Climb aboard the Queen Mary for an amazing step back into time. From the Los Angeles Airport (LAX), you are just 23 minutes away in your Los Angeles rental car from experiencing a magnificent piece of history. This enormous ship was launched on September 26, 1934 and had a passenger capacity of 1, 957. Often compared to the infamous Titanic, the Queen Mary defeats the Titanic in almost every category. Today the majestic Queen Mary can be found at the south end of the 710 Freeway, on the water in Long Beach, California, a short drive in your Los Angeles rental car. The ship retired from its regular passenger service on September 19, 1967 and now is the site of many restaurants, a hotel, numerous annual events, entertainment, shopping. The Queen Mary will even host your wedding or special event! Here is a sampling of what the Queen Mary now has to offer:
If you are a Los Angeles rental car traveler and want to experience a touch of class, then spend a night in one of the Queen Mary’s beautiful hotel guest rooms. They offer Inside, Tourist Class, First Class, Deluxe and Executive Staterooms and also have a Royalty Suite. You will also be privileged to all the amenities you would find in a standard hotel such as room service, a business center, and a fitness room. In addition you will have the opportunity to enjoy the on board spa, art gallery, as well as the on board shopping and dining -all in the surroundings of the ship’s historic charm.
Whether you are staying for the night, or just visiting the Queen Mary in your Los Angeles rental car for the day, you have many varied dining options, everything from fast food to elegant first class dining. So whether you are looking for a quick bite or a classy sit down dinner, the restaurants aboard the Queen Mary have something for everyone’s tastes:
The Queen Mary's most elegant restaurant features award-winning Continental and California cuisine. You will also discover superb service, an extensive wine list and panoramic views of the coastline. Sir Winston’s is the Winner of the The Southern California Restaurant Writers Golden Sceptre Award for Continental Cuisine. The restaurant is open daily from 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm. A semi-formal dress is in effect and it is best to call ahead before you arrive in your Los Angeles rental car as reservations are required.
This special evening begins with an exquisite fine dining experience in the ship's award winning Sir Winston's restaurant. Your Paranormal Guide dines amongst the party, sharing stories and conversation with guests.
Following dinner, the group is led on an authentic ghost exploration to reknown "Paranormal Hot Spots" of ship, not ordinarily accessible to the general public. Expect the unexpected - visitors have often reported forms of unnatural activity including audible sounds, smells, temperature changes and occasionally, visual activity.
The Ghost and Dinner Tour is offered on Fridays at 8:00pm, Saturdays at 7:00pm, and Sundays at 5:00pm. Space is limited for each event and reservations are required.
You can also book your Los Angeles rental car around one of the annual events held on the Queen Mary. Here’s a look at some of the events hosted by the Queen Mary each year:
More than 6,000 revelers take part in one of the largest and most celebratory New Years Eve celebrations. Included in the ticket price are multiple live musical and entertainment venues. You and your friends can dance from party to party while enjoying a variety of music, Hors d' oeurves, party favors, as well as midnight balloon drops, and a spectacular fireworks display at 12:20 am and more.
Celebrate the holiday season with elegance and tradition at the Queen Mary’s Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. Admission is free, with a canned food donation. This is the perfect opportunity to bring the whole family in your Los Angeles rental car to celebrate the season on board the historic ocean liner during this event. The program features musical performances, a holiday sing-a-long and complimentary refreshments. The Mayor of Long Beach and the President of the Queen Mary cast the switch to light the enormous tree, marking the beginning of the holiday season.