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Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing Day 5 of 8 No Cameras Allowed

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Transatlantic · Winter · 8 nightsFrom New York

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Oh my god, it was amazing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Be quiet when going to the bridge viewing area.
Do not bring food or drinks to the bridge.
No cameras or video recording allowed in the bridge.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the weather like on day 5 of the crossing?
QWhat can guests see at the bridge viewing area?

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YouTube Video Description

Queen Mary 2 Winter Crossing Day 5 takes us deeper across the North Atlantic — and today we found one of the most interesting spots on board QM2: the bridge viewing area where guests can look inside. As we continue our 8-day Queen Mary 2 transatlantic crossing from New York to Southampton, the North Atlantic is calmer than it was earlier in the voyage, but it is still cold, cloudy, and very much a winter crossing. We start the day from our sheltered balcony, check the weather, and settle into another sea day onboard Cunard’s legendary ocean liner. This episode includes another look at room service breakfast on Queen Mary 2, with the American breakfast, croissants, fruit, yogurt, cereal, coffee, tea, juice, and the little daily routines that start to become part of life at sea. But the real surprise of the day comes later when we spot an incredible double rainbow in the middle of the North Atlantic — one of the brightest and fullest rainbows we’ve ever seen from a ship. Then we head toward the Queen Mary 2 bridge viewing area, a unique onboard feature where passengers can look into the bridge during certain times. Photos and videos are not allowed inside, so we take you as far as we can and share the experience of finding this quiet, fascinating part of QM2. Queen Mary 2 is not a regular cruise ship — she is a true ocean liner built for crossing the Atlantic. Between the winter weather, sea days, bridge viewing area, ship history, and unexpected moments like a double rainbow at sea, Day 5 reminded us why a Cunard transatlantic crossing feels so different from a typical cruise. If you are researching Queen Mary 2, planning a Cunard winter crossing, wondering what life is like onboard QM2, or curious about sailing the North Atlantic in winter, come along with us for Day 5 of our journey across the Atlantic. 🌟 Want to help support Hubbard’s Journey? 👇❤️ Every bit of your support helps us continue sharing real travel experiences with you. YouTube Membership: https://www.youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney/join Buy Me A Coffee — or a drink! buymeacoffee.com/hubbardsjourney Thank you for watching! 🥰 If you enjoy our videos, please give us a thumbs up 👍 or leave a comment. ❤️ Don’t forget to like and subscribe for more tours, tips, and fun with Hubbard’s Journey! Shop Our Amazon Favorites: Thank you for supporting us by purchasing Amazon products we promote and use. ✅HUBBARDS JOURNEY Storefront: https://amzn.to/3NOggCA ✅CRUISE ESSENTIALS - Pack Like a Pro: https://amzn.to/4hs473P ✅CRUISE CABIN COMFORTS - Make it Feel Like Home: https://amzn.to/3NQvRSk As an Amazon Associate, we may earn a small commission from qualifying purchases. This does not affect the amount you pay in any way. Thank you again for your support and coming along on our journey. 🎬 If you'd like to see more of our travel videos, we've got lots more Playlists & Videos based on Destinations, or Cruise lines. In addition, we have Cruise Cabin Reviews, Full Cruise Ship Deck Tours, and lots more fun on and off the ship with Hubbard's Journey! And, as always... Thanks for coming along on our journey! All the best, Michael & Andrea Watch other videos by Cruiseline Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZG_7kbyU_5T5ZkVp7k3jbmH https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZFbf0kmvnmcVOnupiriYtNL https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZHgPoHaAWEsQ8mpPVmi9UVv https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZEqZ43WkMIzZt-VeQPTrPCH Ship Tours & Cabin Review Playlists: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZFDyZ_0DVzjjI6RekDcekIK https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-VWZcykBeZEMGMt8z8OfZij--_o5-iAl Try watching videos by country from Our Destination Playlist: https://youtube.com/@HubbardsJourney?si=7LydqyCZGFLCT-05 Follow our Facebook PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/HubbardsJourney Join our Facebook GROUP: https://www.facebook.com/groups/hubbardsjourneycrew #hubbardsjourney #hubbardsjourneycrew #QueenMary2 #QM2 #Cunard #CunardQueenMary2 #WinterCrossing #TransatlanticCrossing #NorthAtlanticCrossing #OceanLiner #BridgeViewing #CruiseVlog #CruiseTravel #NewYorkToSouthampton #SeaDay