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Queen Mary 2
QUEEN MARY 2
PHOTO TOUR
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COMMENTARY
 

POOLS AND SPORTS FACILITIES

Unlike most cruise ships, the open decks on Queen Mary 2 are not the primary focus.  The 
weather on a North Atlantic crossing and the wind produced by the speed of the ship require 
that the focus be on inside activities.

Nonetheless, QM2 has all of the major outdoor facilities that one would expect to find on a 
modern passenger ship - - pools, whirlpools, deck chairs and sports facilities  As a result, 
when the ship is cruising the Caribbean and quite often during a crossing, 
the open decks are populated with passengers.

These outdoor facilities are located in three areas: the top decks; the back terraces, and the 
promenade.
The Top Decks.  The public areas on top of QM2 are located on Deck 13 (forward) and Deck 12 (aft).  This area was significantly changed during the 2016 Remastering as the addition of cabins on Deck 13 required the relocation of some of QM2's sports facilities.   If one were to walk from fore to aft, you would not reach any sports facilities until about midships.  There, you would find a great expanse of open deck.  On sunny days, this area is populated with deck chairs.  Passengers  can also play those traditional passenger ship games quoits and shuffleboard in this area.  On warm evenings in the topics, it can be the scene of star gazing lectures by visiting astrononers. 

​Also in this area now are golf nets and the outdoor sports centre.
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
A little further aft, one comes to the Pavillion Pool.  (above).  This area is sheltered by a retractable glass roof.  It has a pool, two whirlpools, and a bar.  The ship's computerized golf simulators are just off this area.
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
​One of the things that gives QM2 the look of a traditional ocean liner is that the after portion of her superstructure cascades downward in a series of terraces (right).

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The highest level aft terrace has its own whirlpool and is reserved for the use of guests staying in the ship's suites (belowt).
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Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
Queen Mary 2, sailaway party
The main outdoor pool area  is the Terrace Pool on Eight Deck.  It has a pool, two whirlpools and is served by the Terrace Bar.  The area has its own bandstand which is used during sailaway parties and during Caribbean deck parties.
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
The final terrace is the Minnows Pool area on Deck 6.  It adjoins the children's play area.  
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
QM2's Outdoor Promenade is on Deck Seven.  It encircles the ship's superstructure and is used by many passengers for 
walking or jogging laps.  There are also padded wooden deck chairs for sitting and watching the sea.
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
Queen Mary 2 pools and sports
Running across the front of the superstructure immediately below the bridge is the Observation Deck. (left).  This area 
offers spectacular views especially when the ship is entering or leaving port.  A few decks above on Deck 13 is another observation area, the Lookout.(above right).
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