The Queen Mary

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  • West
  • California
  • Long-beach

The Queen Mary is one of the largest and most elegant ships in Long Beach. The RMS Queen Mary is a retired British ocean liner of the Cunard White Star line. Queen Mary served as a troop transport during World War 2. At present, Queen Mary is serving as a great tourist attraction with a variety of restaurants, museums, tours, hotels, and special events on board. The Queen Mary first arrived on the long beach on 9th December 1967. Queen Mary proved to be a popular vessel in terms of passengers carried. We can say Queen Mary is the floating hotel converted from the seafaring vessel.

Attractions

The Queen Mary

The visit to the Queen Mary is like stepping back the history. It provides various facilities including swimming pools, libraries, beauty salons, music studio, lecture hall, conference center, and telephone connections. The ship has many air-conditioned and fully equipped public rooms, luxurious apartments, restaurants, and top-notch dining service. The Queen Mary is a magnificent and great place for the whole family.

Museum

The Queen Mary hosts self-guided tours for visitors. Travelers can enjoy visiting the Banning Museum, Shoreline Village, The Long Beach Cruise Terminal, Engine Room, Propeller Box, Bridge Area, and The Museum of Long Beach Aquarium of the Pacific. 4 D Theatre is the closest landmark of the Queen Mary to visit.

Guided Tours

You can visit on your own, but guided tours offer a better experience to explore and know the stories behind every exhibit. The Glory Days tours probe into the ship’s time in Military Service during World War 2. The Haunted Encounters Tour tells about why Queen Mary made Time Magazine’s “Top 10 Most Haunted Place in America” list. Queen Mary also offers combination tour tickets with another historic ship including the Aquarium of the Pacific.

 

Facts

  1. The ship was named after Mary of Teck, the wife of George V (the King).
  2. The Queen Mary was launched in 1934 and worked as Trans -Atlantic liner, transport until 1967.

 

Activities

The Queen Mary is a must-see place at Long Beach which offers a variety of historical, paranormal, and educational tours. There are unique shopping places, meeting & banquet facilities. Queen Mary hosts performances and events like Ships & Giggles Comedy Night, Local Band Hangout, and opportunities to enjoy evening events aboard the ship.

 

What to Expect

The Queen Mary has unique beauty and design on its own. You can enjoy the Winning Restaurants, sunset view from Bars, five-star dining, stay at the hotels, and fitness centers. There are night parties and cocktails you can enjoy. The harbor view from the Queen Mary gives an adorable view of nature. The visitors can get amazed at The Art Deco- Styled Lounge with a wide ocean view.

 

Plan your Visit

The Queen Mary is a floating hotel open 24 hours everyday. You can come here anytime when you wish. Once you come here it will not disappoint you. Take advantage of the opportunity when they come up in your life! You can stay here at night for some peaceful moments and memories.

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