If you enjoyed this video, please do leave a comment in the box! By the way you can watch our latest video on Cunard here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-VwicqlGFqOo.htmlsi=O9suMAuSuN05_KMM
Queen Mary 2 is a elegant classy timeless beauty! Love the beautiful wood paneling, Wedgwood china and 1930’s Art Deco styling touches! Glad to see people dressing up for dinner! I personally do not like so many of the new modern cruise ships. Cold ,sterile unappealing styling. They look like shopping malls from the 1980’s and 1990’s ?!?! Tacky!! Cunard has the right look and ambiance. I’m also glad to see that you gave the ship such a positive review. I also agree that so many of the videos on RU-vid are WAY TOO overly critical and picky. Ships are out at sea in incredibly harsh weather , so of course you are going to see a little bit of rust here and there !?!? Duh !🙄 but some people just feel they have to be overly critical to make their videos relevant 🤷😒 anyway thank you for the positive and wonderful video!!👍. MikeW
Many thanks for your comments Michael. She is indeed a beauty! I always try to be as objective and fair as possible when doing reviews; and so this really is my honest opinion and conclusions. On other cruises I have been far more critical. But with the QM2 we had very little to be critical about. The experience was excellent. Cunard is now pricing its cruises very competitively, and doing it's best to remain solvent. Changes have to be made, to stay in business in today's world, but I think they have adapted well and kept the essence of what Cunard is supposed to be. We are booked on a variety of cruises this year, to be able to compare and contrast. Including Princess, MSC (for a total contrast!) HAL, and in autumn, a trip on the Queen Elizabeth.
This is it. This is what I think of as "ship." What was very interesting is you showed the lifestyle onboard first and the music lounges. In fact, much of what you showed was lounges and restaurants. In most videos there is a focus on food first and staterooms. Lounges may or may not be shown. And do you still here the "standards" and jazz on the ship and do people ballroom dance? Apparently so. On so many ships people are singing "Sweet Caroline" with the obligatory "bah, bah, bah" and "so good, so good, so good" that it almost seems like an athem. Not sure if this is done on the QM2 or not but wouldn't miss it if it were. Food looked wonderful. Great to see a library and planetarium and for me not even the staterooms looked "dated." They just looked right for the style of the ship. The hidden areas were interesting but most interesting was how you go to them. Thank you.
Hi - The "paintbrush" in Churchill's cigar room is merely to gently brush the ash from the ash trays when they need emptying, before returning them to the tables for re-use, great video enjoyed the detail, I have subscribed, interested to see your future travels, tried many cruise lines over the years (including Cunard), however the best experience for me has to be Silversea.......
Many thanks for your reply, and kind comments, much appreciated! Thanks for clarifying about the paintbrush, that makes sense. Silversea does often get very glowing feed back. We also like the offering from Oceana and Regent Seven Seas.
That's not correct. The brush and glass tray, is for brushing the cigar, if it has "plume", prior to smoking. Plume is a light powdery substance that can occur on cigars, when they have reached their maturity, and are optimal for smoking. The glass tray is not an ashtray.
Churchill’s is used multiple times everyday. The brush is to clear the ash away. It’s very popular in the evening after Dinner. I’m back on board in 3 weeks and I shall frequent that room multiple times no doubt. Nice video btw. Glad you enjoyed! 💖
Love your video. We went on QM2 around 10 years ago and loved it. I thought it might have lost it's timeless uniqueness and character but it does not seem to have done. I know the layout can be a bit odd. We somehow missed the outside lift. Maybe we sould go back again. What saddens me, I get the feeling that this might well be the last ever true ocean liner and if so what a sad day for cruising.
Many thanks for your kind comments. Totally agree it would be such a shame if the QM2 is the last lady of an era of true ocean liners. Perhaps a final voyage aboard her, for you, is calling 🙂
I would much rather travel on an elegant cruise ship than one full of glitz and glamour and screaming children. I am planning, sometime in the next 2-5 years, to travel from Montreal to England aboard one of the Queens. Thank you so much for showing the Britannia class travelling, whilst so many RU-vidrs only show first class accommodation. Jon in rural BC, Canada
Hi Jon, lovely to hear from you. I'm sure your dream will come true. In 5 years you'll make that trip over from Montreal! By the way, in case you didn't spot it on our channel playlist, we also have videos covering our recent cruise on the Queen Elizabeth. You can watch that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-sPYtWWc89H4.html
I worked 2 contracts for Cunard on the QM2 on loan from Princess Cruises. I loved it! It was such a different cruise experience from a North American line. The formality, the tradition, the British heritage, the royalty. Very special and it was a priviledge to work on her. A true ocean liner, a cruise ship flat out in bursts could maybe hit 30 knots. The QM2 could sail all day at 30 and in sea trials broke 37.
Thanks so much for your comments, great to hear your recollections. Yes, it must be very different working for Cunard compared to Princess. You can probably water ski at 37 knots... Imagine that behind the QM2!
I'm just off the boat at Southampton took my 16 year old daughter and for our first cruise I got to say we both loved it everyone was so nice and helpful....wished I seen your video before we went
Just in case anyone is interested, the music played as the waiters enter with tea is Joann Strauss' (senior) "Radetzky March." If one is doing the Crossing, go from the UK to the US, not the other way round. The day is 25 hours when traveling from the UK because of the International Date Line and only 23 hours when traveling from the US. There are "fewer" pools, not "less." "Less" is for uncountable items, such as the amount of my love for your channel, with "fewer" for countable items, such as the number of pools (and, yes, every grocery store quick line sign is wrong, they should be "10 Items or Fewer."). When I took QM2, what I learned, I want Cunard in charge of Heaven when I get there as they really know how to run things. It was a perfect trip. I played bridge in the Atlantic Room nearly every afternoon and the Churchill Room was used for meetings of the Friends of Bill every day.
The Queen’s room is Queen Mary 2’s main ballroom and Night Club G32 is the club of the ship that is named after her hull! I really like how she’s a luxury ocean liner because of her speed and a luxury cruise ship because of the fun aboard the ship. The main reason why it’s a luxury cruise ship is because of the way the cruise line built her
Oh dear such a short voyage and so many food choices. I spent 7 weeks or so on P&Os Aurora and never tired of their offerings. Not quite QM2 but still excellent.
We sailed QM2 back in 2004 when she was brand new, my first on a true OCEAN LINER. It was a delightful experience. It was an 8 day cruise to the Caribbean from New York City. I had no complaints at all,and I know now the ship has been remastered/refurbished as she is called
That would have been fabulous to travel with her when new. I'm sure the atmosphere would have been fantastic. QM2 is going into dry dock later this year. Cunard is being a little secretive on exactly what is being upgraded /changed. It will be fascinating to see what is done to the ship, and how far reaching a makeover is attempted. Whilst the main areas are still looking fantastic, the cabins could do with a bit of modernising, and adding infrastructure, such as Starlink around the ship, would keep her in touch with competitors
Another snug away place: the very small gallery from where you can have a peek into the bridge. Not always open but an interesting place. Have not been on any other ship that allows passengers such a glimpse.
This would absolutely be my style of cruise! I'm a Yank that loves to dress to the nines and I would not be put aside by any of the passengers who might be swimming in $$$$, at the end of the day, they're people just like me! The other reason and this is KEY! I want to be able to relax as well as enjoy myself, without concerning myself about Riff Raff that you get on a lot of these cruises, especially the Mediterranean ones! I may have to brush up on my English cuisine. But just by looking, I don't think I'll make a poor choice!
Hi Ralph.... Yes, Cunard is the ideal choice for relaxing on a cruise. Timeless and elegant. One day it might be you in the Chart Room, dressed to the nines, listening to the jazz band, with a smile on your face and Scotch on the Rocks in your hand 🥃 cheers!
That's 3 great reasons to convince her! Also add in: elegant silver service, and being able to switch off for a while, and allow yourself to be transported back to the 1920s.... to temporarily forget the stressful world we currently live in!
You refer to the Queen's Room and Britannia restaurant as "enigmatic" which means mysterious but what is mysterious about these spaces - a better word would be iconic (or perhaps elegant?)
Had the pleasure of sailing on this ocean liner QM2 back in 2018. Incredible experience. Did Southampton to NYC. Staff brilliant, ship elegant, food amazing. These sailing block of flats with water slides are not for me
Hi, the Britannia Room will often be closed for lunch on embarkation day, ditto the Queens and Princes Grill (if you have access to those) The buffet in Kings Court could be your only option!
Can't be sure if the Golden Lion is open on embarkation day. If it is, and you can get a seat, then grab it. Because it may be the only chance you get for the rest of the cruise...it is unbelievably popular for lunch. And normally packed out. Especially on sea days. The other option is Carinthia Lounge. Even though it's a 'light buffet', it's a really nice tapas/Mediterranean style offering, in a nice setting. We often found ourselves in the Carinthia Lounge, and really liked it. I have a dedicated video feature on the Carinthia, coming out this week.
@@bstanz5266 I *think* the Lion's Pub may be open on embarkation day, and your best bet is to go there on that day if they are. If not, your next best choice is the very next day after embarkation since many of the other passengers haven't yet discovered the pub serves lunch.
Seems a little too formal for us and also most of the crowd seems to be on the much older side, at 30/33 my wife and I would appear to be one of the youngest couples onboard.
I want to love the QM2, but Queen Victorian Looks so much lovelier. The grand lobby on the latter appears so much more tasteful in the videos I’ve watched. The main dining room on the former is beyond my dreams. On balance, however, I’m thinking Victoria is going to be my first Cunard trip. Would you advise otherwise?
Just to clarify, the Queen Mary 2 is a more handsome vessel from the outside. This surely cannot be denied. The interior seems very 2000s to me, while the Victoria appears more timeless.
Hi, We have cruised on both ships, and to be honest, they are equally charming. Victoria is a little smaller, but a more traditional cruise ship layout, with a less quirky layout. I don't think there is a right or wrong ship to try first, as they both have timeless interiors and elegance. If I was absolutely 'pushed' to suggest your first ship to try.... possibly the Victoria, as she is compact, and Cunard is offering some very inticing deals from time to time. Especially with Queen Anne debuting next year.
Choose Queen Victoria first, as we did (cruising the fjords of Norway). She is a gorgeous vessel, her decor is stunning, harking back to the timeless elegance of the Art deco period. We chose a Britannia balcony cabin and were delighted with the size, appointment and quality of furniture, bedding and bathroom items. Having a balcony really did make the voyage seem extra special. Having left the curtains open one night, i awoke to be greeted by a stunning vista of mountain scenery the next morning, truly amazing! We are so glad we chose Cunard and Queen Victoria (the trip was to celebrate our 60th birthdays this year). We'd never even been on a cruise before, but now we're already planning our next trip (probably on Queen Mary 2, to the Caribbean in a year or two). Whichever choice you make, i'm sure you'll be delighted, as indeed we were. Happy cruising!
Totally agree Queen Victoria is a gorgeous ship, harking back to the Golden Era. The launch of Queen Anne next year could really upset the apple cart, if it's too modern for long term Cunard fans!
All the Cruielines are 'owned' by somebody. Even the premium brands.... Silversea is owned by Royal Caribbean, Regent 7 Seas is owned by NCL Norwegian Cruise lines, Seabourn also by Carnival.... in fact just about every single 'luxury' cruise line afloat is owned by one of the big 3 companies. Within their respective holding company umbrellas they have to try and carve out an independent niche
Hi there, when you say 'younger' do you mean people in their 20s and 30s? If so, then I'd say the answer is 'occasionally.' The vast majority on all Cunard ships are over 50s, with many in their 60s, and then upwards from there. But don't take that as meaning younger passengers are unwelcome. Certainly they would be, but that would be fewer in number. The QM2 even has a kids club, but it's not busy! Concerning singles, there are quite a few that travel, so no issues at all . But do remember there will almost always be a single supplement, so there would be extra to pay. Taking a friend would lessen the load! Also single cabins are in high demand, as there aren't many. Best to book early, as they go quick!
Was on the QM2 last week , my first ever cruise. I loved the formality, my sister dressed to the nines every night (there’s not much opportunity at home). Of course we didn’t have to dress up. I missed all of the afternoon tea opportunities as I was in the Atlantic card room playing bridge and to be honest I never entered it through the toilet area always the lobby on the other side. The serenity and service of this cruise was fabulous ( to be honest I don’t fancy getting off every day to sightsee) I would recommend it to anyone
Hi there, many thanks for your comments. It's always great to hear people's lovely stories. The QM2 is indeed a very special experience! We have a new video on the Queen Elizabeth, coming out next week. Keep a look out for that... you'll be able to detect some differences between the 2 ships!
I love Cunard because of the timeless elegance and the chance to dress up because we never get to do that at home. I would like to cruise on the QM2 but fare prices in Oz are really expensive. We've done a few Australian cruises on Queen Elizabeth and loved them. Thanks for the excellent tour.
Hi Joan, yes I see that Elizabeth is often in Australia.... we'll be sailing on her this October, but that's in the Mediterranean, from Barcelona. Elizabeth is such a beautiful ship...bit smaller than QM2, but in a way I prefer that, as the layout is less chaotic!!
I'm glad to hear people still like to dress up on the "informal" nights. Having booked my first post-pandemic cruise (on QM2 in July), I was disappointed to see that the Cunard dress code had been relaxed yet again, for I always enjoyed not just wearing a dinner suit on the formal nights but having the opportunity to give my jackets and ties an outing on the other nights.
I’ve booked a crossing for next summer. I have absolutely no intention of wearing formal gear at any time on the ship. I only ever wear a tie at weddings and funerals. I guess I’ll be eating in the buffet on Gala Night.
Thank you for your wonderful review. Having been a previous passenger on the QM2 Transatlantic, I can attest to its superiority as the most refined means of travel. The service is impeccable, yet approachable and accommodating. A memorable experience.
If you want a ship that is elegant and understated, not into thrill rides for adults or kiddies, allows people to dress as responsible adults.....QM2 is for you. 5000 passenger amusement park she is not. On crossings the Insight lectures are fascinating - Cunard hires people who are/were at the zeniths of their careers to speak to you. There are no hard sells on this ship either. - no one from the spa in your face trying to get you to book treatments, no one from the bars trying to sell you drink packages, there is no nagging like there is on the other lines. Formal nights are such a treat. People really do act differently when they are dressed to the nines.
I 💯 agree with you on these observations, formal nights are very charming! It's a welcome change not to have anyone trying to upsell you something! Our next cruise assignment is on MSC Virtuosa, in 2 weeks time, and it could well be the complete opposite!
Note: We will be aboard the Cunard Queen Elizabeth in October 2023. Remember to subscribe to our channel to see those videos when they come out..... in the meantime, after you watch this video....we have another about the QM2 ... it is on the very special Coronation Cruise. You can watch that here: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S0Kn0WYWBX4.html
We're sailing with her again this summer. It's been about six years, and I'm really looking forward to being aboard again. I understand she got a bit of touch up a few months ago, so I'm hoping that will ensure that she's as glamorous as ever. And thanks for taking us through the various parts of the ship--it's a good primer for those who've never been, and a good reminder for those of us who have.
Hi there, yes lots of tweaks and face-lifts in the recent dry dock, with new carpets, and furniture in the bars and restaurants. Have a fantastic trip this summer.
Hi Bill thanks for replying. I sure will send some updates. I also was thinking about your point about the weird arrangement of some of the ship layout. We went on QE2 in 05 and found that similar. I think it results from the design of a liner rather than a cruise ship. I also wanted to say, if we are crossing North Atlantic in early January, I don't want to be in anything else! Great talking to you, will keep posting , and thanks.
Im a 30 year old gay man. I plan on taking a solo trip on the QM2. The only thing I'm worried about is the formality and dress code. I have never even worn a suit or tuxedo in my life. Do I need to wear tradionally masculine clothing? Should I just buy a tuxedo? Im worried I'll feel uncomfortable and left out.
Hi there. Firstly, please don't panic, you'll be just fine! Concerning dress codes : 1. There are 2 formal nights per week. 2. Dress code is only for the evenings, typically after 6pm on those formal nights 3. It's not compulsory to dress up. If you wish to remain casual, there is no dress code for half the dining outlets, such as the buffet, Cafe Carinthia and the Golden Lion Pub. 4. Dress code on formal night is requested in the Main Dining Rooms, Chart Room and Commodore Club. 5. Concerning 'acceptible' formal wear, it is a bit more relaxed than years gone by. A dark suit, tux, or dinner jacket is fine. Gowns for ladies. Also Scottish Kilts and other formal racial or nationality based outfits are fine. On the QM2 the majority of passengers enjoy dressing up. But please don't get too worried! It's an enjoyable occasion! Non formal night's do not have dress codes, just acceptable, standard attire
Thanks for your comment, glad you found it helpful. If you're considering a northern Atlantic crossing (as opposed to a more southerly one which typically go via Portugal and the Azores)... then QM2 is by far the smoothest, and most enjoyable option
@@ritzytravelguide Indeed, I am considering the northern Atlantic, perhaps even for the extra bit to Hamburg. It would be a great excuse to visit the city 🙂
Excellent video! Thank you. I did a lot of cruising about a dozen years ago. Nice to see a ship that isn't a floating Disneyland! Looks wonderful to me.
I don't drink alcohol because of certain medications that i take.. Instead of champagne or wine, would i be out of luck at dinner, if i asked for sparkling (cold) apple cider?
Most of the time I actually prefer buffets. I can eat what I want and at the quantity that I want. And my weird food combinations that I like , which won't be possible a la carte won't raise an eyebrow because most people have weird combinations on a plate in a buffet.
You don’t mention that you constantly pay for everything normally included on other ships I.e. drinks, chocolate treats ... and all extras are very pricey
On the formal nights, are normal lounge suits with a tie acceptable?We're going Princess Grill and to be honest I hate dressing up - but I don't want to get told off!
Hi, yes normal lounge suits are acceptable. I would say approximately half will dress in tuxedos and dinner jackets, on formal night, with others using lounge suits. Dress code is slowly relaxing on Cunard. Some onboard will not dress up at all, and restrict themselves to the buffet!
If a lot of people say is too posh then that means it is great because you will not be sailing alongside the “carnival type kind of backwoods gents” so yeah 👍
Hi. Just found your channel and have subscribed. We did T/A Southampton to New York back in 2012 and loved it.Sailing into New York in the dawn is out of this world. We have booked on QM2 for the world cruise 2026 on Queens Grill and are so looking forward to it. We too love dressing properly and the elegance of dressing for dinner. I will be partaking of one or two cigars in the Churchill room! The glass lift is new to us so will enjoy. Please keep posting your great videos ! I don't know how it will feel being nearly four months at sea but we will find out! Thanks.
Hi there, lovely to hear from you. Wow, what a life experience, four months at sea in the Queen's Grill, on a World Tour! You'll create a lifetime of stories and memories. That's fabulous. Please do drop us a line from time to time, with updates, we'd love to hear how it's going for you. You can also keep in contact on our Instagram channel.
Super review Bill and lovely to see your wife!! We are on QM2 in April for the Norwegian Fiords and very much looking forward to it. We've been on Victoria and Anne, and now it's time for QM!!
I have to admit that the introduction almost turned me off because of all of the gray heads I was seeing. 😅 . I kept watching and thought hmmm...maybe this is the ship for me. I want to take a world cruise 🛳 BUT RELAX. I do not need an enormous amount of onboard things to do. I'm looking into it. Thanks for the video.
You're welcome! The Cunard ships are very good 'all rounders', in terms of their offering, activities and restaurants.If you're looking for some alternatives for the short list, you might also consider : Oceania, Radisson (though quite pricey) or the later Celebrity Edge Class ships
I think this review is very accurate. We’re diamond passengers and have travelled extensively on all three ships in different categories. The layout of the Mary is poor whereas the QV and QE the grills quests have a separate sun deck, lounge and sun terrace for eating at the top of the ship, all together. On the Mary the dance floor is at the rear the grill’s restaurant is or was deck 7 more mid ship and the sunbathing deck separate again.
Hi! Having done four QM2 Transatlantics I appreciated this video a good deal. Decor wise don't expect Cunard to go away from the Art Deco look - it is part of their DNA. With regard to some of the nooks and crannies, the best way to navigate QM2 (based on experience) is to remember that many of the things you noted are right off of Staircase/Elevator Bank A. I had noted the scenic elevators quickly while doing my morning laps on the wraparound Promenade Deck and they give easy access to a lot of great locations. As to which decks have the most goodies it would be decks 3, 2 and 7 in order. Cunard has always been VERY profitable but just like everyone else in the industry they are having to reload the coffers after the shutdowns (really businesses forced to shut down for over a year like these were should have had some type of financial recompense). QM2 is currently scheduled to dry dock for a refit in late October.
Hi, many thanks for your comments. We really like the art deco feel of Cunard, and hope it very much stays in their DNA. Hopefully Queen Anne will not stray too far away from this.
I've booked a transatlantic voyage on her next summer. I'm glad to hear she may be getting a refit later this fall. I've heard she's getting a bit worn, and it's good to hear they are going to revitalize her a bit.
@@ajs11201 Tips for Travelers addressed and refuted the "worn" statements. She is getting the refit she was scheduled to get in 2020 but the shutdowns interfered. Alas the total loss of income during the shutdowns caused a lot of lines to have to delay refits.
@@ritzytravelguide I’ll be embarking on a Transatlantic crossing, starting with a visit to New York before boarding the ship back to Southampton. I’m especially excited for the Gala night!
@benjamin29419 I'm sure you are excited! There will be 2 gala nights, so a chance to dress up in your finest. There are 4 theme nights on the rota, and you'll get 2 of them. Perhaps the most popular are the Masquerade Ball night, and the 1920s Charleston night. If you're lucky you'll get one or both of those!
My husband and I quite enjoy your cruise videos and have viewed many interesting vids. As a request, would you please do reviews on accessibility. We realise you are young, fit and agile and such issues related to mobility is not front of mind. But for those of us, young and older, who are dependent upon easy access, detailed info could be a game changer. Thank you!
Somewhat surprised how dull and pokey the entry level cabins look. Not a patch on anything Saga offers with its mid-size ships Spirit of Discovery and Spirit of Adventure.
Hi. Thanks for your comments. I do agree the entry level cabins need a revamp. It should be top of Cunard's priority list. The QM2 is going into dry dock in a few months time. But I'm not sure if the cabins are scheduled for a face-lift! I have yet to sail on Saga, but I have heard good things.
I just don't know, taking this ship to Europe is something which I think I'd like to do and I know my wife would love it but nothing about the entertainment appeals to me. I'm 72 but I'm not old, most passengers seem to be like my parents generation. I was more counterculture and even now, there aren't many 70 year old's who don't seem like they are 70 years old, emphasis on "old"! Think of it like this, from what can be seen in this video, would people like Pete Townsend or Keith Richards fit in? Or had they lived, John Lennon or Janis Joplin? Could you see John Mayall or Jimi Hendrix ballroom dancing? Its not geared for people like me, very few things are unfortunately.
Hi, thanks for your comments. From the Cunard Cruises we have been on, its a fairly mixed selection of backgrounds, ages and outlooks in life. Without doubt those that go with Cunard do like to dress up for the occasion, and enjoy the formal evenings. That being said, the conversations aboard have been lively and robust. It's definitely not a ship full of stuffy, out of touch privileged has beens. The clientele is moving along, as society is. We've met people from all walks of life and had lively discourse!
Everything I want to do on Cunard’s luxury QM2 3:20 Ballroom ( Now days they call it a Dance room) 3:52 Afternoon tea 5:55 Britannia restaurant 6:35 Chart Lounge (Lounges on passenger ships are called cafes) 7:42 Back in the Britannia dining room 10:38 Departure party 11:09 Indoor pool 12:16 Golden Lion Cafe 13:00 Nightclub G32 13:32 Royal court thether 13:39 Four D’S ballroom 14:44 Kings court buffet 20:42 Carithia buffet and lounge My cruise is 8 days PS: I’m going to Southampton so I might meet you at the end of the cruise!
A fair review, in particular your comments on the inability to get from one location to another without a detour. No discussion of the staff I notice; maybe there has been some improvement in attitude over the last 3 or 4 years. Pleased to hear Captain Hashmi is still going strong; he took me to Cape town some years back on Queen Elizabeth.
Hi Bill, I love your videos and unbiased commentary. My take on MSC is that if you were a young family with three kids this ship offers the mother no cooking and cleaning and therefor a real holiday for her. Plenty for the kids to do and it seems really good food. I am impressed realy as a lot more families can now afford all of that. They want a parking meter tied to those deck chairs so that everyone can get a fair go
It does a bit of both. Half the year acting as a liner across the Atlantic, the other half of the year very much acting as a Cruise ship, offering vacations to tourist hotpots!
Excited to cruise and film this one in December - I've heard SUCH positive things about this ship, and very keen to see if she lives up to my expectations!
I'm sure you'll have a great time Fraser.... after all your MSC and Costa 'fun and games' the past few months ... it will be a welcome change to art deco style of cruising from yesteryear!! We, thoroughly enjoyed QM2.... so much so, we are booked on Queen Elizabeth this October
I am on a back to back crossing in September on QM2 and I can't wait. Been onboard several times and always relish in the dressing in the evening. As noted, not just on Formal nights. A truly relaxing and recharging time onboard.
This was a great video. We just booked a Norwegian Fjords cruise on the QM2. We were hesitant at first based on the reviews we read on "Cruise Critic." The ship looks beautiful. Thank you for posting.
Such a wonderful, silly but entertaining, and useful review! I love the QM2 and would love to sail on her some day, and wouldn’t mind seeing you aboard! Thanks for a very enjoyable half hour.
You are reminiscent of John Mills, such a marvellous and thorough tour, no raucous music, banging drums, you could teach the TV documentaries a thing or three, thank you, such a treat...take care
I have just come across your guides, they are truly wonderful, I am now taking a peek at the coronation video, I was on P and O Aurora at the same time, be interesting to see how your sailing compares to mine, I adore the Aurora, however its not as great as it once was, loads of cutting corners, I really loathe that Carnival has taken many lines over, favour the traditional, was better when Lord Stirling was at the helm, the Aurora is P and O best ship, I have now become a great admirer of your guides, thank you once again, the best in depth guide I have seen...take care ....Linda@@ritzytravelguide
@@lindaridd4393 Hi Linda, that is so kind of you, many thanks indeed. Aurora is one ship we have not been on, so interested to hear your thoughts. We have been on a couple of P&O Cruises this year, and can agree that they are very definitely cutting cost. I think across the cruise industry as a whole Covid had a huge impact. The era of cruising that we all remember has gone, and that we must all adjust to the way that the cruise lines now operate. On the big upside there are now more cruise companies opening up shop than ever before... which can only be good news! We now have an infinite variety of cruise choices.... and the fun of investigating which one is best for all of us 🙂
I have watched the coronation sailing much better than on Aurora, no fireworks, had a coronation lunch with a massive cake, no ice sculptures, the coronation was shown live in the theatre, area in the atrium where there was the background to Westminster Abbey, thrones and crowns, where photos could be taken, all this on the Baltic, massive admirer now, looking forward to watching many more....Linda@@ritzytravelguide
Interesting comparison. Thanks a lot. We have more Cunard adventures coming up soon on our channel, as we'll be on the Queen Elizabeth this October, on a Mediterranean Cruise, so will be filming lots!
I’m taking a voyage on the QM2 for the first time on Wednesday, which is my first outing on a liner or cruise ship. This is the best of several videos I’ve watched - much more relevant for me than seeing a £33,000 Balmoral Suite. First time anyone has mentioned the card room or the scenic view lift.
Thank you for the detailed video as we just booked for the first time ever on Queen Mary 2. When you are outside the smoking lounge in the hallway is there an odor of smoke ? I would like to know because our room is nearby and I have Asthma.
@@ritzytravelguide Thank you, yes I was asking if the smell lingers outside of the Churchill Lounge into the hallway. Now I feel better that I can enjoy our room.
Jolly good review, thanks for that. Just booked on the Queen Elizabeth from Vancouver to LA later this year so looking forward to the Cunard experience. It’s been a bucket list thing for 50 odd years - I made an Airfix model of the QE2 as a child. The amazing thing about the Queen Mary is that the price is comparable to a premium economy BA flight from London to the west coast, so if this cruise goes well hopefully will do a transatlantic one later. Thanks for sharing your trip!
Hi Nick, many thanks for your message. You are absolutely right, that if you can find a deal it can be almost the same price to cruise, as to fly. Certainly in more style! Have a great trip with Elizabeth!
We just came off a 10-day Alaska cruise, our third on the QE and first in Queens Grill. On this ship and the Queen Mary 2 we have previously been in Britannia, Princess Grill and the Britannia Club (on QM2 only). No matter what restaurant class we have been in we enjoyed it. I can't say which ship I prefer, the QM2 or QE, but for cruises I prefer the QE. The QM2 is best enjoyed on an Atlantic crossing. I hope you enjoy the Cunard experience.
Good luck! QM2 is the world's only surviving Ocean Liner (as opposed to cruise ship) so it would be the most stable, and least susceptible to rough weather conditions.
