Queen Mary 2 FULL Ship Tour
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This is our Queen Mary 2 Full Ship Tour; brought to you in 4K Ultra HD. In this ship tour, we'll take you around the entire ship starting on Deck 2 in her stunning Britannia Restaurant, and working our way up through the ship. In this Queen Mary 2 Full Ship Tour, we'll give you a great opportunity to take a peek at her bars, restaurants, grand lobby, swimming pools, shops, spa and much much more. If you're looking for an in depth review of our experience on Queen Mary 2, please check our channel and look for Queen Mary 2 Cruise Review!
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I absolutely adore the fact that somebody decided to keep an ocean liner around
Cunard is actually building another fully functional one! I believe its called the Queen Anne
Queen Anne will be a cruise ship, not an ocean liner.
@@sailawaymag he meant queen mary
Yes, but because it is a 2004 ship, quite new!
We've just done the Southampton to New York transatlantic crossing. I thought the ship was beautiful. I didn't think it looked tired at all and the staff were absolutely incredible. They worked so hard and were so friendly. The food was fantastic.
Glad you have a good experience, Angela.
how many overnights spend in new york? many thanks
Thanks for the video and the honesty. I know you had a lot of issues with it but it just made me more excited tbh. I am doing the Atlantic crossing in Oct 2022 and am incredibly excited and everything you showed me made me more so.
I am not going for a cruise or even a luxury. I am going for an experience on a ship that looks like a ship and not on a skyscraper on water but thanks so much, so thorough great video
Hello Michael, glad you liked it! At the end of the day, she is still a stunning ship - I just felt it’s a shame that Cunard couldn’t address the maintenance issues raised, and in the grand scheme of things when we look at all the maintenance that ships require - they’re really tiny, cheap tasks to fulfil; some of them I’ve even done working as a Deck Cadet. I’m glad you’re still looking forward to it, and I hope you have an amazing time.
I'll be on that trip as well. I'm super excited for it!
@@BrianAKrock is that the Dandy Wellington one?
QM2 is wonderful. We are looking forward to going again with family and friends.
Sounds lovely! Where are you sailing to?
This ship is actually much larger than the Titanic was. It's mind blowing.
That’s true. In fact, most cruise ships today are comparably larger than Titanic.
The Titanic wasn’t even the largest ship in it’s day. The fact is it had almost identical sister ships.
Titanic is 111 years old. Its still bigger than many ships what shows just how gigantic she was back in the day
The titanic is over 100 years old. I would hope the QE2 is larger than the titanic. Lol
I love this review, you're not biased in anyway and accurately point out the pro's and this cons of travelling on this ship. I myself will be travelling on this ship (fingers crossed) in May at the 3rd time of trying (thank you covid) for my 1st ever journey on a ship! I'm very excited and this video just makes me even more eager to board!
Thank you! I try to be as fair as possible; there are some great elements about this ship! I mean looks alone, and the meal at The Verandah even surpassed my favourite restaurant in London. I’m hopeful that Cunard will regain its sparkle, hopefully in time for your voyage in May! I hope you have a great time!
@@sailawaymag what’s it like going to NY on it?
Will you let us know how your trip goes please 😇
@@simonstones1918 definitely! Not that I'm counting but I have 25 days and 4 hours to go!
@@icex69rz lol….now you are excited aren’t you. Where you off to?
I should be on her today. Been trying to get home to the Uk on her since early 2020. People like me use her as a giant ferry across the pond but it sure is hard these days for it to get its regular routine! Darn Covid! Gosh have I missed her!
I was on the last QM2 cruise in 2020 , when Covid hit , I sailed from Sydney to Fremantle on her , we had great entertainment , there were 3 great bands on board and there was always music playing even if it was just a soloist playing , plus the great trivia and the great guest speakers , I’m due to sail on her again in March 2023 . But I agree with you Jay ,why didn’t they give her a lick of paint in places and a general tidy up whilst we were in shut down ?
QM2 is Ocean Liner
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Love the walk around and I just watched you newer review of your time on QE. You do a great job, keep it up! I must say though, $45 per person may seem a lot for a specialty restaurant on a ship but that's a great price for a steakhouse. My local steak houses will run you $50 - $75 / person depending on the grade, age, cut of the beef.
Hello, thanks for your comment and feedback! The Verandah is priced at the upwards range for speciality dining venues on the cruise ships we’ve been on, but having tried it on both QM2 and QE I can say that it’s fantastic; and worth every penny. The service, food and the premium surroundings made it worth the price - and surpasses the steakhouses on Royal Caribbean, NCL, Princess and P&O in our opinion! I just wish Cunard introduced an extra speciality restaurant onto their ships.
@@sailawaymag Your prayers has been answered. The new Cunarder, Queen Anne, will have five speciality dining restaurants. Steak&grill, Pan-Asian, Indian, Mediterranian and Al Fresco dining. Need an one week cruise to explore them all!
Peter Luger's famed steakhouse in Brooklyn NYC is around anywhere from $100-200 a head per meal, or so, so that price seems very reasonable indeed.
We did the outward trip to NYC from Southampton on 15th Sep then back again from NYC on the 25th Oct. The trips were very different- it all depends on the weather and the style of entertainment two very big variables. The weather was great in Sep but the entertainment was far better on the October trip…. so it depends on your priorities. We loved both trips, our first time travelling by ship and we will certainly use a ship to travel again.
Hello Bon! Thanks for commenting :) so glad you had a great time onboard! Have you got any more booked to look forward to?
Thank you so much. Such a beautiful ship. I can see the Art Deco and Art Noveau influences in the interior design. I can also see the similarities with the original QM1. I love the Dance Club room and the gym. It still looks like a great ship to enjoy some vacation time on. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, John. Glad you enjoyed the video and found it helpful :)
Art Deco ? I have crossed on it 3 times , the Art Deco is made out of plastic .
Love that you show the cigar bar thanx
A post-pandemic dreary day in Cherbourg hardly gives a feel for this liner when mid-Atlantic or in the Caribbean. I'm not surprised that not all the facilities were open on a cross-channel hop.
The "wasted deck space" is the outdoor seating area for the Boardwalk Cafe (which I've enjoyed several times).
After nearly twenty voyages on four different Cunard ships (mostly QM2) I am back on board later this year (first time with Cunard since 2018 (New Zealand and Australia) and will post my opinions and video here.
We’ll mark it in the diary - and we’ll await your opinions with great anticipation…
Thank you for your comment here, i was thinking the narrator was a bit harsh on the "wasted space" as they were clearly tables and chairs right next to him when recording this clip and the celebrity-laughing private deck? Well, privacy is a luxury when you are confined with a lot of strangers in a small space, so I find some comments in this video unnecessarily harsh and short-sighted.
Hey watching this right now . Just to let you know at 22:22 that painting is by Gordon Bawens you should look it up ! He does Cunard art ❤
Ah that’s amazing we’ll have to check that out! ☺️
Like the video very much, voice is very nice; I noticed the slow pan across the name brand stores...and not even a moment to stop on the hallway with all the famous travelers:(
Have you sailed on Queen Mary 2 recently? Let us know your experience by dropping us a comment below :)
I want to do a transatlantic voyage across the Atlantic with my friends.
My mom will never buy me a ticket :(
Yes. I hate to fly long distances and I use her for transportation to get to Europe and back from the United States. When flying, you deal with jet lag, the hassle of the airport, and the overall unpleasant and uncomfortable experience of sitting in a small seat for seven or so hours over the ocean with junk (pasta with a side of pasta) to eat. The QM2 is truly the only pleasant way to cross the Atlantic. The ship is beautiful, the service excellent, and the price for an interior cabin in Britannia class is less than a first class plane ticket. I honestly wish we had another ocean liner in transatlantic service as QM2 is often sold out. It would be nice for a generous billionaire (they don't exist) to help restore SS United States to back to service...as she could cross the Atlantic in only 4 days.
When this one retires then how will people who are scared of flying travel across the Atlantic?
26 night 'Norway and Northern Lights' sailing this past October and November. We had a weather related diversion, missed the last two Norway ports and went to Zeebruge Belgium instead.
the drone shots are amazing, I can spot so many teslas in the background getting ready for delivery!
Thank you :) I know, there was a fair amount of money sitting on that dock!
Hopefully with Queen Anne coming into service QM2 can be pulled from service for a mid-life refitting.
I'm dying to cross atlantic in this.. just gotta convince my wife that this ship has alot more emergency boats than titanic
Show her the video of how the ship was designed to cross the Atlantic. Maybe that will help. I sailed on her 3 times-twice across the Atlantic and once to the Caribbean! Wonderful all times!
ironic that the Queen Mary 2 actually has about the same number of life boats, (20) but the lifeboat capacity is much larger now
Great review. We are booked for 2023. I hear the ship is showing wear, but we are looking forward to the Transatlantic experience.
Thanks for your lovely comment. There were quite a few maintenance issues when we were on board, however I'm hoping that many of them have been addressed now. Hope you have an amazing Transatlantic voyage - it's something that remains firmly on our bucket list!
Everything wears out especially when it’s exposed to corrosive salt water.
Thank you and well done. I'm cured of any desire to cruise on QM2.
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)
Lol….funny.
Fantastic video - particularly love the drone footage!
Thanks Claire! Glad you enjoyed it, have you been on Queen Mary 2?
@@sailawaymag not yet! Always wanted to, but have my reservations after watching your review video!
Been on Queen Elizabeth and Victoria, their interior layout much more light and airy , their conservatory areas much much nicer. Bit of a shock really
Hello Steven! We would agree with you - we returned from Queen Victoria last week, and overall it was a positive experience. The ship had no maintenance issues, and felt as though it had been appropriately revitalised over the years. However, Queen Mary 2 felt like the same ship as she was in 2004 - and did feel quite rundown and tired. Such a shame, because to look at - she is a stunning ship! Queen Victoria is our favourite, followed closely by QE.
Thanks for this updated video of the amazing QM2 I hope to get some reference views as I am currently building a model of this beautiful Ocean Liner. Cheers ⚓🇦🇺
thanks for making this video...I'm planning on flying back to the UK later this year and getting the QM2 back to Brooklyn... Armed with the knowledge in this video, I'll have to work on some deals!
You’re welcome! Glad you found it helpful :)
Thats what I want to do eventually aka when Im out of Uni and have money to spend lol. Enjoy the trip.
I wud love to do a transatlantic and read rave things about the Cunards QM2 and what it has to offer her passengers..Learnt shes faster, wider, and longer some hundreds of ft than the TITANIC!
Wish to experience the grandeur some day!
She is a remarkable ship, however we were a little underwhelmed and disappointed when we sailed on her in November 2021. Hopefully Cunard will focus on the areas passengers are complaining about, and she'll regain her sparkle in the near future!
@@sailawaymag Thanks for your reply and for sharing that information ..
Myself a pure vegan, can I take that Veg. food are served onboard the ship, granted? I can check that out myself too..and as long as she steers clear of any icebergs in the N Atlantic 😀which am sure she would, with the present day advancements and radars ...
My route would be from NY to Southampton..
Ship a dream .. Cunard White Star
Thanks for watching! 😃
i like that it looks like a typical ship. the modern cruise ships have a certain...freakish look to them, but i guess it's just the product of economics. time marches on..sigh 🙂[in another century there was probably a fuddy dudd like me lamenting the hideous steam ships and their lack of glorious sails]
Seeing the ship is on my bucket list but I'm not sure if that'll ever happen but it's on there and this is the first video I've ever seen of the interior of the ship seen it on the outside but not inside and even though it is a hotel I thought it sure looks really nice like it looks kind of original like it did when it was built but it would be cool to take a tour of the ship. Thanks for the video it was good.
Thanks for the comment and feedback! Glad it was helpful :)
We had our first time travelling on a ship and loved it, but be aware the Wifi is a bit random and expensive too.
Just did a short cruise last month to Hamburg from Southampton in the penthouse Suite queens Grill and felt the same .. wasn’t as luxurious as we had anticipated .. ship felt tired and struggling for business especially the hard sell In the spar, but it is understandably so, since this unprecedented pandemic
Sorry to hear that you had a similar experience to us! I take a different view with regards to the pandemic. Speaking as an officer with a different cruise line, I can say that during the height of the pandemic I was anchored next to QM2 in Weymouth. And whilst at anchor, maintenance tasks is all the crew could do on our ship; therefore I’m left dumbfounded as to why she was in such a sorry state. Much of the disrepair I witnessed on QM2 could have been addressed with a lick of paint and a coat of polish - jobs which would have easily been taken care of by the bosun and his deck crew, and very little expense to Cunard. When you don’t keep on top of these small maintenance tasks, they become much bigger jobs where timber stairwells etc need to be replaced in their entirety. Hopefully I have a better experience on QE next month 🤞🏻
Thank you for the truth , Cunard makes it sound as though you have a private butler , no the butler has more than on suite to take care of .
One of our staff was on the Cunard QMII in March and felt it was very tired and that the staff fell way short of even basic expectations. He had a mental health issue during a 14 day trip, whilst travelling as a solo traveller. He had booked the cruise to help him feel better following the loss of his Mum. He wanted to disembark in Barbados and cut the cruise short due to loneliness, with the 'solo traveller' promises being woefully neglected... but the undertrained staff treated him with contempt and dismissed his concerns. Cunard showed ZERO concern or support and they not only told him that he couldn't get off the ship but also didn't once ask him "why" he wanted to leave. They just didn't care. After many emails and formal complaints on board, Cunard simply brushed it off. Our colleague is coping better now and has written to the tv programme 'Watchdog'. Disgusted!
Hello, that’s a very sad story and I’m sorry to read it. Usually, there are social events and gatherings onboard for solo guests, and the main dining venues usually try and seat solo passengers on larger tables of 6 or 8 to prevent them from feeling alone and isolated. It’s disappointing that the medical centre onboard wasn’t able to assist in this matter either.
Fun fact: Cunard started its existence way back in 1840. It was acquired by the American cruise line operator Carnival Corporation in 1998 (62 percent) and 1999 (the remaining 38 percent). It was partly because of Carnival’s plentiful resources that allowed not only Cunard’s survival but for Queen Mary 2 to be built in the first place. Although after 18 years of service at this point, QM2 could admittedly use another small refit.
Hey C.J, thanks for sharing this! 😀
@@sailawaymag Have you two ever sailed on QM2’s predecessor, QE2? She sailed for almost 40 years (1969-2008).
Unfortunately not! It’s always been one of my biggest regrets that I never got to sail on her when she was in service. We’re hopping to stay in her though when we visit Dubai at some point! - Jay
@@sailawaymag I’ve never gone on a cruise before yet. I had just turned 11 when Queen Mary 2 entered service in January 2004, and I was about to turn 16 when QE2 was retired in November 2008 (American born in December 1992 BTW with no driver’s license)
Wow it looks amazing
Thanks Jennifer! We're booked to go on her again next year - it'll be our first time trying Queens Grill :)
We did the maiden voyage on Queen Mary 2 loved it.
Ah amazing I bet that was a fabulous cruise! ☺️
I'm looking at her right now from the portside of the anthem of the seas off the coast Asbury park nj
Im scared haha i remember Titanic
You look very good for your age!
World famous afternoon tea... Would you like some tea with your cup of milk? 😂 😂
You sound like my Nan - she often says to me “I don’t know why you don’t just have a glass of milk” :) I like it milky, what can I say!
Thanks Jay for this walk around. Clearly a lovely ship but looking a little dated and tired in places. 👍
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Dated and tired…no way! Get your eyes checked! Lol! 😂
It’s because of having good eye sight that I can see that this ship was tired and dated 👍🏻😂
I have just been on the Queen Mary 2 in June, and it was in no way dated. The facilities are immaculate, and the service is uncanny and matches the formal surroundings with grace and ease. They have clearly developed their service over their almost two hundred years in operation, and you will not experience service like that anywhere else on Earth. My family liked it enough that we are going again in six days from now Europe to New York.
Thanks for this, that's such a shame that you didn't enjoy it and felt she needs some TLC, I'm surprised that Cunard would let the decks get into that shabby state. I've never cruised or really been into the idea of cruising before but I kind of want to try QM2 just to see what an ocean liner is like, but it's sooo much money and I'm hesitant about spending so much and then possibly not enjoying it! Especially as you have to add drinks and gratuities on top of your fare 😬 so I don't know, maybe you could get better for cheaper on a different cruise line, I'm just sort of attracted by the charm of being on a Cunard ship.
Forecastle is pronounced like folk-sle by the way 😊
Thanks Sabrina, glad you found the video helpful and I’m sorry it’s put you off.
Forecastle is the archaic, original nautical term! Modern day pronunciation has seen it abbreviated to Foc’sle. But forecastle is the proper term, and way of pronouncing it. I’m a ships officer, so I’m quite familiar with them hehe! All the best :)
I wish I was born in 1998 so I could ride the Queen Mary 2
She still in service
I’ll be getting lost around here on the 20th of March 2022. Joining the Spa team as a Facialist I’m super excited
What a beautiful ship!
Do vital tour of Queen Victoria and Elizabeth... much much nicer.
Here Here!
YOUR very brave doing a Cruise !!!!! ive cruised on this ship twice , won;t be cruising for a very very long time ,,, due to whats going on
I feel a lot safer on a cruise compared to many other types of holiday, and means of entertainment. The sanitisation and Covid protocols onboard are thorough, and make me feel very safe. I’ve had my three vaccines, and am prepared to take the risk. If cruise ships don’t continue running and we don’t start returning to normal life, there won’t be much of an industry left. I speak as someone who likes to cruise for a holiday, and as someone who works in the industry as an officer.
@@sailawaymag I agree I hope they stay afloat I love cruising
Really enjoyed the tour!
Thanks Tom :)
Fab guide, we’re going on her in September XX
I hope you have a great time! X
My Lord, this ship is in need of an extreme refit. God Save the Queen.
She really does, and she deserves it. QM2 is pretty much the same as she was when she set sail in 2004. A new lease of life is what she needs, otherwise she risks being perceived as 'grotty' compared to her sisters, and ships belonging to competing cruise lines.
@@sailawaymag even knowing this I've just booked myself passage on her June 5th sailing from New York to Hamburg for a summer in Europe, I despise modern long distance air travel and jet lag. I hope to not gain 10 lbs in 9 days though. thanks for the tour.
@@kaspar_1982 I’m sure many of the issues I raised have been sorted by now! Hope you have a great time (I’d still much rather sail across the pond than fly)!
Thank you for this informative and honest review. I am booked on her Aug 2022 transatlantic so I hope everything will be open by then. It looked rather deserted for your cruise. Was it? I'll remember that cul de sac on 3L.
Thank you :) I think it will be! To be honest, it looked like they were still finishing maintenance jobs that they failed to complete during dry dock a weeks before. It was very quiet, I would guess it was around half capacity. And the layout is most bizarre 😂 I hope you have a much better experience on QM2, and hopefully the world will be a bit more normal by August 🤞🏻
Thank god I watched this! You’ve just saved me 5k and probably the most boring week of my life.
Hey Scott, thanks for watching! We’re glad this video was helpful, have you managed to find an alternative cruise!? 😊
You mentioned the restaurants for those in suites ..... You are allocated a specific table and stewards which remain yours throughout the cruise. You can turn up at any time and find them ready for YOU. The menu and food is superb - in the top suites they serve caviar, lobster .... etc in the restaurant, and if you ask for something you particular desire be it fillet or cottage pie, the chef will accommodate. We asked up front for a favourite single malt and they sourced it - it was ready in the suite on a silver tray with two Crystal glasses on arrival. The leisure decks for the suites were closed on your trip ... It normally has thick luxurious padded cushions and stewards on hand. The closures weren't surprising given that you were on quick overnighter. The stairs and decks are waxed at the start of the Transatlantic crossing season - sea salt consistently damages so it needs repeating each year. One of the "underutilized" decks that you mentioned, is actually the dog passengers' off lead run area. It is a magnificent way to travel!
Thanks for watching!
Great video Jay I myself was on board Queen Mary 2 for this voyage as well with my parents. I'm absolutely shocked to see at the end of this video the image of your stateroom door handle half ripped off plus your air-conditioning panel in a very poor state did you report any of these issues on board.
I also experienced a couple of issues too in my stateroom I had paint on my sofa and on the carpet.
May I also ask what time did you board Queen Mary 2 as we were also on Deck 6 but we didn't get onto around 4:30pm.
Hello Craig, glad you enjoyed the video! We reported the issues, along with the other complaints mentioned. We were given £200 future cruise credit as a goodwill gesture.
Sorry to hear about the issues you had! It’s really not acceptable, especially when Cunard promote themselves as being a luxurious and premium brand. We boarded at midday, embarkation was significantly better than the last time we cruised with Cunard. Boarding time was supposed to be 14:30, however we turned up at about 11:30 because i disembarked Iona on the same day - naughty me ha!
@@sailawaymag glad to hear you receive some form of compensation for your issues experienced.
We ended up speaking to a manager on board about our issues however I have written a full detailed letter to Cunard line which I sent off today.
Our arrival time for testing was 2:15 and we didn't actually get on the ship until 4:30pm the biggest joke of the situation is when we headed to the Kingscourt to locate our muster station all the muster guides were gone meaning we were unable to get our voyage card scanned.
I still can't understand why all the swimming pools were netted throughout the voyage.
@@sailawaymag I believe I might have seen you filming because the part in your video that shows us pulling off the berth from the observation deck I was also up there to. I do remember seeing a man with a small camera
@@cbullocean46 yeah it was a very disappointing cruise to be honest! We booked it with the intention of spending the whole time in the spa, but Cunard didn’t bother to tell us. Had no explanation as to why the pools were closed.
Hopefully you get some sort of compensation from the letter you have sent 🤞🏻
@@sailawaymag was just the pools closed in the spa?
First cruise after lockdown, and first cruise out of dry dock. Sounds like a shakedown cruise to me (for both ship and crew). I would be curious if what you paid was on par with similar cunard cruises (in which case there is no excuse), or was it relativity cheaper than a similar cunard cruise?
Hello Esterbar! We paid £390 pp for a Britannia Balcony Stateroom. For a 3 night cruise, I would say that the price was about right for what Cunard usually charge - however it wasn’t worth that, in our opinion!
@@sailawaymag Thank you for your reply, and my apologies if I sounded "flippant" Having seen your other video I mistakenly assumed you had a biased opinion when posting this video. At the price tag you specified, you shouldn't be experiencing "shake down" levels of service
I didn’t take your comment in a flippant way whatsoever! We were disappointed with our experience, however it hasn’t put us off Cunard; as we’re sailing on Queen Elizabeth at the end of this month! Hopefully we have a better experience on there, and I live in hope that Queen Mary 2 quickly regains that sparkle she’s famous for!
I've travelled on the QM2 and loved it, great food and best ship in the world, shame you didnt have the same experience
She has the potential to be the Best Ship once again - but she needs a lot of TLC first! We saw some pics of her on FB yesterday, and she's still looking like a bit of a rust bucket!
Thanks for the video, was going to book - but looks pretty tacky. Not what I was expecting. Thanks
Hello Christian - thanks for watching! Glad the video was helpful. it's true that QM2 need's overdue TLC.
Excellent video! Thanks for posting :)
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great Tour!
Guau yo soy mexicano pero estoy muy relacionado con la cultura de trasatlanticos inglesa espero un dia poder subir a este barco
Did I read somewhere the ship is looking a bit worn out and is about to be renovated?
I haven’t heard about any renovation, but she certainly could do with some. She went in for a 6 week technical refit last September, but on closer inspection concluded she actually needed a 3 month dry dock. They ignored this, and put her back into service.
I like a ship that doesn't look like a garish kid's theme park which most of the modern ships look like these days. I guess you just have to work out what floats your boat so to speak.
Hello David, thanks for your comment. We would agree with you - Queen Mary 2 doesn't need all that, but the poor maintenance does need addressing. If Cunard are refusing to compete with other cruise lines in terms of onboard amenities and facilities, then it's all the more paramount that they provide the good service, fine dining and luxurious surroundings which they sell eagerly promote. We'll give QM2 another go whenever she has a refit! All the best.
I wouldn’t say that, because after all it wasn’t because of you, that the facilities were closed for maintenance, is that the ship is definitely how old? They should’ve taken care of that whilst the ship wasn’t dry dock for Christ sake‘s! And as far as weather I’m well, I could be better. I went on the grand princess four years ago and I hope to go on another cruise on another ship when things are better and as far as ocean liners go, that I would vouch for the good old symphony of the seas over the QM II, not only because it’s just as elaborate as far as I’m concerned, but because it has more family fun entertainment on board, including laser tag and ice-skating. Not to mention, the water wave simulator outside. The queen Mary 2 can definitely use those things if they want to practice more families on board.
Totally agree with you Rick. Speaking as an officer that works for a different company, I was anchored next to QM2 off of Weymouth throughout the pandemic, and whilst at anchor - carrying out maintenance was all we could really do. The same obviously wasn’t happening onboard QM2! Hopefully she can get back to what she was, and start living up to her well-earnt reputation once again!
I love it
THANK YOU for this. On an impulse I was considering this as a surprise treat for us both. EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED... Think I'll be considering something else now ☹.
this looks like the Queen Mary in Long Beach California USA
You should overlay the audio with Celine Dione's My heart will go on. The Titanic song.
You may want to rephrase that "Only Ocean Liner on n the world" to only Ocean Liner in service.
Thanks so much for the advice, we have had so many sleepless nights worrying about that :p
queen mary and queen mary 2
Con ese menú, yo como mejor en casa 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
The only ship that still has a good exterior design. Honestly, most passanger ships nowadays just have a boring exterior, they look ugly.
I would have not think that I am in the ship.
Fond memories…
I'm an avid cruiser and that tub would send me in to a state of depression. Needs a complete refurb. What are the pre paid drink option prices like ?
In one word, EXORBITANT! $69pp per day when we were on board!
G’day, Jay! I saw QE2 docked in Manhattan today 12/20/21. Wonder what she’s up to?
I want to Ride her just because it's a Ocean Liner! What's her speed?
Around 25 /26 knots on average. Top speed around 30.
What app did you refer to? We are going next year NY to Southampton
Hello! When onboard and connected to the ship’s WiFi, you’ll have access to the My Voyage App, which you can access on safari - or whatever facility your phone has to browse the web!
will we be disappointed for the amount of money we are spending???
Speaking personally, if we spent any money to go on Queen Mary 2 and the same issues presented theirselves nearly a year since publishing this video -we'd be more than disappointed. Fingers crossed you have a much better experience. Who do you usually cruise with?
@@sailawaymag Princess
With all the money Carnival still has, I’m sure they can afford to spend another $50 million sprucing QM2 up more.
She could certainly do with some of that "sprucing", that's for sure. We watched a video from another TH-camr yesterday whom has just been on QM2, and some of the maintenance issues we mentioned in December of last year, still haven't been addressed!
Thank you for the video, I don't think Queens Mary is for me, I prefer a modern cruise ships!
Hey Gigi, thanks for watching and no worries! The main aim of our videos is to help everyone make the best choice when booking their next cruise. Have you got any cruises upcoming!? 😃
Why do you rarely see people? I’m not sure I’d like the fact those in sweet can access anywhere where if in a balcony or inside, your restricted
Sorry I don’t understand what you mean? What are you referencing?
@@sailawaymag I think what she is trying to say, is in two parts. The first, seemingly asking why it's quiet (but I believe you filmed this prior to majority of passengers embarking), and secondly, and this appears more a statement than a question, she's not sure she likes the fact that those in the Grill Suites have a higher level of access than those that are in cheaper accommodations...
@@Dumptheclutchevo yes, all the footage filmed was done just after embarkation, and early morning on our first sea day! With regards to the Class System operated, I’m not a big fan of class systems. I understand suite guests should get some extra perks when they’ve paid a lot more money to be on there, but there’s too many locations on QM2 where the peasants may not venture.
I really wonder how much a ticket costs and if there’s any racism within the vessel
I doubt it. Having worked on many different ship's, I've never encountered any form of bigotry. There's an international crew, right through all departments -and there is always mutual respect, regardless of whether there is an epaulette on your shoulder.
This critique is somewhat unbalanced. At one moment, everything is sublime and 'best ever', then it degenerates into nit-picking. Things being closed down due to Covid was predictable, and to be expected.
I’ve been on 7 cruises in the last 6 months with six different cruise lines. No other ship had thermostats falling off of the bulkhead, door handles hanging off, closed pools and hot tubs, a closed spa, severely stained sun loungers, marked and unhygienic pool areas - and to top it off, the service wasn’t even very good either! It’s not “nit-picking”, the ship was in a state of disrepair. And judging from much of the feedback I’ve read, I’m not the only person to feel this way; and if Cunard didn’t feel I had a case, they wouldn’t have issued me a 33% refund. So, no. COVID was not an excuse. She was anchored off of Weymouth for the best part of 18 months alongside the ship I was working on as an officer, and I can tell you that while at anchor and out of service, maintenance tasks was all we could do. So, actually facilities being closed for maintenance was in my opinion inexcusable; especially when they’re charging customers the same amount of money. They should have informed guests that these facilities were going to be closed, and that the ship would not be able to provide guests with the promised experience, and give them the option to cancel or transfer free of charge.
@Cruise with Jay I shall look forward to checking her out in March. I have one of the suites booked for a 35-day trip. I am hoping that things will be good. I shall give you my verdict on our return.
@@trevormason9953 all the best Trevor! I hope you have a better experience! All the best
It's understandable certain areas were closed off due to Covid. Probably not in so much use either. I was a bit cofused when he said it was the best food he'd ever had on a cruise ship, to then the food wasn't very nice.
“He” being me! I said the food in the Verandah was some of best I’ve had, but the food in the main dining was not up to standard. Closed facilities isn’t understandable at all, especially when passengers are paying full cruise fares! If the facilities were going to be closed, it should have been made known to us before boarding.
this cruise is for younger people ?
Cunard is definitely geared up more the older ages - but it's certainly suitable for younger people who enjoy a more relaxing way to travel. We wouldn't recommend Cunard to those with children though!
@@sailawaymag i am going travel alone I am 26 years old thank you
Oh wow! You’ll have an amazing time onboard, drop us a message on Insta and let us know how you get on once you’re back! ☺️
Do you get free wine with meals at least?
I’m afraid not. It would be lovely if spring water and wine with dinner was standard on all cruise lines. That would do us, and we wouldn’t look into drink packages!
@@sailawaymag so all you get with your meal is tap water?
Desalinated, purified and filtered sea water…yes! That’s pretty standard among all cruise lines, exempt the premium 6 star lines. It does bother me on cruises.
Bit sad, I was disappointed it doesn't look all Art Deco inside.
Just looks like an Ocean Liner pretending to be a cruise ship which is sad.
Hey! Sorry to hear you’re disappointed, we thought the main dining was very Art Deco.
Have you got any cruises lined up for this year!? 😁
@@sailawaymag Unfortunately not quite yet, my wife and I are looking to book a fairly long one but we have no idea where to start, what companies are good, what ship we want to travel on. So I'm doing my due diligence.
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us! It's helping massively! :)
Thank you so much! There’s so many to choose from, we know it can be a challenge finding the perfect one! Let us know what you land on! 😄
Its a good thing this is unsinkable
No such thing I'm afraid. Although, I'd certainly rather be on her than any other ship in the world if I were to sail through a storm.
Like the Titanic was? 😂
Cuanto cuestan los bolestos para 5 personas
You need to look on the Cunard site or your travel agent.
Who is here after watching the movie Titanic?
Is that a picture of the Titanic at 2:10?
No, that's the original Queen Mary.
Poseidon 2006
Why are all the cars in the car park Teslas
They've just been shipped into the UK, and are waiting to be loaded onto transporters.
Surrounded by luxury ? No , I have sailed on her 3 times , due to the fact that I do not like to fly . The decoration of the ship is very cheap , plastic art , around the main elevators and oil paintings of old Cunard ships . The food is okay a t best and the crew a bit on the snarky side , with the exception of Costa , Costa has the worst , of the ill mannered crews . I sailed on Norwegian and the crew was very polite and the food was way better and so many more fun activities.
I happen to agree with you to an extent Joseph! I think Cunard overpromise on surroundings, service and cuisine. I’m not blown away when I’ve been on Cunard, as I have been on ships belonging to competing cruise lines. I think the decline in standards kicked in when Carnival took over
@@sailawaymag What I find head shaking, is how people are so impressed with this ship , The Q M 2 puts me in mind of an average hotel in a major North America city . The self serve buffet had the same deserts that are so common in North America , cherry pie , chocolate pie etc , in other words nothing special . That is why I so blown away with The Norwegian Escape with it's large variety of different bars and restaurants and activities, the crew was lovely and Julie the cruise director was a very nice lady , I never saw the cruise director on any of my 3 crossings on The Q M 2 .Also I am a single male and The Q M 2 had male dancers for the ladies and no female dancers for the men , so we stood around and watched the male dancers , dance with the ladies ,it is not the nicest way to treat your male passengers . The attitude The Q M 2 has if you do not like it , you can get stuffed . I wish Royal would have an Oasis Class ship that crossed as many times as The Queen Mary 2 .
Doesn’t look very cheap
@@Ukfairgrounds It is made out of plastic .
I would be expecting a taste of England not a taste of America - I would be disappointed
Have you brought this to the attention of Cunard? I ask this question, because I would if I were you, as they can NEVER get away with this shit for Christ sakes!
Hello Rick, hope you’re well! Yes, we raised it with the Customer Service manager whilst onboard. We were given a complimentary meal at Verandah (which was a goodwill gesture for the condition of the cabin) and a £200 cheque to put towards a future cruise, because of so many facilities being under maintenance. However, in hindsight - I wish we never went!
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Who the hell is Fred Perry?
He was a World Number 1 British tennis player. Most people today though would recognise Fred Perry as a fashion brand.
I have a lovely Fred Perry tennis dress. 🎾
Looks like its outdated. I am sure she was a splendid lady at one time.
It did feel like that unfortunately. I know that there are very loyal Cunarder’s out there that won’t hear a bad word said about her, however it was a very disappointing trip, and I’ve been with many other companies and on different ships and had a much better experience, for a lot less money! I’ve done 27 cruises with 11 different cruise lines, and this was probably the worst one I’ve done :(
@@sailawaymag What would you recommend as a first ever cruise? With the understanding I would like to stay clear of kids.
@@Thearmorcav I’d like to know too…p
Empire Casino?? Clearly a Nation very happy with their draconian past.
It's not. The. Only ocean liner left the qe2 is still in duabi converted to a hotel
Listen to my words! “Ocean liner still in service”! - QE2 placed in a wet dock without means of propulsion or steering is not classed as in service.
@@sailawaymag you said the worlds only remaining ocean liner.. No mention of in service or not.
Watch the entire video. Even if service isn’t mentioned, QE2 is a hotel - as you quite rightly said…
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