I spent ALL DAY on the fanciest cruise ship I've ever seen!

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Today, I'm spending all day 'at Sea' on my 14-night Cunard Queen Elizabeth cruise. In this video, I'm going to show you what my day looked like, in order for you to understand what a day at sea could look like for you.
We're going to start the day by touring the ship, covering some of the key venues, including the main Atrium, the Library, the world-famous Queens Room, and the Royal Court Theatre. After that, we'll head to the Britannia Dining Room for lunch with my fellow solo travellers, before a whole afternoon full of activities!
As the day pushes on, I'll then take you with me to the 'Black and White' Gala Evening onboard - my first ever Cunard formal night. Is Cunard as formal as they say? What's the dress code like? You can make your own mind up in this video!
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[@FraserAtSea]

Thanks so much for watching my day ‘at sea’ with Cunard. It would mean so much to me if you’d support my channel by giving this video a LIKE, and click SUBSCRIBE to come along on so many more adventures with me. Welcome onboard! ❤

[@joanneyoung8571]

The afternoon tea setting was so classy. There’s a lot to be said for a classy cruise rather than party time 24/7. You captured the day so well.

[@FraserAtSea]

Yeah, couldn’t agree more! I got off this ship and straight onto a party ship though - what a difference, haha!!

[@JohnnyHereYT]

That's a decadent breakfast indeed! Great tour and tea is always a nice treat. The trio at 22:27 sounded so good. You looked quite dapper in your formal attire. 👍

[@FraserAtSea]

Oh, it was a great breakfast - very good for room service! Thanks for watching, and thanks for the compliment - this ‘formal stuff’ is a new thing for me…!!

[@kevie63]

Thanks for the tours and nice venues ! Did the cruise seem full to you ? And ohhhh you're looking good in that tux !!! Woof woof ! 😁

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey Kevie, the ship actually felt pretty quiet - I was really amazed at how it felt. I thought the QM2 was the same when onboard, so maybe just a benefit of cruising Cunard? Thanks for watching!

[@thom7529]

Another great video Fraser! Thanks

[@FraserAtSea]

Thanks so much!!

[@bingbong46]

Luv your video , you are a great presenter

[@FraserAtSea]

Thanks so much!

[@apgx6032]

Thank you! Thoroughly enjoyed watching. Oh how I loved the gala nights on Cunard. Everyone was always so relaxed yet enjoyed being dressed to impress. I remember some of the staff in the shops saying how they liked the formal nights too as they loved to watch guests walking around looking elegant. By the way how did the solo meetings go?

[@FraserAtSea]

Thanks so much for watching - I also really enjoyed them! Interesting the crew loved seeing everyone - I did find the crew on QE to be so so people centric! The solo meet ups were awesome - they were led by Cunard staff, and coffee/tea every morning - I was so impressed!

[@apgx6032]

@@FraserAtSea My pleasure and I look forward to your next vlog. Delighted to hear the solo meetings were such a success for you. If I remember correctly the daily programme would list meeting points and times if solo travellers wished to go ashore together.

[@georgefraser589]

Greetings from St Andrews and from one Fraser to another. Love your videos. ❤️🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@FraserAtSea]

Ahh, thanks for finding me - thanks for your support! 😊

[@HelpatHomeJim]

Another great video. I found the Queen Elizabeth to be beautiful as well. As for the dress code aboard the ship, I think Cunard used to be substantially more formal. However, I have heard in other reviews that the dress code (or lack of one) is quite comfortable. I think as long as you don't dress lie you're going to a fun park, you'll be alright. I'm sure that for your other formal nights, you could probably have gotten away with a dress shirt and dark dinner pants/coat.

[@FraserAtSea]

Hi Jim, I’ve also heard that Cunard have got much more casual over the years, which I’m personally thankful for. I do think there’s a place for the ‘formal’ nights, but I do enjoy the more relaxed atmosphere on the other nights…!!

[@HelpatHomeJim]

@FraserAtSea I also meant to say that Cunard probably accepted more casual to preserve themselves.

[@DianeR90]

That afternoon tea looked amazing! Loving this video series

[@FraserAtSea]

Oh, Diane - it was so nice and relaxing. I’m glad you’re enjoying - thanks for being here!

[@sistersontheseas]

So lovely seeing everyone dressed up for formal night! Looks like you had a great day

[@FraserAtSea]

I wasn’t sure what to expect from a Cunard formal night, but was so impressed. Thanks for watching - great to see your name pop up!

[@sistersontheseas]

@@FraserAtSea we try to watch as many as possible but can’t always keep up with your adventures!!!

[@tammy_oh_nevermind]

I'm loving this series! That was an amazing room service breakfast. (I won't touch prune juice either 😂) I really enjoy seeing the cultural differences in Scotland and USA; your questioning "sunny side up" eggs. 😁 Just saw your post on your local drink outselling coke. I'm amazed! Thanks Fraser! Oh...and that theatre is amazing!

[@FraserAtSea]

Ha, I’m so glad you’re enjoying Tammy - it’s so different to most of the other ships I was on - absolutely loved it on there! Thanks so much for watching, and yes - Irn Bru is SO good if you haven’t tried it…!!

[@chak06880]

You sell yourself short on the dressing up/James Bond look. Keep up the elevated look! Cunard is not for everyone but if you fully participate in the dress code and festivities, you get a lot out of your voyage. Also great to hear that solo travelers are looked after well; you seemed disappointed in the lack of attention from Virgin in that category.

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey, thanks for watching and for taking the time to comment. Agreed - great that Cunard are doing such a good job in this category! Also, thanks so much for the compliments re formal dress - it’s getting more comfortable with me now!

[@robertabeyers3371]

Thanks for the video Fraser, enjoyed it

[@FraserAtSea]

Thanks so much for watching, Roberta!

[@ericaturner8504]

Oh Fraser - I’ve been waiting for days to see what your reaction to the prune juice choice!! 😂😂

[@FraserAtSea]

Ha, It’s safe to say I won’t be choosing it again 😂

[@traceycrofts2776]

Looks amazing, getting excited about my trip on Queen Victoria in May! Xx

[@FraserAtSea]

Ooh, what a ship you’ve chosen. Thanks so much for watching, Tracey!

[@TravellingLightLisa]

Cunard is on our hitlist of cruise lines, but it needs to be the right destinations for us. Thanks for this series. 😀👍

[@FraserAtSea]

Ah, so glad they’re on your list! To be honest, some of their itineraries are amazing, largely due to the fact their ships do frequent world cruises etc!

[@FraserAtSea]

Also, thanks a million for watching!

[@h0peadams]

Choose twin beds, the setup gives you the illusion of more room, and it’s soooo comfy! I’ve done three TAs with my bestie, but I am considering doing a solo one this year…. The lectures repeat on the TV starting at noon, the theater ones sometimes have audio issues. We do breakfasts via room service except for the last day, the menu is the same (except no pancakes). We only did lunch once, instead we really enjoyed our tea (we did the tea room, the buffet and room service for tea, the experience in the tea room can’t be beat, but the buffet for tea has a certain appeal). We always choose last seating for dinner. We do the lunch in the pub on day one, and the “disco” is fun- we don’t care for big band but the rest of the live music was wonderful!

[@FraserAtSea]

What a great comment - this will help so many, I’m sure! The pub early on is a great shout - lots of people don’t know it’s included, ha! Good advice re the beds - I’ve always opted to have them together, but will maybe try that in future. Thanks so much for watching, and for taking the time to leave a comment!!

[@martynmiller4247]

Please, please take RMS Queen Mary 2 across the atlantic... you'll really enjoy the top Cunard experience. She is a liner, not a cruise ship. I've taken twenty voyages with Cunard, crossings and cruises, on four Cunard ships, and have loved each and every one. Thank you sincerely, bon voyage, and many happy cruises to you :-)

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey Martyn, I actually did this a few months back - vlog series coming in due course! 😊

[@KeithWUK]

There is something special about a Cunard cruise! QE looks beautiful, very much like QV (are they the same design?). I’ve always said that QV has my favourite library but QE matches it, the staircase is stunning! Love the afternoon tea too, it’s such a treat!

[@FraserAtSea]

I believe they are the same design (or close enough, at least!). I’m glad you seemed to have enjoyed this episode, Keith - thanks for watching! Also yes - that afternoon tea 🤤

[@cherifurr3935]

Haven’t sailed Cunard yet…nice to see everything available on a sea day. I use highlighters too. Just not sure I want to pack heavy evening gowns for formal nights, though! I love room service for breakfast. Sunny side up is just fried eggs with the yolk on top (unbroken unless you specify hard-cooked). Nice that they do a lot of solo events, too! I was afraid they wouldn’t be good for solos.

[@FraserAtSea]

Yeah, I agree re formal wear - it’s my biggest hesitation with cruising Cunard again - I enjoyed formal, but there were too many dressed nights on here. Sometimes, I want to chill out in the dining room 😂 Thanks for commenting, Cheri!

[@mikeysteam]

Thanks Fraser! You're setting us up perfectly for our cruise in May. Now go and get dressed 😂

[@FraserAtSea]

Oh, amazing! Yeah, I promise I was fully clothed, haha!

[@mikeysteam]

😂

[@mikeysteam]

Looking forward to the next chapter.

[@FraserAtSea]

@@mikeysteam thanks for being here and not getting bored of me, ha!

[@mikeysteam]

​@@FraserAtSeawhat were you wearing when asked to change? Please bear in mind I am currently looking in my wardrobe with mixed feelings...😅

[@jamiepeterson1981]

Hi Fraser, did you try the spa? I've never been a spa guy but I was gifted a full voyage pass on QM2 and now I'm a convert! Can't start my day without spendibg an hour in the thermal pool. Cunards spas are just so beautiful. Queen Elizabeth's isn't grand as QM2s, but still really nice.

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey! I did actually - I feature this in my full ship tour, which will air after this vlog series finishes - it’s such a gorgeous space, isn’t it? I usually find spas on ships to be too pricey, but I really enjoy on some ships - this was one of them! I thought it was nice on QM2 aswell - shame mostly on the inside though!

[@joanfreestone1707]

Thanks, Fraser. It's lovely to see my favourite ship again. I love to dress up a bit on Gala nights because it's something we never get to do at home (Australia is ultra-casual). I don't own a ball gown and my husband doesn't own a tuxedo, but we still dress up. I always enjoy walking around the promenade deck and standing at the back of the ship to watch the wake. My favourite thing about cruising is I don't have to do any cooking!!

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey, Joan! 👋🏼 I used to hate a formal night, but I also really like them now - I’m starting to feel much more comfortable in my own skin at them now, which is nice. I also adore that wake - I could stand and look out all day! Thanks for watching, as always!

[@thomasvanantwerp728]

I was on this same voyage. The beauty of this ship is stunning. Like you, I thoroughly enjoyed Afternoon Tea every day, as well as the live music throughout the ship. I loved the cuisine and fine wines in the Britannia. My general impression is that Cunard's standards of service are being lowered (I've been on other Cunard ships), and I'm wondering if they are not short-staffed. Nevertheless, I'm glad I booked this voyage!

[@FraserAtSea]

Ah, you were on the ship at the same time - what a small world! Interesting point that standards seem to be coming down - I’m a newbie to the Cunard world, so can’t comment on that, but will be able to in a few years I guess. Thanks so much for watching, Thomas!

[@juniperdog5523]

"sunny side up" is a style of fried egg, along with "over medium" and "over well done". Clearly just in North America! 😊

[@FraserAtSea]

Oh, I’ve never heard of ‘over medium’ or ‘over well done’ - will need to keep an eye out for those… Thanks for letting me know!!

[@juniperdog5523]

@@FraserAtSea I forgot “over easy”! The most common one. Pretty hilarious sounding really.

[@daviddarby6579]

Hi Fraser, We sailed on Queen Victoria many years back for two weeks having snagged a double length balcony cabin on the Port side towards the Aft of the ship, the cabin was a standard size balcony cabin but the balcony was double length due to the area between our cabin and the next I think was a crew stairway. However having had the best food ever on a cruise ship we decided that Cunard was not for us, having to wear a jacket and shirt every night became very tedious and even in the Buffet! things may have changed now regarding what you wear but I doubt we will go back on another Cunard cruise. Friends who sailed on the Q.E and came back saying the very same thing about being too Formal.

[@FraserAtSea]

Sounds like a great balcony Dave, and I do appreciate what you mean. I didn’t mind it on QE, but have since cruised QM2 and was ‘over’ the formality of it all by the 3rd night 😂 Sometimes, I just want to have dinner in ‘normal’ clothes - I hear you! Thanks for watching as always!!

[@jorgschwantje1239]

No Jacket required for men anymore. Just colar shirt.

[@debrathomson252]

Thank you for your video on QE. We went cruising for the first time on any cruise ship December 2023 and were lucky enough to be on the QE. There was so much to do and we enjoyed ourselves so much that we are booked again in Dec 2024. Sadly QE will no longer be coming to Australia/New Zealand after mid 2025 so will not be able to cruise on her after that due to airfare costs.

[@FraserAtSea]

Ahh, that’s such a shame, but great that she helped you get bitten by the cruise bug! Great to hear you’re booked again - welcome to the club!!

[@drewmccallum5085]

Great (& informative) video Fraser. Sorry to hear you ship tour wasn’t up to par & hope you didn’t have to pay for it. On QV (last month) it was $US120 but was over 2 hours

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey! Yeah, it was actually a free tour, so I should’ve known it would just be a way for them to pass the time. You live and learn, huh? I didn’t realise there was also a paid one - that must’ve been the detailed one I was expecting, ha!

[@stephenm8818]

A man after my own heart when it comes to cabin room service breakfast! How was the standard coffee on QE (3) Fraser? ☕️

[@FraserAtSea]

Ha, I love love love a room service breakfast! Coffee was decent actually - I don’t think I bought a ‘fancy coffee’ at all on here - I loved what I could get up at the Lido!

[@mrclaypole]

Did you have a preference between QE and QM2? My first ever cruise was on QM2 last year (TA), but loved it so much, have now got QV and another QM2 trip booked. Thinking I may have to try the whole fleet. But without much experience, I am torn between which I like the look of most, so curious to hear a quick feedback from you, as they are all seemingly amazing in their own right, and trying to find which is more suited to me

[@FraserAtSea]

Very good question - I’d answer by saying both provide a TOTALLY different experience. I’d say I was surprised how much (and how little) they both had in common - you’ll see this in my QM2 videos in due course. Long story short - book both 😉

[@gary_travels]

Curious what you thought of the age demographic of the ship. I can get on with anyone, but I’ve heard it’s a much older crowd on some of the Cunard ships. What was your experience?

[@FraserAtSea]

Hey Gary, for sure accurate. There was a much higher average age on here than what I’m used to - I’d guess somewhere in the 70s. That said, a fantastic crowd, and I’ve made some life long friends on there! Thanks for leaving a comment - great to see your name in here!

[@juniperdog5523]

How do pack a dinner jacket in a suitcase and keep it uncreased?

[@FraserAtSea]

Good question! If you search for folding and packing videos, you’ll find a way. I just pack it last and unpack it first, and I’m always okay!

[@bigseansky]

Come over from Solent ships

[@FraserAtSea]

Welcome, shipmate!!

[@h0peadams]

Not real clotted cream? We had real clotted cream every day…

[@FraserAtSea]

Oh really? They said they couldn’t get it for me 😔