant
Make the traditional grande
descente in the stunning 3-story Britannia Restaurant, whose grand sweeping
staircase creates a dramatic showcase for those wishing to make the ultimate
entrance.
Personal Butler and Concierge Service
Concierges
attend to guests in all of the Grill Accommodations, while the Queens Grill
categories also feature private butler service.
Interactive TV
You can receive or send e-mails,
choose from dozens of movies, review a seminar you might have missed or sign up
for shore excursions - right from the comfort of your stateroom.
Internet
Guests can surf the web, check e-mail or even transmit a video
postcard to friends and family back home. They can take classes in the Computer
Centre, or bring their own laptop; every stateroom has direct Internet access.
Play
Zone/The Zone
Queen Mary 2 was designed to accommodate all ages. For guests who
wish to take their children or grandchildren along, The Play Zone is like a
well-run camp for children 2 - 7 years old. A separate facility, The Zone,
provides hours of supervised entertainment and activities for children 8- 12
years old. The area includes the Minnows splash pool and British nannies for the
toddlers. And it's equipped with an array of toys and activities from board
games to computer terminals with all kinds of learning adventures, so that while
kids are doing their thing, adults have some quality time alone.
Staterooms - 75% with Balconies
80% of her
accommodations are outside cabins and over 94% of these feature spacious private
balconies. |
