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2023 QUEEN MARY Overnight Stay, Ship Tour & Fireworks!!

Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
Bill & Lisa's Food and Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 55K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 30:24

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Editorial Summary

The creators document an overnight staycation aboard the RMS Queen Mary in Long Beach, California, following recent refurbishments. They provide a tour of their premium Ocean View room, noting features like original portholes and heavy duty windows, while also cautioning guests about high thresholds in the doorways. The video explores various ship amenities, including the gym, the restored first class ticket lounge, the promenade, and the midship marketplace. The creators also touch upon the ship's reputation for being haunted, mentioning specific locations like the most haunted room and the empty swimming pool area. During their stay, they experience the festive atmosphere of a Fourth of July event, which includes live music from various bands and a twenty minute fireworks display. They conclude by sharing practical advice for future visitors, such as bringing a power strip due to limited outlets and booking specific tours online. While they found the beds comfortable, they noted that the air conditioning in their room was not functional and the walls were quite thin.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Carnival Cruise Line
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Carnival Cruise Line
A Nibble

This review is more critical than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour✨Casual Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleFrom Long BeachVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we are here in Long Beach California yes we are doing a staycation this weekend yes we're gonna stay overnight on board the RMS Queen Mary

the Queen Mary was closed for about three years and it just recently reopened yes it was a down and also in disrepair

overall so far I've had all places that we visited Salem Massachusetts right now that place gives me the abgb's

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get tickets online for tours because there are time slots
βœ“Bring a power strip due to limited outlets
βœ“Be careful with thresholds in the rooms to avoid tripping

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Ship is haunted β€” Treat it like a regular cruise, take the haunted tour if interested
Crowds during events β€” Book tours online, expect longer wait times for food during busy events

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to stay overnight on the Queen Mary?
QIs the Queen Mary suitable for families?
QWhat are the dining options on the Queen Mary?

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