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The Highs and Lows of a Transatlantic Cruise on Cunard Queen Mary 2!

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 36K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 40:25

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Editorial Summary

The creators document their experiences during a transatlantic voyage on the Cunard Queen Mary 2, highlighting both the amenities and specific frustrations encountered on board. A significant portion of the video focuses on a grievance regarding the Golden Lion Pub, where the creators express frustration that the venue is occupied by passengers reading rather than dining during designated lunch hours. They also discuss the ship's changing time zones and the captain's updates regarding the journey from New York to Southampton. The vlog covers various onboard activities, including a music quiz, a visit to the Commodore Club, and an afternoon tea service in the Queen's Room featuring live piano music. The creators also explore the ship's dining options at the Kings Court Buffet and the Corinthia Lounge, while noting the presence of kennels for pets on board. Despite adverse weather conditions and wind, they attempt to walk the promenade and use the observation deck. The video concludes with reflections on the social atmosphere of the cruise, including interactions with other passengers and the enjoyment of live jazz and comedy performances.

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
Creator RecommendsCruise VlogπŸ₯‰Knowledgeable Creator
❀️ Best for CoupleTransatlanticFrom New YorkVeteran Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

we know from our previous cruises on card this is our seventh Q andr cruise we were counting up yesterday weren't we

I lose the plot when I can't get in the perb so we arranged to meet Jane at the Golden Lion perb because we hadn't had lunch there

the captain makes an announcement let me tell you what his announcement is he stolen another hour off us yes we're losing time

we've met so many Fantastic people on this Cruise it's been awesome

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Get to the Golden Lion Pub early for lunch as it gets crowded
βœ“Arrive early for afternoon tea in the Queen's Room to get a decent seat
βœ“Use the Voyage app to keep an eye on your account, but note it may have issues

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting a seat at popular venues β€” Arrive early, especially for afternoon tea and lunch at the Golden Lion Pub
Weather during transatlantic crossing β€” Be prepared for windy and wet conditions, but the ship is stable

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat entertainment is available on a Cunard Queen Mary 2 transatlantic cruise?
QHow can you secure a seat at popular dining venues like the Golden Lion Pub?
QWhat is the experience of afternoon tea on Cunard like?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

New York2Β½ Happy Bacon
Southampton2Β½ Happy Bacon
St. John's
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