On May 27, 1936, the Queen Mary departed from Southampton, England embarking on her maiden voyage. She boasted five dining areas and lounges, two cocktail bars and swimming pools, a grand ballroom, a squash court and even a small hospital. The Queen Mary had set a new benchmark in transatlantic travel, which the rich and famous considered as the only civilized way to travel. She quickly seized the hearts and imaginations of the public on both sides of the Atlantic, representing the spirit of an era known for its elegance, class and style.
Since her retirement from the sea as an active liner in 1967, the Queen Mary has never been more popular as an iconic Southern California attraction, hotel, and venue for special events. The ship carried some 2.2 million passengers in peacetime and 810,000 military personnel in the Second World War, but in Long Beach, an estimated 50 million people have visited.
Guests are invited to get an up close and personal look at the Queen Mary through informative guided tours. From the ship's groundbreaking construction and royal launch as the most luxurious and technologically advanced ocean liner at the time, to her duty as a troopship during WWII, to her golden days of the 1950s, to her earning the nickname, the "haunted ship," the Queen Mary's history is full of action, adventure, romance and paranormal activity. Explore the ship bow to stern, inside and out, and hear unique stories, facts and insights about the Queen Mary with tour expert guides.
Enjoy inspired meals and the classic sophistication of the 1930's in the ship's on-board restaurants & bars, experience the Queen Mary's world-famous Royal Sunday Brunch in the Grand Salon, or venture out and explore other great restuarants and attractions that Long Beach has to offer.
Book your cabin today, at: https://queenmary.com/
(Room accomodations, tours, and restaurant meals/reservations are the responsibility of each guest and are not included-in or associated-with Titanic Anniversary Weekend's registration fee.)
