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from $45 on Viator, checked October 1, 2026. Prices change with the date and the option you choose.
Check price and dates on ViatorOur take
The ship's own general admission, sold through Viator at $45 as of October 3, 2026, for a self-guided walk through the Queen Mary during its 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. operating hours1. What it buys is time on board at your own pace; what it does not buy, by a September 2026 reviewer's account, is the inside of many rooms: "You don't get to see the inside of many of the rooms unless you tak", the review begins, before the page cuts it off1. What is open on the ship on a given day is the question to settle first, and The Queen Mary in 2026 answers it from the ship's pages.
Who it suits
- Anyone who wants to wander the decks and the Art Deco interiors without a schedule: the listing is built around "the flexibility to spend more time in the areas that interest you"1.
- Wheelchair users: the listing marks this admission wheelchair accessible, while the guided Glory Days tour is marked not accessible12.
Who should skip it
- Anyone who wants the ship explained: the Glory Days tour costs the same on Viator and includes admission plus a one-hour guided tour2.
- Anyone expecting every room open: see the September 2026 review quoted above1.
- Anyone in a hurry by car: an April 2026 review begins "The road to the ship was super heavy. 20 minutes to get out of" before the page cuts it off; the lot's rates are on the Queen Mary page1.
What it adds to the view from the harbor cruise
The harbor boats pass the Queen Mary from the water; this ticket puts you on it. The listing promises "access to the ship's historic interiors" and "fascinating stories spanning luxury travel, wartime service, and reported paranormal activity", at your own pace1.
Good to know
- From $45 per person on Viator as of October 3, 2026, with discounted rates for children; mobile ticket1.
- Operating hours on the listing: Monday to Sunday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., through October 3, 20271.
- Departure point: The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits, 1126 Queens Hwy1.
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before1.
- Rated 4.3 out of 5 from 34 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor as of October 3, 20261.
Sources
- Queen Mary General Admission Self-Guided Experience — Viator product page (operator: The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits). Accessed 2026-10-03.
- Queen Mary Glory Days Historical Tour — Viator product page (operator: The Queen Mary Tours & Exhibits). Accessed 2026-10-03.
What the operator says
Step aboard the legendary Queen Mary in Long Beach and discover one of the world’s most famous ocean liners. From her glamorous Art Deco design and rich maritime history to thrilling haunted encounters and unforgettable tours, the Queen Mary offers something for everyone. Explore the ship that carried royalty, Hollywood icons, and WWII heroes, and experience an attraction unlike any other—historic, iconic, and truly unforgettable.
