DCL Fan Takes Cunard's Queen Mary 2 — With Her Dog — Across the Atlantic
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The main reason that we did this was because of our dog. So, she is an old English bulldog. Her name is Ruby.
The Queen Mary 2 has its own kennel area. You're on deck 12 at the aft of the ship.
We would tend to wake up in the morning, go and grab breakfast in the buffet, and go straight up to Ruby and get her out as soon as she was allowed out at 8:00.
I am sorry to say it. That was the thing that James and I both commented on that we really felt was lacking.
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When your bulldog can't fly cargo and a charter pet plane costs a fortune, you get creative. DCL superfan Laura Beck sailed Cunard's Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to New York — not for vacation, but to move her entire life (and her Old English Bulldog, Ruby) across the Atlantic. 🐾🌊 In this episode: - Why the Queen Mary 2's on-board kennel facility was Laura and James's best option for crossing the Atlantic with Ruby - What it's actually like to have your dog on a cruise ship — kennel visiting hours, deck access, doggy seasickness, and the strict "no off-leash" rules - How the Queen Mary 2 compares to Disney Cruise Line: ship size, dining, dress codes, entertainment, and why Laura removed her auto-gratuities for the first time ever - The eye-opening $125 behind-the-scenes tour — including the bridge, engine room, kitchen (prepping 700 Beef Wellingtons), and the ship's medical center - What it was like to be in their early 30s aboard a ship where the average passenger age was 65–70 (spoiler: they got really good at bridge) - Why Laura's verdict on Cunard is clear — she'd sail it again for Ruby, but for pure vacation? Disney wins every time. "I have underestimated that... that friendliness and that personability makes such a difference." — Laura Beck Listen now and join the conversation! 🌊 Book your next Disney Cruise Line vacation with My Path Unwinding Travel: https://mypathunwinding.com/dclduo 📖 DCL Magazine — your ultimate guide to Disney Cruise Line tips and tricks! Subscribe today and use promo code DCLDUO for 10% off at the WDW Magazine store: https://dcl-magazine.com Stay Connected with DCL Duo: 🎙️ Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dcl-duo-podcast-a-disney-cruise-line-fan-podcast/id1501550336 📺 Watch on YouTube: https://YouTube.com/DCLDuo 🌐 Website: https://dclduo.com 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dcl_duo/ 👍 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DCLDuo 💬 Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dclduo We're Ranked as a Top Podcast by Feedspot: Top 30 Disney Cruise Line Podcasts (#1) | Top 20 Cruise Podcasts (#2) | Top Disney Podcasts (#4) | Top 20 Disney Cruise Line Influencers (#12) The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not reflect the views of the Walt Disney Company, Disney Cruise Line or any other travel provider discussed or mentioned. #disneycruiseline #DCLPodcast #CunardCruise #QueenMary2 #Transatlantic #CruiseShipDog #CruiseComparison #DisneyDream #DisneyMagic #CruiseTips #DisneyCruise #CruiseLife #Cunard #PetTravel #DCLDuo