Queen Mary 2 BRUTALLY HONEST Ship Review [Post Refit]
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- Cunard Line | Queen Mary 2 Ship Review | POST REFIT 2023!
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This is our Queen Mary 2 Brutally Honest Ship Review, recorded on her first voyage post refit 2023. In this Queen Mary 2 Ship Review, filmed in 6K Ultra HD we start off at her stunning Grand Lobby on Deck 2, and work our way up through the ship. We'll discuss all of the important aspects of any cruise on this magnificent ship, from service through to dining - while showing you Queen Mary 2's stunning restaurants, her magnificent Royal Court Theatre, the pools, the relaxing Mareel Spa, the shops, the elegant Queens Room and so much more. Since her 2023 refit, Queen Mary 2 has been given a new lease of life, and she looks better than ever!
Queen Mary 2 is a truly incredible ocean liner, with an Art Deco and Edwardian theme running throughout her interior. You can expect great service, impeccable food and luxurious surroundings from this elegant ocean liner. If you would like to see more of Queen Mary 2, make sure you check out our Queen Mary 2 Full Ship Tour.
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I think it's a mistake to try to evaluate _Queen Mary 2_ , or Cunard, based on cruising experiences: This is an ocean liner, in the tradition of her namesake, _Mauretania_ , and _Carmania_ . Ocean liners, while luxurious, are designed to take people and cargo to a destination quickly and comfortably. Cruise ships are designed for leisure and entertainment for as many people as possible at a time. They are not designed to forge their way through storms. Even cruising on _QM2_ should be expected to be a different experience from cruising on an actual cruise ship: both are better at their own experience.
I have heard that _QM2_ is a maze to navigate. This is part of her design as an ocean liner: Because she is designed to weather Atlantic storms and meet her schedule, dining and entertainment venues are mostly located low down, toward the center of the ship. That way passengers experience much less of the ship's roll and pitch while there. By the same token, cabins nearer the top deck, as well as close to the sides or the bow and stern, will experience more pitch and roll. I have heard it advised that if you know you are likely to experience motion sickness, you should try to book a cabin in a low deck, as deep as you can, and as close to the centerline as you can. Of course, you can always get an anti-seasickness injection, although that apparently knocks you out for a day.
As there are events and lectures to attend throughout a crossing, I think the idea is to experience as many of those as possible, although different people will want different things, including lounging on deck or in your cabin. That's why you don't have to dress in your formals for dinner, you can always go to one of the a la cartes, I believe.
I think part of _QM2_ 's popularity is from the novelty of doing the crossing: It's the closest we can now get to experiencing the _Titanic_ , _Lusitania_ , and other legendary liners (although hopefully without their often-tragic ends). But there is also the aspect that some people are afraid of flying, and that's okay. Ships and trains provide alternate methods of travel. And then there are the rail and ship-fans, who would go on trains and ships anyway.
No theme park attractions? Sign me up. I’ve travelled all round the World on real liners, no cabin tv and no sideshow crap. Enjoyed every single minute but we had worldly sophisticated passengers who were so interesting to talk with. QM2 is a liner not a cruise ship though she does cruise off season.
Sideshows are not crap , The Norwegian Escape out classes the QM 2 , by 100% .
Je suis tellement d’accord avec vous 👍
I appreciate that everyone has different priorities. We have no desire to have in cabin entertainment. Our aim is to be around the ship and active other than when sleeping, showering and dressing up. For us with no mobility issues it would be a waste of money to travel on QM2 and stay in our cabin. And I keep reading comments about USB sockets. They might be useful in public areas but what spec of USB would they fit in the cabins? Our current phones use 30W and 33W charging. The next ones are likely to be at least 58W. We're much happier to bring our own and know that devices will charge at the usual speed.
For those who are whining about lack of usb ports, just buy a "65W Multi 6 Port USB Type-C Charging Station Hub Tower", "Universal USB & Type C Tower" or something similar to these 2. Just plug it, then you have plenty of USB ports you can use. Ok, next.
My Princess Grill Suite had a USB-C charging port at the desk. (Onboard for Christmas 2023)
The reason there is no modern tech in the cabins is due to the advanced age of the average QEII passengers, many of whom were born before the invention of electricity. Many are still trying to get used to this new wireless thing (radio). Voices coming out of the ether? Preposterous!
I don't mind the lack of USB because in the mid Atlantic there is no wifi. Which I also do not mind. 😊
The audio & video quality is exceptional! Well done 😊
She looks beautiful after her refit. I’m ready to sail on her again. Definitely want to be in queens grill though ❤
Thanks for watching Beverley! She’s definitely worth a revisit ☺️
Best way to travel. It’s a completely different experience from the typical cruise. We’ve crossed 4 times and looking forward to number 5 in September. It’s a chance to travel back in time with the highest level of service today.
Great video, thank you!
We've just done a festive QM2 7 night transatlantic crossing from New York. We had a sheltered balcony cabin, flight to New York and $150 each obc. We thought it was amazing value for £1,369 each. In addition we had 2 half bottles of sparkling wine in our cabin, a glass of sparkling wine on Gala night, drinks at the Captain's welcome, drinks at the senior officers' cocktail party and a complimentary wine tasting. I couldn't believe how much was included for the price.
We've booked again for Queen Anne in August.
Wow that's amazing value! 7 nights full board plus flight!
@@herenow6953 I know it was excellent. Queen Anne is not such a bargain. £950 each for 7 nights Norwegian Fjords in an inside cabin with only $100 OBC and free parking. Not sure why the transatlantic was so cheap.
Looks VERY British…which is great as long as you know it before sailing..as An American who lived in London and sailed Cunard before..quite nice.👍👍👍
My husband and I travelled on this marvellous liner a number of times. Wonderful wonder experience every time. Sadly my husband passed away 3 years ago we had some many more cruises planned for our retirement but sadly this was not to be. Not brave enough to go on my own just yet but would love too !!!
Karen, I too have lost my husband 3 years ago.
It takes some time but you will cruise ago solo. I did.
Great video. Thank you 🎉
Thanks for watching!
Buttery smooth footage, and commentary as ever! Your video images aboard are exemplary!
I sail to England on the QM2 once a year, afte a nice stay I sail her back to NY. Its a great option to flying and if you book an inside cabin its pretty affordable.
I viewed the vid on "mute" so I could enjoy the sweet memories.
Makes a great relaxing vid for those of us that have traveled vis QM2.
Another great review, thank you for taking the time to make and post, it's really informative. We are going to be in a Queens Grill suite in June, one thing I noticed was some of the tables in the restaurant look to be very close together, particularly the tables for two - how did you find this, particularly given the extra cost for booking QG?
My wife and I booked a crossing last year on the QM2 it was exceptional!
Glad you had a great time! She really is one of a kind :)
Gents, excellent and balanced review. Sounds like on the whole even with its high expense queens grill hit your expectations, especially on service.
It’s a fantastic ship as you say a one of kind, great to see the refit has in general enhanced the ship!
Hi Dan and Jay, I thought of this as I watched, Those little things missing in the cabin, the tv variety, the plugs, and such, I thought to myself, maybe they left them out, intentionally, to keep the style of Old World Cruising in tact, without the modern amenities, you would find on other cruise lines?? If you aren't distracted by thrill and media, you "Would" focus on the suite life while aboard, so QM2 keeps her originality in World Cruising. I'm troubled that service and attention to detail, ranged from outstanding to "not so good." Hmmm I wonder where that disconnect in staff takes place? I'm at least glad Queens Grill was pleasing for you.
Just came back from a December 2023 TA in Queen Mary 2… we are not foodies and love to dance. I feel like our Queen Grills experience was a 10 as far as the suite, included spirits package and the Queen Grill dining experience. However we did not have breakfast or lunch in the Grill restaurant- nor Tea or cocktail lounge so perhaps we paid too much for an experience we did not really engage in. Our next crossing will be in a Britannia level balcony.
Carnival and Cunard seem to have listened to your advice
Would love to try Queen Grill, going from new work back to Southampton! Could you recommend a good time of year to do this so the sea isn’t as rough?
Hey Cliff, probably May to September is the best time, as that’s when the seas so t be as rough for the crossing!
Nice review from one who has done Transatlantic crossings on QM2 in both Britannia and Princess Grills. I want to add there are very nice light breakfast items, small sandwiches, and pastries during the day in the Corinthia Lounge that is included in the fare. Also, many lounges offer nice canapés with drinks in the evening as part of the regular service.
Cunard does have a problem of raising expectations too much yet they generally deliver. The average age onboard does not reflect the age of those on the brochures though!
Bottom line, once you tried the Grills experience it’s hard to go back!
I always enjoy your videos and this was great. I'm a bit confused though. I am booked on the QM2 in April 2025 for a TA which is a rebooking after our crossing was cancelled just prior to the Coronation because of engine trouble, this video shows updated fittings that I was not aware of and I watched literally everything I could find leading up to our expected voyage. Was there a more recent refit that I'm not aware of? I can't wait for our trip. Hoping that it goes off without a hitch. I can't take another disappointment from Cunard.
Latest refit was in October 2023.
Glad you enjoyed your trip, nothing nicer that a cruise you really enjoyed. I find the restaurant tables awfully close together for me! The lack of dining options is a problem. I will give the QM2 a try for the Cunard and ocean liner experience but I think it may be surviving on past glory looking at reviews. I had exemplary service and dining in the Haven on NCL, will find that hard to beat.
Diana its worth it,if you want to do transatlantic,but the dining is overhyped.
The buffett is decent in fact you will see people coming here in full evening wear after having left the main dining resturant probably hungry.
The entertainment is the equivalent of watching paint dry.
You can request a private table in the main dining room,or you will eat with strangers,but my honest tip avoid the main resturant all together
@@paulr75 thank you Paulr, yes transatlantic one way might be the best way to do it, appreciate your observations and candour 😊. Expectations run high for these things so it’s always good to have a real experience to go on, thank you again.
We have a round trip cruise booked for June 2024, our first time on QE2. We booked a sheltered balcony but now I’m having second thoughts that it might be restrictive. Also, because we don’t have a specific cabin assigned, what’s all your thoughts about likelihood of an upgrade? We are loyal Viking sailors and wonder how others find the difference? Any info on why thermals suites and hydro pool cost so much? Is it equipment, staffing or other problems? Thank you for helpful video!
QE2 is permanently parked in Dubai as a floating hotel since 2008. Do you mean the new Queen Elizabeth which is a Queen Victoria clone?
@@JohnWerner-te5zy oops! Meant Queen Mary 2!
The Golden Lion is presented as being a British Pub, but the menu makes it more a Boston or Pittsburg bar rather than the Best of British venue.
Did anyone realize that the "Original Queen Mary in Long Beach California," get a complete refit as "The Queen Mary Long Beach Hotel last year and she looks beautiful?"
The MDR is not that of the Queens Grill ,one night we got to order our wine more than half way through our dinner ,many times service was slow and very impersonal and somewhat skimpy .Bread is not on the table and a one time offering was given .Breakfast time in the MDR ,several times one had to ask for coffee,and pastry , it doesn’t flow in the same manner as other lines such as Seabourn n and Celebrity
June 9th 2024 and counting down !
Just sailed on this ship. Absolutely a beautiful ship. But, the food was horrible, activities were geared for old boring people, and it was like a floating nursing home!
Since this video was made, Cunard includes a drinks package and the gratuities with all Grill accommodations (Queens and Princess).
That promo is only for US residents. But the fares are higher and the Drinks package limit is $12/ drink, not the $13.50 on fully paid package.
Does the Queen Mary 2 , still have self service laundry rooms ?
Yes. Complimentary detergent too.
The only thing I liked about the Q M 2 .@@chak06880
We did an 8 day TA on QM2. The ship is stunning, but the food and service were abysmal.
When were you on the QM2? was it post-refit? What were your accommodations?
We sailed transatlantic on QM2 and found the main Brittania restaurant to be a complete let down,its all dress up and hype,but the food doesnt hold up.
We bought new suits but should not have bothered some of the other guests clothing looked like they where as old as the Titanic.
If we ever do it again we would only eat in the buffett,QM2 is worth it of you get a good deal,but the entertainment and food is severely below average
a bit surprised you are not aware of inexpensive adapters that plug in the socket and have one or two usb c and or a ports...problem solved
The point is, other ships have them! If you’re looking for a less detailed review, I’m sure you’ll find one!
Tries to flex about being in a Grills suite and then complains about drink prices.
#spotthefreebie
Can you explain, this doesn't make any sense? Where is the freebie?
What language is this, however, good review although we all have our different likes and dislikes
It’s in English…you must be American! 😋
We’ve been fortunate to vacation on cruises with Norwegian, Royal Caribbean, Disney, Princess, Carnival, and Cunard. Our cruise on Cunard QM2 was by far the worst cruise we’ve been on. In terms of service, cabins, amenities, food, and entertainment, QM2 clearly was far inferior to all of the other lines.
In my opinion, our QM2 vacation was comparable to spending a week in a college library with unfriendly librarians.
sounds like cunard nickels and dimes ya to death! 15% gratuities on already outrageous drinks is insulting!
It goes feel like that. It's a shame they can't charge more fairly.
I am forced to assume this is a COMMERCIAL for QM2. From the lack of any _real_ "Brutal Honesty", to the fact that all the footage in the video is PROFESSIONALLY SHOT, most likely by Cunard itself, and features NO real passengers..
If you’ve seen their original reviews of QM2, you may change your mind. D&J are very brutal in their ships reviews (sometimes too much!). So getting rave reviews from them really do mean something. And this is not a commercial for D&J either…
Dowdy dated boring dated looking grill the furnishings are cheap looking basic room amenities , no USB , staff is amazing , smooth sailing but well dowdy boring
Dowdy dated and boring, noted! 😋🤣
Us Americans can do without afternoon tea. If the is suppose to be a selling point? Well, it would be so disappointing. I'd rather see a chocolate fountian for everyone to enjoy. The Britt's are dated, old fashion. Just FYI.