The Queen Mary
Amenities
Guests looking to host receptions or meetings on The Queen Mary can benefit from the ship’s decades of history as a popular venue for events of all sizes. The ship offers over 80,000 square feet of functional, lavishly decorated meeting and exhibit space in over fifteen rooms, from sweeping salons to more intimate lounges and boardrooms.
Many features unique elements from the liner’s past, including murals, views, sunken dance floors and a stage for the next industry leading presentation. The hotel’s events team has the tools to coordinate any successful event, including collaboration on catering, production, AV needs, and activity planning.
Dining
Guided Tours
Introductory Embarkation Tour: Guests embark on a self-guided adventure through the decks of this historic ocean liner. This tour allows for self-paced exploration to uncover the ship’s rich history, elegant Art Deco design, and storied past as a luxury liner, World War II troopship, and iconic Long Beach landmark.
Glory Days Tour (Available en Español upon request.): Experience the fascinating legacy of one of the most iconic ships ever built. From her revolutionary design and engineering feats to her courageous role as a WWII troopship, and ultimately her time as the crown jewel of luxury ocean travel.
Steam & Steel Tour: Discover the world of maritime innovation as guests uncover the ship’s original communication systems, massive engine components, and cutting-edge technology that once made her the fastest and most advanced ship of her time.
Art Tour: Experience a captivating journey through its world-renowned art and design. This immersive tour showcases the ship’s unique artistic style, highlighting elegant murals, intricate woodwork, and decorative elements that reflect the cultural and creative spirit of the 1930s. Discover the recurring themes and hidden stories behind the Queen Mary’s design, and learn how its artists helped shape one of the most visually iconic ocean liners in history.
VIP Tour: Embark on an exclusive VIP experience aboard the legendary Queen Mary as never before. An elevated experience that offers privileged access to some of the ship’s most restricted and historically significant areas. Led by an expert guide, this immersive journey is enriched with rare anecdotes, detailed historical context, and behind-the-scenes stories that bring the Queen Mary’s legacy to life. As part of this exclusive offering, guests will enjoy a gourmet lunch in one of the ship’s elegant dining venues, as well as a non-alcoholic beverage and snack at the Jubilee Coffee Shop.
Guided Haunted Tours:
Haunted Encounters Tour: Uncover true stories behind the Queen Mary’s most famous ghost sightings, from shadowy figures to unexplained sounds.
Paranormal Ship Walk Tour: Experience the Queen Mary after dark, revealing a more chilling side of her history. Courageous guests are invited to step beyond the ordinary and explore the ship’s haunted past through rarely seen areas and long-forgotten passageways, typically closed to the public.
Graveyard Tour: Step into the unknown with the Queen Mary’s Graveyard Tour. A spine-tingling adventure that takes guests deep into the ship’s eerie underbelly. As the clock strikes midnight, venture beyond the usual visitor areas and into hidden corners of the ocean liner, where chilling tales of ghostly encounters and lingering spirits await.
Group and Private Tours:
A minimum of 15 people are required for a group rate tour and a minimum of 22 people are required for a private group tour.
WEDDINGS
For over 50 years, The Queen Mary has been the premier destination for unforgettable weddings. Imagine exchanging vows aboard the iconic Queen Mary, with the serene Pacific Ocean as the backdrop. Welcoming all couples, this iconic ship offers a variety of breathtaking venues, an extravagant celebration or an intimate ceremony.
Say “I do” under the California sun on the ship’s bow or stern, or choose the elegance of the Royal Wedding Chapel for a more traditional setting. With enchanting indoor and outdoor spaces like the Sun Deck, Harbor View Deck, and private Wedding Chapel, as well as the grandeur of the Queens Salon and Grand Salon, a dream wedding is just waiting to set sail.
Capacity Chart
SQ.FT | Capacity | Wedding Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|
Royal Wedding Chapel | - | 160 | Y |
Grand Salon | 9,000 | 800 | Y |
Queen's Salon | 4,600 | 400 | Y |
Royal Salon | 2,176 | 250 | Y |
King's View | 1,360 | 100 | Y |
Verandah Grill & Deck | 1,900 | 200 | Y |
Tea Room | 2,691 | 150 | Y |
Capstan Deck | 2,000 | 200 | Y |
Britannia Salon & Deck (indoor) | 7,500 | 650 | Y |
Britannia Salon & Deck (outdoor) | 5,124 | 650 | Y |
Windsor Salon | 3,100 | 320 | Y |