Cunard - Queen Mary 2 (QM2) - Life Onboard

With a guest capacity of 2,592, Queen Mary 2's sheer size allows for a world of diversions. 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 and weight room plus a well equipped sports deck. Or how about a visit to the Planetarium? A wine tasting seminar in Illuminations? Or a walk down history lane at the Maritime Quest Exhibit.  Queen Mary 2 entices you to discover a multitude of distractions, with everything from virtual reality golf, a basketball court to a book shop.

When the stars come out, she shines even brighter. Beaded gowns. Black ties and tails. Queen Mary 2 plays host to the most elegant soirees of the season - in any season. Dancers sweep across the largest ballroom at sea in the Queens Room. Hors d'oeuvres are served in Sir Samuel's wine bar, jazz in the Commodore Club, West End-calibre shows in the Royal Court Theatre. Spin over to the casino with its tuxedoed croupiers. Head down to the G32 disco, or retire to the Chart Room where a cabaret singer croons Some Enchanted Evening... which, you'll discover, occurs nightly aboard Queen Mary 2.

No other ship has ever offered quite the enticing range of activities and delights from which to fill your day. Browse the wares of fashionable boutiques like Hermes and Swarovski in the Mayfair Shops. Attend a stimulating seminar and lectures by distinguished experts through our Cultural Enrichment Programme, or a dramatic performance with actors from the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Cunard ConneXionsSM, our academy at sea, presents computer classes, writing workshops, and other enlightening offerings, while the only Canyon Ranch SpaClub® at sea provides luxurious treatments that will reinvigorate your body and spirit. There's the largest Library at sea and the Planetarium, state-of-the-art workout facilities and refreshing swimming pools.

But don't forget you are sailing, for some of the most memorable times will be those times on deck, spent reading, talking with other guests, or simply watching the sea pass by.

Combining classic Cunard elegance with a stylish, contemporary flair, Queen Mary 2's staterooms and suites provide a lovely home base for seeing the world. And with room for up to 2,592 guests, there's something for everyone.

Almost three quarters of her rooms have a private balcony. Grill-level accommodations offer more space and more amenities, from our comfortable Princess Suites to glorious Duplex Apartments. Even her interior staterooms provide trademark Cunard touches -- tasteful decor, rich wood furnishings and details, a mini-refrigerator, bathrobe and slippers, 24-hour room service and nightly turndown service with pillow chocolates.

It may be night time that most sets the Queen Mary 2 experience apart from other ships. For where else will you attend such dazzling affairs as a Black and White Captain's Ball, Ascot Ball or Pirates Ball - all in a setting as stunning as the Queens Room? This Queen's Royal Nights are simply lavish - and you're on the guest list. Or catch a staged musical production, or perhaps a bit of Shakespeare performed by actors from London's RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art), in the Royal Court Theatre. You may want to save time for the Empire Casino, or put on your dancing shoes at G32 nightclub. Gentleman Hosts on every Cunard voyage ensure that ladies travelling alone have a dancing partner.

But there are also options for those seeking simpler pleasures in an evening. Like fine wine and quiet conversation at Sir Samuel's, a flute of bubbly at Veuve Clicquot® Champagne Bar, jazz in the Chart Room or lounge tunes and ambience in the Commodore Club. And, of course, there's ale and ample cheer at the Golden Lion Pub.

Dining has always been the centrepiece of any Cunard voyage, a celebration where superb culinary creations are proudly served by waiters trained in the fine art of Cunard White Star ServiceTM. Make a sweeping entrance all dressed up in your finery, take your seat, browse our inspiring menus and enjoy our most delicious dining traditions.

There is a team of outstanding chefs and 10 dining venues in all, including the innovative Mediterranean cuisine of the Todd English restaurant. As with the custom of ocean liners in the past, each Queen Mary 2 stateroom is matched with a reserved table at a sea-view restaurant, complemented by the largest wine selection afloat. Of course, you can always make reservations at one of the many optional dining alternatives. Or don't dine out - dine in! Room service is available 24 hours a day - complimentary of course!