Our 7 Day Transatlantic Voyage on the QM2 - New York to Southampton - Dec 2019 - Cunard
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Thank you for sharing your trip Caroline, I've enjoyed it immensely & have shown it all to my hubby... 😉
Fabulous, Caroline, loved every minute you shared with us! Ashley is hilarious, looks like you had a wonderfully relaxing holiday. Happy New Year!
Wow Caroline really enjoyed seeing all around the ship 😊, looks like you and Ashley had a wonderful time! Thank you for sharing your trip x
Wonderful video! shame I didn't bump in to you as I was on the same voyage playing the piano, had an awesome time also! keep up the good content :)
Beautiful Ship Caroline, so glad you had such a fantastic time. You look glowing!
It's been 10 years since my last cruise so I thoroughly enjoyed sharing this one with you. My husband worked in Times Square many years ago, so of course that had all changed.
Your husband is too funny 😁 plus you both look so relaxed and in your element, I think you both suit cruising.
Hello: Greetings from the USA. I came across your videos last evening watched two of them and really enjoyed them. No prize for guessing what I plan on watching tonight !!! I live 20 mins. away from New York City and travel on the Queen Mary 2 every year and seeing your videos was like " going home " she is a beautiful ship indeed and one of my favorite things to do is have lunch at the Board Walk Café to get away from everything. By the way I lived in the UK for 19 years and going on this ship or Majestic Lady as I like to refer to her as is like being in the UK. I am planning on being on board two times this year being as you enjoyed her so much you should try the Caribbean cruise just fabulous, Have done it a few times and highly recommend it. Take care and Happy Sailings !!
Hi Elizabeth - lovely to 'meet; you and so glad you enjoyed the videos. Our voyage was a wonderful experience, would love to do it again some day :)
Hi Rupert, the back of house tour sounds interesting - I worked on board cruise liners for P&O back in the 1980s so a back of house tour would be a real trip down memory lane for me! :)
@@CarolineMrsM Thank you but find you are disrupting my daily routines. I find myself putting Evey thing on hold until I get my daily log in to see what you have been up to. I feel like I have a new friend. Who knows maybe we'll bump into each on on the QM2 one day.By the way I lived in the UK for 19 years.
Lived that with you! What an experience. Delicious food, entertainment, relaxation.
Wow, everything looks fabulous and I love the formal evenings.
Your so right people have lost the art of dressing up ,we have a wedding to go to in April really looking forward to dressing up for a formal occasion, looks a fabulous experience so glad you shared it xx
A wedding is always a lovely excuse for a new outfit, hope you find something you love x
Thanks for taking us along with you. Loved it Caroline. Gorgeous room, beautiful surroundings and the food sounds delicious. So glad you both had a wonderful time. Happy New year!!! X
Really enjoyed these videos. Couldn't help thinking of the Poseidon Adventure when you filmed the Christmas tree HAHA.....def looks a lovely ship and a little more upmarket than Irish Ferries :)
OMG the Poseidon Adventure!!!!
Omg Caroline I'm so glad I came across these vlogs absolutely loved them and so informative I want to go in the future
Great fun!! Thank you and your hubby for sharing.
Loved watching, what a wonderful and very special holiday. x
We were on a 12 day cruise on QM2 in November to the West Indies and also have done the round trip crossings. Nothing like it. Glad you enjoyed your voyage.
Thanks for sharing I loved your enthusiasm on the ship it was catching thanks again
What a fantastic trip - I have never been in a cruise and now I definitely want to go !
My husband and I are booked for a week in new York and a returning home on the Queen Mary 2. We love cruising and I’m so excited. I do love a good cheese board too.
really enjoyed the vid,thats a cruise that I would love to go on what a wonderful ship!
Amazing 😻 ❤ thanks for sharing 😍enjoyed your trip xxx
What a wonderful trip, have never really fancied a cruise but if I was think this wd definitely be the ship for me soo amazing, thank you for sharing all the best x😊❤
Thanks for sharing your trip in so personal a manner. Refreshing
Glad you enjoyed it, thanks for taking the time to comment :)
Your trip looked amazing and you certainly travelled in style ... especially the return trip on QM2. I have loved watching your adventure and wish you a great 2020. 😀
Thank you, Ruth, the same to you as well :)
Lovely to see you both enjoying yourselves! X
Enjoyed your videos on the QM2 Caroline. We boarded the ship in NYC a week after you and took loads of pics, but no video! So it was great to see yours as it brought back such wonderful memories of our time on board this beautiful ship as well as our 4 days in NYC. You were so right about it being “Old fashioned” but in a good way. Such a perfect description. We’ve done 4 cruises now on various ships and have to say that the QM2 was certainly one of the nicest for us. So English in every way and the staff couldn’t do enough for us. Am now watching your other various utube videos. Happy 2020 and thanks again.
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment, Barbara, I hope your trip was as enjoyable as ours, we loved every minute.
Hi Caroline I pressed like before I saw this video ,thank you .xx
Thanks for sharing Caroline I’ve really enjoyed it 🤗🤗🤗
Looked most enjoyable. Love your style! Thank you so much for sharing your adventures. The QM2 should give you a free trip for your 60th - this is such a good advertisement for the whole journey. Stay safe and well. (A fan from Western Australia.)
Looks like you had a wonderful trip Caroline and you have a video reminder of your adventure to look back on.
What a fabulous Liner 🤩
Thanks Caroline! Glad you had a great trip!
Thank you for sharing your enjoyable video with us. What a Beautiful ship. Have a good day.
Thanks so much for sharing with us....looks like you both had a fabulous time -- I'm glad!
Loved watching this Caroline. I've always wanted to go on a cruise and seeing this has only confirmed that to me further. You could feel how much you loved it throughout the whole trip, such amazing memories to have & look back on & enjoy again xx
Thank you... ew have just booked a Literary Tour in December 2022!! Loved your very entertaining and informative video. Looks fab!
Fabulous video, thanks so much for sharing your holiday. It looks like you and Ashley had an amazing time! :)
I’ve really enjoyed watching your 2019 holiday in March 2021.....the freedom of not knowing what was ahead xxx
You're so right - if we knew then what we know now, it probably wouldn't have been half as enjoyable as it was!
Thanks for sharing your QM2 experience with us,it looked fabulous. Glad you both enjoyed it so much and relaxed. Ashley is so hilarious,really adds another dimension .Would have liked to see a card trick,maybe next time. Happy 2020 to you both,looking forward to your new adventures Caroline.😊
Thank you, Julia, Happy New Year to you and yours x
Wow! So glad we came across this vlog this morning ( U S.) We enjoyed every minute off it.
We sail the QM2 every year for the Independence Day sailing as well as the Caribbean Celebration in Nov./Dec. Not Queens Grill but not steerage, normally a covered/sheltered balcony...lol. Of course missed out on this summer's cruise.
When you mentioned it was 10 days until Christmas when you arrived in Southampton we realized you were embarking in Brooklyn the same day we were disembarking.
Anyway, we are subscribed and enjoy your vlogs with morning coffee.
"See" you tomorrow morning (Sunday). Thanks for your vlogs and the honest and real world commentary.
Thank you so much for watching and taking the time to comment. We have booked the Queen Victoria for a Norwegian fjords cruise next July, looking forward to it already!
Your so good at this . isn't it nice to see people dressing for dinner and the. Food looks delicious 😋 you both look nice enjoying ever minute looking forward to next video when you dock in Hamburg regards Lesley in anglesey 🙋🥃🍷
I absolutely love the dressing up and people watching - one of my highlights!
Wow I enjoyed your cruise so much, many thanks for sharing . 👌
Hi, 6th comment! From a new subscriber, enjoying the videos x ♥️
Hi Sarah, thanks for subscribing and lovely to 'meet' you :)
You have a permanent smile on your face, so relaxed. So true about the lifestyle aboard, a bygone era on land. Service was impeccable and ambiance of another time. Wonderful vlog, felt like I was back on the ship walking with you. Thank you for sharing.
Just discovered you today -- you guys are awesome. I love your husband's droll humor! I can't wait to take the Queen Mary 2.
I’m taking my first ever crossing aboard the Queen Mary 2 next year. One of my biggest dreams is to sit on my private balcony in the evening and having a Titanic movie marathon when we’ll be sailing close to the wreck site.
Glad you had the chance to edit your footage. Hope the internet wasn't too expensive.
Ive been waiting for this one!! :)
Omg I love you!! Been searching for nyc to Southampton voyages to check how my sealegs or lack of may fair on a trans tic to Southampton!
You should be fine, QM2 is built for the Atlantic crossing so feels very steady. Have a wonderful trip!
Thank you so much for sharing, it looked truly amazing 🤩
Very lucky to have missed the really rough weather x it’s made me feel better about cruising as I am scared stiff
Of the water but loved your video and never say never happy new year love your you tube blogs x
Thank you, Carol, Happy New Year to you too x
We were on this voyage, NYC-SYD.🇦🇺
I’ve just booked my first ever cruise. Doing a transatlantic from Southampton to Cape Canaveral on the NCL Escape October the 26th. Am very much looking forward to being at sea for 14 nights. Fabulous review of your crossing on the iconic cruise line that is Cunard. 🚢
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You trip sounds fantastic, I hope you have an amazing time :)
Lovely to see Mary. I go on her every year to visit back home (UK) since I moved to the States 15 years ago. Last year we got to visit Iceland and Canada on her also. Wish I knew how to edit videos like you do though. May I ask what camera you use?
Hi - I use a Canon G7X camera and edit with iMovie :)
What a nice video. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful little film , keep up the good work....James Glasgow
Looked amazing ...i think i could give eating all the food all the time a good go😁xx
I’d love to experience a cruise, not possible due to lack of £ though. But never mind, it’s lovely to see your video for a sense of what it’s like. Xxxxx
Loved this vlog, thank you for sharing it with us. Mum and I went on the QM2 six years ago and loved every second too. I was a dancer on the QE2 for five years in the 80’s and was wondering who the Social Directress was who did the talk? Was it Elaine MacKay or Amanda Reid?
I was wondering whether it was Maureen Ryan... I've been to a couple of her lectures on Cunard.
Kazzie is right, it was Maureen Ryan - fascinating lady :)
Oh Wow Maureen I cant believe I never thought of this lovely lady, I went to a QE2 reunion about 5years age and had a good catch up with Maureen. Thank you for letting me know x
Funny that you don’t want to talk to people at meals (when you seem so outgoing) but we are the same way. I know we’re probably missing out on making some nice friends but I just feel it’s such an effort to keep up a conversation with strangers when you’re eating.
I quite like chatting to people on holiday but only on my own terms, I want to be able to walk away when I've had enough, which isn't really possible mid-meal!
Her voice sounds amazingly like Hyacinth Bucket/Patricia Routledge
"Her voice"? I am here, you know.
I mean....... YOUR voice. Very fun video.
I dress up..Queen Mary is the best ship for dressing up on. Was on her in 2006 westbound. On her again in July to the fjords. Can't wait! As the trip to NYC, you can't enjoy the pool or outdoors properly. Too cold , windy or wavy. So should be able to on this one.
Have a fantastic trip in July :)
@@CarolineMrsM will do! Getting my posh gowns ready. I need to loose 3 kilos so can eat more
I enjoyed your video so much!You’re absolutely charming, with a husband that is a perfect complement for you. I’ve wanted to take the QM for quite some time but my usual travel companion has terrible seasickness and I’ve yet to get her to agree to it. I might have to do it solo. I hope if I bump into you both aboard ship you’ll agree to having a drink with me. I have only one critique for you, don’t worry too much about how you look on camera because you looked happy and relaxed all along and that’s better than any makeup and lighting there is.
Thank you so much for such a lovely compliment, Leslie. I hope you enjoy your trip if you decide to go :)
Good on u Ashley haveing a iced doughnut yum yum I xx
thankyou very nice video !
I love your intro!
Love watching you, especially this one as it looked amazing.... I had hoped to go on a cruise for my 50th but it was not to be lol. Now I'm dreaming for a miracle so I can afford to go on one for my 60th in may.
Wishing you well for 2020 xx💖
Carol, I will keep everything crossed for you that you get your wish for your 60th birthday xx
Thankyou Caroline xx
Haha you are awesome, made me laugh. I hope I’m as fun as you when I am mature aged!
Thank you :)
Done this last year thought it was a bit stuffy but had a great experience
Hello Caroline, loved your cruise vlogs :-) ive never considered transatlantic until recently , I was wondering if the fact you flew to NY and cruised back minimised the effects you would get say, doing it the other way ? As they say the jet lag on the way home is bad ? How did you find it cruising home?
Absolutely loved it, I would do it again in a heartbeat. The reason we chose to do it this way was more to have the busy part of the holiday first, and then the relaxing part afterwards. You just have to work with the jet lag, it was pretty good in terms of getting us up super early while we were in NY, so we got lots done early mornings while it was a bit quieter, on the plus side!
Hello Caroline, hubby and I are planning a transatlantic when he takes early retirement at 50 in a few years, I hope we will be as cool as you ! What type of room were you in, was it the Queens Grill room ? I bet you were glad you had this booked before COVID struck xx
Hi Fiona, yes, it was Queens Grill. Such sad news that Cunard have cancelled everything until next year. We are booked on Q Victoria in July so hopefully it'll be back up and running by then. x
I'm in the US. Planning a QM2 trip for 2023 for my retirement gift to me. I want to visit Scotland Ireland
I want to go on the QM2 lol
Book! It's not that expensive if you go january to april
I adore you Lady M! My friends and I want to do a crossing with you when we can. You're every bit as charming, exciting and lovely as the ship!
How is it possible that the weather was warm in the middle of December? Being on deck without jackets?? On the North Atlantic in December.
It really was surprising, I was expecting it to be far colder :)
This looked fab. We are looking for a cruise for the end of 2020. Tell me i get seasick as soon as i step on the water. Any tips ? So far we have only been on short trips. Do you have to do a lot of walking to get from a-b or are there short-cuts. I have Parkinsons.
The amount of walking will vary dependent on the size of ship you choose, maybe look for a smaller one to minimise the amount of walking. I'm lucky that I've never suffered from seasickness, so I can't help you with any tips on that front, I'm afraid. There's various remedies available though - pills, wristbands.
Jazzshampoo the wristbands are really helpful but if you are really bad, you can get an injection from the sick bay, you’ll sleep for ages then wake up feeling terrific.
Thank you. Did they replace the wine when you had finished a bottle
Yes, they did.
Hello Caroline, ive been looking at doing the trans Atlantic for a good while and when when this pandemic is over, may i ask when you go for lunch and what not is it included or do you have to pay for it. all the best and stay safe, Daniel D
HI Daniel - all food included on all cruises, but not drinks :)
You are so funny x
Did you end up sleeping well? Those beds are real comfy X
I'm never a great sleeper anywhere these days, annoyingly, but I didn't sleep terribly on board the ship overall.
I've done the transatlantic crossing several times east and west and never got invited to the captains party. Maybe because I always book a 3rd class cabin. lol
My understanding was that all the passengers are invited, that's certainly the impression we got anyway :)
I live in southampton, its so easy to get on and off the ship, its about a 15 minute walk from the terminal to my home...
Now that sounds convenient :)
What room was you in?
10006, Queens Grill Suite :)
The ship is getting old and boring. Just came back from 16 days Cunard. 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)
We love it. But I guess it’s not for everyone.
7 day cruise vs 7 hour flight lol
A wise man once said: once you stop rushing through life, you'll be amazed by how much more life you have time for.
Wish I could afford a cruise but as I'm 66 in3 months it ain't gonna happen
Never say never!
You remind me of mrs bucket
Coming from Onslow, I'll take that as a compliment.
thank you but how about less of your face in the camera and more of the ship
How about you go elsewhere with your rude, unpleasant comments, you are not welcome on my TH-cam channel and don't fit in at all with the nice, supportive community we have here.
S st what an unnecessary comment!
Looks amazing.