Long Beach residents and visitors found a regal way to welcome 2024, celebrating New Year's aboard the iconic Queen Mary. The historic ship, whose presence has long graced the shoreline of the city, played host to a festive New Year’s bash, according to a recent post on Long Beach City's Facebook page. Patrons who attended the event were invited to express their joy with emojis in the comment section, as a digital 'thank you' note for participating in the maritime merrymaking.

With the confetti settled and the calendar flipped, the Queen Mary doesn't seem to let the revelry rest. For folks eyeing a dose of nostalgia or a fresh experience, the floating attraction is gearing up for a slew of events, the most romantic being the "Vintage Valentine" set for February 14. Sinking their teeth into something new, visitors can now peruse treats at the recently opened Piccadilly Delights candy store and let loose in the Game Room. More information about these attractions and events was teased at queenmary.com and on the vessel's official socials.

The ship's popular Royal Sunday Brunch is making waves again, encouraging families and friends to indulge in a royal feast. For those with a thirst for history, the "Glory Days Historical Tour" invites guests to stroll through the past, taking them on a journey through the ship's storied past. Meanwhile, thrill-seekers can embark on a "Haunted Tour," possibly encountering the Queen Mary's rumored spectral passengers, and the "Steam & Steel Tour" gives a behind-the-scenes look at the ship's engineering marvels.