Honest Cunard Queen Mary 2 FULL REVIEW

Cunard Queen Mary 2 is Iconic ship the only cruise liner in the world. We headed on Cunard Queen Mary 2 in September 2023 on a short cruise to Le harve and we have given it the full review.
Queen Mary 2 spends most of its year doing transatlantic to and from New York or heading on the world cruise so it was great to head onto this short cruise from Southampton.
Its the first time we have headed on Queen Mary 2 and even a Cunard ship. So we have given the liner our full review. Will be looking at Queen Mary's embarkation, the ship, the cabin, the all important Cunard service, food and drink. entertainment, destinations and we finally ask the question does queen Mary 2 offer value for money.
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[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Thanks for watching everyone, do you agree or disagree with our assessment? Let us know in the comments. If you enjoyed this video give it a like and if love cruise content please consider subscribing, it’s free. Have you checked out our full Queen Mary ship tour? kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ6ycpKsn7KdadUsi=ad-0NwFKyBwOrqCJ

[@karlp8484]

Those two single beds can be combined into a double, upon such the bedside tables are mounted to the outer sides thus restoring the ocean view from the window. It's because your cabin has been set up for two singles.

[@janethoughton6094]

Thank you for your review. We are booked on QM2 for 14nights to the Med in 2025 to celebrate our joint birthdays (a big one). So your lovely look at the ships and areas and personal likes dislikes really helps. We do need a bit of clarity on the extra charges, one for drinks and the one for the room etc. As its in dollars and we are not that good at "sums" we cant work out how much budget we need for 14nights for 2 old "boozers" plus the cabin charge. Any tips would be appreciated. Keep cruising, we love your scoring and Aurora is our No.1 too.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi Janet thank-you for your kind words and watching. So a gratuity is 16 dollars per day per person around £13 when converted this automatically added. You can have this taken off if you wish and tip separately, or have the automatic one and tip individually as well it’s all personal preference. Will be doing a video in July (probably late July) on the cost of drinks. Does that cover your question? Tom

[@ajs11201]

As you acknowledged in your intro, the QM2 is an ocean liner, and she makes many transatlantic crossings each year. And, naturally, there are no ports of call in the middle of the ocean--you're just on that ship for seven solid nights, which may be a pro or a con depending on your perspective. However, I bring this up because I think that that being her main purpose, the staff are used to programming entertainment for those long hauls and perhaps do a better job in that context. They bring on a variety of entertainment types and there are various activities throughout the day and evening. Still, the entertinaments aboard the QM2 will never try to mimic the "younger" ships--don't expect rock-climbing walls or roller coasters on the QM2, for example!

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

HI ajs. A great review and insight into the Queen Mary. All I would say is I 💯 agree it will never have these features and never should, so much choice these days which is great, keep Cunard traditional. Tom

[@adrianlopezhanson4946]

Exactly. Comparing a Cunard liner to a cruise ship is like comparing a Range Rover to a party limo. They serve different purposes.

[@curious2travel]

Excellent scores, very fair. I absolutely love the QM2 - thanks for giving her the respect she deserves. Try a Transatlantic next time - it has a very special atmosphere and the 6 days at sea you can fill with so much to do, or nothing at all!

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi, thank-you for watching and your kind words. 💯 will be doing the transatlantic, it’s on the bucket list, sail into New York looks amazing. Hopefully in the next few years!

[@stevensimms1362]

Another well made vid, looks like you had a blast 👍

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Thanks Steve, it was great 3 days

[@andiscott8470]

I am a bif Cunarder, and because of Covid and availability hadn't been onboard since 2019. I very recently did a Southampton-New York-Southampton back to back sailing and was fearing the worst from reviews and general Mr and Mrs. Grumpy of the internet. But you know, I had an absolutely wonderful time. Service was excellent, my sheltered balcony cabin was absolutely spotless and I found public areas to be just the same. Crew were all superb and I had an amazing voyage. Cunard comes in for a lot of criticism sometimes, and I think that often it is just popular to bash things that are British, and although not owned by British any more, it is still seen as a very British line. But, I won't stop sailing them and look forward to stepping onboard again. Glad you all had a great time!

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

For an older ship we thought she was spectacular and would definitely cruise again, would love to do the transatlantic. Thank you for watching.

[@robertgrady5509]

Wicked review great tips too I’ve been wondering for ages about looking at a short cruise 🚢 on Queen Mary and after watching I’m now sold 👍

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi Robert thanks for watching and commenting. Do it you will not regret it

[@kimmontague670]

Excellent as always, very informative!

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hey Kim as always thanks for watching and commenting. Think you would suit Cunard

[@user-rt5nz9zb7w]

Brilliant review, we have definitely changed our minds on Cunard since going on QM2

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hey, thanks for watching and your kind comments. It was great 3 days, can’t wait to try Cunard again.

[@triciarevill1617]

Great review, I do hope you post a review about your special cruise that you are doing on the Q M 2 this year! We are doing the transatlantic in 2025.

[@cruisingfinn]

Excellent video! And I agree all your views. Queen Mary 2 is a fabulous ship and I want to do the transatlantic crossing on her someday. Also I’m looking forward this autumn renovation. Must subscribe you guys 😃

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hey cruising Finn thanks for commenting and watching. Yes it certainly exceeded our expectations, she is unique and stunning, transatlantic is on list, one day!

[@reachevasflowertot]

You just can’t beat Cunard. Can’t wait for my next trip in a couple of weeks. 💖💖

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Ooo where are you going and what ship? We’re also on Cunard in a few weeks so excited 😊

[@reachevasflowertot]

Doing a double TA. We try to go yearly but last year the Voyage was cancelled on the day of departure. 😢 where are you guys off to?

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

@@reachevasflowertot ohh great. A TA is definitely on our list! We’re off to La Coruna, and Lisbon. Mainly heading on to check out Anne

[@watchtellyinuk]

Just got off QM2. I would now rate it as AWFUL. Embarkation / disembarkation TERRIBLE. They lost my luggage. Food inedible. My room was over propellors ... got no sleep. I'm diamond class. Nothing like she used to be,.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

@@watchtellyinuk really sorry to hear you had such an awful experience as a loyal Cunard customer 😢

[@robemery8091]

Looks like a lovely ship. I'll add it to the list. 👍

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Thanks for watching rob, a classy man like yourself would fit in perfectly

[@johnlunnun9769]

The two lamps blocking your view would normally be either side of the two single beds which would be made up to make a double bed configuration. Having said that, I would have thought they could have stored one of the lamps somewhere else

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi John thanks for watching and commenting. Someone else pointed this out to me as well and it’s obvious really just didn’t think of it, as say one in the cupboard would of been idea. Thanks again

[@nigelsmith-hb3jp]

A good video, thank you. In relation to destination, I recently did the Southampton - Hamburg return trip (4 nights). To me the destination was the ship alone, I wanted to experience QM2. I never even got off in Hamburg. QM2 is a fantastic ship, glad you enjoyed it, I did.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi Nigel thanks for watching and your kind words. Yes a lot of time it’s definitely about the ship not the destination, especially a ship like Queen Mary 2!

[@TomandDomTravel]

Great video! Interesting to see Cunard in top spot!

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Thanks for watching and commenting gentlemen. We always say we base it completely on that cruise alone and those three days we were extremely impressed. I think you two would really suit cunard.

[@TomandDomTravel]

@@cruisingwiththe4bs we have done QM2 to Hamburg but that was before our vlogging days. We do need to get back on a Cunard ship though.

[@haroldalex2254]

We have made 3 Crossings on the QM2, the last in 2022, and are in complete agreement with your review. We are looking forward to sailing on her again. For anyone thinking about sailing on the QM2 they would learn a lot from your video. Thanks.

[@apgx6032]

Great vlog. The QM2 is my husband’s favourite. Just to let you know, when the single beds are joined to make a double the bedside tables and lamps are on either side of the bed. If single beds are your preference don’t hesitate to ask for one of the lamps to be removed from your stateroom and that should help with easing the window obstruction. The staff are very accommodating. Happy sailing next year.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi, thanks for watching and commenting. Yeah I can see that it would look good when it’s a double bed. We found the crew to be amazing and so accommodating. Happy sailing to you as well.

[@sailawaymag]

Excellent video! Someone finally mentioned those lamps - utterly ridiculous! Far too big for a small cabin. Glad you have a great experience with the food, think we had bad luck on Queen Mary 2, as food was excellent on Queen Victoria. Very excited to try Queens Grill on QM2 in November 😊

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hey Gents thanks for watching as always! 🤣🤣 I know truly ridiculous those lamps. I can’t wait to see your updated post refurb tour!

[@ajs11201]

@@cruisingwiththe4bs I've sailed QM2 a few years back and will again next summer. We had (and will have again) a balcony cabin. I bring this up because there are only a small number of ocean view cabins like yours--probably 95% or more of the cabins have balconies. In the balcony cabins, the beds are along a side wall, so those lamps don't interfere with anything. Are those lamps enormous? Yes! But no one ever said "gee, that lamp is blocking my view of a wall!" So maybe in that context, the lamps aren't totally unreasonable. Still, I take your point that when you have so little view, it's a shame to block it, and maybe they could have chosen some other lighting for those few cabins.

[@emb74]

This is why embarkation is so much better in Southampton than in Brooklyn. We only left from Brooklyn one time and it was horrible. Everyone goes through security first and even if you have priority boarding it doesn’t matter. We waited hours. Then you go through check in and another long wait. Doing check in first and then security goes much faster.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi thanks for watching. That really doesn’t sound good. Luckly we have always found embarkation in Southampton a breeze.

[@michelecrackett2798]

I think I was on that very same cruise. Was it the first weekend of September 2023? I totally agree with your review. One thing I’d point out: the lamps on the bedside tables look really nice if you have the double bed configuration. Other than that your review is spot on. In fact we’ve booked a back to back transatlantic for next year and can’t wait!

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi Michele thank you for watching and commenting. Yes it was the first week of September what a Stunning weekend! Yes when we got off this was pointed out about the lamps, which makes sense now. That trip sounds amazing, properly discovering Queen Mary, enjoy.

[@deidresmith2335]

Can't wait to sail on her early next year for the 1st time...sailing Fremantle Australia to Sydney...definitely a bucket list cruise

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Wow that sounds amazing, one day I will get down under and to be on such a great ship amazing. Thanks for watching

[@michaelott3916]

Love Cunard

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Thanks for watching mike

[@V0ltiguers]

Great review! You should try the upcoming new shop, Queen Anne! Should hopefully address most of the issues.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi, thanks for watching and your kind words. We booked on Anne and can’t wait. You heading on Anne?

[@annesoper911]

Boarding on Jan 3 2024.Very well done ,thanks for the information.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Thanks Anne. Have an amazing cruise

[@ALifeintheParks]

I got the impression that you were going to score this ship highly and rightly so, it looks incredible. No app is a mystery as it would save so much time at embarkation. Those lamps were an odd choice for a Oceanview cabin, hopefully the refit will sort that out. The one thing that is enticing me to try Cunard is the food, it looks so delicious.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hey as always thanks for watching and commenting. The three day cruise has really got me the taste for trying a longer Cunard cruise to really test it out. The food really was good!! Hopefully your get onboard soon.

[@ALifeintheParks]

@@cruisingwiththe4bs The 3 nighters are great for a taste but always seem to make you wish it was just that little longer

[@robertgrady5509]

I’m thinking if the bed was double the lamps would be either side and not in front of the window

[@deborahwedickcooper2751]

Well done ❤

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@deborahwedickcooper2751]

I have 4 trips on the QM in 25. I appreciated your assessment.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

@@deborahwedickcooper2751 wow 25 amazing. We hoped to get back on to do the transatlantic one day.

[@NetworkNorm]

Those lights in your cabin are only an issue because you’ve got it in the twin configuration. When it’s a double, the lights are either side of the bed

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi thanks for watching and commenting. Yes I imagine it looks great when a double bed.

[@donwalker7268]

While we expected a first-class trip on the Queen Mary2 we actually had a 5-star trip with a fantastic crew whose main aim in life was to provide a service that CUNARD is famous for. All of the restaurants were equal to or better than most of the land-based and other cruise lines we have traveled on restaurants. The only problem experienced was the very expensive and poor internet service with our only being able to have a good internet service when the vessel was berthed in a port. And, unless you are a very heavy drinker it is strongly suggested that you steer well clear of the "Drink" packages.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi don, excellent review thank-you for watching and commenting. Totally agree on Internet apparently it’s being improved on the refit. Thanks Tom

[@patriciakounakowitch3025]

Hi, Have you tried cruises on one of the Ponant ships? I'd like to know your impressions.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

@@patriciakounakowitch3025 hi thanks for watching. Sadly not, it’s on the very long list though!

[@BlaineShire]

Planning my QM2 crossing now for 2025..

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Ohh Exciting we definitely will do a transatlantic one day and Queen Mary is best ship to do it on. Thanks for watching

[@BlaineShire]

@@cruisingwiththe4bs I am really hoping that it matches up to Royal Ascot but I do not have those dates yet not until 04/2024. But i think it should be the week of June 15, 2025..

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

@@BlaineShire perfect combination!

[@BlaineShire]

@@cruisingwiththe4bs yes, as long as the dates line up.. If not I will go some other time I have to get it off of my bouquet list..

[@Edz_World]

Hey - you mentioned that you’d do a review of QM2 for children. Did you do that? Thx

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi Edz. Thanks for commenting. I am working on it currently, either be out on 12th or 19th of November

[@rickreid8572]

leaving plates and cutlery on the chairs??? Hope a better class of passenger when I go on Cunard next!

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Let’s hope so 👍🏻

[@hoodatdondar2664]

Love to see families on these cruises. A good voyage needs a mix of people, and since no one has to take a ship anymore, you tend to get more older passengers, with time and money to spare. And the kids need to know what it is to travel by sea.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi thanks for watching and your comments and 💯 agree it’s great way to see the world. We prefer anyway when it’s slightly less kids, even with us having kids we like a good mix makes for happy ship.

[@watchtellyinuk]

Were there constant queus for the pursers office?

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Erm yes! However everyone was dealt with quickly, we only went there twice over the week and it wasn’t too bad.

[@Smellynelly67]

We only ever sail with Cunard and love it,although I'm not sure it's great for kids 🤷‍♀️

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Thanks Jay. I can see why only cruise Cunard. We have a video soon all about kids on Cunard and pro’s and cons.

[@Smellynelly67]

Ah,brilliant,can't wait to see it 😊

[@thomasvanantwerp728]

This ship is not the Queen Mary. The Queen Mary is docked in Long beach, California. This ship is the Queen Mary 2.

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

We are aware of this 🙂 it does say Queen Mary 2 in the thumbnail and description, sometimes just easier to say Queen Mary apologies if this has caused confusion.

[@tonylarussa4046]

Give her a break, she is almost 20 years old!

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Did you actually watch 🤔 I think not

[@tonylarussa4046]

Actually, I did watch it. It seemed you were deducting some points due to its outdatedness. @@cruisingwiththe4bs

[@billjohnson3403]

Started watching, but as soon as I saw that you couldn’t spell embarkation decided not to bother

[@cruisingwiththe4bs]

Hi Bill thanks for watching the first 30 seconds. Yes well spotted, apologies. Shame you didn’t keep watching it was good one, but thanks for commenting it helps our video to reach more people.