Queen Mary 2 BRUTALLY HONEST Ship Review [Post Refit]

Cunard Line | Queen Mary 2 Ship Review | POST REFIT 2023!
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This is our Queen Mary 2 Brutally Honest Ship Review, recorded on her first voyage post refit 2023. In this Queen Mary 2 Ship Review, filmed in 6K Ultra HD we start off at her stunning Grand Lobby on Deck 2, and work our way up through the ship. We'll discuss all of the important aspects of any cruise on this magnificent ship, from service through to dining - while showing you Queen Mary 2's stunning restaurants, her magnificent Royal Court Theatre, the pools, the relaxing Mareel Spa, the shops, the elegant Queens Room and so much more. Since her 2023 refit, Queen Mary 2 has been given a new lease of life, and she looks better than ever!

Queen Mary 2 is a truly incredible ocean liner, with an Art Deco and Edwardian theme running throughout her interior. You can expect great service, impeccable food and luxurious surroundings from this elegant ocean liner. If you would like to see more of Queen Mary 2, make sure you check out our Queen Mary 2 Full Ship Tour.

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[BNuts]

I think it's a mistake to try to evaluate _Queen Mary 2_, or Cunard, based on cruising experiences: This is an ocean liner, in the tradition of her namesake, _Mauretania_, and _Carmania_ . Ocean liners, while luxurious, are designed to take people and cargo to a destination quickly and comfortably. Cruise ships are designed for leisure and entertainment for as many people as possible at a time. They are not designed to forge their way through storms. Even cruising on _QM2_ should be expected to be a different experience from cruising on an actual cruise ship: both are better at their own experience.

I have heard that _QM2_ is a maze to navigate. This is part of her design as an ocean liner: Because she is designed to weather Atlantic storms and meet her schedule, dining and entertainment venues are mostly located low down, toward the center of the ship. That way passengers experience much less of the ship's roll and pitch while there. By the same token, cabins nearer the top deck, as well as close to the sides or the bow and stern, will experience more pitch and roll. I have heard it advised that if you know you are likely to experience motion sickness, you should try to book a cabin in a low deck, as deep as you can, and as close to the centerline as you can. Of course, you can always get an anti-seasickness injection, although that apparently knocks you out for a day.

As there are events and lectures to attend throughout a crossing, I think the idea is to experience as many of those as possible, although different people will want different things, including lounging on deck or in your cabin. That's why you don't have to dress in your formals for dinner, you can always go to one of the a la cartes, I believe.

I think part of _QM2_ 's popularity is from the novelty of doing the crossing: It's the closest we can now get to experiencing the _Titanic_, _Lusitania_, and other legendary liners (although hopefully without their often-tragic ends). But there is also the aspect that some people are afraid of flying, and that's okay. Ships and trains provide alternate methods of travel. And then there are the rail and ship-fans, who would go on trains and ships anyway.

[paullewis]

No theme park attractions? Sign me up. I’ve travelled all round the World on real liners, no cabin tv and no sideshow crap. Enjoyed every single minute but we had worldly sophisticated passengers who were so interesting to talk with. QM2 is a liner not a cruise ship though she does cruise off season.

[QiuyuanChenRyan]

I love to sail this ship with no internet, just books and my DSLR camera with me. Then a notebook for writing and that is all I need.

[davidhouston]

I appreciate that everyone has different priorities. We have no desire to have in cabin entertainment. Our aim is to be around the ship and active other than when sleeping, showering and dressing up. For us with no mobility issues it would be a waste of money to travel on QM2 and stay in our cabin. And I keep reading comments about USB sockets. They might be useful in public areas but what spec of USB would they fit in the cabins? Our current phones use 30W and 33W charging. The next ones are likely to be at least 58W. We're much happier to bring our own and know that devices will charge at the usual speed.

[mantleofelijah]

Some of your points are because the Queen Mary is an Ocean Liner and NOT a cruise ship.

[conservativemike]

I just survived awful airline flights to Europe and am now extremely interested in the QM2 option. Thank you.

[karenhelliwell]

My husband and I travelled on this marvellous liner a number of times. Wonderful wonder experience every time. Sadly my husband passed away 3 years ago we had some many more cruises planned for our retirement but sadly this was not to be. Not brave enough to go on my own just yet but would love too !!!

[jeanius]

I don't mind the lack of USB because in the mid Atlantic there is no wifi. Which I also do not mind. 😊

[danabe]

I sail to England on the QM2 once a year, afte a nice stay I sail her back to NY. Its a great option to flying and if you book an inside cabin its pretty affordable.

[susanlach]

The audio & video quality is exceptional! Well done 😊

[beverley]

She looks beautiful after her refit. I’m ready to sail on her again. Definitely want to be in queens grill though ❤

[CarolAnn-ghfl]

Best way to travel. It’s a completely different experience from the typical cruise. We’ve crossed 4 times and looking forward to number 5 in September. It’s a chance to travel back in time with the highest level of service today.

[kendahl]

Looks VERY British…which is great as long as you know it before sailing..as An American who lived in London and sailed Cunard before..quite nice.👍👍👍

[jeremy]

Hi Dan and Jay, I thought of this as I watched, Those little things missing in the cabin, the tv variety, the plugs, and such, I thought to myself, maybe they left them out, intentionally, to keep the style of Old World Cruising in tact, without the modern amenities, you would find on other cruise lines?? If you aren't distracted by thrill and media, you "Would" focus on the suite life while aboard, so QM2 keeps her originality in World Cruising. I'm troubled that service and attention to detail, ranged from outstanding to "not so good." Hmmm I wonder where that disconnect in staff takes place? I'm at least glad Queens Grill was pleasing for you.

[brainoneill]

Sounds wonderful, been on a few cruises in my time but never on this grand old girl.we look forward to boarding her at some point.

[Myrella]

Just came back from a December 2023 TA in Queen Mary 2… we are not foodies and love to dance. I feel like our Queen Grills experience was a 10 as far as the suite, included spirits package and the Queen Grill dining experience. However we did not have breakfast or lunch in the Grill restaurant- nor Tea or cocktail lounge so perhaps we paid too much for an experience we did not really engage in. Our next crossing will be in a Britannia level balcony.

[russmil]

My wife and I booked a crossing last year on the QM2 it was exceptional!

[JamesPayne-cbhu]

As has been stated: This is a passenger liner. Not a cruise ship designed for the trained consumer. It was designed, at least in part, to recapture the experience of the last Queen Mary. It’s a national icon. Let the bubble gum crowd take a cruise ship.

[angelahorton]

Great video, thank you!
We've just done a festive QM2 7 night transatlantic crossing from New York. We had a sheltered balcony cabin, flight to New York and $150 each obc. We thought it was amazing value for £1, 369 each. In addition we had 2 half bottles of sparkling wine in our cabin, a glass of sparkling wine on Gala night, drinks at the Captain's welcome, drinks at the senior officers' cocktail party and a complimentary wine tasting. I couldn't believe how much was included for the price.
We've booked again for Queen Anne in August.