Our First Transatlantic Cruise Turned Into a Nightmare
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Josh and I have just completed our first transatlantic 7 days across from Southampton to New York on the wonderful QM2
It was pretty horrific, I'm not going to lie.
I felt very very violated and interrogated.
We will not be going back to the US for the foreseeable future.
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Tristan and Josh were so excited to set sail on their very first Transatlantic Cruise aboard the legendary Queen Mary 2 (QM2) — traveling from Southampton to New York City! 🇬🇧⚓🇺🇸 The voyage itself was absolutely beautiful — elegant evenings, incredible ocean views, and the classic charm that Cunard is known for. However, things took a shocking turn for the worse when it came time to disembark in New York. What should’ve been a smooth transition to our flight back to the UK quickly spiraled into a scary and stressful experience that has truly impacted us as a family — and changed how we feel about cruising in the future. In this video, we share exactly what happened, how it unfolded, and the lessons we learned from this journey. If you’ve ever dreamed of doing a QM2 Transatlantic Crossing, this is one story you won’t want to miss. 👬 About Cruise Buoys: We’re Cruise Buoys — Tristan and Josh — two cruise lovers sharing our real experiences, honest reviews, and adventures at sea. From luxury liners to first-time voyages, we bring you the reality of cruise life — the good, the bad, and everything in between! Subscribe for more cruise vlogs, travel tips, and behind-the-scenes cruise content. 🌊❤️ 🎥 Watch now to find out what really happened after our dream cruise ended. 🌐 Find us online: Website ➤ https://www.cruisebuoys.com Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/cruisebuoys TikTok ➤ https://www.tiktok.com/@cruisebuoys Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/cruisebuoys X (Twitter) ➤ https://www.twitter.com/cruisebuoys Threads ➤ https://www.threads.net/@cruisebuoys YouTube ➤ https://www.youtube.com/@CruiseBuoys #TransatlanticCruise #QM2 #QueenMary2 #Cunard #CruiseBuoys #CruiseVlog #CruiseCouple #SouthamptonToNewYork #CruiseTravel #CruiseLife #CruiseAdventure #CruiseReview #OceanLiner #CruisingWithCunard #CruiseDisembarkation #TravelVlog #CruiseTips #CruiseExperience #CruiseStories #CruiseFamily #TravelDrama #CruiseVlogger #LuxuryCruise #CruiseShip #CruiseVacation #CruiseProblems #CruiseUK #CruiseUSA #CruiseCommunity QM2 Transatlantic Cruise, Queen Mary 2 Review, Southampton to New York Cruise, Cunard Transatlantic Crossing, Cruise Buoys, Cruise Couple, Cruise Vlog 2025, Cruise Travel Story, Cruise Disembarkation Issues, Cruise Travel Tips, Luxury Cruise Vlog, First Transatlantic Cruise Experience