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Cunard Queen Mary 2 Full Cruise Review | Too Old Fashioned Or Timeless Class?

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Suite Natured
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👁️ 43K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 15:27

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Editorial Summary

The creators provide a comprehensive review of their experience aboard the Cunard Queen Mary 2, evaluating various aspects of the cruise including embarkation, accommodation, dining, entertainment, and value. They describe the embarkation process as smooth despite a logistical change regarding their vehicle. The reviewers highlight the sheltered balcony cabins as a standout feature of the accommodation, despite minor technical issues. Regarding dining, they express pleasant surprise at the variety of food available, noting that both specialty and inclusive options were high quality. While they found the ship's theater entertainment to feel somewhat dated in terms of staging and outfits, they enjoyed the live music and sophisticated atmosphere of the various bars. The review also touches on the ship's unique layout as an ocean liner, noting the abundance of relaxation spaces like the library and card rooms. Ultimately, the creators conclude that the cruise offered great value for money and express a strong desire to sail on the vessel again due to its unique and special atmosphere.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Queen Mary 2
Bacon Bliss
All-time creator consensus for Queen Mary 2
Solid Strip

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

What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleTransatlanticFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we've given it a nine out of 10 we just dropped it a little bit because of um the cab shifting bit

the shelter balcony is absolutely phenomenal it's great

the food throughout was great oh my this was in Veranda yes loved it

we've given the end s six out of 10 I said it's not that it's bad

Creator's Tips & Advice

Consider a sheltered balcony for transatlantic or poor weather
Try the specialty dining and inclusive food options
Visit the Commodore Club and Chart Room for pre-dinner drinks

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Is the ship dated?It feels classic and classy, not dated; unique ocean liner experience
Is food limited?More food options than expected, including inclusive room service at all levels

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas the cruise good value for money?
QWould we book Cunard again?
QIs Queen Mary 2 too old-fashioned or timeless class?

Topics Covered

Embarkation4½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconValue Pricing4 Happy BaconCabin Balcony4½ Happy BaconDining Specialty4½ Happy BaconDining Main4½ Happy BaconDining Bars Drinks4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Southampton
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