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I Took a Cruise on The World's LAST Ocean Liner

Emma Cruises
Emma Cruises
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👁️ 2.3M views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 16:59

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents a multi-day voyage on the Queen Mary 2, the world's last remaining ocean liner, to compare the experience with modern cruise ships. The journey highlights several distinct differences in design and atmosphere, noting that the ship lacks typical features like large outdoor pool decks and instead functions as an inside ship with a prominent promenade. The creator explores various onboard amenities, including a massive library, a planetarium, and specialized kennels for pets. Throughout the trip, the creator experiences the traditional Cunard service, which includes strict formal dress codes and fixed dining arrangements. Despite facing challenges such as a confusing ship layout, a brief fire alarm in a silo, and finding a forgotten item in a cabin, the creator concludes that the ocean liner's stability in rough weather is its greatest advantage. The video notes that the ship handles waves significantly better than standard cruise ships, making it a preferred choice for transatlantic travel. The creator also shares trivia regarding the ship's history and its connection to famous figures like Ed Sheeran.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Queen Mary 2
Solid Strip
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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Northern_europe · Winter · 4 nightsFrom southamptonVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

i've been cruising on modern cruise ships for years but i've always wanted to try a cruise on a traditional ocean liner

we had medical emergencies we had urgent repairs and we even had a fire breakout on board

the queen mary 2 just handled it so well it was night and day different

cunard are the strictest cruise line i know of when it comes to formal dress

Creator's Tips & Advice

Keep an eye on your drink spending in the app to avoid surprises
Consider the pub for a calmer embarkation day lunch
Book kennel services at least a year in advance if traveling with pets
Be prepared for strict formal dress codes ship-wide on Cunard cruises

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing what cruising on an ocean liner would be likeWatch this video to get an idea of the experience
Feeling seasick on rough cruisesThe Queen Mary 2 handles rough weather exceptionally well, reducing movement

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise on the world's last ocean liner?
QHow does the Queen Mary 2 compare to modern cruise ships?
QWhat should you expect from a Cunard cruise experience?

Topics Covered

Dining Main2 Happy BaconDining Room Service1½ Sad BaconDining Bars Drinks1 Happy BaconValue Pricing½ Happy BaconLoyalty ProgramMehService Crew3½ Happy BaconSafety Medical1½ Sad BaconShip Condition2½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Hamburg2½ Happy Bacon
Southampton
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