Crossing the Atlantic on the Legendary Queen Mary 2 | World’s Greatest Cruises with Lynn Elmhirst
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The Queen Mary 2 is not just a cruise ship. She is the last true ocean liner in the world.
On this flagship of the Cunard fleet of Queen's ships, we celebrate the line's over 180 years of maritime heritage and its very British lifestyle and traditions.
The Queen Mary 2 is the only ship at sea with a kennel.
Gala dinners that traditional ocean liners made to be reminiscent of being a guest in a stately home.
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The Queen Mary 2 is not just a cruise ship. She is the last true ocean liner in the world. In this episode of World’s Greatest Cruises, Lynn Elmhirst sails on a week‑long transatlantic crossing from New York to Southampton — a non‑stop voyage that continues nearly two centuries of Cunard maritime heritage. With no ports of call, life unfolds entirely at sea. Gala evenings, afternoon tea, the largest library at sea, the only kennels on an ocean liner, and the quiet ritual of advancing clocks each day as we cross time zones eastward. This is slow travel in its most elegant form — a journey that reconnects us to the romance and grandeur of the North Atlantic crossing. From sail‑away in New York Harbor to arrival in England and beyond, this is an iconic voyage that lives up to its legend. Chapters: 0:52 What Makes an Ocean Liner Different from a Cruise Ship? 2:17 Sail Away from New York & Statue of Liberty 3:52 Cunard’s 180-Year Maritime Heritage 7:20 British Traditions at Sea – Afternoon Tea Ceremony 9:35 The Only Kennels at Sea – Pets Crossing the Atlantic 14:18 7 Ways to Spend 7 Days at Sea 16:00 Gala Night & Grand Ocean Liner Elegance 16:42 Arrival in Southampton – No Jet Lag Advantage 17:00 London Landmarks & Hop-On Hop-Off Tour 18:14 Champagne Afternoon Tea in London 19:18 Handmade Globes – Mapping Our Atlantic Crossing 24:35 Farewell to a Legendary Voyage 🎧 Watch more episodes from the World’s Greatest Cruises Season 2 playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5Amuq2xLIPVsvlkvXaLplNOPY52AfMkU Thanks for watching! About World's Greatest Cruises World’s Greatest Cruises explores the wonder of discovering the world by water. More than any other way to travel, cruising is as much about the journey as the destination. The series reveals the ships, the people, the cultures, and the traditions that make travel by sea, river, and expedition voyage so compelling. About Lynn Elmhirst Lynn Elmhirst is an award‑winning travel journalist and television producer with a lifelong passion for cruising. Drawn to the authenticity of arriving by water and the rich maritime traditions of life at sea, Lynn shares the stories behind the ships and the destinations. Through behind‑the‑scenes access, cultural encounters, and expert insight, she brings viewers closer to the magic of exploring the world by water. 🛳️ Subscribe to the World’s Greatest Cruises and continue the journey through extraordinary destinations, rich cultures, and life-changing cruise experiences. World’s Greatest Cruises Resources Website: https://www.worldsgreatestcruises.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorldsGreatestCruises https://www.facebook.com/lynn.elmhirst/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/worldsgreatestcruises/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/worlds-greatest-cruises #cunard #luxurytravel #cruisetravel