Embarking QM2 for Our FIRST Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton | Vlog 1

Cunard Queen Mary 2 Vlog 1: Embarking QM2 for Our FIRST Eastbound Transatlantic Crossing from New York to Southampton Join us as we embark on our very first Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing, sailing eastbound from New York to Southampton! This is Vlog 1 of our full cruise series, starting with an unforgettable 4‑night New York adventure before boarding the iconic QM2 at Brooklyn’s Red Hook Terminal. In this episode, we take you through our embarkation day, first impressions of Queen Mary 2, a tour of key venues, sailaway from NYC, and our first evening onboard. 🗽 Our New York Pre‑Cruise Stay - Before boarding QM2, we spent four incredible nights in New York over New Year’s, exploring: - Walking the Brooklyn Bridge to DUMBO - Food at Time Out Market - Visiting the Charging Bull in the Financial District - The 9/11 Memorial Pools - New Year’s Eve fireworks aboard the Grand Mariner party boat - Statue of Liberty & climbing up to the crown - The bright lights of Times Square - Grand Central Terminal, Rockefeller Center & Top of the Rock - A stroll through Central Park, Pier 54, the High Line & The Vessel 🚢 Embarking Queen Mary 2 We arrived at Brooklyn’s Red Hook Terminal after a short transfer—and there she was: Queen Mary 2 in all her glory! As Platinum Cunard guests, we enjoyed priority boarding and were quickly checked in. Onboard, we explore: - The Grand Lobby - The Golden Lion Pub (menu included) - Our Britannia Balcony Stateroom (full tour linked below) - The Observation Deck - The Mareel Spa (3‑for‑2 treatment deal) - The elegant Britannia Restaurant - The wraparound Promenade Deck - QM2’s pools, including the Pavilion Pool - The Commodore Club—one of our favourite bars on any Cunard ship - We finish the day with a magical New York sailaway, watching the skyline fade as Queen Mary 2 begins her iconic transatlantic voyage. 💷 Trip Cost Breakdown Our 8‑night eastbound Transatlantic Crossing (including flights): £1429pp – Balcony stateroom + outbound flight £447pp – World of Drinks package Total: £1876pp A true bucket‑list trip and great value for such a legendary voyage. 🔗 Queen Mary 2 Balcony Stateroom Tour: https://youtu.be/yw79usCIYcM If you enjoyed this vlog, please like, comment, and subscribe—it really helps us grow and ensures you don’t miss the rest of our Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic series! 🚢 Book your next cruise with Cruise Monkeys Travel: https://cruisemonkeys.com/book or 📞 0330 880 5555 🔔 Subscribe & follow along for more cruise adventures! 🚢✨ 📧 Sign up for our newsletter: https://cruisemonkeys.com/newsletter-signup/ 📲 Find us on social media - https://cruisemonkeys.com/socials 👕 Official Merchandise - https://cruisemonkeys.com/shop 📧 For everything else, drop us an email at hello@cruisemonkeys.com 🐒🍌🚢 About Us - Who are the Cruise Monkeys? We are bananas about cruising! We started cruising in 2014 by doing a mini cruise on P&O Aurora and we haven't looked back! Come join us on our adventures as we bring you along on our cruises! We have sailed on Celebrity Cruises, P&O Cruises, Cunard Line, Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines, Princess Cruises, Marella Cruises, MSC Cruises, Royal Caribbean, VV and Avalon Waterways. We'd love to try Ambassador Cruise Line, Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Holland America (HAL), Disney Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Costa, Aida and Celestyal. #CruiseMonkeys #Cruise #cruiseship #cruiselife #cunardline #newyork #queenmaey2 #cunardqueenmay2 #transatlanticcruise #qm2