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Creator's Key Takeaways

We've had a great day exploring a new port, just getting off, having a little walk around and finding our feet.

The Wellness Cafe is a fantastic option. If you're looking for something a bit healthier and looking for an option that is a bit speedier than the grill.

The show cast on board are exceptional. everything we have seen them do. We have been blown away and tonight was no different.

It was a great atmosphere in the chart room. We spoke to a fair few of our fellow passengers and just enjoyed the evening.

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get the free shuttle bus from the port into the center of Gijon as it's an industrial port.
If you are in a queue for security, please get everything ready to go through the security to speed up the process.
Check out the Wellness Cafe for healthier and speedier food options.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Navigating a new port independentlyUse the free shuttle bus and pick up a map highlighting tourist locations.
Understanding onboard charges in Spanish watersBe aware of the 10% Spanish VAT on drinks if paying as you go, in addition to the service charge.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is there to do in the port of Gijon?
QHow does the shuttle bus service work in Gijon?
QWhat is the dining experience like on Queen Anne?
QWhat entertainment options are available on Queen Anne?

Topics Covered

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Gijón4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

On day 6 of our Cunard Queen Anne Spain and Portugal cruise we docked in the port of Gijon, Spain. This was the first time we had visited this port, and we decided to explore independently. We took the free shuttle bus into the Gijon and were dropped off at the marina. We explored the Roman excavation and made our way up to Elogio del horizonte. Back onboard Queen Anne we had lunch in the Pavilion and tried some healthy snacks from the Wellness Cafe. We also took some time in the pool and hot tubs. In the evening, we dined in the Britannia Restaurant followed by a performance in the Queens Room from Jon Courtenay. The show cast also put on an incredible show in the Royal Court Theatre of Let’s Dance. We ended our night with a few unique cocktails in the Chart Room. FULL Cunard Queen Anne Ship Tour! - https://youtu.be/es-RgoCmNbA Queen Anne Britannia Balcony Cabin 4031 - https://youtu.be/va5o1L3vHNM QUEEN ANNE Britannia Club Balcony 5173 CABIN TOUR - https://youtu.be/445G9XwdpPU Our SHIP TOUR and FIRST IMPRESSIONS of QUEEN ANNE - https://youtu.be/PpcTelNKnCo Music: Flight by Lichu is licensed under a Creative Commons License. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Support by RFM - NCM: https://bit.ly/3p9ObJO Cunard’s Queen Anne, launched in May 2024, is the 249th vessel in the line’s storied fleet and its first new ship in 14 years. Built by Fincantieri in Italy, this Pinnacle-class cruise ship spans 322.5 meters (1,058 feet) in length and boasts a gross tonnage of 113,000 GT. It accommodates up to 3,000 passengers and 1,225 crew members across 14 decks. Queen Anne combines modern luxury with Cunard’s signature elegance. Notable features include a three-deck Grand Lobby, the 835-seat Royal Court Theatre, and the Mareel Wellness & Beauty spa. Dining options span 15 venues, offering everything from sushi to fine dining. The ship also houses the Queens Room for ballroom dancing and afternoon tea, and The Pavilion—a retractable glass-domed pool area with an LED screen for open-air entertainment. Queen Anne embarked on her 111-night maiden world voyage in January 2025, visiting five continents and concluding in Hamburg on April 29, 2025 . This voyage underscores Cunard’s commitment to delivering exceptional global exploration experiences.​ We are Tom and Dom and we experienced our first cruise on the MSC Virtuosa during her UK staycation cruises in 2021.Our mission is provide a fair and balanced review of our travels. We look at the types of food that is available onboard, from main dining rooms, room service, buffets and pool side snacks. We include menus for each of cruises so that we can share the selection of drinks and meals that are available. Entertainment onboard a cruise ship is important to us and we enjoy theatre production shows, live music, quizzes and game shows. We love to explore different ports and destinations and enjoy sharing tips and tricks so that you can make the most of each port. We often explore ports independently but also book excursions that are interesting to us. Join our CRUISE CHAT Facebook group 👉 https://m.facebook.com/groups/728759168363809/?ref=share Support us and receive exclusive benefits! 👉 https://www.patreon.com/tomanddomtravel/membership We have created a list of our cruise essentials. These are items we take with us when we travel, and we hope they may be useful to you. We have also added a Wine list which contains some of the wines we have tried whilst cruising. Check out our Amazon Store to find out more 👉 https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/tomanddomtravel So far we have sailed on the following cruise ships: MSC Virtuosa, Marella Explorer, Marella Explorer 2, Queen Mary 2, Sky Princess, Enchanted Princess, MSC Preziosa, P&O Arvia, Ambassador Ambience, P&O Azura, Ambassador Ambition, Island Princess, P&O Aurora, Costa Diadema, P&O Iona, MS Jane Austen, Marella Voyager, MS Geoffrey Chaucer , VV Resilient Lady and Queen Anne. Playlists Marella Voyager France, Italy and Spain May 2024 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWy7J3yEqO83h2oBxn6JN52n Riviera Travel MS Geoffrey Chaucer Switzerland, France and Germany Gastronomy Cruise August 2024 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWw48HOCziX-3G-GPIyqGtri Virgin Voyages Resilient Lady Amsterdam August 2024 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIWn2FRb_yWxOi2MWu5iTIyzerponO-D9 Please like, subscribe and comment, it really does make a difference and allows our channel to grow. Thank you! You can also follow us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter! You can find our Socials on https://linktr.ee/tomanddomtravel #cunard #cunardline #queenanne #cruiselife #TomandDomTravel #Cruise #cruiseship #cruiseship #youtube #subscribe #cruisevlogger