In January 2004, Queen Mary 2 made her debut as a Queen among Queens, a worthy successor to such great transatlantic liners as Queen Mary, Queen Elizabeth and today's Queen Elizabeth 2. Once the only bridge between Europe and America, these graceful leviathans have earned their own place in history. They helped to shape the social and economic climates of their day by providing an opulent lifestyle for celebrities and tastemakers, transporting millions of emigrants to find new lives in the New World, and serving their country during both world wars. The magnificent new Queen Mary 2 will carry this heritage into the 21st century. Stylish, grand and representing the pinnacle of maritime achievement, she is destined to become an icon of our time.

Dining:
There are 10 restaurants in all, a team of chefs that includes culinary advisor Daniel Boulud, one of the world's most famous chefs, and the celebrated Mediterranean and TV culinary luminary Todd English. As with the custom of ocean liners in the past, each QM2 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.

Britania Restaurant:
Glamour and opulence of the grand salons of yesteryear are recaptured in the Britannia Restaurant. Among your choices are dishes inspired by our culinary advisor, Daniel Boulud, who has been the recipient of virtually every culinary award. Waiters trained in Cunard’s White Star Academy attend to every detail. Sommeliers are pleased to share their expertise with a recommendation from the largest wine cellar afloat. Artistically crafted entrées are gracefully presented

Kings Court:
You can enjoy a casual breakfast or lunch in Kings Court. At night it is transformed into four intimate dining venues: an Asian restaurant, an Italian trattoria, the Carvery, and the Chef's Galley, where guests experience one of the most unique epicurean adventures anywhere. Here in a festive atmosphere, diners enjoy an interactive experience as the chef reveals his culinary secrets before their very eyes. Reservations are required and a surcharge applies at this popular eatery.

Todd English Restaurant:
Highly interpretive Mediterranean cuisine such as oven-roasted salmon and eggplant ragout has made Chef English the darling of the food critics. The beautiful Todd English restaurant on Deck 8 overlooking the Pool Terrace has been designed with intimate alcoves and exquisite architectural detailing, the perfect setting for cuisine of such celebrated stature. Reservations are recommended.

Winter Garden:
Take the afternoon tea in the elegant colonial-style Winter Garden on Deck 7. Listen to a string quartet in the garden-like setting where flowers bloom all year long.

Boardwalk Café:
Located on Deck 12 near the pool, where you can lunch on hamburgers, salads or a variety of grilled meats without having to change out of your bathing gear.

Princess & Queens Grill Restaurants:
If you're staying in one of the Q categories, savor the sublime creations of the Queens Grill, or the Princess Grill for P category guests. Cunard's Grill restaurants have been long acclaimed by food critics as the finest dining experience at sea

Entertainment:
As the stars begin to shine, a world of romance and excitement lies just outside your door. Crystal chandeliers preside over the Queens Room, where dancers in beaded gowns sweep across the largest ballroom at sea. Corks pop in the Veuve Clicquot^® Champagne Bar, toasting a bon voyage with long Waterford flutes. Fine wines are sipped in Sir Samuel's, while jazz sets the tone in the Commodore Club with its wrap-around panoramas of a moonlit sky.

If the sound of rolling dice entices you, spin on over for a game of roulette in the Empire Casino. Want to dance? Grab a partner and kick up your heels in G32 with its flashing strobes. Be sure to watch the dazzling musical revue in the Royal Court Theatre. Then why not put on your own Karaoke performance in the Golden Lion, where the laugher flows as freely as the lagers and ales.

Chart Room:
Retire to the Chart Room and listen to the cabaret singer crooning Some Enchanted Evening.

Commodore Club:
Jazz sets the tone in the Commodore Club with its wrap-around panorama of the moonlit sky.

Empire Casino:
Located on Deck 3, Empire Casino is the place to celebrate the night.

G32 Night Club:
Celebrate the night on the town and head down to G32, where the dance floor is jumping to the sounds of rock and hip-hop

Golden Lion Pub:
Fine lagers, ales and pub snacks are served in this charming British pub where you can enjoy a pint and watch televised sporting events.

Queens Room:
Evenings bring out the best in her and her guests. Beaded gowns. Black ties. Champagne and caviar. QM2 plays host to the most elegant soirees of the season – in any season. As the stars begin to shine, a world of romance and excitement lies just outside your door. Crystal chandeliers preside over the Queens Room, where dancers sweep across the largest ballroom at sea.

Veuve Clicquot^® Champagne Bar:
Corks pop in the Veuve Clicquot^® Champagne Bar, toasting a bon voyage with long Waterford flutes.

Other Areas of the Ship:
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? QM2's is a veritable City at Sea ^SM , with everything from virtual reality golf, a basketball court to a book shop.

Canyon Ranch SpaClub^®:
The 20,000 square foot facility matches the quality and originality of the legendary Canyon Ranch health resorts on land. The elaborate menu features dozens of face and body treatments, massage therapies, ritual baths and health programs ranging from the classic to the exotic to the sublime

Cunard ConneXions^SM:
QM2’s enrichment program explores a number of topical issues presented by engaging experts handpicked by the University of Oxford and drawn from the world’s leading cultural institutions and universities. You can choose to sit in on a discussion of global economics, compare MoMA and the Tate or delve into the world of science fiction or film

Grand Lobby:
Past a monumental work of art, the classical staircase in the Grand Lobby leads into the six-deck high atrium overlooked by cabins on either side.

Library & Bookshop:
QM2 has the largest library at sea. It is conveniently located next to the Bookshop on Deck 8.

Mayfair Shops:
Shop for duty-free items from evening gowns to sportswear in the Mayfair Shops.

The Play Zone:
For guests who wish to take their children along, The Play Zone is like a well-run camp, complete with its own Minnows splash pool. Toddlers will be supervised by British nannies, while older children will have a separate facility called The Zone. Children will find an array of toys and activities from board games to computer terminals with all kinds of learning adventures, so that while they’re doing their thing, adults have some quality time alone.

The Sports Centre:
A state-of-the-art gym including a separate weight room.