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Our last two nights in California were spent on board the Queen Mary in Long Beach. I had been to the Queen Mary several times before, but never stayed overnight on the ship. It always used to be too expensive, but now, because of the recession, and the declining tourists, it was more affordable, around $90 per night.
For most of the time there, it seemed like we had the entire ship to ourselves. I think I counted maybe 10 other cars in the parking lot. It didn't surprise me when I heard, later on, that the Queen Mary was about to be under new management, and plans were underway to turn the ship into a floating casino. I guess that's the only way to make it profitable again.
I think it would help the Queen Mary considerably if they rethought some of their prices in other areas as well as the hotel. The parking, for example, costs $15 per day for hotel guests. They don't include it in their room package. There are no discounts for any of the guided tours, and the tour I was the most interested in "The Paranormal Shipwalk Tour" was $50 per person.
The family seemed to enjoy staying on the ship, but Christy told me that she got a very "creepy" vibe from it. They say that parts of the ship are supposed to be haunted, so feel free to check out the pictures I took and see if you spot any ghosts.
(Pictures: 1. Christy and the kids in front of the ship. 2. The Queen Mary. 3. Sara and Kyle bouncing on the bed in the room. 4. The interior of the ship. 5. Sara next to the bathtub, which allows you to choose between salt water and sea water. 6. The front of the boat.)
For most of the time there, it seemed like we had the entire ship to ourselves. I think I counted maybe 10 other cars in the parking lot. It didn't surprise me when I heard, later on, that the Queen Mary was about to be under new management, and plans were underway to turn the ship into a floating casino. I guess that's the only way to make it profitable again.
I think it would help the Queen Mary considerably if they rethought some of their prices in other areas as well as the hotel. The parking, for example, costs $15 per day for hotel guests. They don't include it in their room package. There are no discounts for any of the guided tours, and the tour I was the most interested in "The Paranormal Shipwalk Tour" was $50 per person.
The family seemed to enjoy staying on the ship, but Christy told me that she got a very "creepy" vibe from it. They say that parts of the ship are supposed to be haunted, so feel free to check out the pictures I took and see if you spot any ghosts.
(Pictures: 1. Christy and the kids in front of the ship. 2. The Queen Mary. 3. Sara and Kyle bouncing on the bed in the room. 4. The interior of the ship. 5. Sara next to the bathtub, which allows you to choose between salt water and sea water. 6. The front of the boat.)
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