A review -When I first heard about the Queen Mary 2 project in the 1990s: a modern-day ocean liner to replace the legendary Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) which would also be the world’s biggest passenger ship, it sounded like a pipe-dream. However, it really did happen and the QM2 entered service in 2004.

When launched Queen Mary 2  wore the crown, for being the world’s biggest, longest, tallest and most expensive passenger ship in the world. The QM2 is built for the rigours of the North Atlantic.

The QM2 has had many tweaks to her décor over the years, including a minor internal refit earlier in 2024. There were new carpets, soft furnishings, chairs, and LED lighting added. However, there was a major internal refit in 2016. Some extra cabins were added, creating 75 extra berths. The QM2 now has a twin passenger capacity of around 2,695, spread over her 13 passenger decks. However, she still feels very spacious. This is because she carries a thousand fewer passengers than some other mega-ships that are of a similar size.