Queen Mary 2 GALA NIGHT - Bruges, Beer And Ballgowns!

[@flydriveexplore]

Part 1 - Embarkation Day on Queen Mary 2 kzbin.info/www/bejne/bHXPfapuj7h9grc

[@HenryWallace-uo6qj]

Marcus your Vlogs are getting better & better. Brugge is a very beautiful city I always enjoy visiting Brugge. Your mother is very fit & well done to your. Thank you for an enjoyable Vlog.

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad you like them! My mother really enjoyed her first cruise and is already planning her next trip.

[@elizabethelliott5478]

Well you two are certainly getting a variety of cruise experiences. I love the ship decor it is so classic. It's always interesting to see different ships and compare activities as well as food. As always I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[@flydriveexplore]

We've got a few more cruises coming in the next few months, should be different to this one.

[@totoarriba]

Seems like I have found a new hobby. Watching as many QM 2 videos as possible.

[@flydriveexplore]

We've been through that as well.

[@SandcastleGirl]

Your mom is super cute! I hope she's hooked on cruises as well! 🛳 🚢

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, she loved the cruise and wants to go again.

[@carmelshepherd6739]

Your outfits are lovely ❤ I love getting dressed up on Cunard

[@flydriveexplore]

We really enjoyed dressing up too. It was a good night.

[@TinaRoberts-z6p]

I follow your vlogs and find them so interesting. Looking forward to the next one 😊

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad you like them! We have a few trips lined up for the end of October.

[@peterwatkins9850]

Your mum is amazing, well done on getting to the top.

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes she is, thank you

[@michellegoad1052]

You mentioned Hyacinth! Love her!❤ cruising QM2 in Dec- a Transatlantic to London.

[@flydriveexplore]

Have a good trip👍 - We're doing Southampton to New York in March.

[@Mary_Rees]

You certainly look like your Mum, and kudos to her for getting to the top. Another great video both xx

[@flydriveexplore]

My chubby cheeks come from her side of the family.

[@GlobalAdventurer]

@@flydriveexplore Then you have excellent genes. Your mom is so healthy.

[@flydriveexplore]

@@GlobalAdventurer Yep, on her side of the family many lived until over 100.

[@TrenaDavenport-b3j]

I cannot wait to join Queen Mary 2 in a few weeks!! I think I’m heading straight for the iced bun 😋

[@flydriveexplore]

They were good!!!

[@merseywhogirl3430]

OMG!!! Looks fantastic. I am on a double QM2 Transatlantic THIS Oct - and cannot wait. I will definitely be going to ALL food venues!!!! THANKS for the great video xx

[@flydriveexplore]

Have fun! 👍

[@GlobalAdventurer]

Have fun on your back-to-back. I recall replying to you on another channel. We're both just anxious and waiting to board!😁🚢 I have 5 more days!🥳😁

[@GiantJake]

Thank you for sharing this! We're sailing transatlantic on the QM2 Oct 25th.

[@flydriveexplore]

Hope you enjoy it. We really grew to like it and can't wait to our next trip on her in March.

[@MichelleBruce-lo4oc]

Hi Marcus awesome live video I enjoyed it. Have a great weekend see you next video 😊

[@flydriveexplore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@traceyd7104]

Fantastic, met this lovely couple in porthcawl , love your vids

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks so much! We were out filming the Elvis Festival this weekend!

[@traceyd7104]

@@flydriveexplore look forward to seeing it, was an amazing weekend, really nice to meet you both

[@carolynthompson6518]

It was lovely to see - thank you so much for sharing. I will definitely stay with NCL now I have been lucky enough through people like yourselves and others showing other alternative cruise lines This won’t be other people’s choice but it suits me as a solo female traveller. Enjoy your transatlantic cruise ❤

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we're looking forward to it.

[@huwjohn5540]

Ship should have been the Queen Anne - You are so lucky to have your dear mother, Marcus and despite her age ( she must be at least 70 😂😂) remains in fine health and fitness- think you may have to wait another 20 years for your inheritance, indeed wouldn’t be surprised if Anne outlives the pair of you 😂😂

[@flydriveexplore]

Hi, she doing OK, she's 86.

[@huwjohn5540]

@@flydriveexplore yeah , 👍 I did know Mum’s age - as she is only a few years younger than my own late mother but out of respect I wouldn’t disclose such knowledge via social media -

[@flydriveexplore]

@@huwjohn5540 I did blurt it out in the first couple of videos 🤣

[@raebirchall7896]

We are on QM2 two weeks today to Hamburg really looking forward to getting on board now we have watched your vlog. I well remember Jason King used to watch him every week and he did have a real style with clothes.

[@flydriveexplore]

Hope you have a good time. Although the rooms of the QM2 are slightly dated, we loved the ship and we're really looking forward to our next trip on her. By the way, Hamburg is an intersting city (especially for Beatles fans), we've been there a few times.

[@graemeedmonstone6616]

Excellent 🎉🎉

[@flydriveexplore]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@gailleavey7169]

Well done your mum put so people to shame lol …. What a lovely lady . Marcus . ❤

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, she did it quite easily!

[@TheHendoncat]

What a woman your mum is …..👍👏👏👏

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, thank you, very fit.

[@PaulEnt1]

You certainly attract rain 😂😂

[@flydriveexplore]

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[@angeladefrias]

That hot chocolate experience looked great .. do you have the name of the venue please 🙏

[@flydriveexplore]

It was The Old Chocolate House

[@Senseicads]

We are going to Bruges on Iona in feb. Do you know How easy was the taxi was to get from the port and how easy was it to get back from there? Thanks. Loving the videos as always.

[@flydriveexplore]

The taxis were waiting at the cruise terminal. You have to take a very short bus transfer from the ship to the terminal itself as you can't walk around this port. We took an Uber back to the ship but there is also a taxi rank near the main square. (The price of the Uber was the same as a standard taxi, about 55 euros)

[@Senseicads]

Thank you. That sounds like it will work out ace

[@angeladefrias]

@@flydriveexploreHi loved watching your vlog on Bruges. In December we are doing the same cruise on QM2 we are a group of 4 and thinking of getting a taxi to Bruges. Can I ask if you paid cash or did they accept card thank you

[@flydriveexplore]

@@angeladefrias Yes, they take cards. The taxi from the port cost 55 euros cash but said it was 60 for a card.

[@adamrichards4260]

Can you recall the name of the place you had hot chocolate and waffles? We’re off to Bruges in December and I’d really like to try that.

[@flydriveexplore]

It's called the 'Old Chocolate House', the cafe part used to be upstairs but they've now moved it to the building next door. They do have a sign pointing you in the correct direction.

[@jonathanpage7710]

Is smart casual acceptable on the dressing up formal nights? Like a shirt and smart trousers. I’m not one for wearing a suit and tie on my holiday.

[@flydriveexplore]

Not sure, I didn't see anyone without a jacket in the main dining room on formal night. Although in the Carinthia lounge, buffet and other places, people were very casual.

[@co7580]

That's something for informal nights. Gala night is dressing up time. Or you skip that and go to the buffet.

[@co7580]

That's something for the informal nights. But you can skip gala nights if you go to the buffet. Gala night is dressing up night.

[@chinajo555]

Have you both thought about a European River Cruise, especially during the Christmas Season for Christmas Markets?

[@flydriveexplore]

Yes, we have although most of them seem to cost quite a bit more than a traditional cruise.

[@chinajo555]

Your mother is a 💫 amazing. Shows how if one doesn’t have arthritis doesn’t matter the age you can do anything. Love the pictures from the gala. You all look fabulous!!!! Lovely video 👍🏾. Thanks for sharing.

[@flydriveexplore]

Thank you so much! She is still quite fit.

[@sodiumlights]

I want to bring a 75cl bottle of vodka on a Cunard cruise yet the guidelines are all over the shop as to if this is possible. Has anyone had experience of this? Cheers. (Ace video btw!)

[@flydriveexplore]

Their condition says a bottle of wine/champagne no spirits but I didn't see anyone from Cunard actually checking. The staff in Southampton port are security staff and are not really concerned with Cunard rules.

[@sodiumlights]

@@flydriveexplore Excellent, thank you x

[@richardkeating2460]

Hello about the queen anne its a very nice ship modern but traditional cunard service as you experienced is there

[@flydriveexplore]

Thanks, we would like to try Queen Anne in the not too distant future.

[@richardkeating2460]

@@flydriveexplore thank you for your comment I enjoyed queen anne very much your very first cruise was aurora I love that ship for the classic cruising experience