Queen Mary 2 cruise ship (QM2) is be the world’s largest, longest, tallest, grandest Ocean Liner ever. Excitement has surround her from all over the world even before she set sail from Southampton on her maiden voyage.

With a passenger capacity of 2,620, QM2′s sheer size allows the creation of a variety of passenger spaces. This in turn allows for a world of diversity.

Athletes will find one of the best-equipped playing fields anywhere. Sybarites can enjoy the rejuvenating treatments of the world-renowned Canyon Ranch SpaClub. If you’re into health and fitness, there’s a state-of-the-art gym including a separate weight room.

Or how about a visit to the planetarium? A wine tasting seminar? Or a walk down history lane at the Maritime Quest Exhibit? Queen Mary 2′s is a veritable City at Sea , with everything from virtual reality golf, a basketball court to a book shop even a kennel so you can bring your best friend along.

When the stars come out, she shines even brighter. Beaded gowns. Black ties and tails. Champagne and caviar. QM2 plays host to the most elegant soirees of the season – in any season.

Dancers sweep across the largest ballroom at sea. Hors d’oeuvres are served in Sir Samuel’s wine bar, jazz in the Commodore Club, West End-caliber shows in the Royal Court Theatre.

Spin over to the casino with its tuxedoed croupiers. Head down to the Queen Mary 2 disco, or retire to the Chart Room where a cabaret singer croons Some Enchanted Evening àwhich, you’ll discover, occurs nightly aboard QM2.

In the finest tradition of luxury cruising, the Queen Mary II is the ultimate choice for your cruise vacation.

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