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Crossing the Atlantic Ocean on Queen Mary 2: My HONEST Review

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Fraser at Sea
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👁️ 64K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 32:04
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🧍 Best for SoloTransatlantic · Winter · 7 nightsFrom New York CityOccasional Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I spent seven nights on one of the most iconic ships in the world for a trip that has been on my bucket list for such a long time

I was absolutely delighted to find that the ship handled the ocean perfectly

I fell on this ship a feeling that I've never ever fell on a ship before

Creator's Tips & Advice

Think about formal nights before you cruise and pack appropriate attire
Use the planetarium shows which are included in your cruise fare

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Formality of the shipThe dress code is smart attire, not ball gowns every night; there are venues where you don't need to dress up
Motion sickness in winter North Atlantic crossingThe ship handled the ocean perfectly; it was much better than a previous Virgin cruise further south
Boredom with no port stopsThere is an extensive daily schedule of activities, including talks, classes, and the planetarium

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cross the Atlantic on Queen Mary 2?
QIs the ship formal and how should I dress?
QWhat activities are available on a transatlantic crossing?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing3 Happy BaconItinerary Route4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconPool Deck1½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1 Happy BaconDining Room Service½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Halifax3½ Happy Bacon
New York City4 Happy Bacon
Southampton4½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

#Cunard #QueenMary2 #QM2 I spent 7 nights on one of the most Iconic ships in the world for a trip that’s been on my bucket list for such a long time: a Transatlantic Crossing onboard Cunard’s world-famous Queen Mary 2. In this video, I’m going to share with you an overview of my crossing on Queen Mary 2, and also offer you my honest opinion and full review of this experience. I’ll share with you my ‘top tips’ for cruising on this ship, and share with you all of the best things for you to enjoy onboard. In this video, I highlight Chris Frame’s YouTube channel. You can find it via the link below - this is an interview with Stephen Payne, the Chief Naval Architect behind the design of this incredible ship. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2uinSNslXo If you’ve enjoyed this video, I have so much more to show you from onboard Queen Mary 2! You can find both a full review of my room, and also my video showcasing embarkation day via the links below. My Cunard Queen Mary 2 Cabin Wasn’t What I Expected…! https://youtu.be/3rrrBRQ_Q_4 Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing (NYC to Europe) https://youtu.be/v_USANhStLU Video Chapters Introduction - 00:00 My pre-cruise concerns - 01:38 How is Queen Mary 2 different? Ocean Liners vs Cruise Ships - 03:20 Research before my cruise - 04:43 My Transatlantic Crossing Medical Emergency - 07:18 TheCruiseMaps.com - 09:43 How much did I pay? 11:23 Here’s my Stateroom / Cabin - 12:23 Formality - was QM2 a really formal ship? Let’s talk Dress Code… 13:10 Motion - did I feel the ocean much on QM2? 16:29 What can you do onboard Queen Mary 2? 17:57 Taking your dog on the Queen Mary 2! 19:19 Illuminations: the onboard Planetarium - 23:18 QM2’s onboard Spa - 24:24 Exploring Queen Mary 2 - 25:00 The Bridge Viewing Area - 25:33 Let’s talk about FOOD and DINING - 26:04 What did I NOT LIKE about this cruise? 26:52 Would I recommend a Transatlantic Crossing on QM2 to you? 30:27 Come and join me in this video! 31:40 #CunardLine #Transatlantic #Transatlanticcruise #Cruise #CruiseVlog #CruiseVlogger #CruiseReview #OceanLiner #CruiseTips