All Aboard for a Queen Mary Christmas in Long Beach!

By Kandis

*We were given media tickets for purposes of this post. All thoughts and opinions remain our own*

Come aboard a magical adventure filled with holiday spirt, the Queen Mary Christmas is a fun adventure for the entire family. Grab your friends, and climb aboard this historical ship, turned into a winter wonderland. Upon entering the ship, you will arrive in a beautiful Christmas tree lined promenade deck, filled with Christmas cheer and Christmas carolers. Enjoy vintage-dressed Christmas carolers and feel as if you are back in time. Christmas carols, dancing, ice-skating onboard one of the Queen Mary’s decks, a Gingerbread Village, Stocking Shop, light shows, and much more is here for the whole family to partake in, and don’t forget to visit the wonderful shops, watch the live entertainment, and enjoy some sweet treats. So step aboard the legendary ocean liner for an all-new adventure filled with incredible holiday festivities, setting sail now through January 6, 2019.

When Santa is away from his North Pole workshop, his Captain’s Quarters in the Shipyard are his home away from home. Join Santa here for a meet and greet, help him chart the course to the North Pole, and pose for a souvenir photo with the jolly fellow.  You will leave feeling as you truly visited the north pole.

Take the stairs up to the Christmas themed canopy, and make sure to stop and visit the gingerbread village and Santa’s Helpers stocking maker on your way up.

You and your family will be in Santa’s shop, with the help of his elf’s you can create your own personalized Christmas stocking.

Once you have finished your stocking, you will stroll down the ships deck which is illuminated with thousands of twinkling lights. This magical light show will lead you to an 80-foot animated Christmas tree. The Christmas tree is lighted nightly in a countdown celebration with thousands of twinkling lights, creating a magical experience you will never forget. Un-pop a cork or imbibe on delicious handcrafted cocktails while delighting in the ship’s yule lights and breathtaking views at the iconic Observation Bar.

Continue your journey up to the top of the ship, here you will find the beautiful True North Ice Rink. ( Ice Skating, including ice skates is $15.00 per person). Take a spin on the ice rink while soaking in breathtaking panoramic views of the Long Beach Harbor Skyline, and you can’t miss the glimmering decorated historic smoke stacks. These lighted smoke stacks light the ice rink and can be admired far from the ship. They are sure to light you up with Christmas Joy.

Warm up after skating with Mrs. Clause Hot Chocolate Topping Bar! Enjoy a tasty cup of coco as you meet Ms. Clause and watch her spin her yarn into magical toy pieces. Make sure to pile on the toppings, there are a million different combinations and they sure are tasty. Adults can sip on holiday cocktails offered at the Starboard Lounge during story time.

Stroll through the photo-worthy outdoor Channel of Lights to see other can’t-miss holiday offerings in the Stern of the ship, such as Gingerbread Village, known for its Singing Baker and a giant gingerbread replica of the Queen Mary, which looks good enough to eat! You can also participate in a gingerbread house decorating activity. From the Village, enter the 4D Theatre for a very special screening of The Polar Express, a festive delight for all of the senses that you must experience!

Queen Mary Christmas takes place through January 6, 2019. Tickets start at $22 for adults and $16 for children. The Grand Passport ticket is $40 for adults and $20 for children and includes tours and exhibits. VIP tickets include all activities (ice skating, trimming stockings, tours and exhibits) and are $70 for adults and $55 for children. For a full entertainment schedule of tours, activations, experiences, hours of operation and to purchase tickets, visit queenmary.com today. Happy Holidays!