Queen Mary 2 Cruise: Crossing the Atlantic on a Classic Ocean Liner
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2022
- We did a crossing on Queen Mary 2, the famous ocean liner from Cunard.
Our transatlantic cruise went from New York to Southampton, England, and the weeklong voyage offered seven days full of activities on this lovely ship.
We hope you enjoy this vlog.
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We’ve done 8 crossings on QM2, starting in 2004. Just love her. Enjoyed your video because we’ve missed the past 3 years due to Covid and family illness.
That's a big number of crossings. Thanks so much for watching. I do hope you get to enjoy more voyages soon!
We have done about the same amount of crossings as you but had to stop during the pandemic as it takes us three days on Amtrak to get to the ship and we didn't want to risk turning up with covid and then being turned away. Its frustrating as its the only way I can cross the Atlantic to see my elderly father. Can't wait until they stop making us test beforehand.
My wife and I were aboard this same cruise. Our first time on an ocean liner (after many cruise ship experiences) and our first time to cross the Atlantic by ship. You managed to take advantage of many venues that we did not, so it's nice to see them in this video so we can plan ahead for a future crossing. My wife and I both laughed when it seemed that you just walked aboard. We got to the terminal around 1130, and it still took over 2 hours to get processed. Very long lines! But, after a nice evening on board, all that was forgotten. We did the full formal dress thing on both formal nights (Tux, evening dress, etc.) We packed a second, large, suitcase with all of our cruise clothes and took advantage of the service provided (at a cost) to return that luggage directly to our home while we travelled through the UK with only our backpacks of easy wear. They met us at the exit to the ship and away went that BIG suitcase with all the fancy clothes. I also spent a lot of time with the Vets, several of whom were from my own era. A great group. Thanks for recording our memories!
That's great. I'm glad this video helped plan and perhaps reminisce a bit. Oh, we had a bit of a wait, too. I was surprised no water or snacks! Thanks for watching and happy travels!
One should plan on exercising at least 60 minutes per day to keep one's weight in check due to the high calorie meals on board. Thanks for showing some of the exercise machines in the QM2 gym, and that it is not overwhelmed with users.
Absolutely. I always go every day to mitigate the effects of the food. Thanks for watching. Happy travels!
21:48 Solo Dance...I love the way she danced.. the move was marvelous!
Brilliant right? Thanks for watching. Happy cruising.
@@InTheLoopTravel Yes it is 😊 Welcome
I just started to research QM2 cruises, and your video inspired me to book this crossing. Thank you very much for your information!
Wow! Cunard needs to get me a commission. Lol. Thanks so much for watching. Have a marvelous voyage!
Nice video! I’m booked for next June in a sheltered balcony suite. You looked v nice in your dinner attire, glad QM 2 has a dress code.
Thanks so much for watching and your kind comments. Happy travels!
After 3 years in the making, I finally boarded the Queen Mary 2 this May, it was every bit of magical as I thought it would be and I'm glad you looked like you had a great time as well.
Excellent video, keep up the good work1
I appreciate you taking the time to watch and comment. I also had a fun time. Very relaxing! Happy travels!
May 1st from New York to Southampton was my first time ever on any ship. It was also a fantastic voyage. The embarkation at Brooklyn was diabolical, but the voyage itself was great.
Glad to hear that you had such a great experience on your first crossing. We just booked her for a crossing this summer. Really looking forward to it. I’ve always wanted to do it.
@@garymiles484 What was the weather like during the trip? we are leaving on the same voyage in a few weeks and wondering what to pack sweater/jacket/coat wise. any advice would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance
@@bwaykid1984 assuming the weather will be similar, a coat for the deck inside, just a light jacket or jersey.
Hope they have sorted out the embarkation.
Was A Fantastic holiday On Queen Mary 2xxxThoroughly loved the full week On Boardxxx
Brilliant! Thanks for watching. Happy travels!
Great video. Very informative. Thank you.
Thank you so much. I appreciate your kind review. Happy cruising!
Wow....what a trip........enjoyed the video
Thank you for having a look. Cheers!
Excellent video. Thanks. You highlighted a few things I've not seen before, like the sauna area and the adorable doggie coats. Thank you for making this video!
You're so welcome! Thanks for watching. That is my aim, to show people what it's like. Happy travels!
Excellent vlog! As a regular passenger on Queen Mary 2 you did a realistic representation of what expect. Well done !
Thanks so much. I had fun discovering this legendary liner. Cheers!
I loved my QM2 experience. The Commodore Club is my favourite spot. Queen Victoria was a similar experience but easier to navigate and get around as it’s smaller. I find I have to take too much clothing to conform with all of the standards, a pain if flying, men’s suits and blazers and size 11 business shoes almost need their own suitcase! I learned to take slightly less and just cop the laundry bill, free washing machines and dryers often full. If ever I went again I would skip formal night and save a lot of luggage space and just have buffet, red lion or room service instead that night, not worth lugging a tuxedo around to wear for 5 hours. Beautiful ships.
Great tips. That sounds about how I would do it as well. I strive for carry-on only luggage for flights. Thanks for watching. Cheers!
We did a crossing in mid April. The Queen Mary was beautiful. It was a great experience.
We had a pleasant time. Very relaxing. Thanks for watching.
Thank you for the wonderful video of your journey on The Queen Mary 2. Looks amazing.
My pleasure. Will you sail soon?
@@InTheLoopTravel Unfortunately not in the near future.
Thank you for such a lovely positive video about your Cunard experience! My fiancé and I are going on the queen Mary 2 for our honeymoon next year. Videos like this help us prepare and get excited! ☺️
That's awesome. It's why I love to share. Thanks for watching and commenting. Cheers!
I’m doing this cruise starting in the UK in 23 days!! Very excited.
That's wonderful. Have an amazing voyage. Thanks for watching
I'm on that crossing too! 🐟🐠
@@gingernightmare9152 nice one! 🛳🗽
Stunning ship! I absolutely love her! She has such a beautiful and recognizable form!
This liner is indeed the favorite of so many. It was a treat to do the crossing. Thanks for watching. Happy travels!
Great video, I feel like I was there with you guys. I have never thought of doing transatlantic cruise but now I do. Thanks for sharing your experience.
Hi there! I had always wanted to try at least one. It's certainly a different kind of experience. Happy cruising, and thanks for watching, as always. Best, JR.
Excellent video, relaxing, enjoyable and informative. I want to go!
Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment. Happy cruising!
Fantastic video really well put together I’ve been on a lot of cruises but that’s a definite must do looks very civilised keep them coming 🍺🍺🍺
I appreciate you watching and commenting. I love to show travelers what to expect. It's definitely a different style of ocean vacation. Cheers!
Enjoyed watching your trip. Hope you enjoyed it.
Thanks so much for watching.. Yes, it was a very pleasant crossing. Happy cruising! Cheers.
Nice and informative video. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks so much for watching. Happy cruising!
Great video!!
Thanks so much. I appreciate that.
May 15th Cunard crossing NYC to Southampton. Had Singles Stateroom which was stunning. Theater Specialty Cruise. It was magical! Enjoyed your video.
Thanks so much for watching! Happy travels.
Glad you made your first trans-Atlantic crossing! It's my favorite itinerary for all the sea days...... the ship is the destination, especially aboard Queen Mary 2. The Chart Room, Commodore Club, Queens Room are where I gravitate to. Public space layout is refreshingly different than a cruise ship. Those in-hull verandas are a great design. The space that is now Carinthia Lounge was originally the Wintergarden, a dull depressing under used room & the Kings Court is also a wonderful improvement.
It was a treat indeed. So relaxing. You really know this liner. Fantastic! Happy travels. Thanks for watching.
@@InTheLoopTravel All your videos are great capturing the feel & experience of each ship. I've been fortunate to sail aboard Queen Mary twice. Having said that my absolute favorite ships currently are all the Viking Ocean sisters, with my next trans-Atlantic crossing in December aboard Viking Neptune.
Thankyou , well presented sir .
Thank you for watching and your kind comment. Much appreciated. Happy travels!
I don't know if I will ever get to do it but you guys really gave us a good look at it, Thank's
I'm so happy that you took the time to watch. Happy travels!
One day I definitely got to go on this ship. It looks amazing.
I hope you get to go soon! Thanks for watching.
EXCELLENT VIDEO. We have made 3 crossings and you have really captured the essence of the experience. We do enjoy the formal evenings and the opportunity to step out of our comfort zone "rise to the occasion" but as you beautifully showed, there are other options on those nights.
Thanks so much. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I really appreciate you watching and taking the time to comment. We did have fun.
Great video! I'm flying to the UK and am doing a solo Eastward crossing on her in December. Thank you for the tips, and I especially liked the shot of your sheltered balcony cabin as that's what I booked.
Amazing! Have a special voyage! Thanks for watching. I hope you found my video giving a full tour of our stateroom as well. Cheers!
We did the east to west crossing in late April/early May and loved every minute! QM2 is perfect!
That's great. You got five bonus hours!
@@InTheLoopTravel Yes, it was very weird to have 5 days of 25 hours but honestly its one of the reasons we chose this crossing! We want to do it again sometime!
Anyone done this in October
Glad you enjoyed your crossing on the QM2. We got married on the ship 10th July 2022.xx
Oh wow! You had a big event onboard right after our sailing. How wonderful. Cheers!
Excellent video 👍 I hope to do the roundtrip transatlantic crossing.
Oh, roundtrip. Nice! Back to back or with a little visit to England in between?
Thanks for watching. Happy travels!
@@InTheLoopTravel I ended up booking two one-way transatlantic cruises. In-between the two voyages I'll probably visit London (not sure since I've already been), and then I'll be going on an MSC 14 night cruise in northern Europe and Africa and back to NYC on Queen Mary 2. Thanks again for you videos👍 I might be back with questions! 😁
seems very uncrowded. food looks high end,nice presentations
We had a pleasant crossing. It's very relaxing.
great job im on her in dec will have done all 3 queens by then
Amazing! Thanks for watching. Happy travels!
parabens pelo video espero que algum dia invistam em novos transatlanticos como RMS QM2
Obrigado por assistir. Happy travels!
Hope you enjoyed your Scorpion’s Tail!! Catherine.
Cheers! Thanks for the awesome suggestion. The bars have so many magnificently creative cocktails!
I used to work on the QE2 and the trip would take 4 days 5 nights from Southampton to Nee York
Yeah. They definitely take it a little slower for a pleasure crossing. Cheers.
Hi there, hank you for that vlog. Can you tell me please when you found about the themed nights?
Therefore knowing what to pack. We are doing our cruise in May 2023, NYC to London. We cannot wait.
Thanks so much for watching. The theme nights are made available on your booking when you create an account on the Cunard website to monitor your booking. Have a marvelous voyage.
Thanks for the mention and pleased you found and rode the scenic elevator on such a beautiful day. 😀
I appreciate you being so helpful. Happy travels! Cheers.
Great video! We are doing it later this month 😀. Can I ask what camera you used?
Thanks so much. Have a wonderful voyage. I used a GoPro and my Google Pixel 6 phone
@@InTheLoopTravel thanks 👍
Build a spectacular ocean liner Queen Elizabeth II as soon as possible
You want a second QE ship?
I'm crossing Westbound Oct 18th. Looking forward to it as it's my first and always wanted to cross on a Cunard ocean liner. I'm curious as to what was the ships average speed on the crossing? I know they've slowed her down to accommodate longer crossings.
Hi Jamie. I heard that the normal cruising speeds are more than 22 knots, which is still faster than a traditional cruise ship. Have a wonderful trip!
@@InTheLoopTravel ,thank you . I'm sure I'll enjoy and thank you for the great video!
Was that a Thalassotherapy pool in the Thermal Suite? (That is a French style pool with minerals in the water, like that is in the sea). Sometimes those cruise passages end in Hamburg.
I think they call it a Thalassotherapy pool. But not certain there are minerals added. But the steel rollers and nice jets, for sure. Happy travels!
Thanks for this. May I ask how you got to the cruise terminal in N.Y.? It looked like a coach rather than public transit.
Hi there. Thanks for watching. Yes, I took the Cunard transfer offered from the precruise hotel.
Are the meals at the Pub included in the price of your ticket, or are you paying for every meal over the 14 days at sea? Sorry for asking what’s probably a stupid question, but I’ve never been on a cruise before..
The pub lunch is included in your fare. Not a silly question at all. Many restaurants are included but some specialty dining options do come with added costs. Happy travels.
How often do they sail . Can you make the return voyage back to the states.
Queen Mary 2 sails year round, and yes, they offer several crossings going each way. Happy travels!
ODD QUESTION - nice vid english pub start !! is USA to UK better or UK to USA - like calmer cruise sun placement winds etc etc or are they the same arriving NY fab - isle of wight nice too - has anyone gone there and back ??? hours lost gained know its an odd question ... just curious ....
I think it's better to sail UK to NYC for a couple of main reasons. The sail in to see the skyline ahead and going past the statue of Liberty at sunrise (depending on timings and season) and the time changes are favorable going in that direction. Thanks for watching. Happy travels
It would be good to hear the hidden costs ie drinks meals in specialty restaurants gratuities etc
Thanks for watching. Yes, drinks are extra and a couple specialty restaurants have fees.
Hi really hate flying. But want to go to New York. Would this crossing be ideal for my kids too?
They might not have many peers onboard but if they get along with adults and can entertain themselves easily, they would be fine. Not sure it's an ideal holiday for them but certainly manageable. Cheers. Thanks for watching.
I have done many Queen Mary 2 transatlantic crossing none since 2018. I note you are wearing a mask on occasions, I thought you didn't have to at present or was this crossing made some while ago? I enjoyed your video
Thanks so much for watching. We wore a mask when very close to others. It's totally optional. We had to test for another cruise right after and took as many precautions as possible just in case.
I want Ask you ! There is some passengers on bord Queen marry 2 ship . Why i didnt see too much on it !
The ship was about half full when I sailed. Thanks for watching. Happy travels!
Keep up the good work.👍 I would greatly appreciate it if you could help me set a budget. How much does it cost for two people staying in an inside cabin? An estimate would be very helpful.
Hi there. Thanks for watching. You can find prices for an inside at around $700 per person for a crossing. Happy travels!
I'm doing the double TA this month. I didn't see anyone wearing masks, apart from crew. How was the Covid situation onboard? Would you please post the daily itinerary on Facebook, I'm a member of that QM2 page. I hope there will be more videos.. please. 🐟🐟
Have a wonderful trip. We had no reported cases onboard. But if course, there could have been a few.
I have several other videos here. Thanks for watching.
You'll also like:
Queen Mary 2 Ship Tour, Full Deck-By-Deck Walkthrough
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Also, watch these cabin tours on Queen Mary 2:
Queen Mary 2 Queens Grill Suite Tour
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Queen Mary 2 Balcony Cabin Tour
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Thank you for this video. I am exploring taking this ship in July 2023 from the UK to NY. Was it awfully cold while at sea?
I have only done smaller Caribbean cruises, so not sure what to expect crossing the Atlantic? Thanks again 😊
It was brisk on one day during our trip. Not too bad. In July, I expect it might be pretty nice usually. It can get high seas though. Enjoy! It's a unique experience. Thanks for watching.
Sad that there were so many empty seats to hear those Veterans!
It filled in nicely. I was there early. Thanks so much for watching. Happy travels.
How long is the trip??
Hi there. It's a seven-day trip across.
What are you masking for?
I think this trip was a couple years ago. Maybe they had a rule on the ship or something. Thanks for watching.
Nobody has mentioned how stable the cruise liner/ship was during the crossing. I know the Atlantic is quite rough and want to know if someone like myself who gets quite seasick without help from bonimine or dramamine could handle such a journey?
The ship was incredibly stable. One day near the end of the cruise, there was more movement from rough seas. A person prone to seasickness might have had a bit of an issue. But otherwise, very smooth.
The Cunard QM2 is the only cruise liner in the world and has a double hull to make sailings much more stable than any other cruise ship. Having said that we did a Princess sailing in early Sept. 2015 on the Caribbean Princess via N. Atlantic via Iceland and Norway, and it was not rough at all.
It depends on the sea conditions really. The Atlantic can be calm one day and change significantly another. We have crossed in huge swells in which any ship will move significantly. Its pot luck really. But QM2 is a liner and designed for such crossings.
Extremely stable. I was on the 16 day cruise on QM2. Only the best memories. We crossed the Atlantic both ways and in the middle visited Brugge, Belgium.
@@rinaveygman9783 What month did you so the crossing?
La nave è un sogno e tu sei un figo 😅
Thanks so much for watching and the kind comment.
Best place/time for string quartet?
I'd have to say. Right before dinner outside Champagne lounge. Or sit down in Grand Lobby to hear the nice acoustics.
@@InTheLoopTravel thanks
Is food paid for separately?
Most restaurants are included. A couple of speciality restaurants have added charges. Thanks for watching. Happy travels!
Question: Is there a self-help laundry room?
Yes. There are laundry rooms, and they even include detergent.
Can I take my pooch into my cabin on QM2
I'm sure you may only visit your pets at the kennel.
Big mistake at the outset. It's a voyage, a Trans-Atlantic is NOT a cruise. Aside from that silly mistake, good video. Thanks.
Thanks for watching. It really was an enjoyable cruise. Happy travels!
Now that's a cruise novelty on CZcams - a man travelling with a woman!
Lol. Thanks for watching.
😂.
Iti is indeed
Is this a senior home in the sea? Why is everyone 80+ here?
Hey. I think I'm doing OK for my advanced age. Thanks for watching.
Hey. I think I'm doing OK for my advanced age. Thanks for watching.
"The dress code" lolol. Why would you go on a trip like that??
Thanks for checking out the video. Happy travels!
Isn't the minimum age to cruise on Cunard sixty-five 🤭 It's good you cleared up that suits and ties aren't required in the swimming pool 😂
Lol. Suits and ties aren't required at all 😉. Thanks so much for watching. Happy travels.
This video really missed the marks because you are not showing the food and the quality of the food, which is a huge aspect of cruising
Thanks for watching. Food was fine. I'm not a real foodie. It wasn't great just OK. Happy travels.
Not our experience at all. Got back two days ago.
How was yours different? Better or worse? Thanks for having a look at my video. Happy travels!
Not a cruise.
A CROSSING it's called!!!!
That's right. Not everyone knows this. Well done. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for this bud! My dream is to cross the Atlantic on the QM2, and tour Europe. I am a 60 year Jew, so I want to see where my grandparents were murdered.
You're welcome. Thanks for watching. Happy travels!
A Trans Atlantic crossing is not a Cruise!!
Yes, it was an enjoyable transatlantic crossing/pleasure cruise. People love it. Cheers!
This is a good one I'm looking forward to my cruise at the end of October I hope I don't have to see these people wearing the insane diapers on their faces the whole time I'm actually amazed that people are still doing that insanity
Thanks for watching. Have a fantastic cruise!
Hoping to make a crossing next September 2023. Will only do it if they have dropped the vaccine requirement.
Same here. I won't be coming until the face nappies and jab requirements are gone.
What is the current mask wearing protocol please?
The crew was wearing masks. Passengers don't have to.
God the music you mixed in with the music going on in the background at the same time is so obnoxious.
Thanks for watching. Happy travels.
Staff still wearing face nappies? Very sad! Do you still have to take several doses of the experimental RNA shot, to travel?
Thanks for watching.
Cunard and Disney still requiring it. All other cruise ships and cruise lines have dropped the requirement. Hoping these two do the same.
@@lynx8664 The other lines have dropped face nappy requirements? Or the clotshot requirement?
Crossing, not cruise.
Thanks for watching.
@@InTheLoopTravel I was on this crossing. Excellent.
The ship is getting old and boring. Just came back from 16 days Cunard today. It degraded a lot. food quality and quantity BAD. especially at the Lido. Super short handed. It is at the Carnival cruise style. No dance host, no queens room Hostess, no professional dancer exhibition, etc. will not recommend for this price ( we are diamond on Cunard, not a newbie)
I definitely was not as impressed with much of what you mention, especially when compared with the reviews from cruisers who had sailed years prior. I have heard from many others critiques similar to yours.
@t Fu
Sadly that's was our experience on our last crossing. Stunning ship but showing some age mixed with mediocre food & service. Aside from the ship herself there was no wow factor in the soft product.
Nice video--but how many commercials must I endure? Gosh, the major networks don't have as many commercial interruptions. Sorry--I need to block your channel.
Thanks for watching. It's a one of a kind liner. Worth traveling on at least once.
It is depressing to see crew required to wear masks while passengers aren't. I do not know if masks are still necessary -- I'm not an epidemiologist and so I take no position one way or the other -- but I do know that crew members are not some subhuman species with a different infection profile than passengers. If masks are necessary, they are necessary for everyone; if masks are not necessary, they are not necessary for anyone. I don't know which is the case, but I know that what I see in this video makes me sick and angry.
I bet a lot of people feel this way. Thanks for having a look at my video, though. Best.
You really still haven’t figured out the masks have NOTHING to do w a faux “virus?!” - COME ON! 😂
Please! You are on a CROSSING; not a CRUISE!
Thanks for watching. It's a lovely old ocean liner. We really enjoyed our cruise. Happy travels.
I hate that crew are wearing those masks!
I agree. Either masks are no longer necessary, and Cunard/Carnival is abusing its employees by requiring them to wear masks, or masks are still necessary, in which case they should be worn by everyone. I don't know which is the case, but I do know that it makes no scientific sense to pretend that crew members and passengers belong to different species with different infection profiles. Either all humans on a ship should wear masks, or no humans need to wear masks.
Yes. As long as they are vaccinated, I suppose it shouldn't be required of anyone.