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Southampton to New York Queen Mary 2 Ocean Cruise - A Complete Failure

Cruise With Ben and David
Cruise With Ben and David
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πŸ‘οΈ 334K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 53:02

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experience aboard the Queen Mary 2, the world's only ocean liner, during a transatlantic crossing from Southampton to New York. They provide a detailed look at life in fourth class, including the availability of in-room coffee and the challenges of navigating a massive ship. The video covers various onboard amenities such as the Britannia dining room, the Golden Lion pub, and the complimentary pastries at Sir Samuel's coffee shop. The creators also discuss practical advice regarding seasickness remedies and the high cost of onboard shopping and activities, specifically noting a thirty-five dollar charge for a watercolor class. While they praise the ship's historic atmosphere and the high-quality Starlink Wi-Fi, they express disappointment regarding service efficiency and certain amenities, such as a closed planetarium. The trip concludes with a review of the white-glove afternoon tea, which they found authentic and grand, and a formal night dinner that they described as a failure due to extremely slow service, poor seating arrangements, and tasteless food.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Queen Mary 2
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Queen Mary 2
Solid Strip

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What This Creator Said
Creator Had Mixed FeelingsFull Ship ReviewπŸ…Authority CreatorSponsored
❀️ Best for CoupleTransatlantic · 7 nightsFrom SouthamptonVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

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we've spent a few days on Queen Mary the world's only ocean liner for a few days now

the food was a bit M it was okay I had a watermelon salad to start with and it was fine

it took 1 hour 45 to get our starters and we only ordered two courses

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Bring seasickness medication or remedies
βœ“Request a private table if there are just two of you
βœ“Book everything you want to do on the ship before you get on
βœ“Check prices online before buying on board

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Seasickness on northern Atlantic route β€” Bring seasickness medication; the ship is designed to minimize motion
Dress code for formal nights β€” You can wear flare; not as strict as expected, only two formal nights on this cruise

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is a transatlantic cruise like in 2024 on the Queen Mary 2?
QWhat are the dining and entertainment options on board?
QWhat are the costs and tips for a transatlantic crossing?

Topics Covered

Safety Medical2Β½ Happy BaconDining Main1Β½ Sad BaconService Crew2Β½ Sad BaconEntertainment Activities3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2 Sad BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconPool Deck2Β½ Happy BaconWifi Connectivity4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

New York
Southampton
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