Great video guys I feel it shows things in their true light 🚢
@SailwithGailandMike2 күн бұрын
@@martincarty2798 Thanks for your comments, it’s our aim to bring day to day activities as we see them
@MG-xx5ph3 күн бұрын
Very informative. Must admit that I prefer the setting in the Verandah restaurant on QV and QE. Sir Samuels just looks like a standard on shore middle of the road restaurant. Loses out on the sense of occasion.
@SailwithGailandMike2 күн бұрын
@@MG-xx5ph you might have a point there however we’ve never tried the Verandah so couldn’t compare so just took it at face value. We thought the food service was excellent. Thanks for watching.
@markhenry15303 күн бұрын
Is the buffet breakfast lunch and dinner included in the price?
@SailwithGailandMike3 күн бұрын
@@markhenry1530 certainly is plus pavilion wellness cafe & grill, Carinthia lounge & room service.
@markhenry15303 сағат бұрын
Thanks for the reply. Loved the video.
@SailwithGailandMike2 сағат бұрын
@@markhenry1530 thanks for watching 👍
@davidhouston39464 күн бұрын
Hello, Which wine was that with sediment in it? Otherwise meal looked fine but we're not that impressed with menu. The equivalent venue on QM2 is reported as lacking atmosphere and we were happy to have all our meals in Britannia Club. The Sole is on the à la carte menu there.
@SailwithGailandMike4 күн бұрын
@@davidhouston3946 it was the “Bodegas y Viñedos Alnardo, Ribero del Duero, Spain (D)” @ $19 per 175ml glass
@SailwithGailandMike4 күн бұрын
@@davidhouston3946 thanks for watching 👍
@davidhouston39464 күн бұрын
@@SailwithGailandMike Thanks. It's not one on my shortlist. We take the package and the Cunard own label stuff is fine for refreshment (it's what we drink daily out of boxes here in France) but we then buy a bottle of decent stuff (average $80) to last two nights and get 20% off. My list has a few full bodied Italians and remainder French.
@BeverleyBedford-h8v5 күн бұрын
Thank you great videos and very informative
@SailwithGailandMike5 күн бұрын
@@BeverleyBedford-h8v thanks for watching
@BeverleyBedford-h8v5 күн бұрын
Really loving the vlogs. on all 4 Cunards next year
@SailwithGailandMike5 күн бұрын
@@BeverleyBedford-h8v that’s so kind, you’re a very lucky lady 😀
@jn78125 күн бұрын
What happened to tablecloths?
@SailwithGailandMike5 күн бұрын
@@jn7812 This was our first visit to Sir Samuel’s so unsure if they ever used table Cloths, thanks for watching
@carmelshepherd67397 күн бұрын
Love this vlog saw Queen Anne in Liverpool for naming ceremony she is beautiful 😂❤
@SailwithGailandMike7 күн бұрын
@@carmelshepherd6739 thanks for your kind comments & for watching
@wendydee30077 күн бұрын
OMG I can't wait for my QA cruise in September, LOVE a buffet :o) Looks like you had a great time.
@SailwithGailandMike7 күн бұрын
@@wendydee3007 We had a wonderful time & i’m sure you will too, Thanks for watching
@patriciaross81008 күн бұрын
Do you have the same crew members doing your rooms every day?
@SailwithGailandMike8 күн бұрын
@@patriciaross8100 yes you do.
@patriciaross81007 күн бұрын
@SailwithGailandMike Thank you, how many? I want to take some little treats for them!
@mericet398 күн бұрын
0:44 "Thought this would have opened to give a nice big drawer" - no, because it's impossible, the sink would be in the drawer. Think about it!
@SailwithGailandMike8 күн бұрын
It’s not impossible modern bathrooms have a draw underneath with a cut out which goes around the bathroom sink, we have one, which is why I said it! Thanks for watching
@carmelshepherd673910 күн бұрын
Looks amazing to me love Cunard ❤
@SailwithGailandMike10 күн бұрын
@@carmelshepherd6739 Se were really impressed with Artisan 😋thanks for watching
@nalarubischon568510 күн бұрын
You should see the room 5059 on Queen Anne. It is a BB categorie. But as the room is turned 90° you a window and a balcony door. The balcony is very long, but yes, not as width as the one you shown. We loved the room. But now back in inside rooms, as I like the dark in the morning 🤭
@SailwithGailandMike10 күн бұрын
@@nalarubischon5685 sounds an interesting one, i’ll have a look at the deck plans, thanks for watching
@wendydee300712 күн бұрын
SO excited, my mother and I have the same room type, situated at the front, booked for September :o) It's a pity they don't give you a proper sun-lounger though, there's more than enough room.
@SailwithGailandMike12 күн бұрын
I can understand why you’re excited and totally agree a sunbed would be amazing, worth asking when onboard
@carolhendry365213 күн бұрын
Just found your channel and watched your Queen Anne video on the two outside cabins. We were booked in the smaller of the two however after seeing your video we have changed to the larger with the separate shower room We are on for 33 days so thought we would benefit from the extra space and at a total cost of £200 for the upgrade for 33 days we thought it worth the difference. Many thanks for the video
@SailwithGailandMike13 күн бұрын
@@carolhendry3652 that’s amazing £200 for the extra space & shower room. Have an amazing 33 nights 😀
@carmelshepherd673914 күн бұрын
Cabin is beautiful, very good vlog ❤
@SailwithGailandMike14 күн бұрын
@@carmelshepherd6739 They really are & thanks for your kind words, much appreciated
@CruisingColemans16 күн бұрын
Both cabins look great. Really impressed with what they’re offering as outside cabins
@SailwithGailandMike15 күн бұрын
@@CruisingColemans we were really pleased with our Seaview Cabin, very roomy.
@CruisingColemans16 күн бұрын
The beach looks lovely! It’s good that you get a safe. Great video guys!
@SailwithGailandMike8 күн бұрын
Thanks so much 😊
@CruiseLife2216 күн бұрын
Hey guys, hopw you are both well. The ship looks great! Almost time for another cruise we feel! 👋👍
@SailwithGailandMike16 күн бұрын
@@CruiseLife22 thanks guys, yes all good here and yes, Queen Anne is a fab ship. Not long now for our next one, Virgin next month 🥳😀🛳👍
@CruiseLife2216 күн бұрын
@@SailwithGailandMike look forward to getting your take on Virgin! 👍
@berniestafford144518 күн бұрын
what a lot of ridiculous fuss over a tv, if that was the only disappointment all holiday, then you have had a really good time
@SailwithGailandMike17 күн бұрын
@@berniestafford1445 we had a fabulous cruise thanks. However there has been lots of displeasure posted on various forums etc about the placement of these tv’s. Thanks for watching.
@markhenry15303 күн бұрын
Why is it ridiculous? Some people may want an early night to relax and watch tv. You didn't have anything to do with the planning, did you? 😏
@fletcher12345118 күн бұрын
90% of food is served to you which I prefer ,
@SailwithGailandMike8 күн бұрын
we definitely do, it’s really no hardship, thanks for watching
@davidhouston394619 күн бұрын
It would benefit a group of 3 or 4 to have extra shower and more wardrobes. Or for extended voyages the extra space and storage might help.
@SailwithGailandMike19 күн бұрын
Definitely agree the extra shower room is fantastic, also some people love a bath rather than a shower.
@FosterMorton22 күн бұрын
It seems very noisy . Is it?
@SailwithGailandMike22 күн бұрын
It is a bit, people are coming and going after shows, getting their late night snack before bed.
@davidhouston394623 күн бұрын
If I was eating in a buffet I would much prefer that food was served to everyone to minimise the risks from Norovirus and other infections. We would never eat in a buffet if we had the choice of table service in a sit down restaurant. But your video is nice and clear. Thanks
@SailwithGailandMike23 күн бұрын
We think it’s the way forward for cruise ship buffets for lots of reasons. Thanks so much for watching.
@user-vb2ri7oj6n23 күн бұрын
Was there. A good gluten free selection
@SailwithGailandMike23 күн бұрын
There did seem to be lots of Gluten Free options and all together in its own section, thanks for watching
@user-vb2ri7oj6n23 күн бұрын
@@SailwithGailandMike thanks for your reply
@jamesb287626 күн бұрын
Hi there we were on the same cruise as you also first time on a cunard ship. Fantastic ship we were on deck 10 we loved it.
@SailwithGailandMike23 күн бұрын
Hi. We really enjoyed our first Cunard experience and will certainly be booking again in the future. Thanks so much for watching.
@sailawaymagАй бұрын
Great vlog guys. Hope you enjoyed Queen Anne, she's a beautiful ship!
@SailwithGailandMikeАй бұрын
@@sailawaymag thanks guys! Yes we really enjoyed it.
@user-et6vx6gz4bАй бұрын
ケーキの王冠は素晴らしい
@SailwithGailandMikeАй бұрын
It certainly was 👑 thanks for watching
@davidhouston3946Ай бұрын
We only want to take QM2 B2B Transatlantic now and again. So we wouldn't be on QA. TV position wouldn't bother us. It's only for safety demo, captain's updates, and I think in QA's case viewing account on, but I'd just do that on my phone. We sleep in the bed. Otherwise we use cabin for showering, dressing and preparing to go out around the ship. That's even with a glass balcony because my wife likes full windows and natural light coming in to put on makeup for evening. If we wanted to watch TV we'd stay at home.
@SailwithGailandMike17 күн бұрын
@@davidhouston3946 the issue with these TV’s only affects inside cabins so most people won’t be aware of the problem. Thanks for watching 👍🛳👍
@MG-xx5phАй бұрын
Great vlog. Cabin looks very comfortable and as you say, in a convenient location.
@SailwithGailandMikeАй бұрын
It really was a lovely cabin, thanks for watching and your comment 😀
@louiseburke8012Ай бұрын
I love the souvlaki place
@louiseburke8012Ай бұрын
I think the kitchens is an absolute con. Yes, reduce food waste, but this is all about saving money and guilting you if you want more than one plate of something. I won't book Marella again. At a buffet, by all means reduce self service, but don't tell me how much and where I can eat from
@SailwithGailandMikeАй бұрын
We had no problem asking for extra! We’ve also just sailed on Queen Anne and it was the same set up. Thanks for watching.
@louiseburke8012Ай бұрын
@@SailwithGailandMike I liked your video and that is good to know. I would need a salad plate, a greek plate and a chinese plate
@CrusieCTRLАй бұрын
Thanks for a great video. We're booked to sail Queen anne in Sept, and we're first-time Cunard'ers too.
@SailwithGailandMikeАй бұрын
Thanks for the lovely comment, you’ll love Anne, she’s a really lovely ship. Plenty of videos to come too.
@user-vo4pk5dp5pАй бұрын
Uhm this is actually the song of AIDA at sail away…
@CruiseLife222 ай бұрын
I wonder if all naming ceremonies are like this?
@SailwithGailandMike2 ай бұрын
We had no idea what to expect, It was a really do great day and night, thanks for watching.
@janetnew32352 ай бұрын
Hi, we really enjoyed your video and are hoping to book this trip. Can you remember roughly how long it was and about what time you departed Alesund? Many thanks
@SailwithGailandMike2 ай бұрын
Hi, from memory it was 9am start and was a good 5/6 hours long. it was a great day topped with those amazing views, It was breathtaking. Thanks for your kind works it means a lot.
@janetnew32352 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for the reply. It's really helpful :) We've never cruised before but have always wanted to visit the Fijords. Very excited!
@SailwithGailandMike2 ай бұрын
@@janetnew3235 you’ll love cruising and the Fjords are amazing, have a fantastic time.
@LearnWithRyanUK2 ай бұрын
What time did you arrive in Livorno and have to be back on the ship? Just trying to plan our trip currently, thanks for this!
@SailwithGailandMike2 ай бұрын
Just checked our photos and first one sailing in was 6.09am so would have docked by 7am and sail away was 7pm. thanks for watching
@CruiseLife222 ай бұрын
Its amazing how these massive ships manouvre!
@SailwithGailandMike2 ай бұрын
It certainly is and we get a really great view here in Liverpool from the quayside.
@DannyOnTheWall2 ай бұрын
How much is taxi to pigeon island? Thanks in advance :)
@SailwithGailandMike2 ай бұрын
The shared taxi transfer was US$15 return. Thanks for watching
@jackcrabtree43742 ай бұрын
Terrible camera work
@SailwithGailandMike2 ай бұрын
Thanks for watching
@margaretlewis1772 ай бұрын
I have booked a balcony on deck 8 for next week 8220. I am a solo traveller and it looks fine to me. Thank you so much for showing it.
@SailwithGailandMike2 ай бұрын
You’ll love it, have an amazing cruise next week 🚢
@CruisingColemans3 ай бұрын
Fab video as always! Love the ocean view cabin with the window seat. That’s such a great touch
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
We love those windows seats too, these cabins are a great alternative to balconies as you still get the space without the extra cost.
@AndyHill3 ай бұрын
Looks nice from the video. We've just booked up for Spain & France in 2026 in cabin 9245... basically the mirror-image cabin on the other side of the ship. How was it noise and/or disturbance wise if you don't mind me asking? Hoping having deck 8 between us and Brodies would give a level of isolation lol
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
it’s our favourite cabin, the balcony just makes it, have an amazing cruise when it arrives.
@martinhumble513 ай бұрын
Was there a fridge in both cabins
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
I’ll be honest we didn’t look, however the cupboard under the TV is the same as our balcony cabin was, so be hard to believe they wouldn’t have one.
@martinhumble513 ай бұрын
@@SailwithGailandMike. May sound a daft question but which way does the bed face in relation the ship IE Port ..Starboard or Aft...In both Cabins thanks...Sorry to ask daft questions the direction the ship moves in relation to which way you are sleeping
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
@@martinhumble51 For the standard inside you sleep sideward, so in the one we showed your feet would be pointing starboard, if you went in a port side cabin your feel would be facing port,, for the non regular cabin 10048 I’ve just checked the deck plan and this cabin your feet are facing forward, the same way as our balcony cabin is if you check it out in our playlist, hope that makes sense?
@martinhumble513 ай бұрын
@@SailwithGailandMike Thanks that's just the answer I wanted
@TrueLifeCeRilla3 ай бұрын
so this cabin has no life boat above it and no noise from up top right? if so Im going to switch my room to this cabin. it is currently available on my vista sailing this july
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
It’s a great cabin, i’d sailed on Breeze & done my homework then on cove balconies 😉 can’t comment on noises now as I sailed a long time ago, but think you’ll love it, enjoy your cruise.
@greenfloyd95313 ай бұрын
Derek was Staff Captain on Ventura when we go married in 2013. Great bloke.
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
He was lovely, spent 10/15 mins chatting to us.
@greenfloyd95313 ай бұрын
@@SailwithGailandMike he's with Virgin now
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
@@greenfloyd9531 he went from P&O to Virgin, then to Marella, a bit surprised he’s back at Virgin. 🤔
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
@@greenfloyd9531 He told us he had been on Virgin and moved to Marella, interested if he is on Virgin as we are going on Resilient lady in August.
@greenfloyd95313 ай бұрын
@@SailwithGailandMike yeah I could have got that the wrong way round 🤣
@jodiegreen27003 ай бұрын
Thanks we are going to do pigeon island I think from Your video, thanks for all your content!!!!
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
you’ll love it, have an amazing time & thanks for watching
@PostcardAndAPint3 ай бұрын
This brings back memories. When working on the ships, Boatyard was our go to every Barbados! It looks a lot more built up now! Back then it was massive sea tricycles and a floating platform!! The water still looks amazing! You saw some amazing creatures whilst snorkelling. We want to go back!!! Cheers 🍻
@SailwithGailandMike3 ай бұрын
Thank you, it’s one of our favourite places. Thanks for watching 👍🛳👍
@MaryWilson-bc6rc4 ай бұрын
Great video it looks lovely thank you for sharing. Could I please ask if you remember what this tour was called?
@SailwithGailandMike4 ай бұрын
We can’t remember the actual name, it was with P&O and is was something like Monaco & Monte Carlo on your own? I think it was about £5O each, we could have got it slightly cheaper externally, however as it’s a tender port this allowed us to get off early first as we had it booked with P&O. It was a really great trip. Thanks for watching.
@MaryWilson-bc6rc4 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for taking the time to reply. It looked a great excursion. I have seen that one so will get it booked. Will be watching the rest of your vlogs for more ideas. Thanks again 🙂