The Queen Mary Discounts and To Do’s
Things to Do Aboard The Queen Mary
The Queen Mary, in Long Beach California, is always a popular destination in Southern California. When I was in High School and living in SoCal, this was a great destination for a special dinner date.
But you can also stay overnight on board the ship, take a tour, view exhibits and attend special events.
Savvy tip: For Queen Mary discount tickets, tours and holiday event ticket options, scroll down this page.
Aboard the legendary Queen Mary you can take a Behind the Scenes Guided Tour of the historic ocean liner and World War II troopship. You can explore the restored areas that have been under wraps since the ship’s final voyage in 1967, such as the Isolation Wards and the aft Machine Rooms.
You can also shop, dine, or even stay the night in an original First Class Stateroom. Historic things to see include the ships Cold War weapons, and the Russian submarine (code name: Scorpion). Special holiday events are a huge hit with locals and visitors.
The Queen Mary Deals & Discounts
The Queen Mary offers a few ways to save throughout the year through various ticket sources. As offers come and go from various ticket sources, you’ll find them added here, including coupons and discount tickets for upcoming special events, like The Queen Mary Christmas and New Year’s Eve.
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The Queen Mary Promos, Discount Cards, Coupons
The following passes are a great choice for locals and visitors, especially with their new custom options. You can download a voucher or show on your smart phone.
Included with Discount Pass
{best price} If you’re visiting LA or just want to play tourist, the standard Go Los Angeles pass saves you up to 55 percent on a choice of top attractions, including The Queen Mary.
We love their new custom pass (great for locals) that lets you choose as few as two SoCal attractions to visit over 30 days — you save 20 percent or more on each venue, including The Queen Mary, if that’s your choice.
Queen Mary Coupon Code
The previously posted coupons and codes have not been updated for this year. I’ll post new ones here as I find them.
Military Discount
On Memorial Day weekend, the Queen Mary offers free admission to to active service members of the armed forces, retired military personnel, veterans and special 30% off discounts for their family members. Show your ID at the box office when you go.
The Queen Mary — on the bridge
Other Queen Mary Tours & Tickets
If you can’t use the ticket discount options above, book a tour of The Queen Mary online to save time. Options include:
Queen Mary Passport
Self-guided tour of the ship and an optional audio tour, 4-D Theater Screening, Queen Mar Historic Exhibits, “Passion for Painting” exhibit and choice of Ghosts & Legends show or Haunted Encounters.
First Class Historical Passport
Self-guided tour of the ship and an optional audio tour, the Glory Days Historical Tour, the Ghosts & Legends show, entrance to the “Passion for Painting” exhibit and Queen Mary Historic Exhibits.
Royal Passport
Self-guided tour of the ship and an optional audio tour, 4-D Theater Screening, entry to the Diana: Legacy of a Princess exhibit, entry to the “Passion for Painting” exhibit and Queen Mary Historical Exhibits.
Grand Voyage Passport
Self-guided tour of the ship and an optional audio tour, 4-D Theater Screening, the Glory Days Historical, the Haunted Encounters tours, the Ghosts & Legends show, entry to Diana: Legacy of a Princess exhibit and Queen Mary Historical Exhibits.
What’s New at The Queen Mary
Queen Mary Island is in the works, an all-inclusive entertainment space set on 65 acres of waterfront land surrounding the ship at its scenic coastal setting along the bay.
On this “island” we’re promised a 2,400-foot waterfront boardwalk with cafés and bars, shops, live music, art, a boutique hotel, and plenty more indoor/outdoor fun.
Queen Mary Island (image depiction courtesy of The Queen Mary)
The Queen Mary Annual Events
Many special events and activities occur throughout the year on board the Queen Mary and at the Queen Mary Events Park. You can check the schedule on their website for updates. Tickets to these tend to sell out, so if you’re going, make sure you plan ahead.
Here are a few annual events I’m looking forward to.
FEBRUARY
ScotsFestival & International Highland Games
One Love (Cali Reggae Fest)
The Queen Mary Scotsfest
MAY
West Coast BBQ Classic
JUNE
ShipKicker Country Music Festival
AUGUST
Big Bite Bacon Fest
The West Coast BBQ Classic at Queen Mary Events Park
SEPTEMBER
Shoreline Jam (Labor Day weekend)
SEPTEMBER
Art Deco Festival
OCTOBER
The Queen Mary’s Dark Harbor (Halloween activities)
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
Queen Mary Christmas (holiday exhibits, formerly called CHILL)
Queen Mary New Year’s Eve
The Queen Mary Restaurants
Dining on board the ship is a first class experience. I went for the great the ambience and the view, and it turns out the food is quite good, too. You have several options. I recommend making reservations first, especially on weekends and holidays.
Sir Winston’s Restaurant & Lounge
562-499-1657
Chelsea Chowder House & Bar
562-499-1685
The Tea Room
562-499-1682
Champagne Sunday Brunch
562-499-1606
Promenade Cafe
562-499-1600
Observation Bar & Art Deco Lounge
562- 499-1740
Midship Marketplace
562-499-1714
The Story of The RMS Queen Mary
Built by John Brown & Company in Clydebank, Scotland, RMS Queen Mary was part of Cunard’s planned two-ship weekly express service between Southampton, Cherbourg, and New York City. She sailed mostly on the North Atlantic Ocean from 1936 to 1967.
One of two ships built by the British in response to the German and French superliners built in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
When World War II began, The Queen Mary became a troopship to ferry allied soldiers. After the war, she became a passenger ship again, along with sister ship the Queen Elizabeth. The two ships were the go-to modes of transportation for getting across the Atlantic.
But times changed in the 1950’s when jet airliners took over. By the mid-1960s, Queen Mary was showing her age and operating at a loss. She was officially retired from service in 1967.
Now permanently moored at the port of Long Beach, California, The Queen Mary serves as a tourist attraction featuring award winning restaurants, shopping, a museum, and even a hotel.
Officially retired from service in 1967, the ship is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Queen Mary Know Before You Go
The Queen Mary Ticket Sources
For The Queen Mary Guided Tour, here’s where to find tickets online, when available. Or you can use a Go LA discount pass if you’re visiting several attractions during a week or so.
The Queen Mary Address
The Queen Mary is located at 1126 Queen’s Highway, Long Beach, California.
Parking at The Queen Mary
When you visit, expect to pay a lot for for parking (around $15 or so).
Official Info
For more information and full price tickets, see the attraction’s website www.queenmary.com for more details and updates.
