Cunard Queen Mary Casino
- Queen Mary 2 in Boston History Name: Queen Mary 2 Namesake: RMS Queen Mary Owner: Carnival Corporation & plc Operator: Cunard Line Port of registry: Southampton, U.K. (2004–2011) Hamilton, Bermuda (2011–present) Ordered: 6 November 2000 Builder: STX Europe Chantiers de l'Atlantique, Saint-Nazaire, France Cost: UK £ 460 million (€ 731 million, US $687 million) Yard number: G32 Laid down.
- Cunard Cruises - Queen Mary 2 information page: This casino is located in Southampton, England. Cunard Cruises - Queen Mary 2 has a total of 99 slots and 9 table games for you to enjoy. World Casino Directory also lists and books casino hotels in Southampton.
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Unusually small Casino for such a ship of this size. Non smoking Casino Floor was appreciated especially because all the formal clothing nights. A tour of the casino onboard Cunards Queen Elizabeth during a mini cruise in June 2013. Cunard Queen Elizabeth 2014. Cunard Queen Mary 2 Video Tour Made on Winter Transatlantic.
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Is there a casino on board?
Yes, there is a casino on board each Cunard ship.
Location
The Empire casino is situated midships on deck 2 of all Cunard ships
Age Limits
Only those over the age of 18 may use the casino facilities.
Opening Times
The casinos on board will only open when the ship is outside UK territorial waters which is generally 12 miles off shore (approximately 45 minutes after departure*), as long as the cruise has an overseas port such as:
- Cobh - Republic of Ireland
- Dublin - Republic of Ireland
- St Peters Port - Channel Islands
- Foreign country ports
On voyages that do not have overseas ports, i.e an itinerary with only UK territory ports of call (as below) we would be unable to open the casino because we would never be 12 miles outside UK territorial waters.
- Belfast - Northern Ireland
- Douglas - Isle of Man
- Greencastle - Northern Ireland
- Invergordon - Scotland
- Kirkwall - Orkneys
- Leith - Scotland
- Lerwick - Shetland islands
- Liverpool
- Milford Haven - Wales
- Stornoway - Outer Hebrides
Typical sea day hours are as follows:
Port day: (in accordance with the above)
Sea day: Slot machines 10am – close and tables 11am – close
Casinos will close at a time the Casino Manager deems appropriate.
*This can vary by distance and local regulations
Facilities
Most of the casino table games will be offered at from $3 - $25 minimum with the table maximums varying between $100 - $500. The slot machines cover a variety of denominations (including $5, $1, 25c, 5c and penny machines) and games such as reel slots, traditional video pokers and some of the latest developments in video slots.
On Queen Mary 2 there are 9 gaming tables (including Roulette, Blackjack, Three card poker, Heads up Texas Hold'em*) and around 55 slot machines.
On Queen Elizabeth there are 5 gaming tables (including Roulette, Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Fun 21) and 46 slot machines.
On Queen Victoria there are 5 gaming tables (including Roulette, Blackjack, Three Card Poker, Fun 21) and 44 slot machines.
Gaming lessons are generally available during the day.
*Please note this is not the regular Texas Hold'em table
Payment Options
Cash is accepted however no longer necessary in all Empire casinos. You can insert cash (notes) directly into any slot machine or use cash to purchase chips at any of the gaming tables.
If you prefer not to carry cash - all of our slots are now equipped with the state of the art slot master system allowing you to purchase credits and cash out you winnings directly to your cruise card. You can also purchase chips at the gaming tables using your cruise card by simply handing it to the dealer.
Please note a credit card must be registered at check in or the front desk to use this service.
On board spending money may not be used for purchases relating to the casino.
Slot Machines
All Empire Casinos operate 'coinless' slot machines. To play you simply insert your cruise card or cash (notes). For more information please visit the Empire Casino on board.
Unused Casino Chips
Unused casino chips must be cashed in on board. If you accidentally forget to do this and take them home then please send them recorded delivery to:
Customer Services
Cunard Line
Carnival House
100 Harbour Parade
Southampton
SO15 1ST
Please note, once received, we will carry out investigations to ensure legitimacy with a view to refunding the value to you. This may take some time, therefore it is preferable to cash in any unused chips before disembarking.
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If ever there was a cabin that made me want to leave my family on the quayside, this is it.
Cabin 2016 is one of a small handful of recently added staterooms on Queen Mary 2 designed and priced specifically for solo occupancy.
I had the opportunity to tour the cabin and to compare it against my inside cabin. Besides the fact the cabin is for single occupants, it is far superior to many other cabins on this ship in every other way.
I scoped out my cabin and then saw this beauty. My jaw dropped as I stepped into this light and airy Britannia Single Outside Cabin. The décor and ambience are so radically different to those of the inside cabin. This Outside cabin would not look out of place on a brand new ship fresh out of the shipyard.
A large picture window, flanked by a chaise lounge, draws the eye to the end of the cabin. Immediately as you enter the cabin, the bathroom is on the left-hand side. The en-suite shower room eats into the cabin space, forming an L-shape.
Cunard Queen Mary 2 Casino
The bathroom, much like the rest of the cabin, uses tones of grey and light browns to create a stylish and modern look. A glass framed shower cubicle and plenty of storage shelves finish off the en-suite room nicely.
Tucked beyond the bathroom is small unit housing the tea and coffee making facilities and mini bar. Around the corner is a small wardrobe next to the single bed. Opposite the bed is a desk area framed with mirrors to bounce the light around. A large wall-mounted TV frees up table space.
What makes this cabin feel light and airy, besides the abundant natural light from the picture window, is the raised ceiling height. These single occupancy cabins on Deck 2 occupy a space formerly used by the casino, while those on Deck 3 sit where the photo gallery used to reside. These decks are otherwise exclusively devoted to public areas, so have a greater ceiling height than the accommodation floors. This height, combined with Cunard's use of recessed lighting, makes for a magnificently tall room that is a pleasure to stay inside.
If I were to tick off a bucket list dream of sailing across the Atlantic Ocean on Queen Mary 2 on my own, I would snap up this solo cabin on Deck 2 without hesitation. I loved the stylish modern look of this cabin together with its location and large picture window.
Cunard Queen Mary 2 Casino
Cabin 2016 is part of a small group of cabins on the port side of Deck 2 midship, right outside the lower level entrance to the Britannia Restaurant. Cabins 2002 to 2018 hide on a private corridor accessed through a nondescript door. One end leads to the Britannia Restaurant while the other opens out into the back of the casino.
Head to the starboard side of Deck 3L to find the art gallery occupying an identical space used by new solo cabins 3002 to 3012. I wonder if the art gallery will move at the next refit to make way for even more single occupancy cabins? Time will tell.
What do you think of the new single occupancy cabins on Queen Mary 2? Should there be more of them? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Disclosure: I paid for this trip in its entirety. My opinions are my own.
- Décor and cleanliness
- Size and layout
- Location
- Amenities
- Privacy
Summary
The sleek and modern décor of this comfortable cabin is worlds apart from that of many other cabins on Queen Mary 2, making this a perfect choice if you are travelling on your own on this fabulous cruise liner.