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At 1,132 feet, Queen Mary 2 will stretch nearly four
football fields in length.
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She will feature 17 decks and tower 200 feet above
the waterline, equal - the height of a 23-story building.
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Several dining venues, all featuring ocean views,
include Cunard's traditional "Grill Rooms" for the higher stateroom
categories and a restaurfffffffffant for the deluxe and standard categories.
Recalling the classic dining salons of grand liners of the past, the
magnificent three-deck-high main dining room will span the full width of
the ship with a sweeping central staircase creating a dramatic showcase
for those wishing - make the ultimate grand entrance.
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Another classic feature will be a 360-degree
Promenade Deck, recreating an environment which historically served as an
important social venue aboard transatlantic liners. The spacious deck,
whose total circumference exceeds one-third of a mile, will be lined with
traditional steamer chairs, while leaving expansive room for guests - stroll.
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Interior promenades circling several decks will
provide attractive walking venues.
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A large indoor swimming pool will be featured in the
spa.
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Among the four outside pools, one will have a
retractable glass roof.
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A planetarium on board will offer a variety of
constellation shows, as well as other presentations.
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A unique educational center will feature seven
flexible classroom venues for housing Cunard's College At Sea enrichment
programs. Classes ranging from computer training, seamanship, and
navigation - cooking, art, wine appreciation, languages, and photography
will be taught by expert instructors within meeting rooms that are capable
of being separated or joined - adjust for varying class sizes.
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The ship's
whistle
will be an exact replica of the one on the Queen Mary so that her famous
predecessor's voice will once more be heard on the ocean.
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A luxurious space ratio of 57.25 allows for a
variety of public areas of grand scale and some truly magnificent living
spaces.
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Two sets of huge fin-like stabilizers are being
constructed by Britain's Rolls Royce company.
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The steel plating for the sleek 1,131-foot-long hull
is a special order, being several times thicker than that used on most
contemporary ships, - achieve a greater rigidity for crossing the
Atlantic in all weathers.
