Queen Mary 2

Remastered after US$130 million investment by Cunard parent company Carnival UK.

Accommodates 2,961 pas- sengers; Britannia Class level now includes 15 solo cabins.

Supervised programs for three age groups of children as well as nursery care for babies and toddlers ranging from six to 23 months old.

A secluded aft deck includes 24 kennels to house cats and dogs. Pets must have up-to-date vaccination certificates and must meet size and breed restrictions.

The largest library at sea houses some 10,000 books.

Three public pools, each with a whirlpool, one with a retractable roof. —TS