Queen Mary 2 Ship Facts
Length: | 1,132 feet |
Beam: | 135 feet |
Beam at Bridge Wings: | 147.5 feet |
Draft: | 32 feet 10 inches |
Height (Keel to Funnel): | 236.2 feet |
Gross Tonnage: | Approximately 151,400 gross tonnes |
Guest Capacity: | 2,592 lower berths 3,056 maximum capacity (including third and fourth berths) |
Crew: | 1,253 |
Cruise Speed: | 28.5 knots |
Power: | 157,000 horsepower, environmentally friendly, gas turbine/diesel electric plant |
Propulsion: | Four pods of 21.5 MW each; 2 fixed and 2 azimuthing |
Strength: | Extra thick steel hull for strength and stability for Transatlantic crossings |
Stabilizers: | Two sets |
Cost: | Estimated $800 million |
Some Comparisons
Queen Mary 2 is:
- five times longer than Cunard's first ship, Britannia (230 ft.)
- 113 feet longer than the original Queen Mary
- more than twice as long as the Washington Monument is tall (550 ft.)
- 147 feet longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall (984 ft.)
- more than 3½ times as long as Westminster's Tower (Big Ben) is high (310 ft.)
- only 117 feet shorter than the Empire State Building is tall (1248 ft.)
- more than three times as long as St. Paul's Cathedral is tall (366 ft.)
- as long as 41 double-decker London buses (31½ ft. each)
- Queen Mary 2's whistle is audible for 10 miles
More Interesting Facts:
- In 1839, Queen Victoria awarded Samuel Cunard the first ever licence to deliver mail across the Atlantic, proudly granting his steam ship the honoured title RMS (Royal Mail Steamer). In 2004 RMS (Royal Mail Ship) Queen Mary 2 was awarded this privileged title and continues to celebrate this golden heritage.
Queen Mary 2’s kennel programme is available on all crossings between New York and Southampton in either direction, and is overseen by a full-time Kennel Master who takes care of responsibilities such as feeding, walking and cleaning the ship’s 12 spacious kennels. Travelling dogs and cats also receive a complimentary gift pack and other animal amenities.The kennels and adjacent indoor and outdoor walking areas are open throughout the day, enabling passengers to spend significant time with their pet. Reservations for the kennels may be made at time of booking, and are based on space availability. Contact Cunard for fees and additional requirements.
