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The 5 BEST things about Queen Mary 2 [Cunard Ocean Liner’s Best Bits]

Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
Chris Frame the Maritime Historian
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👁️ 54K views📅 7 years ago⏱️ 6:02
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Creator's Key Takeaways

the Queen Mary 2 is one of my favorite ships

the planetarium is a multi-purpose room it has a large planetarium dome that comes over the center of the room

this deck is covered in real teak wood which is quite different from many cruise ships which use the faux wood plastic finish

the Queen Mary 2 is the fastest passenger ship in service a title that she's held since 2008

Creator's Tips & Advice

Visit the planetarium for movies, lectures, and shows
Walk the open promenade deck for authentic ocean liner experience
Enjoy the Britannia restaurant's elegant fixtures and captain's table

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the best things about the Queen Mary 2?
QWhy is the Queen Mary 2 special compared to other cruise ships?

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The Queen Mary 2 is one of my absolute favourite ships! The first ocean liner built since QE2, the QM2 is large, fast, elegant and totally unique. Here is my list of top 5 things that make the ship so special. Share your top 5 in the comments below. And don't forget to check out my QM2 Remastered walk through video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxMxxO7tCxQ — 🛳️ BOOK A CRUISE (AUS/NZ): https://www.travelmasters.com.au/chris-frame From a childhood voyage on Cunard’s QE2 to becoming a leading voice in maritime history, Chris spends many days each year at sea, with a front-row seat to how the cruise industry operates. When it comes to booking his own family cruises, he turns to Travel Masters and The Travel Studio. In Chris’ words: “Their team doesn't just navigate complex, long-distance itineraries; they have even secured cabins that many major booking engines can't find. They’ve been my secret weapon for many years, providing human expertise that I’ve never seen matched. I recommend them to friends and family without hesitation.” This is an affiliate link. By using this booking referral page Chris Frame may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. — 📚 Buy my books: https://www.frameandcross.com/books 👕 Buy cruise merch: https://chrisframeofficial.teemill.com/ 🛳️ My Maritime History Substack: https://themaritimehistorian.substack.com/ — 🎥 OUR EQUIPMENT: Camera - DJI Pocket 3: https://amzn.to/4sG6nc7 DJI Lav Mic: DJI Lavalier Mic: https://amzn.to/4klRgBA DJI Roaving Mic Transmitter: https://amzn.to/3Qji62Q Voice Over Mic: Audio Technica: https://amzn.to/4ij8myg These are affiliate links meaning we may receive a small commission from any sales. 🗺️ CUSTOM CRUISE MAP: Made using AIS (satellite ship-tracking) data, The Cruise Maps show the exact route. Select your cruise, give your map a title, and we'll do the rest. Use my code "ChrisFrameOfficial" for 10% off at: https://thecruisemaps.com/chrisframeofficial This is an affiliate link, meaning I may earn a small commission if you purchase through it. — 🌍 THE CRUISE GLOBE: Map your own cruises at: https://www.thecruiseglobe.com/ — Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgk7SzYDkiXWWBfMqXYH0cA/join Tags: #Cunard #CunardLine #QM2 #QueenMary2 #QE2 #QueenElizabeth2 #CrusieNews #Cruising #CunardShip #4queens #Cun4rd #3queens #queenanne #queenvictoria #CunardNews #RoyalRendezvous #maritimehistory