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Cunard QM2 2026 Review – Can She Win Me Back?

Tom Cruisetube
Tom Cruisetube
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👁️ 1K views📅 3 weeks ago⏱️ 42:08
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Northern_europe · Summer · 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

Queen Mary 2 used to be my favourite ship. Then Queen Anne came along in January, fluttered her elegant little eyelashes, and knocked Mary off the throne.

I spent seven nights back onboard Cunard’s iconic ocean liner to see whether Mary could win me back.

There was good, there was tedious, and there may or may not be some questionable life choices ahead.

Queen Anne is still on the throne for me just now, but I do have a very soft spot for QM2.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book specialty dinners on port days, not sea days, to avoid missing formal night menus.
Use future cruise sales while onboard to secure desired trips.
Be cautious with salon services; ask for prices upfront to avoid unexpected charges.

Questions This Creator Answers

QCan the Queen Mary 2 win back the creator's favor after the Queen Anne?
QWhat are the highlights and lowlights of a seven-night Norway cruise on QM2?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2½ Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconValue Pricing1 Sad BaconDining Specialty2 Happy BaconSpa Fitness2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows2 Happy BaconPort Destination4 Happy BaconEmbarkation2½ Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Norway4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Patreon now open. https://www.patreon.com/cw/TomCruisetube Queen Mary 2 used to be my favourite ship. Then Queen Anne came along in January, fluttered her elegant little eyelashes, and knocked Mary off the throne. But this time QM2 had Norway as a wingman… and that changes things. I spent seven nights back onboard Cunard’s iconic ocean liner to see whether Mary could win me back. There were stunning views, classic Cunard moments, slow dinners, questionable choices, emotional scenery, a few “Norway, innit” moments, and the usual amount of me wandering around like a sleep-deprived Victorian ghost with a tomato juice. This is not a cabin tour. This is not beige cruise content. This is Queen Mary 2, Norway, Cunard, solo cruising, food, entertainment, thermal suite, prom deck laps, onboard life, and one man trying to decide whether his long-time favourite ship still deserves the crown. Is QM2 still THE queen of the seas? Or has Anne ruined me forever? Seven nights on Queen Mary 2 to Norway… Here, ladies and gentlemen... WE GO! 00:00 Intro – Can QM2 Regain The Throne? 00:36 Day 1 – Embarkation, Bangin' Cabin & Planning Our Future 11:13 Day 2 – Thermal Suite, Verandah & Norway Begins 15:54 Day 3 – Donut Trauma, Baggo & G32 Shock 20:42 Day 4 – Norway Innit, Strings & Ship Life 24:32 Day 5 – Future Cruises, Comedy & Golden Lion 29:00 Day 6 – Afternoon Tea, Nordlys & BAD Buffet Crimes 35:14 Day 7 – Last Day, Lectures & Final Night 40:14 Final Costs & Verdict