The Queen Mary

10/25/2026

As we look ahead to celebrating 60 years of the Queen Mary in Long Beach in 2027, we’re sharing these remarkable archival moments from the voyage that brought this legendary ocean liner to Southern California. 🚢✨

In October 1967, the Queen Mary was preparing to embark on the final voyage of her legendary seafaring career. On October 31, she would depart Southampton, England, for the last time, beginning a 40-day journey to her new home in Long Beach, California.

On December 9, 1967, she arrived to a spectacular welcome, beginning a new chapter that continues nearly six decades later. ✨

10/25/2026

In case you needed a reminder… 😉🎄

The holidays are coming in fast, and our peak dates are booking up even faster! Consider this your friendly reminder to reserve your corporate holiday party or festive celebration aboard the Queen Mary before the calendar fills up.

Get in touch with our events team today to start planning your celebration! Visit the link in bio to inquire.

10/23/2026

We’re wrapping up the year with a festive lineup of Movies on the Mary! Check out what’s playing aboard the Queen Mary through the end of 2026. 🍿

🎟️ $18 per ticket
🚢 Tickets include ship admission
🍿 Food and drinks available for purchase
🎬 Reserve your seat at the link in bio!

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10/23/2026

Ever wanted to explore one of the most haunted ships in the world after midnight? 🔦

You can with our Graveyard Tour! Venture into the Queen Mary’s shadowy corridors, hidden spaces, and eerie engine room as your guide shares chilling tales of ghostly encounters and the spirits rumored to still roam the ship.

Are brave enough to come aboard when the clock strikes midnight?

🕛 Midnight–2 AM | 2-Hour Guided Tour
🎟️ Book your Graveyard Tour at the link in bio!

10/21/2026

Did we catch your attention? 👀👻

You never know what’s lurking around the corner at Grey Ghost Galley! From haunting décor to a frightfully delicious buffet, we’ve got a few surprises waiting for you. Only two more weeks remain to have some BITES before the FRIGHTS.

Reserve your seating at the link in bio.

10/20/2026

Our annual Veterans Day Celebration returns Wednesday, November 11, with FREE admission for veterans, active-duty military personnel, and their families! 🇺🇸

Join us aboard as we honor those who have served with patriotic performances by the USO Girls, meet-and-greets with the ship’s Captain and Officers, family-friendly activities, letter-writing to active troops, veteran-owned business pop-ups, and more!

Guests can also explore the historic ship and experience our special Grey Ghost Tour, offered annually in honor of Veterans Day for just $25 per person for guests already aboard.

📅 November 11 | 11 AM–3 PM
🎟️ RSVP is encouraged. Visit link in bio!

10/18/2026

We’ve got a SCARY good deal for you!👻

Starting at just $199 on select nights, our Dark Harbor Room Package includes:

✔️An overnight stay aboard the legendary Queen Mary
✔️A limited-edition Lady in White Collector’s Print
✔️Exclusive access to the N.o3 Speakeasy on select nights
✔️20% off up to four VIP Dark Harbor tickets, with guaranteed access even on sold-out nights!

Book your stay at the link in bio.

Offer excludes Saturdays. Dark Harbor tickets sold separately. Rates and availability vary.

10/17/2026

Our final Spookeasy is SOLD OUT! If you snagged a ticket you are in for an evening of haunting tales from the Queen Mary’s past paired with a spooky cocktail, followed by a mini ship tour and an exclusive experience inside the No. 3 Speakeasy, featuring palm readings, crystal readings, and more. 🔮

Who’s joining us aboard?

10/16/2026

In honor of spooky season, we’re taking a look back at the Queen Mary’s days as the legendary “Grey Ghost” during World War II! Pictured here on September 28, 1944, preparing to depart Greenock, Scotland, for the United States, the Queen Mary had traded her glamorous ocean liner appearance for a grey wartime paint scheme and a new mission.

And the numbers are pretty hauntingly impressive! 👀 By the end of World War II, the Queen Mary had transported more than 800,000 people and traveled over 600,000 miles in wartime service. She even set a record in 1943 when she carried an astonishing 16,683 troops and crew members on a single voyage!

But her mission wasn’t just about carrying troops overseas. On return voyages, the Queen Mary also transported wounded service members, including American troops returning home aboard the ship in September 1944.

These photographs offer a remarkable glimpse into the Queen Mary’s extraordinary wartime history.

📸 September 28, 1944 | Greenock, Scotland
Photographer: Reginald George Guy Coote, Imperial War Museums

10/16/2026

Yesterday, the Queen Mary and the Long Beach City were honored with the 2026 Tourism Landmark Award during the Travel and Tourism Marketing Association (TTMA) annual Anastasia K. Mann Awards Luncheon, hosted aboard our historic ship. As we continue to celebrate the 90th anniversary of the Queen Mary's maiden voyage, this special recognition honors her lasting impact on Southern California tourism and the City of Long Beach's continued commitment to preserving and revitalizing this iconic landmark for generations to come.

The award was proudly accepted by Steve Caloca, Managing Director of the Queen Mary, and Eric Romero, Waterfront Development Bureau Manager for the City of Long Beach, recognizing the continued partnership and shared dedication to preserving the ship's extraordinary legacy.

A heartfelt thank you to TTMA for this incredible honor, and congratulations to Gary C. Sherwin, recipient of the Anastasia K. Mann Leadership Award!

Here's to honoring our history and celebrating the Queen Mary's next chapter!

10/14/2026

Decisions, decisions. The struggle is delicious. 🤭

Sushi, seafood, guacamole, waffles or something sweet? It’s all in the sauce. Swipe through and then tell us, what are you dipping into first at Royal Sunday Brunch? 👇

10/13/2026

Hands up if you love the Queen Mary! 🙌

A big thank you to Gloria Vargas of Leominster, Massachusetts, and Liz Duran of Lawndale, California, for sharing this fun moment aboard our legendary ship!

📸 Have a favorite Queen Mary photo? Share it with us for a chance to be featured!

10/11/2026

Think you can crack the case? 🔎🔪

Join us for Murder on the High Seas, an interactive murder mystery dinner aboard the Queen Mary, for two Mondays this month on October 12 & 19. Dinner, mystery and a hilariously killer night await. 😉🍽️

Visit “what’s on deck” on our website to Reserve your seats today!

10/10/2026

A cocktail with a side of history? Yes, please. 🍸✨

Once a gathering place for first-class passengers, the Observation Bar has welcomed remarkable guests over the decades, including Winston Churchill and Dwight Eisenhower. Today, the conversations continue over handcrafted cocktails, delicious bites and timeless Art Deco charm. Perfect for date night, a night out with friends or simply because!

Monday–Thursday | 4 PM–10:30 PM
Friday–Saturday | 11 AM–11:30 PM
Sunday | 11 AM–10:30 PM

10/08/2026

10/07/2026

No special occasion required… just good company, sweet treats and Afternoon Tea aboard the Queen Mary every Saturday. 🫖✨

📸: Myrna Mary 💖 Travel & Lifestyle☀️Content Creator SoCal & Beyond

10/03/2026

The person who sent you this owes you dinner at The Chelsea. 😉

Might we suggest something from our Dining Through the Decades menu? This is the Lamb Chop Tourangelle, served with pistachio butter, scalloped potato and succotash.

Sunday–Thursday | 5–9 p.m.
Friday–Saturday | 5–10 p.m.
Reservations can be made online.

10/02/2026

Check out what’s on deck for October. 👻🚢 It’s going to be SPOOKtacular!

From all-new Spookyeasy to Grey Ghost Galley buffet, Dark Harbor and spooky seasonal experiences, there’s plenty happening aboard all month long. See you aboard!

10/01/2026

Before you brave the fog, monsters and mazes of Queen Mary's Dark Harbor , fuel up aboard the Queen Mary at the Grey Ghost Galley Buffet, an all-you-can-eat Halloween feast serving up plenty of tricks and treats.

Come hungry for a hearty spread, spooky sweets and a little pre-scare atmosphere before heading into the night. The best part? Grey Ghost Galley guests receive early access aboard the Queen Mary before Dark Harbor’s gates open, so you can eat, explore and get into the spirit before the scares begin. 👀

👻 Grey Ghost Galley Buffet
📅 Open on Dark Harbor event nights
⏰ Seatings at 4:00 PM & 6:00 PM
🎟️ $70 per person
🍽️ 90-minute all-you-can-eat buffet

Visit QueenMary.com or link in bio to secure your seat

09/30/2026

A special meeting between two generations of Cunard history. 🚢

On Monday, while Queen Elizabeth was in port in San Pedro, Queen Mary officers had the special opportunity to step aboard the 2010 Cunard ship for a tour. Later that day, we had the pleasure of returning the welcome, inviting Queen Elizabeth’s officers aboard the Queen Mary for a tour of their own.

It was a special morning bringing the officers of these two Cunard Queens together, connecting Queen Mary’s storied history with the Cunard tradition that continues at sea today.

A wonderful day celebrating shared history, and a memorable moment between two remarkable ships. ❤️