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Dining Disaster on Cunard's Brand New Ship Queen Anne!

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 70K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 40:56

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experiences during a maiden voyage on Cunard's Queen Anne, focusing on port visits, entertainment, and dining. After exploring La Coruna, the group encounters a significant failure at the specialty restaurant S Samu. They describe receiving cold steaks and sides, missing drinks, and a confusing situation where a recooked steak appeared to be the same piece of meat previously sent back. The creators express frustration with the service and the management's response, noting that the experience felt below the standard expected of a specialty venue. In contrast, their subsequent meal at Tramonto is described as a tremendous success, featuring piping hot food and excellent service. The vlog also covers various onboard activities, including a performance by tenor Russell Watson and insight talks by Chris Frame and Clare Balding. While the creators enjoy the entertainment and the ship's amenities, they express concerns regarding the consistency of food quality and the impact of Carnival's ownership on the traditional Cunard service style.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Queen Anne
Barely Crispy
All-time creator consensus for Queen Anne
A Nibble

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

What This Creator Said
Creator Warns AgainstCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
πŸ‘« Best for GroupTransatlantic Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we sadly have our worst ever speciality dining experience

the worst dining experience we have ever had where we felt the need to walk out of the restaurant

the food has been an absolute debacle

Russell Watson what a fabulous entertainment we thoroughly enjoyed that

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Pre-book specialty dining to secure a table for large groups
βœ“Check theater seating in advance if you have short legs
βœ“Be prepared for potential service issues on maiden voyages

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Maiden voyage service issues β€” Expect some glitches, but hope for improvement as staff gel

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the dining experience like on Cunard's new ship Queen Anne?
QHow is the entertainment on the maiden voyage?
QWhat are the specialty dining options and their costs?

Topics Covered

Service Crew2Β½ Sad BaconDining Specialty4 Sad BaconEntertainment Shows4 Happy BaconWifi Connectivity3Β½ Happy BaconShip ConditionMehPool Deck2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

La CoruΓ±a3 Happy Bacon
Lisbon2Β½ Happy Bacon
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