Rough Seas and Windy Days on the Queen Mary 2

Rough Seas and Windy Days on the Queen Mary 2

[@rogernordboe675]

Great video Don. We love Trans Atlantic's and that rocking makes me sleep like a baby, "That's Cruising". Beautiful Ship

[@steveo3928]

Fantastic cruise..........Don thanks for picking up my family on our dancing lessons, we certainly were having a great time :-)

[@DerpyPossum]

this is by no means a “cruise”

[@RickyJr46]

Thanks for bringing back QM2 memories! The westbound transatlantic in early June 2017 was very rough for the first couple days with significant ship movements. It was on that sailing where QM2 came to the rescue of stranded solo yachtsman Mervyn Wheatley. What an eventful trip that was!

[@mariusmybird]

You aren't crazy, Don. God's Earth is simply beautiful. You have to respect it. Not be afraid of it. The QM2 is now a part of my bucket list!

[@thecruisingaltitudego]

QM2 crossing is one of my favorite trips :) Nothing better than seeing the ocean in all its glory!

[@kristinanowakowski1556]

Oh, my husband and I want to cruise the Atlantic on board the Queen Mary 2 so much! Thanks for a great video! And your cat is ADORABLE!

[@burningisis]

After seeing windy Don, we see Dapper Don in his suit again. So handsome! And sailing on such a lovely lady. QM2 looks exquisite, its amazing to see the old elegant style of cruising and maintaining that tradition. I hope one day to be able to sail on her.

[@Kaidhicksii]

Fellow Canadian-born New Englander here: glad to meet another guy who can tough out some chills (though no shot I'd be one of those guys taking a dip in the pool at that time lol). I know the camera and then the sheer size of the ship don't completely do the waves justice, but as far as I could tell, that wasn't really rough. Nothing more than a really windy day. Mary was chilling. 😎

[@mirrin1135]

Hi! My brother was one of the 3rd engineers on that cruise! He’s 21 and is from Scotland!

[@susanmallette9141]

Love your cat and your videos

[@beths4934]

The open spaces are not wasted, but rather allow us to pause and consider a sense of our own relativity in this universe a moment for introspection that No other 'Cruise ship' ever gives! Here one can contemplate in peace on the vast, endless ocean. My personal Heaven! 😇 Decks 12 and 13...🛳

[@sodiumlights]

Wonderful video. Nice choice of music as well.

[@Teleterry]

I am with you, Don. I love going out on the deck of a ship in weather like that. Going out on deck in a storm if allowed is also pretty fun. I mean the whole point for me to travel on the sea is to see the sea in all its glory.

[@julieochoa5342]

Love this video!I'm rewatching 1yr+later throughout a pandemic while in quarantine it's so calming! Even though we cannot cruise right now (2020) it's been wonderful to be able to go back and watch all your great videos..Thank you Don for always sharing your amazing travels. Looking forward to many many more.

[@alsuzy1345]

Another great video Don. I too enjoy the rocking waves but that looked like a rough crossing. The Atlantic is no joke. whew

[@princessconsuelabananahamm1571]

I LOVED this video! I love that weather and the windy decks and the rocky ship. Thanks for sharing. Your videos are the best! Aaand your cat is so cute!

[@chrishelms1967]

Don keep up the hard work of going on all these incredible ships and cruises, its a tough job .....but someone has to do it.........😉

[@travelingwithmikeandpam9074]

I do love it when the ship rocks a little, it also puts me to sleep at night.

[@mattw9966]

Don this is a wonderful thank you!

[@bbergs8628]

YAY - you videoed the kennel & I got to see some pups at sea!! The one reason I want to cruise the QM2!!

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[@aideenshannon8538]

Hello Don, thanks so much for your wonderful work. It's so nice to see you relaxing for once and where better than on a liner. Like you, I love the ocean at its wildest. Take care of you 🤗

[@ms.booklover2676]

I have been watching lots of cruise videos. Yours are the best. You explain different cruise lines and ships and their purposes. You are very informative, fun, and you seem to be kind. A transatlantic sailing on the Queen Mary 2 is one of my top cruise dreams. Much more appealing than the “city on a ship lines.” Question: When the recreational cruise ships take the occasional transatlantic cruise, what happens when they hit a huge wave they aren’t built to take? I loved watching the ballroom dancing. I could almost see Guy Lombardo and the Royal Canadians. The couples knew how to work the room instead of dancing in one spot. I’m daydreaming and planning for future travel while I take care of my 90 year old mom. Maybe I will do a transatlantic every year or every other year at some point.

[@oceanside88]

Woohoo! ! Transatlantic is on bucket list !!! Enjoy.

[@Newzchspy]

Hope you don't get sea sick, because those ships are not stabilized and rough seas really affect their motion.

[@christinebailey9935]

check out the season you plan to travel. if you likehair raising adventure take a North Atlantic crossing at the end of November. if you more rational take a transatlantic i the late spring or early fall. It was a once in a lifetime adventure. now seasickness. it IS miserable,but it can be helped. you can buy over the counter dramamine. you can also see the ships doctor for medication. Do not fear the unexplored. And have FUN!!

[@ronacosta2903]

Newzchspy Wrong. The ship does indeed have stabilizers. It’s not as if it was built in 1912.

[@Newzchspy]

Ron Acosta not like an Oasis class. Poor Don was taking a beating out there . It might have well been designed in 1912 because it has none of the technology of the new ships. It's like going from horse and buggy to a Tesla. The difference is immense.

[@susandiekmann]

Gorgeous ship, and it does look classy! Oh, and your cat was hilarious!

[@jd2086]

I really want to make a crossing on that beautiful ship... its about the ocean and I love it! Hope things go better and I could address my vacations soon. QM2 is one of my dreams... the last real Transatlantic 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

[@CapriciousCapricrn]

What a lovely tribute to such a majestic ship. Sis and I went on the QM2's little sister, the Queen Elizabeth. It was the only cruise we have taken this millennium, but it was a goody: San Francisco to Sydney with stops in Hawaii, South Seas islands, and New Zealand. We loved that ship. Guess I'm just a Cunard gal.

[@granno2603]

Gotta love the cat.

[@nancyosterhaus5717]

The casino was larger, but they added some single staterooms behind part of the casino. I've done the crossing 4 times and I never get tired of it. the last time was Dec 2019. It was roundtrip from NY. The crew is great. They take such good care of you. This time recently had some surgery and had to use a cane while it finished healing. It seemed as if someone from the crew was there to offer help if I needed it. Most of the passengers were fun adn very friendly. I'm sure being right before Christmas put people in a great mood. We had some days that were rocky and rough. You can be as lazy or busy as you want. There are thing to do from 6am onwards. If you are looking for a zip line or rock wall you won't find them on this ship. Also there were all ages on the ship. From babies to very senior. I love to travel and have been very lucky to see so much of the world. There as still a few things I want to see. Nevertheless I will always go back to the QM2. It is a very special ship.

[@parkertoby5954]

I do the December round trip from NYC to Southampton and back aboard QM2 almost every year, including last month when you shot this. A great time always!

[@ruthtodd4264]

I loved loved loved the ballroom type dancing towards the end of the video! What a beautiful, majestic ship!

[@BonVoyageCruiseTravel]

Enjoyed the views on the windy decks...the kennels were a surprise. It’s all so elegant!

[@christinebailey9935]

celebrated my 40th on the QE2 at the end of November. once we left Southampton it was like Poseidon Adventure on steroids. talk about being rocked to sleep? i had my t toes gripping the end of my bunk as i watched the camera capture huge waves and deeper troughs! i was so seasick i only ate grilled cheese sandwiches. everyone i met was wonderful. it was something i got an opportunity i never thought i would get! my favorite part was after5 days at sea to see the lighthouse at the end of Long Island! the most beautigul site,yhe Statue of Liberty!!

[@CapriciousCapricrn]

Do you mean Cunard's 1960's Queen Elizabeth 2 or their 2010 Queen Elizabeth? The QE2 had been retired some years ago. I'm so happy you enjoyed your trip. It's a beautiful ship.

[@1940limited]

That was truly a Transatlantic trip!

[@christinebailey9935]

g bridgman It was one of my adventures. i have been very lucky on my vacations. i took a cruise on a windjammer ship during a hurricane. the hurricane was on the leeward side of an island and our sailing ship (holding 120) was on the other side. i was in a room set up for6 people by myself once again gripping my toes on the end of the bunk. and THEN there was the time i hiked across the caldera bottom of Kileau Iki. AND YOU COULD FEEL HEAT ON THE GROUND!! MY motto go wild or stay home!!

[@1940limited]

@@christinebailey9935 These sounds like great vacations!

[@christinebailey9935]

ill add one more i have always been a loner. i had friends who wouldnt travel without a group. that was never me. when i was 15 my best friend moved from Pittsburgh pa to Hollywood. she told me to come visit .my mom told me if you want to go get a job. did it and spent 6 weeks in Hollywood at 16! got there by Greyhound bus..for 3 days...and lived to tell!!

[@luciad5988]

How fun with holiday decor! December is a great month to travel. Low crowds, low rates.

[@EtzEchad]

Many years ago, I had a NY to Africa cruise and we skirted a hurricane on the way back. (This was before satellites so they didn't know quite where it was.) I loved it! Heavy weather is what being on the sea is all about. (I also found out why they have those rails in the hallways. Useful.)

[@robincollier8419]

I thoroughly enjoyed her, hope that you did also! Queen Mary2 is one of a kind. I had the same weather in April.

[@jamesstaples1765]

I thoroughly enjoy your videos. I believe I have watched them all. My wife and I have had 4 Transatlantic crossings and a Mediterranean cruise on the Queen Mary 2 and have enjoyed every minute on board. You have so much to see and do or you can just find a beautiful corner to quietly read a book. The service, the food and the entertainment are all first class. The ship holds a lot of passengers but certainly does not feel crowded. You are thoroughly spoiled the entire time. It is certainly true “getting there is half the fun”. Keep up the good videos, Don. All the best to you and good health.

[@barbaragookin]

NEVER thought I'd want to go on a commercial cruise, but you changed my mind. This looks very elegant and relaxing... even in bad weather.

[@bettyli6635]

Love the dog kennel. Great way to take your pet over the pond.

[@darienchrysafis3655]

I love being at see in that weather❣️

[@deletedleaf2688]

Don I’ve been really looking forward to these QM videos!!! Thank you!

[@nancydarling4918]

Cute kitty.

[@belligirl21]

What a great video. I LOVE the beginning when you’re out on the windy deck.. just super!

[@mariusmybird]

LOL!! We gotta love our pets. They are our true friends.

[@shirleysmith3904]

Another great video Don. Thanks for posting. Always a pleasure to watch.

[@Bunkysworkshop]

I just got home from a cruise on the Carnival miracle and so disappointed. I had to catch two plans just to get to Tampa Florida for this trip. The staff was not at their best and we won't even get into the food. I have been on many other cruises and don't think I'll been doing another Carnival cruise again. The Queen Mary looks very nice indeed. Thanks for the video.

[@kavajamusic5411]

sea is beautiful even in stormy days

[@roberttashjian4499]

As usual an excellent video.

[@PecanBaby...]

I always wondered if they ever lose tables and chairs off the deck when the waves are really stormy and the boat is rocking. You definitely looked handsome all dressed up. It is a beautiful ship for sure and I love that you're cat likes to play in the back ground so cute playing with paper she was doing sounds effects for dad's video. I love seeing the cat she or he is cute. Lol.😂

[@sandic7773]

Thanks Don. Great job. Love the cat:P Have a great week.

[@elliemathews6884]

What a cut kitty. How funny. Loved the video.

[@judithdrayton7642]

Thank you for covering a Cunard transatlantic crossing. My first big cruise was a QE2 transatlantic in December 1999. Two travel agencies recommended against it, trying to steer me to singles cruises 😒, but I found one that would book me on QE2. The wave spray hitting the windows outside of the library deck, the movement of the ship as you lay in your bed, the extremely attentive service when you have almost the entire dining room to yourself at breakfast 😄 Not to everybody's taste, but my favorite sailing ever.

[@janetmiller175]

Looks like a great cruise and a beautiful ship. Love your kitty showing up.

[@sandygrogg1203]

This was such a good video! Loved seeing the beautiful shining..land the music was so nice.., Thanks!. Looking forward to seeing more if the QM2.. Oh yes.. Your cat is a scene stealer! So funny. Loved seeing the dog Engels, too.

[@joannechludzinski1805]

Thank you for your videos, you're the best!

[@glennstokes510]

I am so glad that we sailed on the QM2 in September. Gave us maximum enjoyment. First time cruising on an Ocean Liner. So much different and better than a regular cruise ship.

[@annjordan7501]

Great vlogs of The QE2 Don👍 thanks for sharing!! Looking forward to more’ 😎🚢⚓️🌊

[@paulc2157]

I’ve made 5 crossings on the QM2. Never at Christmas though. I love the ship and staff. Pub hard to seat at lunch. Great job Don. I am subscribed.

[@powellmountainmike8853]

Great video. Lots of good views and information. I got a chuckle out of the cat at the end too. Thanks !

[@JanetOrt]

Loved the video, the music (so calming) and the cat too❣️

[@rheaser]

Thanks Don! I love your videos!!

[@genevajohnson5070]

Beautiful video! What an Awesome experience! The music theme get me every time 🤗

[@Alex-qj1bf]

I like your video. The music, the smooth and by the way i like the same rough sea trips 😉

[@PsilentKnight19]

Thanks for the video! I love your work!

[@acgillespie]

*Gotta luv the kitty's*

[@dwalker6868]

Love this first class cruise line and the safety measures that you explained about it for sure

[@FunGetAways]

Love your ship tour videos - please keep doing them!

[@maryelizabeth1808]

Glad you enjoyed the QM2. I had a great time when I cruised on her! I hope to one day do a transatlantic on one of the other Queens. Your kitty is adorable!

[@MikeOBrien1945]

We’re going round trip Apr/May, Princess Grill. Thanks so much for this and other QM2 vids. Great job!!!

[@teresah5318]

Captains cufflinks! I thought those were something for steering the ship but now I know the name on deck!! Thanks for sharing. Learn something from you every time!

[@kittycat6195]

Loved it!!!

[@PinkTigger33]

The water in that pool... whoa! It didn't look that bad until I saw the water sloshing from side to side. Intense.

[@nukemanmd]

My grandparents used to travel to Europe on the old Queen Mary. On one of the cruises, Bob Hope was one of the performers. They were scheduled to return to the States by ship, but when they learned that I had been born (I was a premie), they curtailed their trip and flew back.

[@plumeria8357]

Great video. Loved the music!

[@ahhitskatie9094]

Great video Don! Really enjoyed the music!

[@nathanc5789]

Another great vid upload! Good work, Don!

[@fredt2297]

why can't things go back to this? I miss this, Don!

[@beths4934]

A beautiful video of my Favorite ocean liner! Only thing missing is the Britannia! I took the next leg of this Transatlantic by leaving NYC and sailing to the Caribbean and back. Just a Delight! Everyone had lots of stories of their journey to New York on the High Seas. Love, love, love Queen Mary 2. Good job here! Thanks! 💜

[@smilealot6076]

You did a great job at vloging!! Hope you post more like this!! Very talented!! Enjoyed watching

[@jeannesnodgrass8073]

Really enjoyed this video!💕

[@mikebtrfld1705]

Thanks for the tour. I'm very impressed with such an overwhelming experience. Not on my list due to price, but I feel I'm there.

[@bethwrigley105]

Such an elegant, beautiful ship!

[@aria1070]

Hi Don, Love your Cat, very informative about the Queen Mary11 ship, & great dreamy music!

[@jynxjynx3068]

Very nice video! My lady friend and I travel trans Atlantic twice a year and we travel with our Siamese cats. We enjoyed the views of the pet kennels. We only wish Cunard would let our pets stay with us.

[@annesoper911]

I came to Canada in 1960. I was 13 years old and we sailed on the Ivernia which was a lovely Cunard liner but considerably smaller than most liners today. I remember the kennels and went to visit them, I was met by an exuberant Irish Setter who rushed passed me to freedom. The poor sailor had to chase after him and I hope they got him safely secure back at the kennels. Three months prior I sailed from Australia back to England on the P&O Stratheden. She was a lovely old ship that had served as a troop carrier in the second world war as did many liners. I sailed on the Multan, the Oronsay,the Orsova also back in the fifties. If you Google the Orsova (Bobby Darren, Mack the Knife)you will see me in the pool, facing the camera. My hair is in wet pony tails on each side of my head, I turned 10 on that ship.

[@Hei_hey]

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[@1940limited]

That was real ocean travel.

[@henryostman5740]

You were a lucky girl, I envy your travels, the end of the age of real ocean liners that served a real travel purpose. I was the deck officer on duty when my cutter encountered the old Queen Mary making its last Atlantic Crossing eastbound, I called the Captain, we briefly sailed alongside and rendered honors (a flag salute for military vessels). Fortunately we had our gas turbines running so we were able to keep up with this old girl.

[@annesoper911]

@@henryostman5740 I remember going down to Halifax harbour just to look at the old Queen Mary .I felt sad because it was the end of her sea faring life. I was in awe and also felt privileged. I love cruising but now my husband is suffering from late stage Parkinson's disease so travel has become difficult. Our last cruise was in October 2018. I hope I have the opportunity to cruise again.

[@1940limited]

@@henryostman5740 That sounds like a great experience. The old Queen Mary was one of the last great liners. I never liked QEII as much as the old Cunard Queens.

[@sheilaalbert2223]

Loved the video, Don. My favorite cruise blogger expert!

[@spoonerpurple]

Thanks again ..Don tells it like no one else

[@vidds8780]

I was watching another KZbin video and what comes up part of your intro tune. Instantly came over to your channel to catch up. :)

[@bernadine4236]

I love your cat! My dog barks as soon as I m as le business calls...

[@shortstuff2700]

I've been watching your reviews for a bit now...and I think I'd really like the QEII!!!! the other ships just seem so commercial?... thanks again for showing us the water too!! and your little kitty..lol😊

[@joemichaels4231]

Another great vid Don!!!

[@Juggaloballer818]

Grate video I will be going on a cruise in April to Mexico awesome cat

[@jerrystewart796]

Another great video, Don and a learning experience for me. I would love to sail on the QE2, but I would never convince my wife to go. I did not know that pets were allowed. That is wonderful. Keep up the good work.

[@MSlushalot]

I watch every video you make, and like every one, but i had to comment this time because your work on this video is so well done. The camera work is great and the post production editing is very good. And how you got such good voice sound with that wind going on is some kind of witchery lol. ❤️

[@markbergthold6181]

Nice choice of background music! Good video, made me want to be there. Looking forward to a Nov 2020 Holy Land cruise & a transatlantic from Rome to Miami on the Explorer of the Seas, same cabin & ship for 27 days. Hoping it rides as well as the QM2. About 10 yrs ago we booked a room on the QM in San Pedro CA. The cabin was nice, originally 2 separate staterooms. However the walls were so thin that when a baby fussed next door, it seemed it was in bed with us. I then moved to another bed which was along the passageway and a luggage cart going by sounded like it was on top of me. We got up, packed, got a refund, and drove an hour to get home. So glad todays ships have better soundproofing!

[@matthewrichards8497]

Don't forget the viewing deck right below the bridge. That has the perfect view of the bow from far starboard to far port. If probably wasn't open during the stormy weather, though.

[@Lamb9491]

Thank for the video always learning from your information

[@fullcontrol1000]

Went Transatlantic November 2018, two days of force 10 and the ship behaved like the lady she is.

[@sarahhill752]

Love your cat

[@Cakedaddydfw]

Really enjoyed this video!

[@Jay-vr9ir]

I have crossed on this ship 3 times , then on The Norwegian Escape , the winner The Escape it is fantastic .

[@kathlinke1130]

Awww your kitty is so cute 😍😍