I Spend The Night On The Queen Mary - I Was Shocked!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

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[@creepycrawlers6950]

@@bodyloverz30 that would be amazing !

[@LeeSykes-kz1dq]

where did you get the torch from please Tim.

[@rileygarraway87]

You are brave tim thanks for doing what you do and always be safe and love your beautiful inner being 🎉

[@rileygarraway87]

Toast is great for breakfast

[@samsmoot1]

So glad to see Tim being shocked as I was beginning to worry about the recent lack of Tim being shocked.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

i know its been over 20 videos now .. i was worried my self ;-)

[@mhiggins723]

It would be terrible if he wasn’t shocked

[@discobreak4715]

Yea this ”I was shocked” trend on youtube really needs to stop.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

only needs to stop when youtubers use it for no reason i show you in everyone i have used im shocked!

[@bladeds100]

Lots of luxury resorts recently..

[@user-hs5in6vv1h]

My mother sailed on the Queen Mary from Southampton in 1946. She was a Canadian war bride and sailed to Halifax, Nova Scotia to be reunited with Dad, a Canadian soldier. Seems she was one of over 46,000 war brides to have made the journey. Her stories of the voyage came to life watching this video. The sea sickness was bad but the ladies sipped Canada Dry Ginger Ale to quell the nausea!! They were so brave, giving up everything they were familiar with to cross the Atlantic to start new lives with the men they had fallen in love with.

[@kathleenprice662]

My Mother went to England on the Queen Mary during WW2 as an army nurse. It was blacked out at night to prevent torpedo attacks. She never forgot the trip

[@fionahawkes1758]

​​​@@kathleenprice662 Gosh I bet that was terrifying it being all blacked out, aswell as it being WW2 aswell of course 😮... Huge Respect 😊

[@rileygarraway87]

@@user-hs5in6vv1h blessings on your mother for making journey is she still around if not here soul will be with you always my believe is people long gone from us there souls are here to watch over us in our dreams and are watching over us because of how our souls are connected to one another I do know that because of how when I'm having a dream about my grandmother she always seems to be guiding me to make the right decision and sometimes I have spiritual dreams about me and my mom doing something and then it turns out she had same one and it always feels like I'm getting guided if you're mother is still around though keep on hanging out with her and enjoy life one step at a time

[@rileygarraway87]

​@@kathleenprice662she has a very beautiful brave soul can feel it 🎉

[@m.asquino7403]

I'm thinking depending on the time of year that ride across the pond was probably a little sloppy!

[@maureen14]

That "lonely chair" by the window is for the doll when she comes to visit you later tonight.

[@lora2231]

🤣🤣🤣OMG I would mess my pants

[@patriciachirgwin3238]

😂😂😂

[@jamesv9221]

Lol!!! The place is creepy . What Tim does for his followers.

[@TomynTT]

@@maureen14 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@SassyyjuicyMaria]

Creepy

[@GailLKerber]

We stayed in the haunted room on the Queen Mary. It didn't feel very haunted and nothing happened. The most fun we had was when people would come up to the door and knock and we'd sneak over and knock back. They would SCREAMMMM and run. It was fun.

[@ATLPatrick1]

Ok this made me laugh just reading it, definitely sounds like something I’d do! Those people had to be terrified🤣

[@BrookieCooki84]

Lol. Especially back when there wasn't a window in the door.....

[@deborahlynch2580]

I got a big kick from this post. I am going to be spending 3 nights on the Queen Mary next month. I think I’ll tap on the door and if there is an answering tap, I’ll yell out BOO!

[@lukepevensie]

@@deborahlynch2580 😂 just don't use a ouija board there. i heard ghost stories that kids were playing with a ouija board in room B340 and boy oh boy did they summon something dark and never closed the portal out of fear.

[@childofcascadia]

@lukepevensie Lol you tryin to start a creepypasta?

[@Gizzzzzy]

I did a ghost walk here about 15 yrs ago, some of which was filmed for a tv show. I went here to see for myself if ghosts truly existed, we had a great tour, saw the sights and as we got to the end of the tour, we all stood in the bowels of the ship, my own bowels gave way and i farted, a kind of muffled one as i tried desperately to hold it in. The leader of the tour had headphones on and shouted excitedly " I heard something! Let me play it back" As he did this his counterpart exclaimed " I saw something!" And preceded to run off down the length of the room. So ultimately, i had one guy listening to my fart over and over, playing it back, and his mate chasing my fart along the corridor. I concluded that i no longer believe in ghosts, and still to this day search for the footage.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@screenfly7181]

Funny story lolol !

[@danielledewitt1]

They do exist. There are 2 of them in my house.

[@geraldinebyrne8872]

​@@danielledewitt1ooh do share please 😮

[@sharonsmith583]

You gave me my laugh for the day!

[@tonyburgham4322]

The QM is not a cruise ship, but a purpose built ocean liner. She could handle weather that would keep cruise ships in port.

[@CupCaked]

@@tonyburgham4322 - I was just about to report the same thing, that the QM was always a transatlantic liner, not a “cruise ship”. It’s a mistake many people make.

[@PatrickHarris-j2r]

My late Father worked on the Queen Mary in the late1940's into the early 1950's. I have loads of original memorabilia from the ship which was passed on to me. A true ocean liner and very majestic looking as well. It's a pity she wasn't retired back here in the UK where she belongs. Dad was a musician on the ship and would regularly set sail from Southampton to New York. Many stars of the silver screen were regular passengers on the RMS Queen Mary as well. RIP Dad X

[@sherryw1919]

Lovely historical story ... hope you can make it to the U.S. for a holiday on the ship.

[@irenedavo3768]

@@sherryw1919what a good idea!

[@PatrickHarris-j2r]

@@sherryw1919 Thank you 👍

[@graceelizabeth130]

I feel like it should at least be in Southampton. I live quite close by and I went to the Titanic museum there. Definitely worth having a look if that interests you x

[@PatrickHarris-j2r]

@@graceelizabeth130Definitely x

[@wtttrips]

Glad to see how much work has been done since we were last there a year ago. During covid the ship was incredibly close to going away for good. The efforts made by the city of long beach in the past few years to restore the ship have been immense and it is a massive project to preserve such a beautiful piece of history. Frankly anyone is lucky to stay on her.

[@MsMesem]

That is wonderful but I thought the room was overpriced with scruffy fittings - sink collapsing, bath etc, scuffs and especially not vacuumed around the walls. Ugghh. If same price for 2 adults and a chid still not great.

[@judiclarke7645]

When I was 12, over 60 years ago, The Queen Mary was docked in Southampton and my parents took me on a tour, I was amazed at the size of it and the grandness , I loved it , the shops, dance hall and everything , I have never forgotten it, thank you Tim for the memory x

[@emilyrowan8779]

What a lovely memory for you Judi. X

[@P.Galore]

The ship may appear a bit shabby now but you should have seen the state it was in 20 years ago - it made you cry to see so much deterioration.

[@mbowman8864]

I live in Long Beach. The Queen Mary has been going through Preservation, Refurbishment and Expansion Projects The City continues to identify projects that address the ship’s preservation, refurbishment, maintenance and expansion. There are several projects planned for 2024, including hotel room renovations and repairs, elevator upgrades, HVAC controls, and repair/repainting of the third smokestack. An expansive section of the Sun Deck, a popular location for special events and weddings, will be extensively renovated and repaired and renovated this year, which is expected to increase revenue generation immediately upon completion. There are also plans to renovate areas of the ship to support the return of the “Ghosts and Legends” tour, including the guest queuing and entry areas and areas within the tour. City staff will also collaborate with nonprofit partners to identify and fund art and historic restorations projects onboard. The Queen Mary’s role as a historic and cultural resource will be further promoted by identifying ways to integrate art, music and culture into ship programming.

[@lutomson3496]

its had a tough time over the decades lets hope the city doesnt run out of money to support it!

[@herbertm.92]

That room under black light reminds me of a Jackson Pollack painting. Wouldn’t have spent 5 seconds more in that place 🤮

[@mileshigh1321]

I follow another channel that gives regular updates about the Queen Mary. Its been great to see and hear about the upgrades and restoration of this grand lady! Of course some of the issues Tim shows have not been yet been fixed, but I have total faith they will continue to spruce her up!

[@juliew1824]

Thank you for giving it a good home and looking after it. I'm so glad it ended up being cared for, it's so beaitiful.

[@debbylou5729]

Sounds like a typical government mess. Probably why it’s dirty and not maintained

[@icecreamjones3715]

Poor Tim, he finally realized the historical Queen Mary is just what she is: an amazing, beautiful piece of maritime history that we are fortunate to enjoy and experience as a point of interest and a hotel that guests can explore all night long, if they choose. I have stayed aboard before and I absolutely loved it. It is so beautiful, peaceful and relaxing and the brunch buffet is amazing ! If you want The Haunted Mansion, there’s always Disneyland.

[@unpro04]

Here's some facts about the Queen Mary: She's 1,019ft long, 118ft wide, 181ft tall, has 12 decks, has an internal volume or Gross Registered Tonnage (GRT) of 81,237, and has an actual displacement (weight) of 77,400 long tons. Her 24 Yarrow Boilers, 4 Parsons steam turbines and 4 propellers produced about 200,000 shaft horsepower, which gave the ship a top speed of 32.84 knots (37.79mph). Like many large ships of her time, she was designed to be slightly curved up at each end, something called a "sheer". This was to lessen the stress on the hull in harsh Atlantic weather. You can notice in a few long hallways in the ship, it visibly dips down in the middle. The ship’s construction should have taken only three years, but it lasted 6 years due to labour disputes during the Great Depression. Construction began in December 1930 in Clydebank, Scotland, and she was ready for her maiden voyage in May 1936, from Southampton to New York. Legend has it that Queen Mary's owners, Cunard line, wanted to name the ship “Victoria” after Queen Victoria. When Percy Bates, Chairman of Cunard, asked King George V to name the ship after “Britain's greatest Queen”, he responded “My wife would be delighted”, referring to Queen Mary of Teck. In 1938, she captured the Blue Riband award for fastest Atlantic crossing from the French superliner SS Normandie. She held onto this record until 1952, when it was taken from her by the SS United States - a ship whose design was a US Navy secret until 1977. In 1940, after being laid up in New York for months following the outbreak of the war, she was recruited by the Royal Navy for troop carrying service. During the War, Queen Mary gained the nickname “Grey Ghost” due to her being painted entirely grey, and for her high speed. At 30 knots, she was faster than any U-boat or their torpedoes. Adolf Hitler himself put a bounty on the Queen Mary for any sailor who could sink her. At the conclusion of the war, Winston Churchill praised the Queen Mary for having shortened the war by at least two years. After returning to civilian service in 1946, the ship served reliably on the Atlantic until she was retired in 1967, when she was sold to the City of Long Beach after her 1,001st crossing to New York, and one last great cruise around South America. According to Pathé news, for one voyage, the ship needed to be stocked with 33,000lbs of meat, 70,000 eggs, 4,000 bottles of whiskey, 1,000,000 cigarettes, and 12,000 potted plants. In her original configuration, she had capacity for 2,140 passengers (776 Cabin class, 785 Tourist class, and 579 Third class), and 1,100 crew. 3,240 in total. Though this sounds like a lot, this pales compared to the record she still holds for carrying the most people at sea - about 16,600 troops on one voyage during the Second World War.

[@ubeyerbach5464]

@@unpro04 thank you for this Info

[@kathleenmckeithen118]

Little note from this 76 year old American woman, that phone is only old to you, Tim, it would have been a puzzle to those who cruised on the Queen Mary. Phones with push buttons didn't come out until the mid 1960's as I recall.😊

[@williamboo9017]

I think it was later than that right? we had them until the 1990's in my town

[@natomblin]

@@kathleenmckeithen118 Push button phones came on the market in 1963, quite updated in contrast to the late '30s, so relatively speaking, vintage, but not that old compared to the ship.

[@roybrumo6158]

My father sailed on Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth before, after a during the War as a first class bedroom steward. 124 Atlantic crossings during his time on the Queens. He looked after many of the celebs and Winston Churchill during that time. In the time when GI’s were coming over to the Uk there were 17,000 troops on board many who had never seen the sea before joining up. He once told me that Sea Sick you would not believe how much the rolling Mary could manufacture. At one time when there was a refit/service in NY during the war as she was considered a target by the Germans if carried out in the Uk he lost his pay and ended up working in the Empire State Building as a cleaner for three months until the ship was ready to sail again. So much for the life of a merchant seaman! He carried on after the war but knew the time was against the Liners as he would often see the jets crossing over head. He left the sea but always the Salt was in his blood. God bless Dad x

[@IanPayne-z5l]

Then my uncle Bill and he were shipmates. My grandmother got him on as a cabin boy when he was 14 after he threaten to run off to sea and join some tramp steamer sailing out of Liverpool with the wartime convoys. He made a career in the merchant marine rising to first mate.

[@TonyG737]

Hi Tim she’s showing her age now i went on her in 1972 in long-beach and she looked a lot better. She has a special place in my heart as the bar you walked through after the kids area was where my Dad was a cocktail barman in the 50’s and i used to go on board as a child when she was in Southampton. So Thanks for the Memories.

[@AdventureOC]

Amazing how a 35 minute review can feel like only 12 minutes. Hope Tim revisits this ship again when things are in even better condition than what they’ve done so far since the pandemic.

[@hoboonwheels9289]

Plandemic

[@glenfordburrell1076]

The corridor reminds me of a scene in the movie, "The shining!"

[@valw5059]

I stayed on this ship in 1986 on my wedding night. We were upgraded to your rooms sister suite “Queens” Suite. Just like yours, it had a living room, huge bedroom, maids/kids room and 2 bathrooms…beautiful room! Room service breakfast the next day just added to the ambiance. Im glad the City of Long Beach is working on restoring her. I’m so happy you went visited the Queen Mary. The Grand Ball Room is incredible, enjoyed a couple New Years Eves there!

[@karenelliott4815]

From 1945 to 1951 my father’s work took him to England 4 times a year and he a.ways took me and my mother along with him. Daytimes - reading in the library, writing letters in the writing room, sipping hot bouillon in a deck chair wrapped in a Shetland blanket. If the weather permitted, which it usually didn’t, a brash game of shuffle board. Evenings- lengthy dinners, then up to the ballroom. Y father in a tux, my mother in a Schapparelli ball gown dancing past me. My grandmother had made me my own little blue taffeta ball gown. As long as I was well behaved, ( and who wouldn’t be?) I could stay up with the grown ups until midnight when the buffet consisting of scrambled eggs with caviar and champagne was served. People who cruise today wouldn’t believe the pace of 5 days of this elegant self indulgence!

[@juliew1824]

@Karen you describe an idyllic picture, lovely

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I love your memories of her.

[@judybee]

What wonderful memories to have!

[@kgbusa3415]

Celebrated my wife being pregnant with our only child in early 1982 with an overnight stay on QM. Newport Jazz festival was outside in a large lot and I sat on deck in a light rain watching the concert from a distance. Also, enjoyed one of the best meals ever in Sir Winston's restaurant onboard. It was like a time machine to be there. Also, I seem to remember the stern (rear) had an anti aircraft gun for use during WW2. Fantastic experience

[@mileshigh1321]

I follow another channel that gives regular updates about the Queen Mary. Its been great to see and hear about the upgrades and restoration of this grand lady! Of course some of the issues Tim shows have not been yet been fixed, but I have total faith they will continue to spruce her up!

[@dorisschneider-coutandin9965]

That was not a wine rack, but a shoe rack. And the round cutouts (various sizes) were likely to put your umbrellas (parasols, as well), plus walking canes into. They would be quite secure there in case of rough seas.

[@Shazzadut1]

Also the big walk in closets would have been necessary for all the clothes people would have taken then. Ball gowns every night, hats, tuxedos, plus fours, lounge suits for the men. Plus room to store your luggage trunks, not suitcases back then.

[@dragondawn420]

The round cut-outs aren't for umbrellas or parasols: they're to hold bar ware like ice buckets and other items. My grandparents had a stand-alone bar with a middle shelf with the exact same holes cut in it. I don't think the rack was either a wine rack or a shoe rack, to be honest. I'd have to have a better look at the whole sideboard/cabinet to figure out what it was for. But I'd bet folding money that the shelf with the holes is for bar ware.

[@Psylaine64]

@@dragondawn420 yeah Ice bucket etc

[@MatthewCrellin]

3:33 there is an identical suite on the other side of those doors. The King George suite and the Queen Mary suite (in this case at least) were two of the largest rooms available to book on the ship, and the reason that those doors are there is because back in the days of her crossing the Atlantic a first class passenger with really deep pockets could book both this suite and the one next to it and those doors could be opened and those two rooms essentially became one giant stateroom with four bedrooms and two maid’s rooms with multiple bathrooms. I suppose this could technically still be done nowadays if a person really wanted to and had the money of course, but it’s certainly a cool piece of history for sure!

[@AnonymousCapybara2050]

The black light is a game changer. Keep bringing it with you!

[@eugeneandmichellesmargiass6465]

We stayed on the Queen Mary several years ago, the guest in the room next to us was on her cell phone all night, you could hear her entire conversation, tried to get her to shut it down but she didn’t seem to care…wish we had better memories of it, very thin walls…

[@olasek7972]

@@eugeneandmichellesmargiass6465 We stayed there too and can confirm thin walls. We were told (or read it somewhere) that the walls were designed for the ship being in motion - the hum of the engines would drown out any noise coming from adjacent rooms.

[@LVQ-so5th]

I've stayed on this ship and attended a wedding. I don't believe in ghosts, but if there is such a thing as a haunted place, this is it; especially if you walk down some of the unoccupied floors of the ship. Also, I highly recommend the tours of the lower levels, which are truly sketchy and scary. Next door to the ship you can also tour the Russian submarine (I believe it is called the scorpion). As mentioned in the video, the walls are very thin and you will hear your neighbors. And there is no excuse in any hotel for not keeping the rooms clean, however old they may be.

[@samueljaramillo4221]

I’ve been on that grand old lady and loved it. It seems that you came onto the ship just to find something to complain about. You do remember she’s 90 years old. You can’t expect her to be like a new luxury hotel.

[@shanehall98]

It can be forgiven for looking a bit tired it gives it character. However, I do agree it could be cleaned better, and the bath could be shorted out to look a bit smarter.

[@TMIDiva]

QM has been struggling to keep it's doors open for years. It's like sleeping in a museum and a treasured memory of mine. This poster is used to reveling in posh luxury. Sniffing his nose at miniscule frustrations. I find this episode just irritating beyond belief!

[@scottnichols3685]

The Queen Mary was used for the external and internal pre-capzinging scenes in the iconic 1972 movie “The Poseidon Adventure.” When I was a kid, I was obsessed with that movie, practically wearing out my DVD. Ironically, I’ve lived in Los Angeles almost my entire adult life just a short drive up the freeway yet I’ve never visited the ship. Thanks for the great video, as usual.

[@geraldinebyrne8872]

I love the original features but I think the upkeep and hygiene are dreadful..that doll comes alive... creepy as hell. Couldn't stay there in a million 😮 Thanks Tim for excellent video as always. 😮❤

[@debrabolton9372]

My parents stayed on the Queen Mary years ago. They were in Long Beach for a WWII Army reunion. They really enjoyed the hotel especially the Belgian waffles with strawberries and creme. Thank you for a great tour! 🇺🇸❤️🇬🇧

[@pontecarlo4354]

My wife’s grandad was a joiner on the ship when it was built. It was very emotional for her to visit the ship imagining that he had worked on its wooden interior. We were very impressed with the ship and decided to book a ghost tour. We were taken on the tour to the bottom of the ship and the lights were switched off. We were also taken to the bow of the ship where it collided with HMS Curacao and killed over 300 people. I can well understand it being haunted.

[@jasonsnider8749]

@@pontecarlo4354 over 600 perished.

[@somenamelessdude8095]

As a maintenance man for 18yrs, and a Navy veteran, YUCK. Sad state for any hotel, much less a historic monument. Been there as a kid decades ago.

[@kerrystephens610]

WOW, this ship was absolutely fascinating. Although it is obviously very worn in places, this ship blew me away! Love how they have kept all the original furnishings throughout the place and in the rooms, too ❤ loved this so much

[@gillianmcdaid4745]

I was very fortunate to stay on the QM just before COVID with my husband. I had always hoped i would get a chance but never thought i would till we had a chance on a trip to California. Yes its a bit tired in places, certainly not dirty when i visited, but, truly, after a few hours i began to feel i had slipped back in time. I loved the cocktail bar, i did a ghost tour. But, the best part was when my husband and i crept into the main ballroom ( it was deserted) and danced. It felt as if we were joined by many others. I am open to supernatural, my husband isn't yet a month later when we were talking about it he admitted he felt it to. She is a very special ship and i hope she has decades to go. Thank you Tim for a great overview of her.

[@Bearleena]

My grandfather sailed on that ship from New York to Southampton in 1945, as a returning prisoner of war from the Far East. Fascinating to see its interiors, although I imagine it was very different in 1945.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow .. yes when it was used for the war i think they took some things away

[@Bearleena]

@@kathymmkathymmThat’s really interesting, I wonder if your father departed from Southampton in November after my grandfather had just arrived - on the return journey to the States as it were. There’s a big plaque in Southampton dedicated to all the troops who travelled on the ships via Southampton in WW2.

[@chrisshimmin-vincent5123]

My grandad was the Staff Captain on board the Queen Mary when it was in service. It's great to see some of the areas. Thanks

[@historicaustralia]

I had to cancel staying on this ship because I was sick, we went straight to Disneyland. Our Disney VIP tour guide said he worked on the QM for 7 years and claims that it's definitely haunted. What an awesome piece of history to visit!

[@darrenchichester9777]

I stayed in the "Windsor Suite" about 15 years ago. It was a trip-- all of the valet and maid buttons throughout the rooms and the various built-ins. The 1st class bar is where I had a bite and a drink one evening-- I could just imagine the stellar names of passengers who must have frequented that bar. So cool! The tiny bedroom would have been for a traveling maid or butler... Nanny... etc

[@flanders456]

I'm really pleased how well they've preserved this ship. So important to keep these things going, so much history. Great video ❤

[@funkmachine9094]

the price for ONE night is way too expensive imo. its just sad to see a ship like this in such a bad condition. it wasn't the worst we have seen on your channel but she deserves better!

[@chdreturns]

The fact is this thing is in better condition then it was a few years ago.

[@user-og3nw6bz9k]

yea the room looks pretty bad especially. cool ship though.

[@barrycoppock]

How great it is to be taken back in time to yesteryear and to experience the luxury of such an iconic ship. How pleasing that so much of the original has been retained. I agree that your suite did leave a few things that should have been attended to but overall a tour of this ship is much appreciated. The total cost, actually, didn't seem too bad although breakfast seemed a bit steep.

[@patriciaroane4913]

I stayed on her one night in 2020 just before the COVID lockdowns during a trip to LA, and decided to put a crossing on the QM2 on my bucket list. I did my dream transatlantic crossing on her last December.😍

[@Bert52]

I loved watching this video, my Dad left for World War II on the Queen Mary and they hadn’t had time to turn it into a troop carrier so it would have looked similar to this as he went off on it.

[@annetteminett8500]

Bless your dad.

[@karenbrabin1004]

Hi, I hope your Dad come back x

[@MrGreatplum]

A magnificent ship - I’m so pleased that they are repairing and refurbishing it - I think it was in a right state a few years ago! I’ve never seen so much wood panelling in my life!

[@ExploringWithBoss]

Fun fact Tim. The one ballroom has a moving map with two ships on it which moved during the voyage and when the Queen Mary ship passed her sister ship the Elizabeth on the ocean guests could see it from moving map and crew would have champagne ready to toast as the ships passed. I do believe they filmed some corridor shots for the movie titanic on the Mary.

[@JaniceT-Poet]

My husband and I stayed on the Queen Mary years ago. Our room was somewhere on B Deck. We spent much of the night wandering all over the ship, even in places that are now unaccesable. We were haunted in the daytime and at night. I wrote a piece titled The Queen Is Haunted in which I detail our experiences. She is a beautil, if sometimes creepy, ship. Thanks for a more recent peak at her.

[@Sarand69]

Plug sockets English to American... The ship was built in Clydebank Scotland and we are very proud of her.

[@gridley]

When news came out 4 years ago about proposals to scrap the QM, the UK's prime minister wrote a letter of protest---I think the complaint was sent to some department in Washington DC. I've always felt the ship is in public trust & is a tribute to its builders, including the people of Clydesbank. Some say the QM should have been moored in the UK instead of the US, but the weather of Southern Calif since 1967 has been generally less tough on her then if she had been stationed in, say, Southhampton. When the QE (circa 1930s) was retired & briefly stationed north of Miami in the late 1960s, the climate of Florida was reportedly hard on the ship.

[@traceclip1]

I am a Bankie, and my grandfather worked on her when she was built in John Brown's shipyard. The Pride of the Clyde as you say :)

[@Sarand69]

@@traceclip1 Now thats cool

[@shoein]

@@traceclip1 Mine too, as a ship’s plumber, before migrating to Australia with his family, including my father.

[@davidpar2]

The ship was originally powered with a 225vdc system

[@Glenn-m1t]

The woodwork in her is beautiful!!! She shines!!!!

[@cak813]

I’ve stayed on the “Queen Mary” twice. I’m a bit of an ocean liner aficionado so it was a must-see for me when I was in Southern California. I stayed on her back in August 2001 and again in 2002 so the room where I stayed was in a bit better shape than yours. I don’t remember any issues with cleanliness but there were areas that looked a bit worn which I just chalked up to the overall age of the ship. I loved being able to walk around late at night, too, when all the day tourists had gone. The promenade deck is beautiful and you really do get the feeling you’ve stepped back in time. I loved all the Art Deco, too. Considering her fate was very much up in the air a few short years ago, I’m just glad her future is more or less secure. She really is a treasure. I’m glad you had the opportunity to stay on her. A unique experience for sure.

[@aaronjohnson7648]

Iam glad they are restoring her because i think she is the closest to Titanic. I did not stay on the Queen Mary but i did the ghost tour which was epic.

[@DaveP-uv1ml]

I’ve always got the feeling that for all the people who loved the ship and want to preserve it. There’s an equally sized element down there in Long Beach at the city would love to get rid of it and develop that area into something else.

[@cak813]

@@DaveP-uv1ml I agree, Dave. I’m sure it’s quite the money pit. I hope the revenue and tourism it brings to Long Beach is equal to the amount of money required for its upkeep.

[@DaveP-uv1ml]

@@cak813 , I don’t think I’ll be ever buying a yacht in my life, but the one person who gave me advice about that who owned one, which was a surprise to me because I never saw the use it and didn’t even know they had it. Told me never to buy one, that they were the worst investment you can make they were all money pits. I tend to think that’s probably true of the queen Mary, even though she’s not ever going to be going anywhere but still sitting in that saltwater I’m sure necessitates a lot of maintenance just to keep her afloat.

[@elainehiggins9679]

@@DaveP-uv1ml Wouldn't surprise me...money takes precedence over style and history. Hope she is kept in better condition than this

[@ethanol1586]

I have to admit, I winced a little every time he called the Queen Mary a "cruise ship" 😅

[@peterhigginsson9875]

calliing the funnels chimneys was just as wince inducing

[@allenwayne2033]

Yeah, this guy is a clueless ( though apparently oddly popular) dork.

[@gravelsyrup]

This is honestly one of my top five videos you've created. I absolutely love this ship; it's like staying a night in a museum. It's a shame it's in America, as I would love to stay a night myself.

[@halitosis75]

@@gravelsyrup apparently it sets sail next month travelling the globe as a floating hotel

[@jasonnicholasschwarz7788]

exactly for that reason it should not be renovated or restored. It's perfect as is. Dude has to relax.

[@gennieseaview3656]

Good joke.😂 She isen't seaworthy and has a lot of work to be done, just to keep her safe where she is berthed, on limited funds; let alone bringing her up to being seawortby at today's standards.

[@Art3free-3]

@@halitosis75 erm no thanks it can stay there

[@donseclad]

Totally agree! Yes, it is almost 100 years old but for such an iconic vessel and the price paid, the attention to detail is very bad and the general upkeep of the ship is bad overall. Painting, cleanliness, etc. should be up to scratch. The bath and showerhead are inexcusable.

[@mburland]

Also, I'd just like to point out she was a true Ocean Liner and not a cruise ship.

[@happilyretired]

I spent a night on the Queen Mary in May of 2017. I was assigned to Stateroom A113. The food exceeded expectations. The bed was comfortable, but you could hear everything through the bulkhead (wall). I really enjoyed the tour. The engine room was awesome. I really enjoyed my time on the Queen Mary.

[@gbphil]

I stayed there twice, one year the night before leaving LAX and the other on arrival. Tim, you do have to give it a bit of leeway, it closed down for several years recently before Long Beach government stepped up to save it. It has undergone extensive and expensive checks on the hull to make sure it will stay afloat, hardly any reduction in section was found. They could gut the place and fit it with IKEA furniture but what would be the point. Like the Forth Bridge, they’ve started sympathetic refurbishment but it’s still going to be an eighty or ninety year old ship. They’ve completely redone the Cocktail lounge and a few other areas. I’d care to bet you’d find a few dusty corners in Buckingham Palace! Even the cheaper ($100 rooms when I stayed) are made up of two original cabins, one room being the lounge and bathroom I think and the other the bedroom. Get the carpet shampooer out but don’t change it too much, it’s a stunning place as worthy as many Chateaus and Castles in Europe. 😎😇

[@rp8889]

Thanks for the tour. I stayed on the Queen Mary earlier this year and yes, the walls are paper-thin and I could clearly hear my neighbors' conversation and snoring. The historic ambience and uniqueness of the experience make up for whatever negatives there are. And I think funding is a continuous issue, so repairs and upgrades are ongoing. In terms of haunting, nothing during the night but the next morning on the outdoor deck as I entered a narrow alleyway leading from one side of the ship to the other, I felt a giddiness/chill that I associate with the paranormal and I blurted out the name "Joe" - and then asked, "Is there a Joe here?" Seemed odd as the thought appeared out of nowhere, then I remembered that during WWII, the Queen Mary transported thousands of troops, who at that time were known as GI Joes.

[@tonytoonstours]

Awesome. Right now my father (85) is on the new one with his wife cruising up the north east coast of America before sailing back to Southampton

[@stevesokolowski9556]

One thing I would like to point out is that you have the opportunity to stay in a piece of history. It must be quite expensive and also difficult to run a historical hotel to keep it updated but also historical. A friend of mine hates visiting countries that don't have high end restaurants or amenities like back home. I always try to explain to him he is experiencing their culture. I view it the same with the bathrooms and carpets. You're experiencing the history. Of course things need repairs but they get to them when the money is available. Im simply saying being judgemental over the small things may deter some folks from experiencing these amazing hotels.Keep on filming my UK brother. Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦

[@DrizDriz-iw2vw]

Well said, he nitpicks so much

[@AbsoluteAudits]

The bathroom sealed my decision on this one, I think I’d be running out of there and hopping in an Uber to the nearest 5*

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol

[@chapsnaps1]

I have visited the Queen Mary twice. The second time I booked a suite for 2 nights. Luckily, the bath in my suite wasn't peeling. The suite was on the starboard side aft of reception. It was £300 per night in 2006. A lot of the teak has been replaced, the wood panelling has been cleaned and the lighting upgraded. I think that you were in a suite used by the Royal Family. The single bedroom was for a servant. The highlight for me was Sunday brunch in the room that you visited with the 3 fireplaces. I think it was a ballroom that was also used as a cinema. The forward bar was a great place to relax. The downside, was that I travelled to Long Beach from Hollywood. I had been staying in a hotel behind the Kodak theatre. It was pre-uber and no taxi company would drive us to Long Beach. Had to get the public transport system via Compton. We had armed security sat next to us. Hollywood Boulevard has the only McDonald's I have ever been in with armed guards on the door. Really amazing hot dogs just down the Road at Pinks. Thanks for posting this video Tim. Have you done the Orient Express?

[@613lcd]

The way tim says "wow look at that" is my reaction to his blue and white striped shirt in the morning...lol 😅

[@darrenbertram7289]

I like that nautical themed t-shirt 😄

[@tanya334]

It's wonderful staying onboard Q1 😊 I stay often my aunt worked on her, and when decommisioned, employees were able to get items. I have 8 deck chairs, and the queen herself 's Tea Cozy it is amazing ❤❤❤

[@sherryw1919]

Love that they've kept so much of its history ... more grandeur than I was prepared to see. Dated but also beautiful. Ty Tim!

[@mcfcguvnors]

kinda liked the taps & older stuff . Salt water has peeled that enamel over the years .

[@bill_4888]

I was fortunate to spend several days on her back in 2000. I was lucky to get to know the general manager and staff. There was a fine gentleman who presented a daily talk in the engine room and had served on the crew while the ship was at sea. He and his wife invited me to tea a few of the afternoons and we exchanged cards for years afterwards.He showed me that actual keel at the ship's bottom and noted that there were no hull leaks . . . amazingly watertight. It was a great experience.I am so relieved that it's once again being cared for.

[@LakeNipissing]

First time aboard was in March, 1983 when the Spruce Goose exhibit opened in the dome built for it adjacent to the ship. Have spent more than 400 nights aboard since then, in everything from original inside single bed cabins to suites like in this video, on Main, A and B deck. Never experienced ghosts or paranormal activity to date... but the ship is still amazing. Years ago, it was easier to get into the pool and other lower deck areas like the boiler rooms, cargo hold and turbo generator rooms. Now it is much more difficult because they keep access to these areas locked up to explorers, and only available through specific tours. At least the aft engine room, steering hydraulics and propeller are still part of the self guided tour. Regarding the 'rough' condition of some areas of the ship and even the hotel rooms... the Queen Mary was shut to the public and essentially abandoned from March, 2020 until May, 2023. It is remarkable they have gotten things at least back to this state. Many rooms on the ship had been taken over by pigeons and seagulls. A lot of work had to be done, and more is ongoing. I stayed aboard for a week in May this year, and the room I was in was totally original with the wood paneled walls and Shanks bathroom fixtures. It had undergone full detailing since I was last in it in 2020, and had new carpet, curtains, and mattresses and bed covers for the two single beds. The room looked real sharp, in fact the best I've seen a Queen Mary cabin look in 20 years... so they are working on it, but progress is slow with so many rooms. Enjoy that the ship is still with us to appreciate.

[@harrietg2495]

Hi Tim, loved this video (I’m a big history nerd and I love this period in time!). Where you noticed the worn carpet, I’m pretty sure is actually carpet mites!

[@500iqirl]

Tim's tours are nothing short than the Superbowl IMO.

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

I was watching this video this morning and just when Tim got to the door of the most haunted room a loud advert came on! I jumped out of my skin😂 Great tour of the ship Tim, and I agree that doll is scary, am glad Casper wasn't around on this trip to see it!

[@LMay64]

I stayed in May 2024 and enjoyed a couple of the historical tours as well as a ghost hunting tour from 10pm - 1 a.m. We explored parts of the infirmary, engine room, swimming pool and B340. It's not really a haunted room as it was set up with things to fool people into believing it was truly haunted. The room is not available for guests as it is specially decorated with occult items and a part of their ghost tours. However, we did experience a few things that were unsettling on our tour and put me on edge when heading back to my room in the early hours of the morning. The most extraordinary part of that ship, in addition to the history, is the wood and art. It really is a living museum. I enjoyed a cocktail in the main bar area, which was absolutely beautiful. I also had a lovely dinner at one of their restaurants. Yes, this was expensive, but truly worth the experience.

[@kathyr.8135]

What experiences did you have ? It’s like tell but , keep it to yourself..

[@kathyr.8135]

What experiences did you have ? It’s like tell but , keep it to yourself..

[@kathyr.8135]

What experiences did you have ? It’s like tell but , keep it to yourself..

[@channelk7402]

Thank you Tim, as always! For letting us see somewhere, "warts & all". Love your videos, giving us all an insider's view! I've been on the Queen Mary, no haunted experiences, thank goodness, but also didn't stay overnight. Love how you wander around & see & show us the areas of a place that people don't normally see. I know you go after hours, but it's creepy how you hardly ever see anyone in certain places! Thank you for letting us tag along with you and love your humour, epecially with this one & the ashes in the urn & the haunted doll in the playroom 😄 You need someone to sign you up for your own professional programme on the Travel Channel or something, not just on KZbin! So many travel vlogs out there, but yours is really the best 👍

[@MiamisburgJay]

Thanks as always Tim for another great tour of a unique place. Your hard work is appreciated :) Keep it up

[@WalkWithMeTim]

means alot thank you

[@ivomac416]

Thanks Tim,stayed on board in 1991,did a tour of the engine Rm & steering flat,at night explored old areas of lower decks,3rd class lounge appeared original,good meals ,great she has reopened as a hotel

[@gailhoffmann9498]

Yikes! Your video Tim, as always, is great, but I'd be a bit skeptical of staying amongst the dilapidation.

[@blackorchidwx7626]

Its vintage. My 1947 Spartan Manor travel trailer is just as weird. It's nostalgic

[@sharonsmith583]

Those hallways are definitely giving Shining vibes! Lovely, historic ship! Definitely been Americanized with a Starbucks and all...

[@Hammerthumb1]

Well done video and I have a new appreciation for the Queen Mary. Not optimistic about California(those room taxes are exorbitant) but hope this ship can be preserved for future generations.

[@cak813]

Unfortunately, the SS United States won’t be getting the same preservation treatment despite a very vigorous campaign to save her. It has been decided to move her from her present berth in Philadelphia to become a reef. Kind of sad really. The new ocean liners that look like glorified container ships have none of the workmanship and class of the old ships. And who needs water slides and bumper cars on a ship anyway? No thanks. I don’t like those megaships. Give me a nice midsized ship like some of the Celebrity or Holland-America ships. By the end of day 1, I’ve more or less found my way around, chosen a place that will be “my spot” for the rest of the voyage where I can read a book or people-watch, and located where I can get a cappuccino - bliss. The Queen Mary 2 is a beautiful ship, too. First class all the way.

[@patriciaroane4913]

I'm so sad about that. I live on the border of Philly and really hoped she could be saved. 😢

[@Glenn-m1t]

That's sickening with as much money as the US government just throws away even giving billions of dollars worth of military equipment to terrorists and they can't fix up the United States ship??? Just disgusting!!!

[@giannishen]

This should be the oldest and largest cruise ship I have ever seen. It is like a museum and a maze! I like that you recommend relevant videos at the end every time, which gives me double the enjoyment. Thank you very much for sharing, super great job! By the way, could I ask what country you are from? 👍🥰🙏

[@screenfly7181]

Thanks for the video Tim really enjoyed this tour of the Queen Mary. Yes it was a bit dirty in parts but overall I would love to stay there - love the eerie old atmosphere and golden light of the dimly lit corridors. The room looked charming nice and spacious plus love the views from the deck. Yes was checking up on it's haunted reputation before I saw this video and I think that just adds some more spice. Superb. Not sure about staying in one of the rooms alone though!!

[@RiverDanube]

I love history and it’s nice to see this preserved. Price was good. Not a place I would want to stay or even visit. That grand dining room was spectacular.

[@considerthis410]

My friend was the IT tech for the ship. He had the master key to everything on the ship. We went and toured it at midnight. It was very creepy. The scariest place was the engine room, they also had their Holloween props stored down there. Very scary experience. I stayed the night another time and was smoking a cigar; it fell out of my hands, rolled under the bed, and disappeared. The next morning, the room alarm clock somehow ended up mysteriously in my suitcase when I was packing to go home. I asked the front desk about strange activities in that room and they told I had met the smoking man.

[@kathyr.8135]

What room is that ?

[@kathyr.8135]

What room is that ?

[@kathyr.8135]

What room is that ?

[@kathyr.8135]

What room is that ?

[@Art3free-3]

my god that is crazy

[@leiannemayor1664]

I was on the Queen Mary in 1976 when I was 10. Incredible ship. Thank you for the video it brings back some good memories. God bless.

[@melissaphillips3088]

This ship is amazing Tim. It is much bigger than i thought. Hope it was fun staying aboard such a treasure.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

So big it can take a good day to walk around

[@melissaphillips3088]

@WalkWithMeTim I believe that. It looked huge Tim.

[@clivegeary4587]

Really enjoyed this video. We visted the ship about 12 years ago for a day visit while touring the West Coast. The ship did look in a better state of repair than it did for our visit.

[@ckitch1391]

Loved this Tim, thanks for the journey back in time 👍🙂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@sadieyoung1014]

This is absolutely stunning to see a ocean liner of this history and beauty! It doesn't come close to a cruise liner. Beautiful and a great video Tim

[@glenblake4494]

At this point, Tim not being shocked would be the shock

[@elizabethbrauer1118]

Gorgeous art deco interiors - one of a kind. The varnished or veneered wood paneling and furniture, the spectacular fireplaces and one of a kind lighting fixtures should be restored where necessary. This ship can never be scrapped - it is a jewel. Thank you Tim!!

[@gregoryfaith4303]

My family stayed on her for three nights way back in the early 2000's to attend a model railroad convention held there yearly. While exploring the ship one evening by myself, I was in one of the midship elevators and the thing mysteriously stopped at a deck not of my selection. The door opened and I was dumbfounded thinking that if I walked out into the dark hallway before me, and the door closed behind me, I would be screwed. As the door stayed open, I yelled out to possibly get someone's attention and heard nothing in reply to my question, "Is there anyone here." so I stepped back in, selected the deck I wanted to get to and in seconds later, there I was, in a well lit deck hallway with people there. While checking out, I mentioned the elevator scare to the desk attendant and all she said was, " Well, it is a haunted ship sir." And a blank face was staring back at me. Spooky....

[@mrmacc1312]

Great tour, I loved the mention of the climbing wall! I think we all remember those that came out from the walls and the ropes with that wax on the end that I can still smell to this day!!

[@phil1980a]

Looked very interesting. Would have been nice if maybe some rooms were slightly modernised while still respecting the heritage of the ship. Was it just me or was the light flickering in the most haunted room?

[@christinasova2641]

My late husband and I visited the Queen Mary twice. I loved it! It is a beautiful walk through history.

[@butterflybarbs]

Fascinating to watch, would I stay here? No, thank you. Thank you Tim for sharing this experience.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@cazyaz523]

I was having flashbacks to The Shining meets Titanic! 😳 My mum and dad did Southampton to NY on the QM2 and loved it. Your ship creeps me out frankly.

[@gbrading]

I visited the Queen Mary about 15 years ago and it was falling apart then, sadly it doesn't look like things have improved! Such a shame for such a grand old ship but I imagine the cost of maintaining it must be enormous, similar problem to all the old formerly grand Britannia Hotels.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes big shame

[@annetteminett8500]

Don’t get me started on the Britannia Hotel!

[@cogboy302]

@@annetteminett8500 , the Norbreck Castle Hotel in Blackpool is particularly special. It's like Colditz.

[@elliegee8381]

Thank you for this wonderful video. Made me unexpectedly emotional. My late grandfather worked on the Queen Mary and met many of the VIP’s that sailed on her. I would love to have more time with him to hear his stories. I was too young to appreciate them before he passed.

[@jcasillas78]

My grandfather came home from WW2 on the Queen Mary, although he definitely wasn't staying in a suite!