Review of Queen Mary 2 deck 2 (Lobby)

• Illuminations Theatre (493 seats) is 2-leveled, and features a giant movie screen. It also hosts the world’s only floating Planetarium. The Planetarium (capacity 150 seats) is for astronomy and constellation shows, high-tech visual programs, virtual reality movies.
• Pursers Office / Tours Office / Voyage Sales Office are guest-services desks serving the Cunard Line’s shore excursions and future cruise booking programs. They also provide information, consulting and planning services.
• Grand Lobby Atrium (level 1 of 6) has a grand piano on its 1st floor, and features a grand sweeping staircase, bridge located over the atrium, interior glass-wall (panoramic) lifts. Here is also the ship's Reception providing 24-hour guest services (assistance, information, cruise booking, reservations, cashier).
• Golden Lion Pub (capacity 123 seats) is a traditional British pub bar (with beverages and food menu). It has a large selection of UK and international beers, live entertainment, large-size TVs, small dance floor.
• Empire Casino (capacity 222 seats, size 6000 ft2 / 610 m2) has 115 slots and 11 gambling tables, full service Casino Bar. Smoking is not allowed here. Note: The casino’s size was reduced during the refurbishment 2016 to allow the addition of the new KB-Oceanview single cabins here.
• Images Photo Gallery & Shop provides onboard professional photo-video services and equipment at duty-free prices. In the evenings it exhibits fine art works.
• Cunard ConneXions is a complex of 7 rooms that can be used separately or joined together. They host various onboard events, serve the Cunard’s enrichment program and for business and large group meetings (equipment is provided).
• Cyber Centre (Room 1 in Cunard ConneXions) has 9 Internet computers. 35 Internet workstations are available in some of the other ConnneXions rooms.
• Royal Court Theatre (capacity 1105 seats) is 2-decks high, with dynamic stage for grand show and musical productions in the evenings. The Theater also features concert hall acoustic and high tech equipment (level 1 of 2).
• Voyage Baleb Office
• Clarendon Art Gallery hosts art auctions and exhibitions in the decks 2 and 3 walkways. The artworks are all originals made by famous painters.
• Video Arcade offers newest video games for passengers of all ages.
• Britannia Restaurant (capacity 1351 seats) is a 3-decks high Dining Room (2 decks are for guests use). Its interior resembles the White Star Line’s dining saloons. Britannia Restaurant serves open-seating Breakfast and Lunch. Dinners are waiter-served, and with 2 assigned sittings- at 6 or 8:30pm. Inside the restaurant is the Britannia Club (private dining room) available for booking by Britannia Club Balcony guests only.
• Single cruise cabins from 2002 to 2018, all of which are single occupancy rooms in category KB-Oceanview.

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Is there a casino on board?

Yes, there is a casino on board each Cunard ship.

Location

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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.

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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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