The baby boy, who arrived 3 weeks early, was named Benjamin Brooklyn. Customers with full itinerary (roundtrip) bookings enjoy a Welcome Onboard Reception, services by World Voyage Concierges, use of an exclusive lounge, Gala Event ashore, complimentary daily gratuities. Among the 2017 voyage's VIPs were Julien Macdonald (celebrity designer) and Colin McDowell (fashion writer). If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. QM2 ship needs 1850 tons of diesel oil and 1000 tons of fuel for the gas turbines on a regular 7-day North Atlantic crossing between USA and UK. About 2,000 passengers were booked onto the seven night voyage on the 19-year-old liner from Southampton. At the center stage, ship's chefs entertain guests through cooking demonstrations in the evenings. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Theoretically, RMS Queen Mary 2 is a classless ship, but passengers are actually separated (like on all Cunard liners) as their onboard dining locations are according to their cabin's category/cruise fares paid. Here are also reported latest updates on cruise law news related to ashore and shipboard crimes still investigated by the police. You may have breakfast or lunch at the King's Court area which is open twenty-four hours a day - it serves as a buffet restaurant. Damen Shiprepair & Conversion Global Cruise Product Manager, Rogier van der Laan, said they were extremely proud to be entrusted by Cunard Line with the refit of Queen Mary 2 at their facilities in Brest. Queen Mary 2 Cancels New York Call, Waits for - Cruise Industry News We very much look forward to welcoming Queen Mary 2 and providing the high level of service that Damen is renowned for.. Among the guests were Tony Blair (UK's Prime Minister), Jacques Chirac (France's President), George W. Bush (USA's President), the whole US Olympic basketball team, John Cleese (UK actor), Richard Dreyfuss (US actor), Harold Evans (UK journalist and author), George Lucas (film director and producer), Carly Elisabeth Simon (US singer), Rod Stewart (UK singer), Donald Trump (media magnate / future US President). On itinerary August 31-September 7, 2017, the passenger liner hosted the 2nd "Cunard Transatlantic Fashion Week" cruise from Southampton to NYC. Propulsion demands are however even more impressive. Some travelers will be flown back to New York City on Jan. 2. The Britannia Restaurant (dining room on deck 2) was redesigned too. Queen Mary 2 current position is at coordinates 50.89925 N / -1.4134 W en route to SOUTHAMPTON. Prices for the 104-night full voyage (UK roundtrip Jan 10 - April 24) started from GBP 10100 / ~USD 13150 / ~EUR 11100 per person (inside stateroom at double occupancy). It became a daily occurrence by 1950 and is now one of the media's most popular features. However, you may visit "Cookie Settings" to provide a controlled consent. Queen Mary 2 ocean liner won't return to New York after - CNN These aspects include three thick black lines which recall the appearance of the first Queen Mary. In order for passengers to be well protected when the ship is moving fast (30 knots), invisible windscreens were built. Explore in 3D: The dazzling crown that makes a king. / CBS New York. Cunard's Queen Mary 2 ship was set to take off from . Play it now! Second cruise cancelled as Queen Mary 2 faces 'extended stay' in port - MSN The Illuminations Theatre, the first at sea Planetarium and a Cinema are on Deck 2, where are also the Empire Casino, the Royal Court Theatre, the Grand Lobby, the Golden Lion Pub, Britannia Restaurant's level 1. RMS Queen Mary 2 is the first cruise ship with CODAG propulsion system (combined diesel and gas) based on gas turbines that magnify diesel-produced power. It underwent a test voyage in September but finishing touches on the 150,000-ton oceanliner are yet to be completed. At night, even when it isn't a formal-designated evening, passengers dress up anyway. 172 suites (all Princess and Queen Grill suite accommodations on the QM2 ships upper decks) were comprehensively redesigned to maximize space. The itinerary also features two, Cunard's liner Queen Mary 2 to sail on 5-night coronation cruise, Cunard cancels second (return) Queen Mary 2's Transatlantic cruise due to technical issue, Cunard cancels Queen Mary 2's April 23rd Transatlantic cruise due to technical issue. Most of them prefer the Britannia class and dine in the main restaurant. The buffets new design features modern chandeliers, new artworks (circus-themed), areas with timber flooring, lots of mirrors. Passengers can upgrade to a "junior suite" and then dine in Princess Grill, or choose a suite and then dine in the Queens Grill. Latest news - Queen Mary University of London Queen Mary 2 to Feature World-Class Shakespeare Shows in 2022 Also during the 2016 refurbishment, "Todd English" (Mediterranean cuisine) was replaced with "The Verandah" - a contemporary French cuisine restaurant. In a separate statement, Cunard informed guests sailing on the April 30 departure that the cruise is no longer going ahead.

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