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Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 is a Cunard cruise ship, in service since 2004. She measures 149,215 gross tons and carries 2,695 guests with a crew of 1,253. She sails Transatlantic, Caribbean, World cruises itineraries. We rate her 3.8 out of 5.
About Queen Mary 2
Queen Mary 2 is Cunard's flagship and, as of 2026, the only purpose-built ocean liner still in regular passenger service. Built by Chantiers de l'Atlantique in France, she replaced Queen Elizabeth 2 on the Atlantic in 2004; at about 149,200 gross tons and 345 metres she was the largest passenger ship ever built when new, and she remains the largest liner. She sails scheduled crossings between Southampton and New York, along with shorter cruises and an annual world voyage. Aboard are a ballroom, a planetarium, a large library and kennels used on crossings. A 2016 renovation added cabins, and a 2023 refit in Rotterdam renewed public areas.
Ratings
- Cabins
- 4/5
- Dining
- 4/5
- Entertainment
- 4/5
- Service
- 4/5
- Pools & decks
- 4/5
- Value
- 3/5
Editorial scores, 1 to 5 per metric; the overall is their average, not an average of reader reviews.
Deck plans
No deck plans on record for this ship yet.
Where she sails
- Transatlanticcrossings between Europe and the Americas, mostly in spring and autumn
- CaribbeanEastern, Western and Southern Caribbean islands, sailing year-round from Florida, Texas and Puerto Rico
- World cruisesvoyages of three months or more, most leaving in January
Home port: Southampton, England.
Flying in for your cruise?
Queen Mary 2 sails from Southampton, England. The airport is London Heathrow (LHR), with 40 lounges to wait in before you board.
- Emirates LoungeLHR Terminal 34.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T4)LHR Terminal 44.9 ★
- Plaza Premium Lounge (T5)LHR Terminal 54.9 ★
Quick answers
Which cruise line operates Queen Mary 2?
Queen Mary 2 is operated by Cunard.
How big is Queen Mary 2?
Queen Mary 2 measures 149,215 gross tons and 345 metres in length, with 18 decks.
How crowded does Queen Mary 2 feel?
Queen Mary 2 has a passenger space ratio of 55.4: 149,215 gross tons for 2,695 guests. Ratios over 50 feel spacious and under 30 busy, so Queen Mary 2 feels spacious for her size.
How many passengers does Queen Mary 2 carry?
Queen Mary 2 carries 2,695 guests at double occupancy, with a crew of 1,253 (about 2.2 guests per crew member).
When did Queen Mary 2 enter service?
Queen Mary 2 entered service in 2004 and was last refurbished in 2023.
Where does Queen Mary 2 sail?
Queen Mary 2 sails Transatlantic, Caribbean and World cruises itineraries. Her home port is Southampton, England.
Which airport should I fly into for Queen Mary 2?
Queen Mary 2 sails from Southampton, England. Fly into London Heathrow (LHR), which has 40 airport lounges listed on Lounge Frog.
How is Queen Mary 2 rated?
Cruise Frog rates Queen Mary 2 3.8 out of 5 overall, the average of 6 editorial scores. She scores best on cabins (4/5) and lowest on value (3/5).
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