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Queen Mary 2 is a remarkable flagship, her style and elegance are legendary. Above all, it‘s the space she offers and the luxury for you to do as little or as much as you wish which sets her apart.
Welcome to a true icon. Our flagship is a truly astonishing liner and you’ll find an incredible sense of freedom from the space she offers. Whether you’re in the mood for complete relaxation or something more active, you can find it. Immerse yourself in enthralling entertainment, be indulged in the on board spa, or simply relax with a book in her vast library. You’ll discover remarkable craftsmanship in the elegant staterooms and suites and savouring her many sumptuous restaurants and bars is always a pleasure.
These comments refer to a Princess Grill suite experience on the Southampton to Canaries and return cruise . Firstly the good things. The dining in the Grill restaurant was truly excellent. As vegetarians we have had very mixed offerings on other luxury cruise lines , but every meal was a pleasure. Our serving team were also top rate and always ensured we were content. The Dress code : we were so pleased the dress code is holding up. It is a pleasure to see almost everyone (men) still in jackets. (at least in the Grills). I think even in standard Britannia class , it is far better observed than our recent experience on say Seabourn. Gala nights are also rightly very popular throughout the ship with most grill guests in DJs. . The large stateroom and our steward were both excellent. The entertainment was mixed. We really liked the classical string trio and the dance troupe in the Theatre were excellent. I'm less sure about the comedians as that's not really our "thing". The choice of a reggae band (Changez) seemed particularly bizarre, especially at sail-away parties, where no-one was actually "partying". We needed glamour and feel-good music , these guys lacked "joie-de-vivre" , energy or stage presence. Likewise they were completely wrong for the Queens Room dancing. Now the not so good. I really resent paying $25/day for wifi. Surely everyone expects this these days , so they should just bundle it up with the standard rates. The Gala nights were less of a success than on our previous QM2 and QE cruises. I guess the "allure" of ballroom dancing is not as great as it was...On the third gala night the choice of music was dire. Very few were dancing , (and who would want to waltz to a very slow mournful "hallelujah"..) . The 4Ds (70s sing-along tunes) on the final night got the most engagement...even if there was a lot of "Dad-Dancing". The big difference with the Mary is there is no outdoor dining. And that is a huge bonus on all other cruise lines. There is a small cafe on the top deck , but it is never open, even in sunny days in port. The biggest "downer" was of course the norovirus outbreak. The numbers of guests affected was a closely guarded secret, but every table around us in the restaurant had at least one guest succumb. Amazingly , we escaped. One guest reported that a medical/ clean-up team took over 2 hours to arrive as they were "overwhelmed". Overall we were concerned that whilst they claimed to be adhering to all relevant protocols , several folk we spoke to felt , like us, that there was not sufficient emphasis on precautions . Our experience on other cruise lines is that there are frequent reminders to "be safe". No such obvious emphasis on QM2, just an occasional brief comment at the end of the lengthy laconic noon captain's update . Given the outbreak , were restaurant menus and bill wallets in the bars (complete with biros) sanitised ? I could not get a straight answer. Finally , of course there is long standing problem of navigation around the ship which is really confusing and really difficult. You have to go up and down floors to traverse the ship, and signage is poor.. The Grill suites really are "a ship within a ship" with our own relaxing lounge bar , a set table in a dedicated restaurant and a dedicated quiet outdoor terrace. When we ventured into the main public areas , (lounges, buffet etc) they did seem quite crowded . The age demographic in the grill suites was ,I would say , predominantly 70+. Britannia class was more wide ranging , with a smattering of children. Despite a complement of 2,700 guests our experience of the ship was that it was never crowded. (eg in getting on/off in ports) .I cannot speak for Britannia class. We did not take any organised tours, nor participate in activities on board. The overall ethos is towards "floating hotel" : so you never see the ship's officers around. Would I recommend it? Even in grill suites it is cheaper than luxury all-inclusive lines. (even allowing that the drinks bill extra ). So if you like a formal , "timeless" experience : yes. The ship really is a unique "one-off" in terms of style and old-world glamour. And yet despite the Grill environment , we did hanker after the more intimate experience of smaller (ie 600 or so guests) cruise ships.
Just back from a wonderful 14-night cruise out of NYC to the Caribbean and back to NYC. We are M64 and F63, first time on Cunard after 4 cruises (7 and 10 day) on Princess. We chose a Sheltered Balcony cabin on deck 6. Quiet and comfortable with lots of closet space. Embarkation at Red Hook cruise port in Brooklyn was fast and easy. Cunard gave us an arrival time of 1300 and we were onboard and to our cabin before 1400. Luggage showed up quickly so we were unpacked and settled before the 1700 sailaway. Should note that many were already onboard since Southampton UK so probably explains why boarding was so quick and easy. Ship itself is beautiful. As the last true "ocean liner" the layout is a wee bit quirky (eg. down a half flight of stairs, through the art gallery and then back up a half flight to get to the ballroom) but one adapts quickly. So much history displayed that you really get a sense of the "golden age" of cruise travel. Food was, for the most part good and in some cases great. We attended one specialty resto - the asian fushion called Bamboo - and it was outstanding. I thought the price of $35/pp was reasonable. Although we did not attend, heard nothing but rave reviews from fellow passengers about the steakhouse - The Veranda. It has a $65/pp surcharge. We did not make it to the Italian specialty resto. Meals in the buffet were fine. We only ate breakfast and lunch there so cant comment on what it was like at suppertime. 24 hour free room service was accessed several times and was great Main Dining Room meals were good and service was excellent. We opted for flexible dining times. Seated at tables for two but three tables close together so many different dinner companions and lots of great conversation. Amenities on board - pools, hot tubs, gym, etc. were all very nice. Activities - we chose QM2 because we love to dance and we were not disappointed. Line dance lessons. ballroom lessons, sequence dancing, disco, ballroom orchestra were all available and the passengers were into it !! Shows in the Royal Court main theatre were well done and with good variety. Insights enrichment lectures were of the highest quality - an F1 driver, a writer from The Simpsons, an Oxford astrophysicist, a famous Hollywood actor, etc. The onboard planetarium was most interesting. Visited 7 ports - St Martin, St Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, St Kitts and Tortola - after 3 days at sea and ended with 3 days at sea back to NYC. Disembarkation was quick and easy so we were at LGA before 10 am for our flight back to Canada. While we are not "hard core cruisers" there are plenty for whom QM2 is a second home and they love its history, grandeur, semi-formality and old world sensibilities. I can 100% understand why.
We have had a great transatlantic crossing on Queen Mary 2. We thought the food and entertainment was great. The ship is in very good condition for being 20 years old, except perhaps some areas of the spa, which were fine but looked a bit dated. The staff were good. We have done the trip once previously about 15 years ago, and there are some subtle changes, but all things considered we had a great time on both crossings. I didn't see a significant decline in quality over the years. We had our children with us, ages about 10 and 14, and they had a great time too. There are very few kids on these trips, but our children were made to feel welcome nonetheless. The kids club was great and not crowded at all. Our kids like things like: shopping for nice outfits, dressing for dinner, seeing an evening show, and dancing in the ballroom-- so this was great fun for them. They also enjoyed the pool, table tennis, and family time together. If your kids like these types of activities, this can be a fun trip. The outdoor activity on a crossing is a bit limited-- walking around the deck in good weather is great. There are outdoor shuffleboard and other types of courts, but the cold/wind/rain make these types of activities less desirable on all but the best days. We booked two connecting cabins for the 4 of us and it worked out great. We also had the cabin steward open the divider between the two balconies. This was much nicer than I thought it would be. Lastly we bought a drinks package for adults and children and this was very convenient and helpful too.
As an American, nothing fully prepares you; life onboard is very different. Fellow passengers are mostly older, well-dressed, and very polite and considerate. No foul language at all, no yelling, no behavior or provocative dress that you would wish you could un-see. Ballroom dancing is a major draw, couples who dance gracefully, stunning gowns, with only one who resembled a sausage bursting out of a much too short casing. Surprises: Boarding took 1 1/2 hours. Dining room options are very old-school continental, Galantine and Ballotine and many other culinary terms to learn about. Flavors are not overpowering, wine helped. The North Atlantic is a very cold place to be in March, icicles formed. The cabin creaked constantly, affecting sleep till I got used to it. The ship rolled a lot. Disco Inferno in the nightclub was random pop music, not even close to being an inferno. There was a volunteer passenger choir that rehearsed all week and sounded fantastic. Disembarkation isn't too early, you can have a proper, relaxed breakfast. There is tea-making paraphernalia in your cabin, storing it in the closet top shelf freed up counter space. Room service breakfast is complimentary, your morning coffee magically appears. In closing, if your ancestors came across for a free and better life, or if your great-grandparents ever travelled abroad before air travel, here's the closest thing. Service was outstanding and I felt very pampered.
These comments refer to a Princess Grill suite experience on the Southampton to Canaries and return cruise . Firstly the good things. The dining in the Grill restaurant was truly excellent. As vegetarians we have had very mixed offerings on other luxury cruise lines , but every meal was a pleasure. Our serving team were also top rate and always ensured we were content. The Dress code : we were so pleased the dress code is holding up. It is a pleasure to see almost everyone (men) still in jackets. (at least in the Grills). I think even in standard Britannia class , it is far better observed than our recent experience on say Seabourn. Gala nights are also rightly very popular throughout the ship with most grill guests in DJs. . The large stateroom and our steward were both excellent. The entertainment was mixed. We really liked the classical string trio and the dance troupe in the Theatre were excellent. I'm less sure about the comedians as that's not really our "thing". The choice of a reggae band (Changez) seemed particularly bizarre, especially at sail-away parties, where no-one was actually "partying". We needed glamour and feel-good music , these guys lacked "joie-de-vivre" , energy or stage presence. Likewise they were completely wrong for the Queens Room dancing. Now the not so good. I really resent paying $25/day for wifi. Surely everyone expects this these days , so they should just bundle it up with the standard rates. The Gala nights were less of a success than on our previous QM2 and QE cruises. I guess the "allure" of ballroom dancing is not as great as it was...On the third gala night the choice of music was dire. Very few were dancing , (and who would want to waltz to a very slow mournful "hallelujah"..) . The 4Ds (70s sing-along tunes) on the final night got the most engagement...even if there was a lot of "Dad-Dancing". The big difference with the Mary is there is no outdoor dining. And that is a huge bonus on all other cruise lines. There is a small cafe on the top deck , but it is never open, even in sunny days in port. The biggest "downer" was of course the norovirus outbreak. The numbers of guests affected was a closely guarded secret, but every table around us in the restaurant had at least one guest succumb. Amazingly , we escaped. One guest reported that a medical/ clean-up team took over 2 hours to arrive as they were "overwhelmed". Overall we were concerned that whilst they claimed to be adhering to all relevant protocols , several folk we spoke to felt , like us, that there was not sufficient emphasis on precautions . Our experience on other cruise lines is that there are frequent reminders to "be safe". No such obvious emphasis on QM2, just an occasional brief comment at the end of the lengthy laconic noon captain's update . Given the outbreak , were restaurant menus and bill wallets in the bars (complete with biros) sanitised ? I could not get a straight answer. Finally , of course there is long standing problem of navigation around the ship which is really confusing and really difficult. You have to go up and down floors to traverse the ship, and signage is poor.. The Grill suites really are "a ship within a ship" with our own relaxing lounge bar , a set table in a dedicated restaurant and a dedicated quiet outdoor terrace. When we ventured into the main public areas , (lounges, buffet etc) they did seem quite crowded . The age demographic in the grill suites was ,I would say , predominantly 70+. Britannia class was more wide ranging , with a smattering of children. Despite a complement of 2,700 guests our experience of the ship was that it was never crowded. (eg in getting on/off in ports) .I cannot speak for Britannia class. We did not take any organised tours, nor participate in activities on board. The overall ethos is towards "floating hotel" : so you never see the ship's officers around. Would I recommend it? Even in grill suites it is cheaper than luxury all-inclusive lines. (even allowing that the drinks bill extra ). So if you like a formal , "timeless" experience : yes. The ship really is a unique "one-off" in terms of style and old-world glamour. And yet despite the Grill environment , we did hanker after the more intimate experience of smaller (ie 600 or so guests) cruise ships.
Just back from a wonderful 14-night cruise out of NYC to the Caribbean and back to NYC. We are M64 and F63, first time on Cunard after 4 cruises (7 and 10 day) on Princess. We chose a Sheltered Balcony cabin on deck 6. Quiet and comfortable with lots of closet space. Embarkation at Red Hook cruise port in Brooklyn was fast and easy. Cunard gave us an arrival time of 1300 and we were onboard and to our cabin before 1400. Luggage showed up quickly so we were unpacked and settled before the 1700 sailaway. Should note that many were already onboard since Southampton UK so probably explains why boarding was so quick and easy. Ship itself is beautiful. As the last true "ocean liner" the layout is a wee bit quirky (eg. down a half flight of stairs, through the art gallery and then back up a half flight to get to the ballroom) but one adapts quickly. So much history displayed that you really get a sense of the "golden age" of cruise travel. Food was, for the most part good and in some cases great. We attended one specialty resto - the asian fushion called Bamboo - and it was outstanding. I thought the price of $35/pp was reasonable. Although we did not attend, heard nothing but rave reviews from fellow passengers about the steakhouse - The Veranda. It has a $65/pp surcharge. We did not make it to the Italian specialty resto. Meals in the buffet were fine. We only ate breakfast and lunch there so cant comment on what it was like at suppertime. 24 hour free room service was accessed several times and was great Main Dining Room meals were good and service was excellent. We opted for flexible dining times. Seated at tables for two but three tables close together so many different dinner companions and lots of great conversation. Amenities on board - pools, hot tubs, gym, etc. were all very nice. Activities - we chose QM2 because we love to dance and we were not disappointed. Line dance lessons. ballroom lessons, sequence dancing, disco, ballroom orchestra were all available and the passengers were into it !! Shows in the Royal Court main theatre were well done and with good variety. Insights enrichment lectures were of the highest quality - an F1 driver, a writer from The Simpsons, an Oxford astrophysicist, a famous Hollywood actor, etc. The onboard planetarium was most interesting. Visited 7 ports - St Martin, St Lucia, Grenada, Barbados, Dominica, St Kitts and Tortola - after 3 days at sea and ended with 3 days at sea back to NYC. Disembarkation was quick and easy so we were at LGA before 10 am for our flight back to Canada. While we are not "hard core cruisers" there are plenty for whom QM2 is a second home and they love its history, grandeur, semi-formality and old world sensibilities. I can 100% understand why.
Whether you want a sumptuous suite, or a room with a view, Queen Mary 2 features a variety of accommodation to make your voyage as comfortable as possible. There are a variety of cabins types available, including Duplex Apartments, Suites, Balcony Staterooms and Interior Staterooms.
Each stateroom will fall into one of these categories:
Queens Grill - Queens Grill guests enjoy the largest suites on board, commanding the most spectacular views. Meanwhile the exclusive Grills Lounge, private deck and restaurant offer the opportunity to relax in tranquil luxury.
Princess Grill - Exclusive suites and access to the private Grills Lounge and Terrace offer Princess Grill passengers space and privacy to relax in calming luxury.
Britannia Club - Beautiful ocean views, breakfast on your balcony and wonderful natural daylight - the ever-changing seascape will continuously enthrall you. Britannia Club is the perfect way to relax and unwind whilst travelling with us.
Britannia - Peaceful havens in which to relax, Britannia staterooms offer comfort and the opportunity to dine in the truly spectacular Britannia restaurant - an awe inspiring room that will remind you of the great ocean liners of the past.
A range of complimentary and speciality dining restaurants are available, with menus created by Jean-Marie Zimmermann, Cunard’s Global Culinary Ambassador. Tables for 4-8 are typical, with seating allocated prior to cruising. Limited numbers of tables for two are available on request.
Enrichment programs and lectures on contemporary and classical subjects are popular features on Cunard cruises. Queen Elizabeth covers a wide range of activities from ballroom dancing to computing lessons.
Queen Mary 2 provides you with a wealth of engaging experiences to keep you entertained day and night. From the glamorous Royal Night Balls on one of the largest dance floors at sea, to the excitement of the Empire Casino or Royal Court Theatre
The ship features a fantastic array of health and fitness facilities for passengers that wish to stay active or relax and be pampered. These include, a spa, a fitness centre, a games deck, sports courts and much more.
For younger cruise passengers, there are a number of facilities available to keep them entertained. Running primarily during the school holidays, kids clubs are available for children or teens travelling on Queen Mary 2.
