Was just on QM2 last week for the Hamburg-Southampton sailing. Such an amazing ship, entertainmant such a high standard (I've only got MSC and P&O to compare with tho!) and food, enjoyed it all, and yes, I over ate on sea day 😬☺ Thanks for sharing this good tour of the ship!
Excellent from the start, sincere thanks. I've crossed UK-USA around 10 times on QM2 since 2006, with more booked. Your video is superb, thank you again.
A great video! I've sailed on QM2 before and we have reservations to do so again soon. As a friendly update, allow me to add a couple of points if you don't mind. First (at about 8:24), yes, even in the hottest days of the summer, that ocean can be surprisingly cold. Be sure to bring a jacket or very warm sweater so that you can walk a few laps around the promenade deck. After several days at sea, you'll probably want to take a little stroll, but even in August, that can be uncomfortably cold without some warm covering. Second, your balcony is what Cunard calls a "sheltered balcony." It's not fully open to the outside. Rather, it's a hole cut into the hull of the ship. Actually, of all the balcony cabins, I like these the best. For one, they're actually a little cheaper than cabins on the upper decks. But more importantly to me--they're about the most private outdoor experience you can have onboard the QM2. Some of the other balconies are visible from the promenade deck, and others are so high up that you may be subject to the motion of the ship if you encounter rough seas. These lower cabins give you and up close and personal view of the ocean--they're just great! Third, common complaints about the cabins on QM2 are (1) there is no power or USB service on the nightstands. If you want to charge your electronic devices, there are plenty of British and American outlets, but all at the desk and (2) the shower, while large and steamy, has one of those old curtains. There are no glass doors. Neither of these things are a big deal to me, but I've sure heard some nasty comments about those two things! Personally, I have bigger problems to worry about--lol. Fourth, lunch at the Golden Lion (excluding alcohol) as well as the use of the launderettes (including detergents) are included in your fare. If you want, you can do both with no additional fees. Fifth (at 14:00), the Atlantic Room is a hidden gem. It's used when the Entertainments crew offers (free) bridge lessons. Other than that, the room sits idle much of the time. So if you are one of those folks who just wants to unwind and read a book or do needlework or some other quiet entertainment like that, you may find that the seats in the library are all taken, but you'll have plenty of choices here--along with stunning views should you choose to look up from your book! At 15:20, the Boardwalk Restaurant--rumor has it that it's only open when QM2 is *not* performing a Transatlantic crossing. In other words, they use it those few weeks when she's in the Caribbean or some other warmer climate. I don't know if that's really true, but that's the story I've heard about it. I've heard the same about the retractable rooftop over the pool on Deck 12--it's only opened when QM2 is performing a warmer itinerary. Anyway, yours is a great video, and I hope my long post may offer yet more incentive for folks to experience what she has to offer.
Choice of which side of the ship you want a cabin is very important. We were port going west in October and it really was quite warm when the sun was out adn it was lovely on the balcony. But the starboard side was freezing as the wind was from the North West and it was in the shade. Maybe mid summer the shady side would be preferrable. The sheltered balcony Window Seat had seems to be very popular as it offers a lot more protection than standard balconies (and is cheaper and has a direct view down to the sea)
@@andrewhalket4129 We did a round-trip crossing in August. It took 15 nights, and it was glorious! We had the same cabin for the duration, and it happened to be on the starboard side of the ship (odd cabin numbers). Even in early August, the balcony never really got overly warm once we were away from port, regardless of which direction we were sailing. Oh, the sunlight certainly helped, but that mid-Atlantic is powerfully cold. However, I can tell you that when departing from Brooklyn, the starboard balconies have exceptional views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
@@andrewhalket4129 Oh, that's unfortunate. We had stunningly clear weather when we returned to NYC. The only problem is that she passes under the Verrazzano at oh-my-god-thirty, so if you want to actually see the highlights of the harbor as you pass them, you'll need to forfeit some beauty sleep.
Thank you, Jeremy. I'd visited Cunard's website for 2025 and '26 crossing options, so your video guide is quite timely. Yes, I do want to travel Titanic-style with a better outcome - God rest their souls, I had to laugh at that one.
It's "afternoon tea." "High tea" is essentially supper, the meal working families would have at the end of the day with meat, bread, potatoes, etc. Afternoon tea is traditionally served at a low ("coffee") table at 4pm or so, while high tea is served at a regular dining room table.
Came off this ship 2 weeks ago, the ship is Luxurious all over, stunning decor, but the food in the Inclusive restaurant and the Buffet was awful, for this to be Cunards's flagship, it was really poor, we have been on 25 cruises with 3 different cruise lines, and the food was the worst of all of them.
There is, sort of. Generally they like men in collared shirts and no shorts in the evening, unless dining in the buffet. There are usually two formal nights on board as well, where most men wear tuxedos.
I have crossed on The QM 2 three times , I must be missing something . I think The QM 2 is very dull and way too basic, the entertainment is nothing to get excited about , the decor is plastic and plain , the food is mediocre .
@@windowseatworldtravel I do not fly , I returned on The Norwegian Escape , The Q M 2 could learn many from T he Escape more activities , nicer crew and better food .I never saw the cruise director on The Q M 2 , Julie was always around on The Escape .
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Was just on QM2 last week for the Hamburg-Southampton sailing.
Such an amazing ship, entertainmant such a high standard (I've only got MSC and P&O to compare with tho!) and food, enjoyed it all, and yes, I over ate on sea day 😬☺
Thanks for sharing this good tour of the ship!
Really enjoyed your video. I took a Transatlantic on QM2 last year, and found the whole experience to be absolutely wonderful!
Very cool! There’s no ship like her.
Excellent from the start, sincere thanks.
I've crossed UK-USA around 10 times on QM2 since 2006, with more booked.
Your video is superb, thank you again.
Very kind of you! Thank you!
Thanks for the tour, Jeremy.
Ouch!!!!! At 1:50 - it is NOT a cruise ship. Otherwise a great video ... I am a Platinum member and do this twice a year. LOVE IT LOVE IT.
A really enjoyable video, thank you. I'm up to 37 voyages now, including 23 Transatlantics, so I'm marginally ahead of you. Cheers from the UK.
Thank you! And cheers! We’re coming to the UK for a week at the end of December - any suggestions for us?
23? Wow! Marginally? Should I be envious?
Very informative 😊
A great video! I've sailed on QM2 before and we have reservations to do so again soon. As a friendly update, allow me to add a couple of points if you don't mind. First (at about 8:24), yes, even in the hottest days of the summer, that ocean can be surprisingly cold. Be sure to bring a jacket or very warm sweater so that you can walk a few laps around the promenade deck. After several days at sea, you'll probably want to take a little stroll, but even in August, that can be uncomfortably cold without some warm covering.
Second, your balcony is what Cunard calls a "sheltered balcony." It's not fully open to the outside. Rather, it's a hole cut into the hull of the ship. Actually, of all the balcony cabins, I like these the best. For one, they're actually a little cheaper than cabins on the upper decks. But more importantly to me--they're about the most private outdoor experience you can have onboard the QM2. Some of the other balconies are visible from the promenade deck, and others are so high up that you may be subject to the motion of the ship if you encounter rough seas. These lower cabins give you and up close and personal view of the ocean--they're just great!
Third, common complaints about the cabins on QM2 are (1) there is no power or USB service on the nightstands. If you want to charge your electronic devices, there are plenty of British and American outlets, but all at the desk and (2) the shower, while large and steamy, has one of those old curtains. There are no glass doors. Neither of these things are a big deal to me, but I've sure heard some nasty comments about those two things! Personally, I have bigger problems to worry about--lol.
Fourth, lunch at the Golden Lion (excluding alcohol) as well as the use of the launderettes (including detergents) are included in your fare. If you want, you can do both with no additional fees.
Fifth (at 14:00), the Atlantic Room is a hidden gem. It's used when the Entertainments crew offers (free) bridge lessons. Other than that, the room sits idle much of the time. So if you are one of those folks who just wants to unwind and read a book or do needlework or some other quiet entertainment like that, you may find that the seats in the library are all taken, but you'll have plenty of choices here--along with stunning views should you choose to look up from your book!
At 15:20, the Boardwalk Restaurant--rumor has it that it's only open when QM2 is *not* performing a Transatlantic crossing. In other words, they use it those few weeks when she's in the Caribbean or some other warmer climate. I don't know if that's really true, but that's the story I've heard about it. I've heard the same about the retractable rooftop over the pool on Deck 12--it's only opened when QM2 is performing a warmer itinerary.
Anyway, yours is a great video, and I hope my long post may offer yet more incentive for folks to experience what she has to offer.
Great notes! Thank you so much!
Choice of which side of the ship you want a cabin is very important. We were port going west in October and it really was quite warm when the sun was out adn it was lovely on the balcony. But the starboard side was freezing as the wind was from the North West and it was in the shade. Maybe mid summer the shady side would be preferrable.
The sheltered balcony Window Seat had seems to be very popular as it offers a lot more protection than standard balconies (and is cheaper and has a direct view down to the sea)
@@andrewhalket4129 We did a round-trip crossing in August. It took 15 nights, and it was glorious! We had the same cabin for the duration, and it happened to be on the starboard side of the ship (odd cabin numbers). Even in early August, the balcony never really got overly warm once we were away from port, regardless of which direction we were sailing. Oh, the sunlight certainly helped, but that mid-Atlantic is powerfully cold. However, I can tell you that when departing from Brooklyn, the starboard balconies have exceptional views of Manhattan and the Statue of Liberty.
@@ajs11201 we would have had exceptional views arriving in NYC...if it hadn't been thick fog!
@@andrewhalket4129 Oh, that's unfortunate. We had stunningly clear weather when we returned to NYC. The only problem is that she passes under the Verrazzano at oh-my-god-thirty, so if you want to actually see the highlights of the harbor as you pass them, you'll need to forfeit some beauty sleep.
Wonderful tour of a wonderful ship! But sad that you skipped over the Churchill Lounge. Great venue for an afternoon or post-dinner cigar and whisky.
Good point! Sorry about that
Great tour. Wish to be on it one day!
Thank you! Very nice video. I'll be on the QM2 in two months. Subbed👍
Thank you, Jeremy. I'd visited Cunard's website for 2025 and '26 crossing options, so your video guide is quite timely. Yes, I do want to travel Titanic-style with a better outcome - God rest their souls, I had to laugh at that one.
It's "afternoon tea." "High tea" is essentially supper, the meal working families would have at the end of the day with meat, bread, potatoes, etc. Afternoon tea is traditionally served at a low ("coffee") table at 4pm or so, while high tea is served at a regular dining room table.
Nicely done, but you missed the spa with the saunas and relaxation room. Also, nothing really on the outside pool and the hot tubs and bar.
I have done the crossing on the QM2. His very perfunctory style does not do the ship or the experience justice!
I await your leas perfunctory video!
Nice video m8
This includes all the available spaces, except for the higher levels?
Pretty much
Came off this ship 2 weeks ago, the ship is Luxurious all over, stunning decor, but the food in the Inclusive restaurant and the Buffet was awful, for this to be Cunards's flagship, it was really poor, we have been on 25 cruises with 3 different cruise lines, and the food was the worst of all of them.
You didn’t show the dog deck part
But I did
Floor by floor or deck by deck?
Excellent video. Is there a dress code on board?
There is, sort of. Generally they like men in collared shirts and no shorts in the evening, unless dining in the buffet. There are usually two formal nights on board as well, where most men wear tuxedos.
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Deck by deck… ships don’t have floors.
Can’t wait to see your video with all the proper terminology!
Q.M. ll , Reminds me of a floating senior center .
Its not
:-D Oh no.
My dear Richard you keep thinking that and we can keep you youngsters off OUR cruise :-) Quite frankly we don't want you.
It's like a white person saying ''It's full of black people''.
I have crossed on The QM 2 three times , I must be missing something . I think The QM 2 is very dull and way too basic, the entertainment is nothing to get excited about , the decor is plastic and plain , the food is mediocre .
Yet you crossed three times?
@@windowseatworldtravel I do not fly , I returned on The Norwegian Escape , The Q M 2 could learn many from T he Escape more activities , nicer crew and better food .I never saw the cruise director on The Q M 2 , Julie was always around on The Escape .
@@josephforest7605 QM2 is a cruise liner the NE is a floating hotel that moves
Don't put lieing boma on