Is This The BEST Christmas Cruise for 2026 and 2027?
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the ship was looking gorgeous you couldn't get any more festive
we absolutely loved it the atmosphere aboard is so festive so happy and full of good memories
the Queen Anne does have some issues we'll just name a few of them
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Watch Part One of this Series Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4MwZJG5JyPY&list=PLU_rhQVNCTvSIsfK7T2_E9N_K6M9eY0S4&index=1 In this Special Edition, we take you on a cruise that is one of the BEST out there. A Christmas Markets Cruise in Northern Europe! You’ll see the way cruise ships are decorated at this time of year We were on one of the most iconic cruise lines out there: Cunard, and their newest ship the Cunard Queen Anne. Cunard has a long history of traditional cruising and is one of the most popular choices for Christmas. So let's try out a Christmas Markets Cruise with Cunard! Our earlier full review videos on the Cunard Queen Anne can be seen here: 1. https://youtu.be/4MwZJG5JyPY 2. https://youtu.be/Pqyoej4cdrg Our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ritzytravelguide Our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ritzytravelguide Link for: Zeebrugge to Bruges transfers: https://gyg.me/gKhzJkKd Level8 Cases - Links: Order Direct, link 1: https://www.level8cases.com/?ref=gxstnfsr or from Amazon: http://bit.ly/3OKEfTB Discount Code: ritzytravelguide10 Cruise news We were last on the Queen Anne 4 months ago, so we give you an update, how the ship is progressing, and whether we would recommend it. We show you some of the fabulous Christmas markets, including: Bruges Christmas market in Belgium (Brugge) Hamburg Christmas market in Germany We also visit: Aux Merveilleux de Fred in Bruges Cafe Paris in Hamburg Christmas Markets Cruise There are three other Cunard ships you could consider for a Christmas cruise, and they would be the Cunard Queen Mary 2, the Cunard Queen Elizabeth, and the Cunard Queen Victoria. Alternative cruise lines that also look good at Christmas would include : Fred Olsen, Ambassador, Princess, Oceania, Holland America, Regent Seven Seas, P&O, of course Disney Cruise Line, and Royal Caribbean. In this video we will cover some famous Christmas Markets in Europe, including Hamburg and Bruges (Brugge) We will also discuss: Cruise tips Cruise news The Britannia Dining Room Queens Room Chart Room Commodore Club Pavilion Pool Queens Grill Princess Grill Artisans Food Hall (Buffet) Cabins Sir Samuels Steak House Ajiwa Japanese Aranya Indian Restaurant Tromonto Italian Restaurant Swimming Pools Bright Lights Society Britannia Club Britannia Balcony Inside Cabin Seaview Cabin Balcony cabin Queen Anne Cunard Cruise Cunard Queen Anne review Cunard Queen Anne full review Review Queen Anne How good is the cunard queen anne is the cunard queen anne good tour cunard queen anne Tour Queen Anne Tour Cunard Queen Anne We compare it to Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, and Queen Victoria We have several Cunard Reviews on our Channel, you can watch them here: Queen Mary 2 - Full Review: https://youtu.be/AhfkYi25Qvg Cunard Queen Elizabeth - Full Review: https://youtu.be/sPYtWWc89H4 Cunard Queen Elizabeth - Cruise Diary https://youtu.be/sPYtWWc89H4 Cunard Complete Dining Guide: https://youtu.be/Ip6SOLnx2zM Cunard, Choosing the Perfect Cabin: https://youtu.be/D0XWBf_PLWM In this video : 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Which Cruise Line 03:09 - Embarkation Day 03:36 - Cunard Queen Anne 04:36 - Britannia Balcony Cabin 05:08 - Britannia Dining Room 06:13 - Queens Room 07:08 - Artisans Food Hall Buffet 08:25 - Day Two 09:25 - Breakfast Britannia Dining Room 10:50 - Christmas Fair 12:52 - Promenade Walk 14:08 - Afternoon Tea Queens Room 16:09 - Ritzy on Instagram & Facebook 16:45 - Gala Night Masquerade Ball 20:46 - Comparing all 4 Cunard Ships 21:38 - Holland America Rotterdam 22:31 - Bruges Christmas Market 31:15 - Bright Lights Society 34:44 - Hamburg Christmas Market 36:49 - Cafe Paris Hamburg 39:29 - Summary of our Cruise 40:39 - Verdict on Cunard Queen Anne 43:06 - Conclusion ------------------------------------------------- On our Cruise the following staff: Captain: David Hudson, Inger Klein Thorhauge Deputy Captain: Alexander Jowett Chief Engineer: Sinclair Ross Hotel General Manager: Jacqueline Bott Cruise Director: Neil Kelly Contact us, and FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Email : bill@ritzytravelguide.com https://www.instagram.com/ritzytravelguide/ ABOUT ME: Hi, my name is Bill! Together with my family we have lived in 5 countries around the world, and spend our life travelling, in both a professional and recreational capacity. The aim of this channel is to give an honest, practical viewpoint, showing exactly what we found, and what tips we may be able to offer. We do not sell vacations, and the objective is to give a fully independent, and real picture. We hope you enjoy the reviews we post. Please do feel free to comment and share. Thanks!