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STAYING ON A MULTI-MILLION SHIP FOR £70 / $85 USD A NIGHT - QE2 Dubai - Floating Hotel review #qe2

Fraser at Sea
Fraser at Sea
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👁️ 9K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 28:54
What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship Review🥈Expert Creator
🧍 Best for SoloOther · 2 nightsVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm going to be spending the next what about nine months living out on cruise ships

I think there's just a little bit too much at the moment that's outstanding where you can quite clearly see that some of the rooms have been refurbished some of them haven't really been done to the full standard

this will be stunning it will be so romantic it will be so beautiful when the ship is finished

Creator's Tips & Advice

Adjust expectations for location as it's not in the city center
Consider the room type carefully as there are 11 options
Use Uber or taxi apps for easy transportation in Dubai

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship feels old and not glitzyIf you want a yacht, go elsewhere; if you want historic ship, consider a stay
Location is out of the wayUse Uber or taxi apps; adjust expectations as it's a floating hotel

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat does the QE2 floating hotel look like?
QDoes it live up to the expectation of being a luxury floating hotel?
QWhat is the experience like staying on the QE2?

Topics Covered

Ship Condition1 Happy BaconCabin Interior2 Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Sad BaconPool Deck2½ Sad BaconSpa Fitness1½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Dubai2 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In this video, I've flown out to Dubai and will be spending two nights on the Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), which has turned from a luxury cruise ship operated by the Cunard line into a floating hotel. The ship was purchased in 2017 by the Investment arm of the Dubai government and, in 2018, began her final voyage from Southampton (England) to Dubai (UAE). The ship was launched back in 1967 in my home city of Glasgow - at the Clydebank shipyards specifically (about a 25 minute drive from the house I grew up in!). It's been great to see so many 'nods' to Scotland throughout the ship, and pictures of the Queen in Glasgow for the launch of the vessel. It's really clear that they're trying to renovate this hotel sympathetically, rather than injected hugely vast amounts of cash and completely changing the look and feel of the ship, which is appreciated. However, there are some parts onboard that could do with a little more investment at a greater pace. I've wanted to stay in this hotel since it opened, and so this trip is quite a special one for me. In this video, I'll answer two main questions: 1) What does the QE2 look like now that she's a floating hotel? 2) Is a stay on this world-famous ship worth the money, or should you give it a little more time to be upgraded further? If you're new to my channel, hello! I'm Fraser, and I'm going to be spending the rest of 2023 living 'at sea', mostly on cruise ships. I started this channel to show that the world of solo travel is amazing, and there's so much to see. So, if you haven't already, please think about subscribing and joining me on this incredible journey - we've got a lot to see together! #cruise #cruisevlog #cruiseship #hotel #floatinghotel #queenelizabeth2 #qe2 #cunard #cunardline #cruising #dubai #dubailife