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Was Booking a West to East Transatlantic Cruise on Cunard Queen Mary 2 a Mistake?

Paul and Carole Love to Travel
Paul and Carole Love to Travel
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πŸ‘οΈ 49K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 40:21

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Editorial Summary

The creators document the final days of their transatlantic voyage on the Cunard Queen Mary 2, traveling from New York to Southampton. The video covers various onboard experiences, including a senior officers cocktail party that the creators found disappointing due to a lack of speeches and a perceived lack of engagement from the captain. They explore several iconic ship venues, such as the Queen's Room, the Corinthia Lounge, and the extensive library, which they describe as the largest at sea. The vlog highlights themed events like a 1920s night, featuring formal attire and themed dining in the Britannia restaurant. The creators also participate in ship activities like music quizzes and attend dance performances in the King's Court theater. Throughout the journey, they discuss the weather, navigational routes, and the logistics of stateroom dining. They conclude by reflecting on their decision to book a west to east crossing, noting that while the time change was a factor, the trip allowed them to enjoy New York before returning to England feeling relaxed and without regrets.

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
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❀️ Best for CoupleTransatlantic · Fall · 7 nightsFrom New YorkVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

so was it a mistake to book a west to east transatlantic watch this episode to find out

it was a bit of a d what a waste of time it was a bit of a damp scrib wasn't it

we've had a fantastic week on on creary 2 and it's been gone in the blink of an it has

for us booking the west to east Crossing work really well after spending seven nights exploring New York we've arrived back in Southampton totally relaxed with no regrets

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Check the ship's calendar for dress codes to know what to pack
βœ“Join in on quizzes to meet people and have fun
βœ“Get to the Golden Lion pub early for lunch as it gets busy

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Direction of transatlantic crossing (west to east vs east to west) β€” Booking west to east works well, allowing relaxation after exploring New York and avoiding jet lag

Questions This Creator Answers

QWas booking a west to east transatlantic cruise on Cunard Queen Mary 2 a mistake?
QWhat is it like spending 7 days at sea on a transatlantic crossing?

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Port Highlights

New York3Β½ Happy Bacon
Southampton3 Happy Bacon
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