Cunard has revealed the design direction for Queen Mary 2 ahead of a major refurbishment that will see the ocean liner return to service with refreshed accommodation, restaurants and guest spaces.
The new interiors will introduce what the line is calling “Cunard Deco”, a design language inspired by the decorative arts of the original Queen Mary, Hollywood’s golden age and traditional British styling.
The reveal coincides with Queen Mary 2 completing its 450th Transatlantic Crossing.
The redesign will cover every accommodation category from Britannia staterooms through to Grand Duplex Queens Grill Suites, as well as the Princess Grill and Queens Grill restaurants and the Grill Suites Lounge.
Design details have been drawn from Cunard’s Liverpool archive, including original drawings, artwork and decorative schemes from the 1936 Queen Mary.
Elements inspired by the ship include custom carpets, wallcoverings, embroidery and artwork, with a scallop shell motif appearing throughout the Grill Suites areas.
In the Princess Grill Suites, embroidered headboards will feature transatlantic cityscape silhouettes, while bathroom panels will reinterpret Leslie MacDonald Gill’s historic map of the Atlantic.
The clock depicted in the artwork will be stopped at 4.33pm, marking the time the original Queen Mary departed Southampton on her first voyage in May 1936.
Paul Ludlow, Cunard President, said the refurbishment was designed to preserve the liner’s character while enhancing the onboard experience.
Existing timbers, stone flooring and selected fittings will also be retained and restored as part of the project.
Queen Mary 2 will enter dry dock in France on March 31, 2027, before returning to service on May 9.
