Queen Mary Resumes Public Tours, Hotel Stays

LONG BEACH, CA — Public tours and hotel operations are finally set to resume at the Historic Queen Mary following the ship's closure and extensive repairs conducted over the past few years.

Visitors can finally step aboard the ship for limited tours for the first time since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. Tickets for the three tours — the Glory Days Historical Tour, Steam & Steel Tour and Haunted Encounters Tour — went on sale Tuesday and are set to embark on April 1.

“It is so exciting to finally welcome visitors back onboard this historic landmark,” said Mayor Rex Richardson. “We have worked tirelessly to protect the ship’s safety, preserve its rich history and bring it back to life. These tours are just the beginning of a larger phased reopening plan and we look forward to sharing more details of the ship in the coming months.”

Tickets for each tour are $10 for one-hour-long sessions to learn about the different historical stories surrounding the Queen Mary. To book a ticket for any of the guided tours, visit the ship's website.

The tours are just the beginning, officials at the Queen Mary also announced that guests are welcome to start booking reservations for the guest staterooms for stay dates starting on May 12.

Hotel reservations range from about $160 per night for a variety of different rooms to $419 a night for a suite.

Officials previously announced the Queen Mary's membership program that provides members with special deals and opportunities. So far, only one tier, the Tourist Class Membership, is available to purchase at $150 with additional tiers set to roll out soon, according to officials.

“The Queen Mary is beloved by so many – the young and the young at heart – and it is an honor to finally welcome friends, family and community from near and far back onboard,” said First District Councilwoman Mary Zendejas.