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Queen Mary 2
30 Night Transatlantic
& Mediterranean
New York Return
M228A

Ship: Queen Mary 2
Cruise Line: Cunard
Departures:  28 October 2012
Duration: 30 Nights
Ports: New York, Southampton, Barcelona, Monte Carlo, Rome, Civitavecchia, Capri, Naples, Athens, Piraeus, Valencia, Malaga, New York
Airport gateway (Arrival) : New York
Airport gateway (Departure) : New York

Itinerary

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Ports

New York

You'll never run out of things to do in the city that never sleeps, from the bright lights of Broadway and Times Square to the city's world-renowned museums, shopping, and vast culinary choices. It's an incredibly diverse and active place, consisting of an intricate patchwork of neighborhoods, each with its own character and history, yet seamlessly coexisting.

Country - USA
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 26kms
Currency - US Dollar (USD)

Places of Interest
Times Square, Statue of Liberty, Manhattan, Central Park, Broadway

Southampton

London is one of the world's most visited cities and a major tourist hub for many European journeys. London has the greatest concentration of tourist attractions in Britain with Westminster Abbey, Regent Street, Picadilly and the British Parliament as well as the nightlife and shopping to last a lifetime. A definate must see for anyone who is visiting Europe

Country - United Kingdom
Distance from port to City - 110kms
Distance from port to Airport - 135kms
Currency - UK Pound (GBP)

Places of Interest
Westminster Abbey, Buckingham Palace, House of Parliament

Barcelona

Explore Barcelona, the capital of Catalonia, and you’ll discover the ornately wrought works of Antonio Gaudi. A local architect, whose works culminate in the surrealistic spires of the yet to be finished Sagrada Familia. Take a stroll down the colourful Ramblas. Explore the Gothic Quarter. Ride a cable car to the summit of Montjuic. Or sample local wines and authentic tapas as you watch the hustle and bustle of daily life pass you by.

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 12kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Las Ramblas, La Safrada Familia, Museo Picasso

Monte Carlo

The fairy-tale kingdom of Monte Carlo glitters with opulence and jet-set glamour, and the action centers around its famed casinos. Inside, under gilt-edged ceilings and ornate frescoes, fortunes are made or lost. Elsewhere in Monaco are the Prince’s Palace, from which the Grimaldi dynasty has ruled since 1297; the Cathedral where Grace Kelly married Prince Rainier; and the Rock of Monaco, where gardens cascade to the sea.

Country - Monaco
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport -
Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

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Rome

Civitavecchia is the closest port to the Eternal city, Rome. Rome has been the focal point for many of the world's greatest artists, architects, rulers and philosophers. See Michelangelo’s masterly ceiling, the famous Swiss Guards in the Vatican and the Imperial splendours of the Colosseum. Climb the Spanish steps. And don’t forget to throw a coin into the Trevi Fountain to guarantee your return to this sublime city.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Vatican City, The Colluseum, Trevi Fountain

Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia is the closest port to Rome. It serves mostly as a gateway, however there are still a few points of interest in this seaside town. Most notably the Fort of Michelangelo, built in the 1500s as a major defence post. Also of interest are the ancient ruins of the Baths of Traiano, a complex of Roman Baths once used for their therapeutic benefits.


Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 70kms
Distance from port to Airport - 100kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Fort of Michelangelo, Baths of Traiano

Capri

Capri is an Italian island off the Sorrentine Peninsula, on the south side of the Gulf of Naples and has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic. In the region of Campania, Province of Naples, the city of Capri is the main centre of population on Capri.

Country - Italy
Distance from port to City - 1km
Distance from port to Airport - 220kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Festival of San Costanzo, Festival of Sant’Antonio, International Folklore Festival, Settembrata Anacaprese, Capri Film Festival

Naples

Naples, vibrant and exciting, situated on its famous, truly breathtaking blue bays at the foot of Mount Vesuvius. This beautiful city offers some of Italy's best shopping and dining. Visit picturesque Sorrento and the ruins of ancient Pompeii, a city frozen in time or take a boat to the beautiful and captivating island of Capri. The lesser-known island of Ischia is also close by with great beaches, with over 100 thermal springs and a 14th century castle overlooking the water. 

Country -  Italy
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 10kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Pompeii, Isle of Capri, Sorrento

Athens

You reach the bustling port of Piraeus, just a hop away from the ‘Mother of Civilisation’, peerless Athens. Redolent with mythology, what better place could there be to start the day than with a visit to the Acropolis? Now in ruins, the grandeur of this magnificent city is still breathtaking. You may also view the dramatic landscape of Attica at Cape Sounion.

Country - Athens
Distance from port to City - 11kms
Distance from port to Airport - 30kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
The Acropolis, Hill of the Muses, Hadrian's Arch

Piraeus

Piraeus is located to the south of Athens. It is the capital of the Piraeus Prefecture and belongs to the Athens urban area. It was the port of the ancient city of Athens and it was chosen to serve as the modern port when Athens was re-founded in 1834. Piraeus remains one of the busiest shipping and industrial centres of the Mediterranean.

Country - Greece
Distance from port to City -
Distance to Airport
Currency - Euro Dollar (EUR)

Places of Interest
Greek Maritime Museum and Piraeus Archaeological Museum.

Malaga

Malaga is famous for its art galleries Museo Picasso, Malaga Fine arts museum, the Roman theatre and the  On the city outskirts you have the Alhambra Gardens and the charming resorts of Marbella and Puerto Banus

Country - Spain
Distance from port to City - 0kms
Distance from port to Airport - 8kms
Currency - Euro (EUR)

Places of Interest
Castillo de Gibralfaro, Alcazaba, Picasso Birthplace

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Cruise line info

Cunard

Cunard

If travel is meant to be savored, then crossing the oceans should be a majestic experience, not merely a hop across the pond. For travelers of this persuasion, only one name evokes the pleasures of a golden era: Cunard Line. Proudly continuing the tradition of luxury cruising that began in 1840, Queen Mary 2 debuted in 2004 as the new flagship of The Most Famous Ocean Liners in the World. As the tallest, longest, largest and most expensive cruise ship ever built, QM2 provides her guests with unprecedented amenities and accommodations at every turn. Maintaining the tradition of her Cunard and White Star Line predecessors, QM2 is the only ship offering regularly scheduled transatlantic service. Queen Elizabeth 2 continues to set the standard of British elegance with superb White Star Service and gourmet cuisine. Sailing a definitive World Cruise and round-trip Southampton voyages, QE2 endures as one of the greatest liners of her time. The two Queens will be joined by Queen Victoria in 2007.

 

Ship info

Queen Mary 2

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 , with everything from virtual reality golf, a basketball court to a book shop.

Dining

  • Queen's Grill Restaurant
  • Princess Grill Restaurant
  • Britannia Restaurant
  • Todd English
  • Kings Court
  • Golden Lion Pub
  • Sir Samuel
  • Boardwalk Cafe
  • Queens Room
Entertainment

  • Queens Ballroom
  • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art (RADA)
  • Cinema Auditorium
  • Royal Court Theatre
  • Empire Casino
  • Illuminations (planetarium)
  • Nightly Shows
  • G32 Night Club
  • Video Arcade
  • Winter Garden
  • Commodore Club
  • Golden Lion Pub
  • Bookshop
Onboard Activities

  • 5 swimming pools
  • Jogging Track
  • Golf Similators
  • Shuffleboard
  • Paddle Tennis
  • Deck Games
  • Cunard Connexions
  • Oxford Discovery Program
  • Quiots
  • Karaoke
  • Canyon Ranch SpaClub
  • Gymansium
  • Beauty Salon
  • Drama Classes
  • Enrichment Lectures
  • Dance and Bridge Lessons
  • Computer Learning Centre and Internet
  • Children's Club

Ship facts

Ship Details
Gross Tonnage
  151,400 Tonnes
Star Rating
  5 Star
Size/Style of Ship   Large/Luxury
Entered Service   Jan 2004
Registry   Great Britain
Former Name   None
Length   345 metres
Beam   41 metres
Draft   9.95 metres
Propulsion/Propellers   diesel-electric (103,000kW)/2, 4 gas pods
Maximum Cruising Speed (knots)   30
Passenger Capacity (twin)
  2,620
Crew   1,254
Nationality of Officers   British
Nationality of Crew   International
Total Cabins   1,310
Total Inside cabins   293
Total Outside cabins   1,017
Cabin/Suites with Balcony   953
Wheelchair Accessible Cabins   30
Passenger Decks   12
Cabin Electricity
  110v/220v
Elevators   22
Self-Service Laundry
  Yes
Onboard Currency (subject to change)   UK Pound Sterling

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