Jim Kara

Review of The queen mary

This historic floating hotel is one of my favorite...

This historic floating hotel is one of my favorite points of interest! While it normally hasn t been included when I take my group around LA, it s an awesome sight to see and even stay at, when going down to Long Beach!
If and when the ship is open for tours once again, it may be well worth the time and effort to see while in the area. Until then, perhaps I can relate some of my experience here.
Taking the Queen Mary tour is like having a look back in time. From the helm with it s obsolete equipment, to the wood-grained hall s and stairways, this ship is a relic!
The old bridge navigation equipment was on display, along with the brass helm wheels and relay levers.
Downstairs engine room operations were were also displayed for visitors.
I was impressed viewing the captains quarters, tho sympathetic of the much smaller passenger room, or lack thereof! Nowadays, these tiny spaces are more of a novelty to sleep in.
There s a modern cruise ship station just beyond the stern of the Queen Mary. People I ve taken on tours while in port from there, mention having been or wanting to tour the old ship.
There s a seaport village dockside, with quaint British styled shops. Parking is plentiful with the time stamped ticket stub to pay when leaving.
Public buses from elsewhere, including the Long Beach Transit Passport, make regular stops thru the parking lot as well.