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The Complete Guide To Cunards Queen Mary 2 | QM2

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👁️ 4K views📅 2 months ago⏱️ 3:00:14
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❤️ Best for CoupleNorthern_europe · Summer · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

The food on them can be really hit or miss.

We really enjoyed the buffet. I'm always a little bit hit and miss with buffets that sometimes they can be great, sometimes not.

The food in here is your traditional British pub fair.

The inclusive food's really good. We loved it. We loved it.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get to the Golden Lion Pub before it opens at 12:00 for lunch to secure a table.
Book alternative dining venues in advance to save $5 per person.
Use the secret lift (observation lift) for scenic views and easy access between decks 7-11.
Arrive early for afternoon tea to get a good table, especially if you want a dance floor side seat.
Check the ship map for laundry locations as they vary by deck.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship layout is confusingUse a system like stairway letters (A for Aqua Spa, B for Bathing) to navigate.
Motion sickness in sheltered balconyQueen Mary 2 cuts through water smoothly; no motion felt even in rough seas.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the inclusive food venues on Queen Mary 2?
QHow is the food quality in the main dining room and buffet?
QWhat are the best tips for navigating the ship?
QIs the sheltered balcony cabin worth it?
QHow does the drinks package compare to pay-as-you-go?

Topics Covered

Dining Main3½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Buffet4 Happy BaconDining Room Service4½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Norwegian Fjords4 Happy Bacon
Top: Glacier excursion
Southampton4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

In our complete guide to QM2 we are taking you through all the key elements in this extended video collection, from Cabin Tour and Review, Inclusive Food Guide, Speciality Dining, Packing Guide, Linzis QM2 Top Tips, Spa Review, Full QM2 Cruise Review and more. All of these videos are available separately on the channel on you can skip to the one you want, if you'd like to, by simply going to the chapter you want. The videos were originally filmed on our cruise on QM2 in late August 2023 and as such some things such as room service being included all day at no extra charge (now just breakfast) have changed and some prices have inevitable gone up too. If you enjoyed this episode please consider supporting the channel via our YouTube Membership https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNaAHapT85jdtLYwrJhFsCw/join And please consider subscribing to the channel to keep up to date with all our latest videos, podcasts and live streams and it would be great if you could give the video a like too 😀 Subscribing and Liking doesn't cost you a penny, but means so much to us and our channel. Cheers, and have a lovely day Linzi & Mark Chapters 00:00 QM2 Inclusive Food Review 20:31 Linzis QM2 Ship Tips 33:59 QM2 Sheltered Balcony Tour 43:47 What To Wear On QM2 54:46 Alternative / Speciality Dining On QM2 70:04 QM2 Full Ship Tour 126:00 QM2 Full Cruise Review 142:00 QM2 Spa Review