The sounds you were hearing in the morning came from 2 different tools that I'm well acquainted with. You can hear a needle gun and chipping hammer. These are used for paint removal and depending on what they are working on can be heard for several decks. 7AM is unacceptable unless this was emergency work.
This was a very good walk around. What I found strange was the lack of people out and about at 11AM. It looked like you had the ship all to yourselves. We were booked for an and of April 2021 crossing in Queens Grill but it got canceled. It was to cost $12,000 including return air. for 2. My rational was that it was the cost of 2 RT business class tickets to London but we got 7 nights on a very nice ship. If you every get out to LA you should spend a few nights on the original Queen Mary in Long Beach.
This made me think about the time we were last there. I can't believe it has been 13 years. We were heading over the mountain for a motoring club rally at the Tail of the Dragon and spent a few days here. I think because they are in a valley Gatlinburg has not expanded as much at PF. Cheers
We were booked on the QM2 in the spring of 2021 but covid had other plans for us. I have just started looking at this again so I guess RU-vid picked this video for me. Maybe in 2025 we will try this again. Thanks
That route 81 is one of the most boring drives in the east. Many of folks have fallen asleep on that drive. I'm happy to see people visiting and really getting to know the country by road. Most Brits just fly into Orlando and then go home. We have taken a self drive in England and really got a feel for the country and the people. Pigeon Forge has really exploded since I was last there.
A little trick we just learned on Norwegian (🤮) inside room: Separate the beds. The room gets dramatically larger. It still ain't a suite, but it's not as claustrophobic as a twin bed inside cabin. Enjoy.
@@TheTravelMunchers We only go on Cunard tried many others the other line we like is Celebrity. We visit family and prefer crossing as opposed to flying. I agree Brooklyn is not the nicest of places
Nice video, especially embarkation! I see that you had embarkation time of 1:30pm, and got to the terminal at 10am and were sitting in the first waiting area by 10:20 and were allowed early embarkation. Any more details, such as what time you actually made it all the way thru the process and were walking onto the ship? We leave on our first Cunard TA in 9 days from Brooklyn, can't wait! THANKS!
@@rmcneill6636 hi there! Thanks so much for your lovely comment. We didn’t actually make it onboard until 12:15, hence the watching the football on our phones! When we have gone from the same port with both Princess and MSC we have managed to get on considerably earlier so it’s definitely worth a try. Have an amazing time on Cunard! We have some more videos coming soon, so keep a look out 👀
@@TheTravelMunchers THANK YOU! We've got a 2pm boarding time, and also have to check out of our Brooklyn hotel by 11am, maybe we'll try for early embarkation too..............
@@rmcneill6636 yeah, it’s definitely worth a try. They have coffee and tea for you and WiFi there so even if you have to sit for an hour it’s not too bad.
I love the Queen Mary 2 so much! I want to travel on her once I‘m healthy. Thanks for letting me live vicariously through you, I love that you included to much original audio!
Hi, Were all your videos recorded in 720p? They're not bad but could be a little clearer. No point having more than 1080p though as that's the limit for my usual monitor. Swapping to TV for 4K is too much trouble. Not a complaint, just checking.
My first two cruises were in an Inside Stateroom, every other one has been in a Balcony Stateroom. Not what they are cracked up to be, one in Summer across the Great Australian Bight, and one in Summer in the South Atlantic, even with a Sheltered Balcony, really to cold to sit comfortably on the Balcony. In October 2024 I am doing the Transatlantic from Southampton to NYC. Sheltered Balcony on Deck 5, checked the Deck Plans, Staterooms all around me.
Did you get your Pol Aker and conditioner? The sparkling wine should have been there. My wife takes her own conditioner, but I'm told you can ask your cabin steward for it. Always best to seek out your room steward as soon after boarding as possible in case there's anything they need to tell you about the cabin or turn down service, laundry/pressing service etc. Of course you probably did that. I take it you have more QM2 videos to post? And cases go in much easier from side of beds, admittedly there's much more space for that in balcony cabins.
@@davidhouston3946 we had a lovely cabin steward called Linda who gave us some conditioner and sparkling wine! We have a whole voyage worth of videos coming soon so keep a look out!
Hmmm, It's not a cruise ship. It's a Liner. And since it's the only one, I'm not sure how it's "quite old". It's due to get it's mid-life overhaul in June 2026. The carpets in the corridors were replaced in November 2023 so they look quite new to me. If someone wants to sail on an ultra modern cruise ship, I think they have quite a few to choose from. 😀
@@TheTravelMunchers Queen Anne is different, but the other three Cunard ships were designed to look dated (on the inside). QM2's exterior looks are so you don't feel Atlantic storms. Yes, average passenger age is higher than most others. Our personal average is 64, but we're far fitter than most much younger folk. We take a cabin on deck 12 and spend most time on decks 2 and 3 but never use a lift! 😀
I’ve never seen so much false information in one video in my life 🤣🤣 We stay at coco key && everything you’ve said is either pathetic, not true or just plain winging because you think your better than everyone else 🤣 everything you thought was a noisy environment - your at a water park and arcades - it’s ridiculous. There’s so many good things at this hotel but your clearly just a moaner
We have been on the Island Princess for a Panama Canal cruise. Our next one on the Island is in 2026 for 54 days round trip LA. We liked this ship and really liked the views from the buffet. Thanks for sharing!
I don’t know, Norfolk looks like a lovely town to me. It has a great art museum and Williamsburg is just up the road. You should have taken an excursion especially if your port visit was during the week.
It’s a shame if you need to pay to go on an excursion for something to do. We like to explore where we dock, but this town just doesn’t have enough to offer.
Actually there are great excursions to take from Norfolk....Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, etc...when I am not sure what to do in any partical port, I always find an excursion to go somewhere.....make the best of it.....gotta do your research....on even the type of cruise ship you would go on. Princess is an older crowd...and when you tend to go on a cruise that is longer than a week....you do get the older crowds because they are the ones that can take the time off...because they are retired....
May I ask where you stayed in both Naples and Sorrento and your opinion of those. Also, the name of the ferry boat you caught to take you to Sorrento. Thank you in advance. My husband and I are going to Italy in September and have 5 nights to spend in Naples/Amalfi Coast and are so undecided where to stay and spend time. First time travellers to Italy
We stayed at Dimora conte di Ruvo in Naples which was very basic but in a great position. We stayed at Hotel Villa Igea in Sorrento which was absolutely stunning. The sunsets were to die for. The ferry was from the main port in Naples and cost €8
@@RichardJones-q4l actually there is plenty to do if you go on an excursion. That’s why you need to research the ports you will be stopping at to determine if that’s the cruise for you. Does not make it a bad port.
@@katd6580 if you take an excursion yes there are things to do. The comment was about the port itself. I’ve been there, lived there and cruised from there. The port itself for those that just want to explore is a pretty boring port.
Been twice in last year yo CoCo Key. Found it to be excellent considering the price. The water park alone is worth it and as a Brit, i had resort fees included in price
Feel like you went into coco keys with a negative attitude straight off the bat. Moaning about noise from a water park full of people is an insane outlook, you expect quite when people are having fun? Prices for beers being cans I agree with but you just looked for things to moan about here. Stick to somewhere else nobody wants Karen’s being big dementors sooking the fun out of everyone’s days
I will be going with my 9 year old for the Fourth of July weekend and expect it to be noisy (it is a “waterpark” after all) and I’m ok with that. I’m not ok with what you mentioned about bringing our own food and drinks 😩. So you can’t bring your yeti tumbler or bottle of water while at the pool? That stinks!! How far are the stores like Walmart, Walgreens etc. if you saw any? Thanks for your video vlog!
You can’t take anything into the water park area, which is where a lot of the seating is. You’re not supposed to take anything into the regular pool area either but most people don’t abide by the rule. There is a Walmart a 15 minute drive away and Walgreans about a ten minute walk.
Great informative vlog..I normally stay at pointe Rosen inn but this time I’ve booked for Rosen international..last time I was there it was about 20 years ago it’s not changed much..I’ve made the right decision in going back there..👍
In general you get what you pay for in Orlando in fact all of Florida-ifs a lower priced hotel then its generally what it says, there are exceptions to this the Rosen group in general make more effort at all levels, if your happy to book flights and hotel individually then you can get some great deals for hotels on their own, fully Recommend the Rosen Plaza and the Rosen Centre at the higher end of the scale but still both fairly priced for the higher end
