OPERA IN 3D ABOARD QUEEN MARY 2

Movies in 3D are all the rage, even at sea.

Liping Zhang stars in "Madam Butterfly 3D"
(Credit: Cunard)

Cunard has teamed with the Royal Opera House and RealD, maker of digital 3D projection technology, to offer guests aboard Queen Mary 2 opera in 3D. Following up on last year's "Carmen in 3D," this year it's "Madam Butterfly 3D," which debuts July 6. The films are presented in the ship's 450-seat theater, Illuminations. Pam and I had the pleasure of experiencing Illuminations first hand during a Transatlantic crossing, which also functions as a planetarium. How cool to view the stars under the stars. One thing for sure when it comes to opera in 3D: You will know for sure when the Any Size Lady sings. -- Gerry, for Cruising Squared