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Cunard Queen Mary Casino
4/15/2022
There are many great operators in the cruise business, but few have a heritage and reputation as rich as Cunard’s.
Since the first Cunard voyage set course for Halifax in May 1840, the world has undergone many changes. Empires have risen and crumbled, rising prosperity has been tempered by bouts of crushing economic downturns, and world wars have been waged. But none of this has prevented Cunard from establishing itself as one of the world’s leading operators.
Cunard Queen Mary 2 Casino
RMS Queen Mary Passenger Lists 1936-1960. The RMS Queen Mary of the Cunard Line. GGA Image ID # 13edc635ec. All Digitized Passenger Lists For the RMS Queen Mary Available at the GG Archives. Listing Includes Date Voyage Began, Steamship Line, Vessel, Passenger Class and Route.
Cunard Queen Mary 2 Casino
- Experience The Queen Mary – A Historic Long Beach Hotel featuring Art Deco Staterooms, Tours, Events. We hope you enjoy your stay aboard the Queen Mary and take advantage of all the wonderful sites. The Queen Mary’s creation and launch was nothing if not extraordinary and her story is rich with history, elegance and grandeur.
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Cunard Line Fleet of Cruise Liners
At three ships, Cunard’s current fleet is certainly not as big as some of its rivals, such as Carnival Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. But in terms of prestige, these vessels are among the most famous around.
The Queen Mary II (also known as the QM2), Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth are all very modern vessels, with the first of them, the QM2, being introduced as recently as 2004. Another vessel, the world-renowned Queen Elizabeth II (affectionately known as the ‘QE2’), was retired in 2008 after almost 40 years of service.
Nevertheless, these three vessel manage to visit a wide array of destinations. The traditional transatlantic voyage, starting off in the UK port of Southampton (the home of Cunard) and heading over to New York with a stop off in Hamburg, remains a traditional favorite.
However, Cunard ships operate on a number of different routes as well, including the following: prestigious
- The Mediterranean
- Northern Europe and the UK
- Scandinavia, the Baltic and Iceland
- The Canary Islands, Madeira and the Azores
- The Caribbean
- The USA and Canada
And for those who wish to cruise in style, there’s even world tours available.
Cunard Line Casinos On-Board
Befitting vessel that have been built from the ground up to offer their passengers uncompromising luxury and entertainment, all three of Cunard’s current vessels have onboard casinos.
Suffice to say, these casinos are well equipped. The Empire Casino onboard the Queen Mary II, for instance, offer 12 different table games including blackjack and roulette, alongside 75 slots.
As Cunard is part of the Carnival Group, which owns Carnival Cruises, Members of the Ocean Players Club can make use of their membership onboard. This includes being rated when playing table games in the casino, as well as earning points that can be used for cash-back rewards and discounts on future cruises.
Be that as it may, curious newcomers are also welcome in casinos. Indeed, it’s possible to sign up for lessons in casino gambling while onboard.
Cruising in Style
Befitting vessels with a reputation for uncompromising luxury, all three of Cunard’s current vessels offer a wealth of entertainment options with a typically British twist.Traditional staples include swimming pools, gyms, deck sports, tennis courts, fitness classes, spa treatments, shops and restaurants (including the option to enjoy an English afternoon tea).
But while onboard, you’ll find other things too. You can sit back and watch a movie, or select a book or two from the vessels’ extensively equipped libraries. Or, for those who enjoy the finer things in life, you can tour fine arts galleries or even take in an orchestral performance while on the high seas.
A number of education courses are also available, ranging from computer lessons to lectures on famous authors from the ships’ expert librarians.
Cunard Line Cruises Facts &Amp; Figures
Finally, here are some facts and figures relating to Cunard Cruises:
- Size of fleet: three ships
- Destinations: New York, Southampton, the Caribbean, Scandinavia, the Baltic, Iceland, the Canary Island, the Azores, Madeira, Canada, the Middle East, China, Asia, South Africa, Australia, and more
- Connectivity: Cell phone, internet (State room, wifi hotspots, internet café).
For more information, including how to make a reservation, please visit the Cunard Line Cruises official website.
If ever there was a cabin that made me want to leave my family on the quayside, this is it.
Cabin 2016 is one of a small handful of recently added staterooms on Queen Mary 2 designed and priced specifically for solo occupancy.
I had the opportunity to tour the cabin and to compare it against my inside cabin. Besides the fact the cabin is for single occupants, it is far superior to many other cabins on this ship in every other way.
I scoped out my cabin and then saw this beauty. My jaw dropped as I stepped into this light and airy Britannia Single Outside Cabin. The décor and ambience are so radically different to those of the inside cabin. This Outside cabin would not look out of place on a brand new ship fresh out of the shipyard.
A large picture window, flanked by a chaise lounge, draws the eye to the end of the cabin. Immediately as you enter the cabin, the bathroom is on the left-hand side. The en-suite shower room eats into the cabin space, forming an L-shape.
The bathroom, much like the rest of the cabin, uses tones of grey and light browns to create a stylish and modern look. A glass framed shower cubicle and plenty of storage shelves finish off the en-suite room nicely.
Tucked beyond the bathroom is small unit housing the tea and coffee making facilities and mini bar. Around the corner is a small wardrobe next to the single bed. Opposite the bed is a desk area framed with mirrors to bounce the light around. A large wall-mounted TV frees up table space.
What makes this cabin feel light and airy, besides the abundant natural light from the picture window, is the raised ceiling height. These single occupancy cabins on Deck 2 occupy a space formerly used by the casino, while those on Deck 3 sit where the photo gallery used to reside. These decks are otherwise exclusively devoted to public areas, so have a greater ceiling height than the accommodation floors. This height, combined with Cunard's use of recessed lighting, makes for a magnificently tall room that is a pleasure to stay inside.
If I were to tick off a bucket list dream of sailing across the Atlantic Ocean on Queen Mary 2 on my own, I would snap up this solo cabin on Deck 2 without hesitation. I loved the stylish modern look of this cabin together with its location and large picture window.
Cabin 2016 is part of a small group of cabins on the port side of Deck 2 midship, right outside the lower level entrance to the Britannia Restaurant. Cabins 2002 to 2018 hide on a private corridor accessed through a nondescript door. One end leads to the Britannia Restaurant while the other opens out into the back of the casino.
Head to the starboard side of Deck 3L to find the art gallery occupying an identical space used by new solo cabins 3002 to 3012. I wonder if the art gallery will move at the next refit to make way for even more single occupancy cabins? Time will tell.
What do you think of the new single occupancy cabins on Queen Mary 2? Should there be more of them? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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- Find upcoming Cunard mini cruises here
Disclosure: I paid for this trip in its entirety. My opinions are my own.
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Summary
The sleek and modern décor of this comfortable cabin is worlds apart from that of many other cabins on Queen Mary 2, making this a perfect choice if you are travelling on your own on this fabulous cruise liner.