Visitors can spend the night in one of the ship’s suites and staterooms. If you’re not staying overnight, grab a meal, drinks, or afternoon tea in one of Queen Mary’s restaurants and bars. The Observation Bar, located in the former first-class lounge, is a favorite for its classic 1930s art deco flavor.
Queen Mary tours often have themes: Try a “haunted encounters” tour or a “steam and steel” option that takes you into the boiler and engine rooms. Visitors can also take a self-guided tour and choose from an array of optional activities and exhibits. Tours that focus on Los Angeles’ beaches often pass by the famous cruise ship. You can also get a bird’s-eye view of the ship on a helicopter tour from Long Beach.
The Queen Mary is a must-see for history and maritime enthusiasts.
The Go Los Angeles Card includes tours of the Queen Mary.
The ship’s Champagne Sunday brunch, featuring global cuisine and live music, is a Southern California favorite.
To get onboard the ship, you need to have a reservation for a room, restaurant, or tour.
Restaurants offer partial parking validation.
Look for the old swimming pool, original wood paneling, and intricate art deco style interior designs.
The Queen Mary is a short stroll from the Carnival Cruise Line harbor. It’s a 40-minute walk, 10-minute drive, or 25-minute ride on the free Passport bus from Downtown Long Beach.
The ship is open to the public year-round, although opening hours vary between restaurants; check the website. One of the ship’s most popular events is its New Year’s celebrations, which has its own fireworks display. The ship’s hotel offers packages for those wanting to attend and spend the night. Queen Mary tickets carry heavy discounts on Tuesdays.
The ship is docked near Downtown Long Beach. After visiting, you can easily see the Aquarium of the Pacific, the Pike at Long Beach entertainment complex, and other centrally-located attractions. The funky East Village Arts District has independent galleries, shops, and restaurants nearby.
