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Transatlantic Queen Mary 2 - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

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👁️ 8K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 33:43
What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsFull Ship ReviewCasual Creator
❤️ Best for CoupleTransatlantic · Spring · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

It's the last great ocean liner designed to cross the Atlantic.

The beds are amazing. It was one of the best sleep.

It is far better crossing the North Atlantic than a standard cruise ship.

The food was good to very good.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take travel tablets with you on a cruise, just in case.
Get to afternoon tea at least half an hour early to get a good seat.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

SeasicknessTake travel tablets, wristbands, or other remedies; don't let it put you off.
Formal dress codeDay-to-day is relaxed, but evenings require dressing up; bring a jacket or suit for formal nights.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat's it like going transatlantic on Cunard's iconic Queen Mary 2?
QShould you do it?
QWould you do it again?

Topics Covered

Dining Main2 Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Happy BaconEntertainment Activities1 Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony1 Happy BaconItinerary Route3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

New York2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Road trip to Tennessee and Dollywood
Southampton2½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

Are we being Controversial? Our Cunard Queen Mary 2 Review - What’s it like going transatlantic on Cunard’s iconic Queen Mary 2, and should you do it? A review of our trip on QM2 to New York on the BFI Film Festival at Sea crossing. Leaving Southampton, UK, Saturday evening and arriving in New York in the early hours of the following Saturday. 7 nights and 6 full sea days. What is the ship like, and is it a viable alternative to taking a plane when travelling to the USA? What’s in the video: 0:00 What’s It Like Going Transatlantic On QM2? 1:25 What Is Queen Mary Like And How Does It Compare To Other Ships? 3:36 How Long Was The Crossing? 4:31 How Formal Was It? 8:09 How Would We Describe The Cabins? 12:48 Was It Rough And How Did The Ship Handle It? 14:20 Were There Enough Activities And Entertainment Options? 17:34 How Was The Dining Experience? 24:02 What Was The Evening Entertainment Like? 28:21 Was There A Particular Lounge Or Deck Space We Enjoyed The Most? 31.23 Would We Do It Again? Should You Do It? Remember, you can watch the videos from our voyage, links below ‘ Should YOU Sail Transatlantic On Queen Mary 2? - The Good, The Bad And The Ugly‘- Filmed May 2025 #CruiseReview #Cunard #QM2 Here are some of the Queen Mary 2 and USA travel vids we mentioned. 🎥 Cunard’s QUEEN MARY 2 Embarkation Day - https://youtu.be/wz4WH200NAw 🎥 Transatlantic SEA DAYS On Queen Mary 2 - https://youtu.be/LEh5OA-DDGw 🎥 Queen Mary 2’s New York Arrival - https://youtu.be/gdniNAdRNGY More Travel Videos Added Weekly, And Remember - Not All Vloggers Say ‘HiGuys!!!!!!’ ▶︎CONTACT US at http://www.flydriveexplore.com ▶︎FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/flydriveexplore/ ▶︎INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/flydriveexplore/