10 Must-Know Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing Tips
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Discover the 10 Must-Know Tips About Transatlantic Crossing On Cunard Queen Mary 2. One of the iconic trips available to cruisers today, many worry about being at sea for up to eight days. In this video I talk about the things I get asked the most about crossing the Atlantic on the QM2. I discuss everything including "will I get bored?", "when is the best and worst times to go?", "will I get seasick?", "what sort fo cabin should I book?", "what I have to dress up all the time" and "what about service and gratuities?". Support Tips For Travellers and book your next cruise through CruiseDirect using this link: http://www.tipsfortravellers.com/cruisedirect . You will get the best and lowest price around. I get a small commission but you pay nothing extra. I would love you to give the video a "thumbs up" and if you subscribed to the channel. Every week Gary Bembridge's Tips For Travellers Channel posts a video to help you make the most of your precious travel time and money on both land and at sea. First-hand travel inspiration, advice and tips based on the over 20 years I have been travelling every month. Follow me on these social media platforms: - YouTube: http://bit.ly/TFT_YouTube2 - Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/tipsfortravellers - Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/tipsfortravellers - Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/garybembridge
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My family returned from Europe in 1958 on the Queen Elizabeth in the midst of a substantial storm and goodness, I was so seasick I thought I would die but was afraid I might not. We crossed twice in 1964 and 65 on the original Rotterdam (a lovely ship) but don't remember having any similar problems. In any case you usually get your sea legs in about 24 hours anyway -- at least a ten-year-old does.
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Many thanks for sharing thoughts and suggestions.
Cheers!
It was 49 nine years since our last cruise on the Oceanic. Going on the QM2 is my bucket list.
I have over the last few months watched every video you have. Thank you very much.
By the way, since we booked very early, our cruise agent made changes to the cost everytime the price went down for our Queen's suite or offered aspecial discount.They made changes to location since Ifirst wanted to be close to the dining area. I remembered we shouldn't be at the back. We can walk just fine from mid ship and lose any extra pounds that we may encounter during our cruise. Big ha ha! Also we are on the same deck as the Commodore club. Once again, thanks for all your videos. Oh yes Cunard said they will have a special recognition at the first formal get together for our 50th. Signed, another GARY.
I’m hoping to talk my husband into a long cruise on QM2, but he wants to wait until after our Northern lights cruise. I’m already addicted!
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Please remember fellow viewer that the Queen Mary 2 is operated to make money.
If you write to Cunard Southampton and try to arrange an 80th birthday surprise for a passenger who turns 80 whilst onboard.
Cunard will refuse your request and point you in the direction of the onboard tours available.
Which part of the word surprise was not understood baffles me.
I guess if my wife and I ever manage to plan a visit to the "old countries" we'll go by air. I'd prefer spending money on enjoyable things to DO on our trip rather than spend half the trip money on a upper tier wardrobe that will never be worn again lol.
I was on the old Queen Mary and she was just beautiful.
Compare that to Viking: 245 nights on a trip that (a) fully circumnavigates the globe, (b) goes as far north as the coast of Norway and as far south as Cape Horn, and (c) even includes perks like a cruise of the Thames, the St Lawrence, and the Amazon.
If you're going to take a world cruise, why not take one that actually goes around the world?
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Our inside cabin was large, compared to other ships, remember, there is little to see out of the window in the middle of the Atlantic, it's not like opening your curtains on a cruise and seeing another port. It's a pity one end of each trip is in America.
Yes you’re spot on, a fantastic experience at least for my wife and I. A crossing is a romantic, gastronomic and enjoyable experience. If you’re someone who doesn’t enjoy cruising, then you won’t be disappointed. Now however if you have experience or like my wife and I have limited, but are intrigued by the fantasy of cruising you’ll have a fantastic time. The dress code just intensifies the mood of being
in a dramatic environment. Must all travel be reduced to the cattle car affect of plane travel today? Seasickness wasn’t much of problem for our July crossing. I recommend that you try it.You may just like it.
I have done 4 TAs now, and sadly am having to wait a couple of years for the next one, however thankfully will be my 40th Birthday, so treating myself to a B2B crossing. I really can't wait to get back onboard her again and enjoy being at sea for 2 weeks!
I'd like to take the river cruises but I'm really concerned about all the walking. So how do these Cruise Lines accommodate people who are unable to walk long distances or have physical handicaps?
Surely with many of the cruise lines that pander to seniors you would assume they would also consider health issues.
Are there any travels that accommodate these concerns?
Unhappy staff? Where? When? Surely I have yet to meet one. 29 days on Cunard (three cruises, one on each ship) and I have yet to encounter a frown or a reason to complain re: staff.
To compare Cunard to Norwegian is laughably ridiculous.
And then after 6 nights just drag it around all over Europe?
Seems like a nuisance.
I've got to think about this....
Thanks Gary.
Anyways, any ideas? lol
People need to remember this is another Carnival Group offering, not British, and costs on board are in Dollars. As if that was not bad enough drinks are expensive and an extra tip of ?15% is added to your bill. The Queens Grill cabin seats were cheap and too firm. The queens Grill cocktail bar and so called private deck area are so poor forget them.The Queens Grill food is ordinary.
Last of all my complaints is that you dock in Brooklyn, not the old Cunard pier downtown New York. On the ship because the lifeboats are located at some height Queens Grill cabins may even look out onto a lifeboat. I think you can tell I did not like the ship!
I don't know what your financial circumstances are but it's quite well priced me and my wife did it for £4000 With a balcony cabin if you book early i think you can get an inside Cabin for £750 ($977) book early and direct with cunard
Built like? Heck no. There simply is no other ship built like the QM. Watertight up to deck 7, can easily take on hurricanes, comfort abounds year round. Disney's boats are island hoppers.