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We very much look forward to welcoming Queen Mary 2 and providing the high level of service that Damen is renowned for.. It was renovated with new decor and upgraded with new dining menus and the Cunard's "White Star Service" standards. Plus, vessel's construction demanded 40% more steel than an ordinary cruising vessel. Cunard. A Cunard spokesperson said that due to a technical issue needing urgent repairs prior to departure (Apr 23rd), QM2's voyage M310/A from Southampton England to NYC New York USA had been canceled, as well as the return crossing (M311/A) scheduled for April 30th leaving from NYC to Southampton (7-day) and to Hamburg Germany (9-day). Some travelers will be flown back to New York City on Jan. 2. Enhancements are planned to both the service and culinary offerings in Kings Court with the refreshed venue featuring new menus, the convenience of pre-set tables and waiter-served drinks. Inside is the Britannia Club which is a private dining room for Britannia Club Balcony guests), The Carvery (offers gourmet English cuisine, reservations are recommended), Lotus (Asian cuisine with Chinese, Japanese, Indian and Thai dishes; reservations only), La Piazza (24-hour; serves Italian cuisine; reservations recommended), Queens Grill Restaurant (206-seat, for Queens Grill Suite guests; with regular and an a la carte menu), Princess Grill Restaurant (180-seat, Princess Grill Suite guests only; open-sitting, with the same menu as at the Queens Grill), Todd English (216-seat specialty restaurant, reservations are required). Refurbishment's fun facts: man-hours (over 1 million), new carpets (55,200 m2 / 594,200 ft2), new framed pictures number (4,000), hull paint quantity (over 15,000 litres / 3,962 US gallons). On QM2, the kennel area was expanded, an owners lounge and a new pet playground were added. Returning to the UK, the one-way voyage was scheduled to sail from New York. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. There is no chapel on the ship. During "The Crossword Crossing" (7-night Transatlantic cruise NYC to Southampton), QM2 passengers had the unique chance to test their crossword skills and meet the newspaper's crossword experts (including Ben Zimmer, Deb Amlen, Joel Fagliano). On February 20, in Sydney NSW, she met Queen Elizabeth 2 - being also on a World Voyage. 10 new kennels (for cats and dogs) were added to the existing 12 kennels on deck 12. Each year the ship offers an Around the World Voyage sailing roundtrip from Southampton and oneway itinerary segments. 2023 BBC. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. Another public deck (Deck 7) houses the Winter Garden, Canyon Ranch Spa, King's Court, Queen's Grill Lounge, the restaurants Princess Grill and Queen's Grill. Cruise Industry News. If you prefer disco - visit the G32 nightclub. "We apologise to all guests affected by this cancellation.". The ocean liner, flagship of the Cunard line, was due to depart Southampton for New York on Sunday. You can also use the ship's kennels and nursery. The dry dock service will prepare all aspects of her technical and mechanical capability as well as her interiors and extraordinary guest spaces so that they are in the finest condition ready for November. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". QM2's drydock 2016 refurbishment cost Cunard ~GBP 90 million. Follows the complete list of Queen Mary 2 restaurants and food bars. Princess Grill on deck 7 is for the more expensive staterooms- the Queen's Grill on the same deck - for the very best ones. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Is climate change killing Australian wine? Each stateroom is allocated and most cabins are allocated to Britannia restaurant - two-story with 1,300 seats. Cunard held the Blue Riband for the fastest Atlantic voyage for most of the next 30 years. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. Cunard says a new coronation celebration voyage will set off from the city on Tuesday. The lounge is named after the Cunard's two Carinthia ships RMS Carinthia (1925-1940) and RMS Carinthia (1956-2006). Here are also reported latest updates on cruise law news related to ashore and shipboard crimes still investigated by the police. Unfortunately, the ocean liner also brought with it guests who tested positive for COVID-19. The ship has 479 connecting, 26 wheelchair-accessible and 15 studios (single-occupancy cabins). Todd English restaurant on deck 8 serves superb food, call in the morning to reserve a table. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Their decoration was also changed, reflecting the Cunard Lines history. On board the worlds last surviving turntable ferry. Dining arrangements depend on the class of accommodation passengers have chosen. It takes 6 hours to fill her storage tanks. In early-February 2017, Cunard Line announced company's sponsorship of the "Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show". The Queen Mary 2 is currently docked at the shipyard where it remains under construction. Each evening a daily program for the next day will be delivered to your stateroom, showing detailed information about activities on board, opening and closing times of bars, restaurants, and other facilities. Queen Mary researcher wins rising star award from BBC and AHRC 5 April 2023 New Generation Thinkers recognises the UK's most exciting early career arts and humanities researchers, and among this year's top ten is Dr Gemma Tidman from Queen Mary's School of Languages Linguistics and Film. RMS Queen Mary 2 staterooms (1363 total) include 170 Suites, 813 Balcony, 74 Oceanview (of which 12 Lanai/Atrium-View), 286 Inside rooms, in all 29 categories. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. The upper level of Illuminations Theatre, Britannia Restaurant, and Royal Court Theatre are on Deck 3, together with a shopping arcade, Queen's Room, Veuve Cliquot (champagne bar), Sir Samuel's (wine bar), Chart Room, G32 Nightclub. There are 3 dress codes in the main restaurants after 6 pm each evening. The largest are the Grand Duplex Suites (1600 ft2 / 149 m2 plus 645 ft2 / 60 m2 terrace). We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Transatlantic cruise travel is more formal as a dress code. You can change your choices at any time by clicking on the 'Privacy dashboard' links on our sites and apps. Another Royal Rendezvous took place in New York on January 13, 2011, at 6:45 pm, in front of the Statue of Liberty. Among the new menu choices are hot/cold meals, light snacks, afternoon treats, alternative cuisine specialties (including Asian, Indian, Italian, Tex Mex. Passengers have been left furious after a flagship cruise from Southampton to New York was cancelled just hours before it was due to set off. Tickets for the the five-night trip which went on sale on Thursday afternoon sold out within a few hours. As the Transatlantic voyage could not go ahead, the return crossing has now been canceled too. Cunard said the flagship would then "resume her original programme". Scheduled to sail on April 23 and April 30, 2023, the cruises couldn't go ahead due to technical reasons, the company said in statements sent to booked guests. Queen Mary 2 arrived into Southampton last night for assessment of a technical issue. When launched in 2004, QM2 became world's biggest cruise liner ever. These themed voyages bring together some of the world's most renowned fashion brand representatives. The preparation for the return to service of this most iconic cruise liner is not only a very important occasion for our organisation but also for the Brest community as a whole. Your personal data will be processed and information from your device (cookies, unique identifiers, and other device data) may be stored by, accessed by and shared with third party vendors, or used specifically by this site or app. Illuminations Theatre is the first Planetarium at sea. QUEEN Mary 2 will set sail from Southampton next week as works to repair a technical fault have been completed, Cunard said. The 2004-built RMS Queen Mary 2 cruise ship is the oldest and most famous of all Cunard liners, with fleetmates the sisterships MS Queen Victoria (2007) and MS Queen Elizabeth (2010), and Cunard's newest liner (2024-built) Queen Anne. The Queen Mary 2 arrived into Southampton last night for assessment of a technical issue, Cunard explained on a later issued on April 23. For the celebration of the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II, the Queens met again in Southampton on June 5, 2012. The Queen Mary 2 is currently the only ocean liner offering a regular transatlantic service between Southampton and New York. QUEEN Mary 2 was towed through Southampton Water yesterday to make space for P&O's Britannia.. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 ship was set to take off from . Cunard Line has created many of the new menus in its development kitchen in Southampton. "Our customer care team and travel agent partners have been liaising with impacted guests and we are doing everything possible to provide support and make alternative travel arrangements. This is due to necessary technical maintenance taking place on the ship in Southampton this week, the latter added. On each of the 7 days at sea are hosted fashion shows, formal dinners, exclusive events, workshops, and talks. The Illuminations Theatre, the first at sea Planetarium and a Cinema are on Deck 2, where are also the Empire Casino, the Royal Court Theatre, the Grand Lobby, the Golden Lion Pub, Britannia Restaurant's level 1. Send your story ideas to south.newsonline@bbc.co.uk. We are sorry to advise of the cancellation of Voyage M311A from New York to Southampton, the company said. Around 55,200 m2 (594,200 ft2) of new carpets have been laid throughout the ship. After the 2016 refurbishment, they both have new menus, more 2-seat tables and were reconfigured for more privacy (by increasing the space between tables). The fireworks and the red lights of the Empire State Building marked the event. The sailing was a seven night cruise from. About 2,000 Queen Mary 2 passengers have had their voyage cancelled due to a technical issue. Queen Mary 2 current position is at coordinates 50.88366 N / -1.39602 W en route to SOUTHAMPTON. It is one of 88 cruise ships that the CDC is currently investigating for having a number of Covid-19. Cunard has not given any fuller details on the problem which saw the liner pulled from its schedule. The cruise line released a press statement stating that ten COVID-19 positive guests were disembarked Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. Check out the best Cunard Queen Mary 2 (QM2) cruise ship tips now. Cunard QM2's first World Cruise started on January 10, 2007, navigating around the globe for 81 days. Cruise Industry News 1996-2022. Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. 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Three new for Cunard pop-up stores on the QM2 ship offered for purchasing latest fashion collection items, including Mulberry (purses and bags), Lucy Choi (designer shoes) and Melissa Odabash (designer swimwear). Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. She provides premium travel experiences with contemporary amenities, highly-trained staff, and most professional crew. Most of these voyages are according to a fixed Transatlantic schedule with 7-day North Atlantic crossings between Southampton and NYC. Cunard Line is a British-American cruise brand, operated by Carnival UK and owned by Carnival Corporation (shipowner). Shorts and T-shirts are not permitted. 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Look for a link at the bottom of this page or in our privacy policy where you can withdraw consent. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. During Cunard Lines 175th anniversary celebrations was announced that QM2 enters 25-day long drydock in 2016 (May 27 to June 21). The AIS position was reported 6 minutes ago. The luxurious ship completes at least one crossing a month. Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The Queen Mary 2 is currently the only ocean liner offering a regular transatlantic service between Southampton and New York. Do not sell or share my personal information. Illuminations Theatre (493-seat, 2-leveled, with a giant movie screen; hosts the world's only Planetarium at sea for astronomy shows, virtual reality movies, and high-tech visual programs), Grand Lobby Atrium (with a grand piano, grand sweeping staircase, interior glass-wall lifts), Golden Lion Pub (123-seat traditional British pub bar; features a large selection of the UK and international beers, large-size TVs, live entertainment, small dance floor), Empire Casino (222-seat, 6000 ft2 / 610 m2; with 115 slots and 11 gambling tables, served by Casino Bar), Images Photo Gallery & Shop (professional photo-video services; exhibits fine artworks), Cunard ConneXions (a complex of 7 rooms that host onboard events), Cyber Centre (has 9 Internet computers, with 35 Internet workstations available in the other ConnneXions rooms), Clarendon Art Gallery (art auctions and exhibitions; the artworks are all originals), Video Arcade (with the newest video games for all passengers), Mayfair Shops (shopping arcade; luxury jewelry, watches, fashion clothes, formal wear, QM2 logo merchandise), Veuve Cliquot Bar (Champagne bar; the menu also includes tapas and canapes), Sir Samuels Bar (specialty coffee/tea and patisserie bar), Queens Room (2-level formal dancing ballroom; features the biggest dancefloor at sea), G32 Disco & Nightclub (named after the QM2 ship's yard number; with live band music and DJ program), The PlayZone (club lounge area and nursery for kids; complimentary), The Zone (supervised teens club lounge, equipped for kids activities), Minnows Pool (QM2 family pool area, with a sunbathing area and a splash pool), The Canyon Ranch Spa & Salon complex (size 20000 ft2 / 1860 m2, 2-level; with a Spa, Thalassotherapy Pool, Thermal Suite, Finnish and Herbal Saunas, Treatment Rooms, Relaxation Lounge, Aromatic Steam Room, Beauty Salon), Fitness Centre (Gym Room and Weights area; with 8 exercise bikes, 10 Elliptical machines, 14 treadmills, 4 steppers, 2 rowing machines, yoga mats), Carinthia Lounge (ex-Winter Garden; 278-seat, size 7000 ft2 / 650 m2 classy lounge and supper club with live plants area, live music performances; serves Afternoon Champagne Tea, specialty cocktails and pre-dinner snacks), Queens Grill Lounge (Queens Grill Suite guests only venue with white-glove service and live piano music), QM2 Book Shop; The Library (with the largest book selection at sea - over 8000 volumes), Terrace Pool Area (with two Whirlpools, poolside bar, sunbathing area, and Band Stand), Commodore Club (115-seat indoor observation lounge with panoramic windows and live piano music), Boardroom (a lounge for private parties and meetings), Churchill's Cigar Lounge (QM2's smokers' room with a selection of fine liquors and cigars), Concierge Lounge (private club venue for Princess and Queens Grill guests), Atlantic Room (meeting room; doubles as Card Room), Queens Grills Terrace (private outside pool area for Queens Grill passengers with bar service and Jacuzzi), Pavilion Pool Area (with two Whirlpools, Magrodome, served by the Pavilion Pool Bar), 22 kennels for pets (dogs and cats; with a fire hydrant and lamp post in the area reserved exclusively for walking the dogs), The Fairways (2 golf simulator machines, 51 golfing course choices), Sports Centre (1/2 size basketball court; Deck Games area with quoits, shuffleboard, chessboard, paddle tennis, mini-golf course). A gangway on the world's largest passenger ship, the Queen Mary 2, collapsed killing at least 11 people and injuring 20 others, fire officials said. The changes include new luxury textures in soothing colours and new carpeting (with a rugs-design inspired by the old RMS Queen Mary liner). Sign up. Passenger staterooms are in the following types: Standard Inside (no window), Lanai/Standard Atrium View (Standard Inside with a small window), Standard Oceanview (1 small non-opening porthole with seaviews), Britannia Club Balcony and Britannia Balcony (with glass-fronted step-out balconies) and the rest are Suites (Princess, Queen, Penthouse, Royal, Duplex, Grand Duplex). As the Transatlantic voyage could not go ahead, the return crossing has now been canceled too. The latest breaking news, comment and features from The Independent. According to a letter received by the ship's current passengers, the ship will likely now be required to stay in Barbados for "additional manning" until the evening of Jan. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A note for confirmation sitting and table number will be left in your stateroom when you board. The new restaurant (available on both QM2 fleetmates) offers gourmet French regional cuisine (with seasonal influences) plus a fine French wines list. Some vendors may process your personal data on the basis of legitimate interest, which you can object to by managing your options below. In 2015, Cunard Line celebrated its 175th anniversary. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. As vessel class and design, QM2 is an "ocean liner" designed specifically for regularly scheduled passenger express Transatlantic crossings between UK and USA. 2023 BBC. The FCC will be automatically set up and can be used for any future booking booked prior to April 23, 2025. Lunch and breakfast do not require allocated tables or sittings. Queen Mary Long Beach had considered sinking the 86-year-old ship after taking control of the vessel last year from the previous lease operator, Eagle Hospitality Trust, which filed for. The company which runs the port, ABP, says the ship will not be able to depart until "technical issues are rectified" and they are working with Cunard to establish a plan to continue their operations and support the safe sail of the liner. 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