Thread: Cunard's Queen Elisabeth II

Built: 1969 at Upper Clyde Shipbuilders Ltd. (Clydebank Divison), UK
Entered service: May 1969
Registry: Great Britain
Gross Tonnage: 70.327
Length: 293,50 m (962.93 feet)
Beam: 32,03 m (105.1 feet)
Draft: 9,87 m (32.4 feet)
Passenger decks: 13
Passenger capacity: 1,782 (lower berths)
Navigation Officers: British
Total crew: 1.015

Built as the last British built traditional oceanliner. Her maiden voyage took place in May 1969.

Due to originally having steam turbine engines she was not as profitable as expected. Therefore a decission was made to re-engine her with a diesel-electric powerplant of 99.500 kW.
The conversion was carried-out between end 1986 and April 1987 together with other modifications, which included a fatter and more attractive funnel.She is still the fastest passenger ship presently in service with a max. speed close to 30 knots.

QE2 SUITES AND CABINS FACT SHEET


Queen Elizabeth 2 entertains guests with a luxurious blend of living quarters and dining venues distinctly suited for discriminating clientele. Each freshly redecorated suite and cabin is paired with an elegant ocean-view restaurant and is complemented by the superb service of Queen Elizabeth 2's attentive staff.

All cabins include: 24-hour room service, TV/Radio (satellite TV where available), direct dial telephone, hair dryer, nightly turndown service, daily newspaper and 110/220 volt outlets. GRAND SUITES: QE2's two ultra-luxurious split-level apartments 'Grand Suites', named after the most illustrious Cunarders (Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth), are among the largest and most lavish suites afloat. Each 1,184-square foot Grand Suite was decorated in creams, beiges, light woods and features a bedroom with private verandah, walk-in closet and marble bathroom with both tub and shower. A double door leads to a dining area, which in turn adjoins a raised lounge, leading to a glass-covered conservatory and private, forward-facing deck area.

Guests booked in the Grand Suite will be pampered by the services of a butler or maid and room service prepared by Queens Grill Chefs. Other features include a Bon Voyage bottle of champagne, a bar stocked with selected spirits or wine and soft drinks, daily fresh fruit, bathrobe evening canapes and personalized stationery.
Suites Q1: Queen Mary & Queen Elizabeth, Signal Deck


SUITES: Features include ocean-view picture window, full bathroom with both tub and shower, walk-in closet, refrigerator and sitting area. Also included is a Bon Voyage bottle of champagne, a bar with selected spirits or wine and soft drinks, daily fresh fruit, evening canapes, bathrobe and personalized stationery. 575 - 777 square feet.
Suites QS: Caledonia, Aquitania & Carinthia, Boat & Two Deck

DUPLEX SUITES: These connect two suites on different decks by a staircase. Features include two private verandahs, two full bathrooms with both tub and shower, walk-in closet, refrigerator and sitting area. Also included is a Bon Voyage bottle of champagne, a bar with selected spirits or wine and soft drinks, daily fresh fruit, evening canapes, bathrobe and personalized stationery. 355 square feet.
Suites Q2: Queen Victoria & Queen Anne, Signal & Sun Deck

OUTSIDE DOUBLES: Features include private verandah in some suites or an ocean-view, full bathroom with a shower or a tub and shower, and bathrobe. Q2 - P3 also include walk-in closet, refrigerator and sitting area. Q2 guests receive a Bon Voyage bottle of champagne, a bar with selected spirits or wine and soft drinks, daily fresh fruit, evening canapes and personalized stationery. 146 - 355 square feet.
Suites Q3: Sun, Boat, One & Two Deck
Suites Q4: One & Two Deck
Suites P1: One Deck
Suites P2: Two Deck
Suites P3: Three Deck
C1: Three Deck
C2: One, Two & Three Deck
C3: One & Four Deck
C4: Three Deck
C5: Two & Four Deck
M1: Three, Four & Five Deck
M2: Five Deck

INSIDE DOUBLES: Full bathroom with shower. 115 - 121 square feet.
M3: Two, Three, Four & Five Deck
M4: Two, Four & Five Deck
M5: Two, Four & Five Deck

OUTSIDE SINGLES: Features include ocean-view, full bathroom with both tub and shower or shower. Some single cabins include bathrobe, large closet, refrigerator and a sitting area.
QG: Boat, One & Two Deck
PG: Two Deck
CA: One, Two & Three Deck
MO: Two, Three, Four & Five Deck

INSIDE SINGLES: Full bathroom with shower. 87 square feet.
MI: One, Two, Three, Four & Five Deck

DINING VENUES
Queens Grill: All categories starting with the letter Q will enjoy dining in the Queens Grill.
Princess and Britannia Grills: All categories starting with the letter P dine in the Princess or Britannia Grills.
Caronia Restaurant: All categories starting with the letter C dine in the Caronia Restaurant.
Mauretania Restaurant: All categories starting with the letter M dine in the Mauretania Restaurant.

Registry - Southampton, England
Built by John Brown and Co. (Clydebank) Ltd., Scotland; later Upper Clyde Shipbuilders
Maiden Voyage: May 2, 1969 (Southampton to New York
Re-engined: November 1986 - April 1987 by Lloyd Werft, Bremerhaven, Germany
Refurbished: November/December 2001
Launched by: Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 70,327 tons • 963 feet long • 105 feet wide • 32 feet draft
25 - 28.5 knots cruising speed (maximum 32.5 knots)
12 guest decks • 13 guest, 8 store elevators
1,791 guests (double occupancy) • 921 crew (British & International)

Ship Facilities

Restaurants Capacity Lounges Capacity Queens Grill 231
Grand Lounge 590 Princess Grill 100
Queens Room 316 Britannia Grill 108
Theatre/Cinema 529 Caronia Restaurant 554
Yacht Club 204 Mauretania Restaurant 530
Chart Room 96 The Lido 400
Crystal Bar 182 Pavillion 58

Golden Lion 96

Other Public Rooms
Casino, Royal Promenade (shops include souvenirs, clothing, jewelery, perfume and a branch of Harrods), Board Room (Guest Capacity - 60), Library and Book Shop, Computer Learning Centre, Nursery, Video Arcade and Teen Disco


Suites and Cabins
Total: 950 • Ocean-View: 671 staterooms (70% ocean view)
Suites - 2 Grand Suite and 3 Suites
Interior: 279 staterooms • Single occupancy: 118 (37 Outside, 81 Interior)
All cabins include 24-hour room service, TV/radio, direct dial telephone, hair dryer,
nightly turn-down service, daily newspaper, full bathroom with shower and/or bathtub,
and 110/220 Volt Outlets.

Grand Suites (2): 1,184 sq. ft.
QE2's two ultra-luxurious split-level apartments - Grand Suites, named after the most illustrious Cunarders (Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth), are among the largest and most lavish suites afloat. Each Grand Suite features a bedroom with private veranda, walk-in wardrobe, marble bathroom with both bath and shower. A double door leads to a dining area, which in turn adjoins a raised lounge, leading to a glass-covered conservatory and private, forward-facing deck area.

Suites (3): 575-777 sq. ft. The three suites - two mid-ship and one on Boat Deck - feature marble floors, ocean-view picture windows, two bathrooms – a master bathroom with both tub and shower and a guest bathroom, walk-in closet, refrigerator, sitting area and personalized stationery.

Health and Sports Facilities
Health Spa, Fitness Deck, Hair and Beauty Salon, Swimming Pools (one outdoor, one indoor), Golf Driving Range, Table Tennis, Paddle Tennis Court, Shuffleboard

Suite

Chartroom

QE2, Concorde & Red Arrows in formation

Typical cabins

Various internal and external views of QE2

Queen Elizabeth 2 Staterooms

Grand Suite
Deck: Signal
Grand Suites Q1 feature two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with tub and shower, bathrobes, a large closet, refrigerator, seating area, and veranda. Penthouse service, a fully stocked bar, daily fresh fruit, and evening canapes are also provided. All suites include television and radio, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, and nightly turndown service with pillow sweet. Duplex suites also available. 544-sq.-ft. suite.


Suite
Deck: Boat
Suites QS feature two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with tub and shower, bathrobes, a large closet, refrigerator, and seating area. Please note there are no verandas with Suites QS. All suites include television and radio, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, and nightly turndown service with pillow sweet. Duplex suites also available. 575- to 778-sq.-ft. suite.

Balcony Stateroom
Deck: Signal, Sun
Oceanview Staterooms Q2 feature two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with tub and shower, bathrobes, a large closet, refrigerator, seating area, and veranda. Penthouse service, a fully stocked bar, daily fresh fruit, and evening canapes are also provided. All cabins include television and radio, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, and nightly turndown service with pillow sweet. All cabins on the Sun Deck have partially obstructed views. Please note that cabin 8184 does not offer a veranda. 355- to 437-sq.-ft. cabin.
Oceanview Stateroom
Deck: Boat, One Deck, Two Deck, Sun
Oceanview Staterooms Q3 feature two twin beds that convert to a king-sized bed, a private bathroom with tub and shower, bathrobes, a large closet, refrigerator, and seating area. All cabins include television and radio, direct-dial telephone, hairdryer, and nightly turndown service with pillow sweet. All cabins on the Sun Deck have partially obstructed views. 264- to 385-sq.-ft. cabin.