Cunard queen mary 2 reviews

Our first cruise over the Christmas holiday! This was our 19 th voyage with Cunard, so it is obvious we like the line a lot. Every cruise line has a personality.

The ship holds a spot in the heart of many types of travelers, but especially those who love history, whether it's maritime history or Gilded Age. The biggest change was in the Kings Court buffet, which features a completely fresh design. The redesign transformed the space from a chaotic feeding frenzy into a calm space for daily grazing. The area could still benefit from more tables; we spotted some passengers taking their plates to Carinthia Lounge at busy times. With four elevators removed and 50 new cabins added during the refurbishment, Cunard QM2 -- as the ship is sometimes known -- could have become overcrowded around the other elevators, but this doesn't seem to be a problem.

Cunard queen mary 2 reviews

We have enjoyed many cruises. The Queen Mary 2 was by far the best yet. It's an ocean liner, not a cruise ship, which meant the "ride" was so smooth it was hard to tell we were at sea for most of our 3 week voyage. Even in high seas and gale force 10 winds, we found it easy to move around and hardly noticed the motion. The ship provides outstanding service in every department. The crew is exceptional, courteous, friendly and very professional, making everyone feel special. The variety and quality of entertainment and enrichment activities was also unusually high compared to other lines we have used. It was a pleasant surprise to find a wide range of activities and talks, in particular the RSC, Dereck Daley F1 racing and even the King's former butler! The food - whether in Kings Court, the Restaurants or the Queens room was always excellent, well presented with lots of variety, not forgetting the irresistible afternoon teas. Excursions were fine, the ones we chose were interesting.

What more could we ask for?! They also offered a fine wine tasting, which only accommodated eight to 10 people. It felt self-promotional.

Lots of new staff with attitudes and 3 star service. Rooms are outdated and in desperate need of a renovation. Stains on carpets and drapes. Bathroom still has a musty curtain and room temperature can not be fixed as they were here twice. The staff questions everything.

The ship holds a spot in the heart of many types of travelers, but especially those who love history, whether it's maritime history or Gilded Age. The biggest change was in the Kings Court buffet, which features a completely fresh design. The redesign transformed the space from a chaotic feeding frenzy into a calm space for daily grazing. The area could still benefit from more tables; we spotted some passengers taking their plates to Carinthia Lounge at busy times. With four elevators removed and 50 new cabins added during the refurbishment, Cunard QM2 -- as the ship is sometimes known -- could have become overcrowded around the other elevators, but this doesn't seem to be a problem. Our transatlantic crossing sailed at capacity, yet the ship felt as spacious as ever. Remarkably, in fact, some areas often seemed quiet. One evening in the Carinthia Lounge, for example, we were among only a handful of passengers in the room.

Cunard queen mary 2 reviews

Our 4th transatlantic voyage on the QM2 over a year period. Possibly our last. Overall service is a little less attentive. Food the entire week was dissappointing, as was the entertainment. Read full review. Great cruise through Eastern Canada and New England by messer The ship's company was able to help us get things that worked well for us and made the week enjoyable. Though you could see the waves and feel the winds, the ship rocked lightly. We are already talking about doing this itinerary again someday. Relaxing transatlantic cruise vacations by montana

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This was another event drawing hundreds into the enormous Queens Room. Be prepared for some furry fellow passengers, too. Singing Christmas carols. The ship was just out of dry dock after a refit, that included new carpets, reupholstered chairs and a beautiful new floor Good food, entertainment and enrichment talks. I was literally shocked. Every cruise line has a personality. See all photos. Ratings by category. Also we were not enthused about flying during such a busy time of year. Ship Design: Everyone knows Queen Mary 2 is an ocean liner. Read More. On informal nights, men are still required to wear jackets, although ties are optional. New York and back on QM2. The QM2 is a lovely ship with lots of lounges and bars with great entertainment.

Reviewed by Noo Saro-Wiwa.

When the ship stops in Hamburg, there is also a large proportion of German passengers onboard. Get FREE access to members-only pricing. Cunard Queen Anne. There was a countdown to midnight. You can bring your own wine into the dining room for a modest corkage charge. Any Destination Destination. We had a good time. Traditional Afternoon Tea Champagne and Godiva afternoon teas for a fee. Religious services. I attended and had a great time. Entertainment: We did not attend many lectures or evening shows.