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ALL The Dining Options onboard Cunard's Queen Mary 2

Cruising with Matthew
Cruising with Matthew
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👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Transatlantic · SpringVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

This ballroom is arguably the most iconic venue on board Queen Mary 2 and never failed to impress me whenever I walked in here.

It's just a wonderfully sophisticated experience that feels so quintessentially cunard.

We were really impressed with all three of these menus.

Overall, I was really impressed by how many dining options there were on Queen Mary 2, and it really helped keep things nice and varied during our roundtrip transatlantic crossing.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Pre-order food for dairy intolerance the day before to ensure accommodations.
Try the specialty dining venues if your budget allows for a different experience.
Check the large board for daily specials at the Golden Lion pub.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Cost of specialty diningLunch options are cheaper and a good way to try if unsure.
Finding a seat during peak timesThe King's Court buffet has plenty of space and spare tables even when busy.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat dining options are available on Cunard's Queen Mary 2?
QWhat are the costs and typical menus for each restaurant?
QHow does the ship accommodate dietary restrictions like dairy intolerance?

Topics Covered

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YouTube Video Description

Join me as I give you a Dining Tour of Cunard’s Queen Mary 2, which we sailed on during a roundtrip transatlantic crossing in May 2025! In this video, I’ll cover both her included and speciality dining options, as well as the rough cost and typical menus for each restaurant. Do note that as we stayed in Britannia Staterooms for this trip, I can’t comment on either the Britannia Club, Princess or Queen's Grills Areas. But hopefully I’ll be able to cover these on a future cruise. If you have any questions, please do let me know in the comments below and I'll do my best to answer them! Want to know more about Cruising with Matthew? Then click the link below to see my other social media channels! https://linktr.ee/cruisingwithmatthew ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:19 Afternoon Tea 01:51 Britannia Restaurant 02:21 Dinner 04:58 Breakfast 06:04 Lunch 07:00 Golden Lion Pub 08:13 Sir Samuels 09:07 King's Court Buffet 12:14 Chef's Galley 12:38 Carinthia Lounge 14:07 Boardwalk Cafe 14:31 Room Service 15:07 The Verandah 18:16 Rotating Speciality Restaurant 18:50 Coriander 20:18 La Piazza 21:29 Bamboo 22:57 Champagne Afternoon Tea 24:37 Champagne Breakfast Room Service 26:03 Food Intolerances 26:35 Overview