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Get an up close and personal look at the Queen Mary with one of our exciting and 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 our tour expert guides.

The Glory Days

Delve into the ship's expansive past, including her groundbreaking construction, her time as a troopship during WWII and of course, her glory days as the world's most luxurious and technologically advanced ocean liner.

Haunted Encounters

Ever wanted to know some of the stories and legends regarding the famous hauntings of the Queen Mary? Then the Haunted Encounters Tour is the best place to start. This approximate one hour tour will share many of the more well-known or infamous stories of the paranormal residents that now occupy the legendary ship in a non-scary introduction to the ghostly tales of the Queen Mary.

The Steam and Steel Tour

The Steam and Steel Tour will take guests approximately 25 ' below the water line where they will have a chance to walk through Boiler Rooms 1- 4, as well as the Water Softening Plant and the Turbo-Generator Room 1.

Glory Days Tour - Presented in Spanish

El recorrido histórico de Glory Days explora el extenso pasado del barco, incluidas sus innovadoras construcciones, su época como barco militar durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial y, por supuesto, sus días de gloria como el barco oceánico más lujoso del mundo.

Hollywood Tour

Step into the glitz and glamour of the golden era of cinema as you explore the legendary ocean liner that once hosted Hollywood's elite. Walk the same decks where iconic movie scenes were filmed and soak in the nostalgia of an era filled with red carpets and celebrity soirées. This immersive experience takes you on a journey through time, offering glimpses into the ship's rich history and its role as a floating playground for the stars.

VIP Art Deco Tour

Embark on a dazzling Art Deco tour aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach and journey into the opulent world of this iconic ocean liner. Immerse yourself in the extravagant elegance of the Art Deco era as you explore the intricate details and stylish designs that adorn the ship.

Royal VIP Tour & Afternoon Tea

Indulge in the epitome of luxury with an exclusive Royal VIP tour and Afternoon Tea aboard the Queen Mary Delve into hidden quarters and listen to untold stories of this maritime marvel. After your personalized exploration, luxuriate in the refined tradition of Afternoon Tea amidst the ship's historic charm.

Paranormal Ship Walk

Experience a more haunting side of the Queen Mary after hours. Explore various rooms or compartments seldom seen by the general public while famous stories and legends are shared about some of the past passengers aboard the legendary ocean liner.

While the tour is not meant to scare you, some locations may be too dark for younger guests.

The Grey Ghost Project

The Grey Ghost Project takes a skeptical and evidence based approach to investigating the supernatural. Join us on a 3 hour exploration using the latest tools of the trade and a combination of scientific methods.

57 Ghosts Séance

Join Apparitionist Michael Rangel in an intimate and immersive experience that will bring you face to face with the spirited passed of this historic and haunting ship.

Ship Model Gallery

Combining precision and craftsmanship in an exacting work of art, ship models evoke the fascination that we have for the sea and sea travel.

Few public figures have had more influence on modern political and social life than former British Prime Minister, Winston Spencer-Churchill. Fewer still had an ongoing relationship with the Queen Mary. To commemorate their affinity a new Churchill-themed exhibition has been brought to the Queen Mary.

Shipyard – LEGO® Ship Model

Measuring 26 feet, weighing over 600lbs. And made from 250,000 LEGO bricks, the LEGO Queen Mary brick model ship is a masterpiece to be seen. The model was designed by England’s certified LEGO Builder, Bright Bricks, Inc., to commemorate Britain’s most famous ocean liner.

The Cunard Story

The Cunard Story An exhibition on the Queen Mary, one of the most celebrated Cunard® ocean liners—explores the rich history of the extraordinary company that designed and built more than 150 ships over the past 175 years. Today, Cunard offers the most luxurious and unique cruise experiences available—adventures curated for travelers who savor the world.

Sun Deck/Bridge/Sports Deck

Sports Deck FWD | Daily 10am – 6pm

The nerve center for the entire ship. The BRIDGE includes the WHEELHOUSE, CHART ROOM, SIGNAL BRIDGE, and the DOCKING WINGS. The bridge is about 90 feet above the ship’s waterline.

Sports Deck | Daily 10am – 6pm

The Radio Room houses some of the original equipment used by the Queen Mary during her incredible career. The current radio room features an array of amateur radio equipment which has been used to broadcast communications around the world. Guests walking past the exhibit are likely to have a front-row seat of a real broadcast, as this space has been actively used since 1979.

Promenade Deck

Commodore’s office.

Promenade Deck Main Hall | Daily 2pm – 4pm

Formerly the Austin Reed of Regent Street clothing store (a famous, luxury brand clothier) the Commodore’s Office is now the day room of our ship’s Commodore, Everette Hoard. Much of this space is still very much original and intact. The Commodore’s Office features a number of the ship’s lavish furnishings; as well as some pieces from Commodore’s private collection. Guests are encouraged to stop in for a visit, or even just a photo with Commodore, our Staff Captain, or Chief Officer.

QM Heritage Room

Daily 10am – 6pm

See the ship through the eyes of those who served and sailed aboard her. The Queen Mary Heritage Room features video interviews of former crew members, war brides, and soldiers; all of whom share fond memories of this historic vessel. This rich history is the very foundation of the ship’s enduring legacy.

Promenade Deck Main Hall – Starboard Side  | Daily 10am – 6pm

This incredible exhibit features numerous models which showcase The Cunard® Line’s fleet; all the way from the historic  RMS Britannia  to ships from the current fleet, like the  Queen Elizabeth . Undoubtedly, the real showstoppers are the giant, cutaway models of:  RMS Lusitania ,  SS Normandie , and  RMS Titanic . These highly detailed, 1/48th models were all lovingly handmade by Father Roberto Pirrone, of Gardena, CA.

Features the World’s Largest LEGO ® Model of the Queen Mary. When you’re finished counting all 250,000 LEGO® blocks, see if you can spot the white, LEGO® cat.

Bow FWD  | Daily 10am – 6pm

During WWII the ship was outfitted with anti-aircraft weaponry to defend herself. This 40 mm gun is the same type of defensive weapon used onboard; to safely carry nearly a million troops throughout the war.

Promenade Deck Main Hall – Port Side  | Daily 10am – 6pm

The Music Room was a place where musicians, entertainers, lecturers, radio personalities and the like could rehearse. This upright piano is original to the ship, however, when the ship was in service a baby grand piano nearly filled this space.

Children’s Playroom

The original location of the Cabin or First Class Playroom. There were three playrooms available for the younger set on the Queen Mary. Each had a specific look, but all contained numerous toys that would appeal to both boys and girls. A Stewardess was assigned to oversee the youngsters. She would often gather the little ones and read to them. Play continued until the parents came to collect their children. The original artwork in this display came from the Tourist and Third Class Children’s Playrooms. The furniture is from all three classes.

Travel Bureau

This is the original Cabin or First-Class travel bureau as it was remodeled after WWII. The desks and chairs are those that were aboard when the ship sailed to Long Beach. Original desk top accessories and copies of brochures have been placed to show what would have been found when a passenger wished to make further travel arrangements. Here one could book another cruise on the Queen Mary or other liners and make train or plane reservations.

A-Deck FWD | Daily 10am – 6pm

The Cunard Story An exhibition on the Queen Mary, one of the most celebrated Cunard® ocean liners—explores the rich history of the extraordinary company that designed and built more than 150 ships over the past 175 years. Today, Cunard offers the most luxurious and unique cruise experiences available—adventures curated for travelers who savor the world.

Fire was a constant concern for “The Ship of Beautiful Woods.” The Fire Station was, not only, the first line of defense to protect the ship, it was also top-of-the-line technology that’s still impressive, even by modern day standards.

B-Deck FWD Portside | Daily 10am – 6pm

A mysteriously vague entry in the ship’s log, dated September 1949, states that a passenger was found dead in his cabin; which is now the hotel room referred to as B340. While no name was given, legends have claimed the victim as “Walter.” There is much lore surrounding Walter and the events that occurred in B340; and many believe that Walter is a vengeful spirit who loves to make his presence known. Reports of strange activity in B340 span from the ship’s days as an ocean liner, to the present day. Perhaps all of the activity is just Walter trying to get someone to listen to his side of the story. If you’re feeling brave enough, ask him yourself. He might just tell you.

First-Class Pool Viewing Area

Ask just about any paranormal investigator or medium about haunted locations aboard the Queen Mary , and you’ll probably hear many stories about the first-class pool. Why? Many believe this to be the most-haunted room aboard. Whether you hear about the ghost of a little girl named “Jackie” who loves to sing and play hide-and-seek with guests, or legends about this space becoming a “vortex” (whirlpool of energy) which allows spirits to pass between realms, seems like there’s one thing everyone can agree on: this famous Art Deco pool has become one of the most-visited locations on the entire ship.

Engine Room

Visitor’s Center D-Deck Stern | Daily 10am – 6pm

Venture down to the Engine Room and see the very heartbeat of this massive ship! Each of the 2 Engine Rooms contained 2 of the ship’s 4 powerful engines. These steam-powered turbine engines produced 40,000 horsepower a piece! When Queen Mary was speeding across the Atlantic at 28.5 knots, these engines would be turning the ship’s massive propellers 3 times every second! Fans of the paranormal will want to brave the Engine Room's lower level to check out the infamous watertight door 13, where guests often hear a wrench banging against the door.

Printing Press

Often described as a virtual floating city, the Queen Mary carried her own fully equipped print shop. Functioning under the direction of the ship’s purser, the print shop provided daily newspapers, programs of activities, and menus for the passengers.

Propellor Box

The Queen Mary had 4 massive propellers (or screws) to propel her through the waters at incredible speed. Each propeller was driven independently by its own turbine engine and was made of manganese bronze. The first set of propellers each measured 20 feet across and weighed 35 tons; however, these proved to produce too much vibration. The second set, and every set thereafter would consist of propellers that each measured 18.5 feet across, coming in at 32 tons each. The slightly smaller propellers proved much more effective to combat the vibration issue. In all, the Queen Mary would have 22 sets of propellers throughout her 31 years of sailing. Each time a new set would be installed, each of the propellers were so perfectly balanced that you could spin the massive propeller by hand! Visitors of the Propeller Box will be able to see the last remaining propeller on the ship.

Aft Steering

The Queen Mary had a number of backup systems to keep her functional. Aft Steering shows two redundant systems (one power steering system and one manual) by which the ship could still be steered, if her primary systems became inoperable. Additionally, visitors can also view the 3 massive electric generators, which powered the 2 hydraulic cylinders that pumped back and forth, turning the linkage which drove the rudder from side to side; thus, guiding the ship. The ship’s rudder was 3 stories tall and weighed 140 tons. At the time of its installation, this was the largest rudder ever installed on any ship!

Their Finest Hours: Winston Churchill and The Queen Mary

Learn about Winston Churchill’s relationship with the Queen which served as his sea borne war room during WWII. It is thought that Churchill traveled aboard the Queen Mary at least 10 times in both war and peace time. This exhibit includes original set pieces from the award-wining film, “Darkest Hours.” It is an in depth look into the person many consider to be the greatest statesman of the 20th century.

Sisters of the Sea

Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth, created by a ship enthusiast Tom Varney over the past 20 years. These two 8-foot beauties are 3/32” + 1-foot representations of the original liners each made of balsa wood. Walk around these works of art and marvel at these two sisters of the sea.

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We invite the community to join us for our Summer Event Series onboard the Queen Mary! 

Night Market

Starting may 9th.

Back by popular demand! Queen Mary’s Night Market. This event is about bringing the community and local businesses together. Great for a family night out, date night, or a hang out destination with friends of all ages. Guests can enjoy different food types and tastes from various chef extraordinaire, do a little shopping with pop-up boutiques, relax and hang out, drink a cocktail in the beer garden, and listen to live music from local artists and bands.  

Free Admission with Reservation.

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Movie Nights

Starting may 15th.

We invite the community to join us once a month for the Queen Mary Movie Nights: Summer Series! From May to September do not miss an opportunity to enjoy a themed outdoor movie night under the stars with close friends and family. Come join us on May 15 as we kick-off the series on International Day of Families with the screening of Coco! You can Coco… for the good food, cold beverages, and great company! 

Supper Club

Starting may 16th.

Take a journey back in time to 1955 when Bobby Darin and Frank Sinatra ruled the airwaves and Supper Clubs ruled the night! Enjoy dinner and a show, while listening to the sounds of a 7-piece band without being afraid to hit the dancefloor.  

Celebrate an all-American 4th of July aboard The Queen Mary and enjoy a fun-filled day of good food, great entertainment, family games, activities, a World War II aircraft flyover, and a spectacular fireworks show.

Date: Thursday, July 4, 2024 Time: 3pm - 10pm

Entertainment

Verandah deck.

DJ music, commodore welcome, WWII aircraft flyover, patriotic performances, deck games, watermelon eating, best July 4th attire, and dance off contests, plus giveaways.

Fireworks viewing area.

VIP Verandah Grill

Exclusive bar and lounge, fireworks viewing area.

VIP Britannia Salon

Alternative rock band, strolling stops, premium fireworks viewing area.

VIP Capstan Deck

Private cabanas available for purchase VIP Ticket required to purchase cabanas and access VIP areas

Grand Salon

Country Band, Line Dancing and Lessons

Observation Bar

Queens salon.

Swing Lil Big Band ft. USO Girls Trio, Strolling Stops, Swing Dance Lessons and Demos

Royal Salon

Music Videos and Karaoke

Various food and beverage options will be available throughout the ship and can be purchased separately.

Self Parking

$30 per vehicle, per day.

Stay The Night

Immerse yourself in all of the July 4th festivities and spend the night in a historical stateroom. Enjoy the celebration without the worry of securing a ride home, with special room rates available for the holiday.

The Queen Mary Heritage Foundation (QMHF) is an officially recognized 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization dedicated to the historic preservation, advocacy, and education of this historic landmark.

Annual memberships include a host of benefits for year-round enjoyment while contributing to the ship's restoration.

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Tourist Class Membership

Annual Cost | $150

Membership Benefits:

- Unlimited admission for cardholder - Two (2) Day Passes (General admission tickets) per year - Hotel guest pricing for Tour/Exhibit/Attractions tickets - 24-hour presale on Queen Mary Signature Events - Discounted ticket pricing during presale for Signature Events

Membership Holders:

- All member benefits for one cardholder - All member card holders are to be designated upon membership purchase. - If cardholders are to lose their card, they will have to pay a fee to replace the lost card, with the account being associated with phone or email. - Blackout dates apply

Opportunities to donate as a non-member are also available.

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For Existing Members

Starting July 31, 2023 funds and existing memberships will transition to the Queen Mary Heritage Foundation (QMHF). New cards will be sent out to current members automatically, and membership status for current members will be active upon receiving their new card without needing to renew.

With the official recognition as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization, The Queen Mary Heritage Foundation is now eligible to receive tax-deductible donations. This new status provides an invaluable opportunity for supporters to contribute to the organization's mission. As the transition to the new foundation finalizes, the newly established non-profit will work with existing members to also receive this benefit.

With the foundation receiving 501(c)(3) status, the new QMHF organization aims to broaden its outreach, expand existing programs, and explore innovative projects that align with its core mission to continue to restore, preserve and present the Queen Mary, its archival collection and educational areas that focus on the sciences.

For additional information on the Queen Mary Heritage Foundation, contact  [email protected] .

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Cruise ship virtual tours of the Three Queens

Pan 3Sixty has worked with Cunard on multiple occasions since 2007 to create 360° cruise ship virtual tours for all three Queens; Queen Victoria, Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth. The finished virtual tours have been viewed by hundred of thousands of viewers, enabling existing Cunard clients to explore these magnificent ships and potential clients to immerse themselves in the Cunard brand.

Queen Victoria

In 2007 creative agency Refreshed Media partnered with Pan 3Sixty to create a 360° virtual tour of the Cunard’s latest Queen, MS Queen Victoria .

With the 360° virtual tour set to go live on the day of Queen Victoria’s maiden voyage from Southampton, the ship was photographed whilst she was still under construction in the Fincantieri dockyard in Venice, and then at sea bound for Southampton.

In addition to overcoming numerous technical challenges of photographing a moving ship, still under construction, sometimes with models, we worked to a 24 hour timetable to ensure that each location was photographed when it looked its best, not matter what hour of the day or night. To save further time we set up a digital darkroom onboard so the 360° panoramas and retouching work could be carried out in parallel to the photography. This also enabled us to work closely with client and a number of Cunard stakeholders to ensure the finished 360° panoramas were approved prior to going live. 

We created 40 high quality 360° panoramas to convey the feeling of luxury found onboard Queen Victoria. From the spectacular Grand Lobby rising over three decks to the luxurious Staterooms, from dining to relaxation, from fitness to entertainment, all aspects of the ship were carefully considered, skilfully photographed and the completed 360° panoramas incorporated into the virtual tour prior to the deadline.

The Queen Victoria virtual tour was an overwhelming success on its launch, receiving 90,000 unique visits in the first few months, rising to just under 200,000 in the first six months. It set new standard for cruise ship virtual tours and differentiated Cunard from the competition by providing their customers to with a real feeling for the ship prior to making a booking.

Queen Mary 2 and Queen Elizabeth

Following on from the success of the Queen Victoria virtual tour, Pan 3Sixty completed two further major commissions to create a virtual tours of Cunard’s flag ship, Queen Mary 2 and also Cunard’s newest liner, Queen Elizabeth .

Subsequent smaller commissions have also seen us photograph the three Queens following major refurbishment work, so customers can see the new interiors, staterooms and suites.

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Pan 3Sixty is a specialist photographic company producing high quality 360° virtual tours, gigapixel panoramas and panoramic photography.

Since early 1999 we have had the pleasure to work for a wide variety of clients, creating 360° virtual tours to meet a diverse range of requirements. To mention a few, commissions have taken us from the ‘Top of Europe’ at Jungfraujoch in Switzerland to the depths of First World War tunnels cut into the Somme battlefields, from the heat and the noise of the pits at the British Grand Prix to the tranquil grounds of the Henry Moore Foundation, onto the bow of Queen Mary 2 sailing into New York, into the cockpit of an Avro Lancaster, up Tower Bridge, down a mining school in Cornwall.

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News | The Queen Mary is officially open for public tours — sparking excitement about what’s to come

Groups of about 30 people at a time gathered to get a glimpse inside the historic vessel for the first time in about three years on saturday, april 1..

Tour guide Paul Knox talks about engine room 2 on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023, as visitors board the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Tour guide Paul Knox tells visitors about the aft steering area on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023, as visitors tour the Queen Mary in Long Beach for the first time in about three years on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Visitors tour one of the engine rooms on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023, aboard the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

A youngster mans the aft steering wheel during a tour of the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Visitors who secured advance reservations tour the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Commodore Everette Hoard, left, and Staff Capt. James Sanders, right, are on hand to welcome the Rodriguez family from Moreno Valley for a tour of the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Staff Capt. James Sanders greets Steve Chavez of Riverside and his 1-year-old godson, Elijah, to the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

The Queen Mary in Long Beach reopens for public tours for the first time in about three years on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Staff Capt. James Sanders welcomes District 1 Councilmember Mary Zendejas for a tour of the Queen Mary in Long Beach on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

For the first time in about three years visitors to the Queen Mary in Long Beach are able to get on-board views of the legendary ship, shown here on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Long Beach’s most iconic landmark, the Queen Mary, is reopening today, Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023, for public tours for the first time in about three years. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

The Queen Mary in Long Beach, seen here from the Shoreline Marina, reopens on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023, reopens for public tours for the first time in about three years. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

As the sun rises on Saturday, Apr. 1, 2023, a new chapter begins for the Queen Mary in Long Beach, reopening today to the public for tours after being closed for about three years. (Photo by Howard Freshman, Contributing Photographer)

Long Beach’s historic World War II-era ship, the Queen Mary, finally reopened for public tours on Saturday, April 1, after a three-year closure — marking the first event in what officials say will be a grand reopening slated to kick off in the coming weeks.

Groups of about 30 people each gathered on the ship’s Promenade Deck starting at about 11 a.m. on Saturday to partake in their choice of three different tours: The Glory Days Historical Tour, the Haunted Encounters Tour and the Steam & Steel Tour — each which take about an hour and are available until 6 p.m. daily.

For some, including Gail Hurst — a tourist from England — Saturday’s reopening offered a chance to experience the ship for the first time. Hurst and her husband decided to visit the Queen Mary on a whim, as their trip with Princess Cruise Line boarded just across the parking lot from the vessel.

“My mom and dad had their 40th wedding anniversary on it — so we got to see where they were for the first time,” Hurst said in an interview after disembarking from her tour of the ship. “It was fabulous. We plan (to visit again) if we ever come to America.”

The ship’s operators, Evolution Hospitality, initially announced that the ship would re-open to the public earlier this week.

Long Beach city officials and Evolution, which took over the ship’s day-to-day management last June, have been working to revitalize the vessel after it fell into massive disrepair under its previous operator, Urban Commons.

The Queen Mary initially closed to the public because of the coronavirus pandemic in 2020 — but a 2021 city audit found that Urban Commons had not completed $23 million dollars worth of repairs, which the city had funded. Urban Commons forfeited its 66-year lease on the ship that same year, bringing the Queen Mary back under city control for the first time in nearly 40 years.

After the City Council approved the new management contract with Evolution last year, both found that several critical repairs needed to be completed before the Queen Mary could reopen to the public. Those included replacing the ship’s boilers, elevators and restrooms, repairing the plumbing, and upgrading parking.

Those fixes have been underway since last year — but are finally close to being finished, according to Steve Caloca, the Queen Mary’s managing director.

The installation of new boilers, heat exchangers, and a new emergency generator — which are necessary to have hot water on board and ensure the ship’s safety in the case of an emergency — should be complete within the next few days, Caloca said in a Saturday interview.

And other repairs — including aesthetic fixes all around the Queen Mary — are currently underway.

“All of the main hall floor is going to be redone,” Caloca siad. “The Promenade Deck, all of those those floors, have been restored to the original teak  — and we probably have just another 200 feet to go.”

But the ongoing nature of those repairs didn’t seem to bother 7-year-old Tristan Rodriguez — whose fascination with ships prompted his parents book a time slot on the Steam & Steel tour on Saturday afternoon.

“We’ve been checking in on the refurbishment just because he (Tristan) got really interested and wanted to come and see this,” Tristan’s mom, Elianny Rodriguez, said. “We kept checking back and just waiting for it to reopen.”

The younger Rodriguez has been fascinated with all things engineering since he was just two-years-old, according to his mom. He’s gone so far as to create piece-by-piece replicas of famous ships — including the Queen Mary — in Minecraft from scratch, a skill he picked up by watching YouTube tutorials.

“We wanted to check out like the steam engine when (Tristan) saw the tour because we knew how much he was into them,” Rodriguez said, “And (we knew) it would teach us facts about certain ships that we weren’t even aware of so we could talk about it with him.”

Tristan, for his part, carried a miniature model of the Queen Mary throughout his entire tour, which gave him an up close look at the Queen Mary’s engine room and propellors.

He said he loves ships so much because “they float and they have lots of stuff deep” within them — and he likes learning how they work.

“The propellers push the ship and they also steer,” Tristan said, pointing out where the propellors are located on his model of the ship — shortly before letting out a yell of excitement and taking a brief run around the ship’s Observation Deck.

The Rodriguez’s, meanwhile, said they’re all excited to come back soon to visit the ship.

Evolution and the city, meanwhile, are planning to open up other parts of the ship — including the restaurants and bars — soon, though a date has yet to be confirmed. The Queen Mary Hotel, while not quite open yet, is currently accepting room reservations for stays starting in May.

“Thousands of people have already signed up to stay here or to experience a tour within days of reopening registration,” Long Beach Mayor Rex Richardson said on Saturday. “There’s a lot of progress, but there’s still a lot of work to do — in the weeks to come, there’ll be more and more things opened.

“But bottom line,” Richardson added, “The Queen Mary’s best days are ahead.”

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Tour Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 Inside Stateroom

Ever wonder what it would be like in an inside stateroom for 7 days on a transatlantic cruise? 

Queen Mary 2 Inside Stateroom Tour

I really thought I’d be a little claustrophobic in an inside stateroom, especially since it was a transatlantic crossing and no port visits for seven days. Back in 2005, on my first-ever trip to Europe, I booked an inside on Celebrity Century.

An inside was all I could afford on the 14-day crossing from Ft. Lauderdale to Amsterdam. The redeeming factor was that I chose an inside on the highest deck that had an exit door to the area above the Lido deck, only steps away. Almost like having a private balcony since it was fairly secluded.

Here on Queen Mary 2, the inside was also on a lower deck and would require a couple of flights up outdoor access on the Promenade deck. After the first night, though, I was acclimated and learned to enjoy the calm darkness during the day for naps. However, I did figure out how to deal with not knowing when daylight was going to break.

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Want to know a good trick when cruising in an inside stateroom? At bedtime, turn your TV to the bridgecam channel and turn off the sound. Because it’s nighttime, the screen is obviously dark.

As dawn approaches, just as a window begins to let in light, so will your TV screen. This way, you’ll automatically be aware of whether it’s day or night. And you’ll save a lot of money, too!

So that’s how I learned to cope in an inside stateroom…on any ship. Sure, if I can catch a sale on an oceanview or balcony, I’ll jump at the chance. But if I’m cruising during high season or if space is nearly sold out, I’ll take that inside stateroom rather than pass up a chance for a memorable cruise.

I hope you enjoy the video and if you do, please give it a thumbs up and subscribe to my YouTube channel. Happy cruising!

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Take a Virtual Tour of Queen Mary’s Dollhouse

By michele debczak | feb 27, 2017.

A dollhouse built for Queen Mary in the early 1920s is more luxurious than many life-sized homes. Given to the Queen as a gift for her efforts in World War I, it features running water, electric lights, working elevators, and flushing toilets.

British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens was behind the larger design, but more than 1500 artists and craftsmen fabricated miniatures for the structure. The dollhouse’s library includes original stories handwritten by famous authors of the period. Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy, and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle all contributed pieces to the collection. In the wine cellar, 1200 thimblefuls of real booze are kept in miniature bottles. The garage houses a Daimler and a 1923 Silver Ghost limousine.

The dollhouse is also one of the biggest ever made at a 1:12 scale (one inch to one foot). When thanking everyone responsible, Queen Mary called it "the most perfect present that anyone could receive." You can get a detailed look at the structure, which is now on display at Windsor Castle , in the video below.

RMS Queen Mary

Choose a deck to start your RMS Queen Mary Virtual Tour, or read our instructions for more information.

• Sports Deck
• Promenade Deck
• 'A' Deck
• 'B' Deck
• 'C' Deck
• 'D' Deck
• 'E' Deck
• 'F' Deck
• 'G' Deck
• 'H' Deck

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Campus tours will show you our Mile End or Whitechapel campuses and facilities, letting you see first-hand what life is like living and studying at the only campus-based Russell Group University in London.

In-person campus tours (Mile End only)

Our Mile End campus located next to the beautiful Regent's Canal is one of central London's largest campuses. Explore the campus and get a sense of what makes this campus stand out – from our wide range of facilities, services and our friendly staff.

Our guided tours, taking place  on alternate   Tuesdays  and   Fridays , will give you an opportunity to experience our campus and ask questions relating to the facilities, application process, accommodation and what it is like to be a student at Queen Mary.   

Please note that our campus tours are not currently subject-specific and do not include subject staff or academics. Due to restrictions, tours do not include labs/subject studios but may include accommodation (when available).

Register now and experience our wonderful Mile End campus.

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After you have attended the in-person campus tour, we would appreciate your feedback so we can continue improving the experience.

Self-Guided Campus tour

Our self-guided campus tour is a great way to visit our Mile End Campus and explore the campus in your own time. The route in the self guided tour will direct you through the range of facilities and support services available at Queen Mary . The tour will take around 45-minutes to complete.  

To access the tour guide, you can register via the link below. 

Mile End is our largest campus. It provides fantastic facilities and a ready-made community within the bustle of East London. On the Mile End campus video tour, you will visit:

• The People’s Palace (including Great Hall)
• The Octagon
• QMotion (student gym)
• Library Square and Library
• Students Union Hub
• Student Village

For a map of the Mile End campus plus information about travel and accessibility, please click here .

You can also view  a   360° tour of the Mile End campus . To navigate between the 360° tours on each page, you can use the contents menu to the left of the tour window, or use the arrow keys located at the top. You can then navigate around your 360° view by clicking-and-dragging or by using the compass in the upper right corner.

Whitechapel

Just down the road from Mile End is our Whitechapel campus, home to our Medicine and Dentistry students and situated next to the Royal London Hospital. The Whitechapel campus video tour includes:

• Garrod Building
• Student Support Office
• The Royal London Dental Hospital
• Whitechapel Library (Medicine and Dentistry)
• Perrin lecture theatre
• Blizard Institute

You can also view  a   360° tour of the Whitechapel campus . To navigate between the 360° tours on each page, you can use the contents menu to the left of the tour window, or use the arrow keys located at the top. You can then navigate around your 360° view by clicking-and-dragging or by using the compass in the upper right corner.

WELCOME! You are on a JOURNEY TO FAITH, the Virtual Tour of the Cathedral of Mary Our Queen in Baltimore! In these pages, you will have an enjoyable, visual experience of our faith.

On the left is a short tour.

When you enter the full tour (using the link below, after the musical prelude), take your time. This is a prayer experience, a journey of faith. You might not want to finish it in one sitting. We'll make it easy for you to bookmark any page so that you can return and continue the tour at any time.

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