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Very useful! Going on the QE in January - just a mini cruise really from Melbourne to Sydney but three days of making memories with my besties - not to be sneezed at.
I'm not a religious person at all. I won't be going to church. However, the way you described the church services onboard, gotta say, was extremely well done. No judgment. No belittling. An honest, polite and fact filled description of what Cunard provides. I learned something from you about how to handle such a topic that can bring out a range of replies.
Hi Brian, thanks a lot for this! One thing I always try to be is respectful, and so it’s really lovely of you to not only notice, but feedback via a comment. Thanks a lot, and thanks for watching!!
This is the MOST beautiful ship inside - the art deco furnishings are beautiful! Even in the library the stained glass ceiling is gorgeous. Can't wait to get back on her in a few weeks time and do many of the things we didn't have time to do last time as we were only on for a week.
Thanks so much for watching, and for taking the time to leave a comment! I totally agree - this ship is just gorgeous. She brings something totally unique to the industry that I haven’t seen anywhere else - I was just SO impressed!
The beers are brewed by Dark Revolution Brewery, which is my son's "local" in Old Sarum, Salisbury. Superb beers. There's a new beer being created for Queen Anne next year. The beer flight is well worth trying.
Hey Wendy, thanks so much for this comment! I did try them all, and found them to be delicious - just what I needed after a day in the sun! I’ll need to try that on Queen Anne - like I needed an excuse, right?! Ha!
I’ve sailed on all the Cunard ships for the past few years, you certainly get looked after anything you want it’s there. I’m on queen Elizabeth again on Monday for a quick med cruise a bit of sun before the winter. You do get what you pay for and I love Cunard for this.
Ah, nice that you’re on Queen Elizabeth on Monday - I’ve just left her, and you’re in for a treat - she’s beautiful! Thanks for watching this video, Miranda - hope you enjoyed it!
@@FraserAtSea Doh! I knew that. Lol. For some reason I thought you were on the QM2. I sailed on the Elizabeth for a 17 day Mediterranean cruise in 2017. It was awesome. I participated in the passenger talent show which was fun. My uncle lectures for Cunard. It was a spectacular cruise. Going in the QM2 in late November. Can’t wait!
Brilliant and engaging video Fraser - we cannot wait until our Queen Elizabeth Alaska cruise next July! We will do every one of your top 20 things, especially the lectures.
Hey Alison, what a route you’ve chosen - lots of people on my Panama Canal cruise we’re on the week before for Alaska, and their photos looked STUNNING!
Great video Fraser. Straight to the point , no fluffing with silly comments. Love it !. We will be sailing on Queen Elizabeth in Nov from Perth to Melbourne.
In Sept 2024 we took a 3-night Pacific Coastal cruise on QE and accidentally did most of the things you discussed here. Your comments were exactly how I experienced things. On laundry, I can add that the irons and ironing board were luxury quality. It was actually the best ironing board I have ever used--and I'm fussy! Thanks again for your video, it was brilliant.
Thank you I have booked a Alaska cruise June 2024 on the ship , first time on Elizabeth, and it sounds like tradition is still alive and I am going to love it , thank you God bless.
Hello Fraser, this is one of the most down to earth, informative and enjoyable videos I’ve seen about cruising (specifically Cunard). Thank you, I want to shout out to everybody to watch this. Again, many thanks (from a fellow Brit).
Frances, what a lovely comment - thanks so much! I absolutely loved my time with Cunard, but was nervous before boarding. I'm hoping that this video (and my others) will help others to relax and enjoy their trips to the full. Thanks again for taking the time to leave this comment - you've made me smile tonight!
Ooh, that’s going to be amazing - if you stay tuned, I’ll try and get my Queen Elizabeth ship tour up in a few weeks for you - that’ll show you what to expect. The Cunard Queens are just gorgeous through and through. Thanks for watching, Susan!
Great tips. Doing my first Cunard sailing this summer (on the Queen Mary 2). The one thing Id' say is that rough seas/sea days are probably the worst possible time to try and do laundry... because everyone else has the same idea! :)
Thanks for watching! Agree re washing - I couldn’t believe how busy it would be in there when the weather wasn’t at its best. Have the best cruise on QM2 - gorgeous ship!
Thank you, Fraser, for your helpful and highly informative video with wonderful (and free) suggestions whilst on Cunard. We're booked for 19 nites on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 in the fall of '26 and plan on taking your many suggestions onboard our double transatlantic cruise to Southhampton, thus visiting Belgium, Germany, and England en route, before returning to New York City.
Ahh, what a wonderful itinerary that will be! I’ve got more videos from QM2 coming very soon - stay tuned! Thanks very much for watching and therefore supporting my channel! 😊
Fraser, that was a great video, really informative and your presentational skills were engaging and captivating. Top man. 🙌 Can't agree more cruising is about experiences onboard and on shore, most of all enjoy it whichever way you do it.🎉
I've only sailed on the QM2 from the Cunard offerings. Each of the Cunard ships have a lot of similarities and offerings while on board. It's really a class act. If you ever have a chance to travel on QM2 on a transatlantic sailing, I'd advise you to take some warm clothing for those strolls around the promenade. Even during the hottest days of August, the mid-Atlantic can be surprisingly cold, and after a few days of indulgent food and drink, you're going to need to walk that deck for some fresh air and exercise, but without a jacket or sweater/jumper, you'll be miserably cold--so take something warm regardless of the season.
Hey, thanks so much for watching! I actually did the Transatlantic from NYC to Southampton in December, so ‘watch this space’ for that content! I loved it - it was cold all the way over the Atlantic, then warm enough for jeans and a tshirt as we approached England - mid December - so weird!
@@FraserAtSea Indeed, I would expect most people to expect cold weather in December and all through the winter months. I was a bit taken aback to find that I was cold in August. When we left the NYC Harbor in August, we had sweat rolling down our foreheads, but only a few days later, I was searching for layers to cope with the cold winds at sea. We managed, but I always offer that piece of advice for summertime travelers who may not expect the harsh elements of the mid-Atlantic.
Fantastic video Fraser. I did my first Cunard cruise on Queen Victoria in April and going on again in November. I'm also booked on Queen Anne next August. I loved everything about the ship and the service you get from Cunard. It's what P & O used to be like. Queen Elizabeth looks amazing. Can't wait to see your vlogs about your ports and especially The Panama Canal.
Oh, you’ve certainly caught the Cunard bug! I also really enjoyed the experience - heard a few grumblings from a few ‘old Cunarders’ about cut backs etc, but I guess that’s to be expected. Queen Anne’s going to be amazing - I’ll be keen to hear how that one goes!
My wife and I just finished a 3-week cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 (transatlantic both directions, plus Norway on the second week). This was my 4th time on the QM2, and my ritual is taking a photo of my first soft-serve cone each time I'm on board. Sadly for my waistline, I tend to average around 4 cones per day, with port days keeping it that low. The Queen Elizabeth is the next Cunard ship on our cruise list, so it was nice to see from this video that many familiar things from the QM2 also exist on the Elizabeth. I'm also happy to see the guest choir is there as well, which my wife (being a singer) really loved. On our cruise, the internet was a huge pain point among the guests, and the purser's office gave conflicting (and incorrect) information regarding cost/credits. Hopefully that gets sorted by our next cruise.
Ah, don’t worry - there’s ice cream galore on Queen Elizabeth, haha! Having cruised on both QM2 and QE, I would say they’re really different ships, but both truly wonderful experiences - you should love your time on her! Thanks so much for watching my video and therefore supporting my channel!
Excellent video Fraser. We might have been on the same cruise as you .. Vancouver to Barcelona though I suspect you disembarked in Ft. L. I've cruised on 4-5 lines but was most impressed by the service on the QE. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos
Hey, yes! We were on the exact cruise! I boarded in Los Angeles and disembarked in Ft Lauderdale - had a great time! Who knows - you might appear in the background of my videos - watch this space…!! :)
Fantastic vid, my new wife and I are very much novices and our honeymoon is we are doing the 3 Queens cruise, Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria so excited to going.
I sailed on QV &QE a any time and both are extremely good. I could cite so so many fantastic things but I'll just do this .on my ,as cruise in May 23 I had to complainabout somethings. I was really upset be ause after all the cruises we have done with cu and this was the very first time I had complained. .........but didn't get much back so I complained to head of service!! The response I received was quite amazing, no excuse was made and they not only put everything right there and then ,but from the remaining 11 days we were treated like genuine royalty.this was so good it'll never ever be forgotten the staff were off the charts amazing !! They set an incredible example
@@FraserAtSea Fraser ...if only I could you could have been there and have seen how we were treated (better than royalty ), I know ill never have that again . The staff who looked after us were very senior , and it turned our cruise into something unforgettable it was that good . Paula and pastor were our staff
Oh, how amazing to be spending a month on there - that’s going to be excellent! Thanks so much for watching - my videos from Queen Elizabeth will be going live next week - you can subscribe if you’re interested in seeing more :)
My wife and I will both turn 80 on the cruise and living in Aircon splendour on the Med for a month with great ports, good food etc seems a good way to celebrate
I just found your channel and subscribed. We love Cunard for many reasons. Because we don't drink, we can enjoy a whole cruise without spending a cent if we don't want to. I've heard that a lot of other cruise lines charge extra for lots of things. I'm hoping to cruise on Queen Elizabeth again in the near future.
Hey Joan, thanks so much for subscribing, and welcome aboard! I’ve got a full vlog series coming from my cruise on Queen Elizabeth, but it’ll be in a few months from now. She’s a beautiful ship for sure!
Hey Dawn, thanks so much for coming over to check out my stuff on TikTok - so appreciated! You’re going to love this one - I’ve got a full vlog series on the way from this ship if you’re interested, but it’ll be a while away - I’ve got LOTS to get through first, ha! Glad you’ve found me - welcome onboard!!
Great video! I took the Queen Vic transatlantic east-to-west in January of 2009 and am back on her (can't wait to experience all the refurbishments!) at the end of July. There's a lot I don't remember about the 2009 voyage, and I was in a different frame of mind, so I just can't wait to (re)experience it all, including things I didn't do! I remember doing a fencing class though, and that was awesome! Subscribed and liked, looking forward to seeing more :-)
Hey, thanks so much - welcome aboard! Oh, you’re going to have such a great time on here - you can find loads more from my time on Queen Elizabeth in the Cunard section of my channel! Thanks for your support!!
Fraser, well done that was so professional, Cunard should employ you! After watching you I would really love to go on Cunard, you’ve sold it to me 👍. PS I agree with you about Aruba, the best beach ever 😀
Oh wow - what a compliment - thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching. Also yes, Aruba is unreal - I already can’t wait to go back!
I fancy the idea of crossing the Atlantic on the QM2. So I have been watching scores of video reviews of Cunard. Your video is the first and only video to mention religious services. I don't know if I would attend, but I like knowing about the services. Thank you.
Hey Jeremiah, thanks a lot for watching! I do think the religious services element is a really nice addition to those who are away from home - I did like that! Thanks a lot for watching and therefore supporting my channel - it’s much appreciated!!
Kevin, thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks so much for subscribing! I actually just left the QM2 this morning, so plenty more Cunard content enroute soon!
It's actually a lot less than you'd think - plenty of the boat ia avialable in the evenings if you don't want to put on a jacket and trousers (no tie needed and you can take the jacket off once you've sat down, like my husband did!) You also don't need to participate in the gala evenings - just go to the Lido or pub those nights.
Thanks for your report which was a sentimental visit back to the QE on which I just spent 14 days around NZ. All you said is spot on and no one provides the elegance of old world cruising like Cunard. The onboard entertainment was tops, as well. Shame about the lowlife that swapped their very ordinary polar fleece zip-up for my lovely Michael Korrs jacket which I left on my dining chair in the Lido, For about 5 minutes. Very disappointing. Travellers should take note.
Oh wow - 14 days around New Zealand would be so wonderful - that’ll be on my list for one day, hopefully! Sorry to hear about the jacket - I never let anything out my sight as I generally don’t trust anyone 🤦🏻♂️ Thanks so much for watching, and for taking the time to comment!
Thanks Fraser. I’m new to your channel and just want to let you know how helpful this Cunard video is for our upcoming Queen Elizabeth cruise around Japan in April.
Matt, thanks so much for this - genuinely means a lot! I’m so glad you’ve found this useful. I’m currently on QM2, so hopefully will have more from here that you’ll find useful!
Great video We are going to book Cunard Feb 2026 Q V to Canaries TO replace our 35 day carib cruise on P&O It will be our first Cunard having done 36 cruises with P&O Buf will not desert them as prefer Adult only Arcadia and Aurora
I’ll be on my 1st Cruise with Cunard on the Queen Elizabeth in 2026. I understand it’s will be going into Drydock before my cruise. Any ideas as to what they plan to do? I’ve booked a balcony And am looking forward to my cruise. Thanks for your tips.
Oh, lucky you! I actually posted about her refit recently - here’s the link! www.fraseratsea.com/cruise/cunard-announces-major-refit-for-queen-elizabeth-ahead-of-2025-season Have the best time!
A nice presentation. A comment on Cunard QE technology (i.e. WiFi) would've been appreciated. Is the service spotty? Do they have a technology centre that's staffed? Can one access WiFi at the centre?
Hey! You can speak to crew onboard for wifi support - I only bought a couple of days for 24 hours at a time, but the coverage was really good. It’ll depends where you are geographically, but I didn’t struggle during my cruise at various points. Hope this helps!
I am planning my TransAtlantic Crossing on QM2 for 2025. I hope can hook it up with Royal Ascot which I am hoping will be the week of June 15, 2025 so that will work with the departure of QM2 on June 24, 2025.
Thank you. So enjoyed watching your video as it’s 12 years from when I last sailed on the Queen Elizabeth. I’m pleasantly surprised to see how much Cunard have added to in their room service menu. As a matter of interest are the captain cocktail parties and a bottle of bubbly in your state room a thing of the past?
Ah, cool - amazing that you must’ve been on QE when she was so new! I’ve got a full ship tour coming soon for her if you’re interested! The cocktail party is now exclusive for Gold and above on the loyalty scheme, and the bottle of bubbly is still a thing on day 1, albeit the smallest bottle of fizz I’ve ever seen, ha!
@@FraserAtSea Yes, she was all sparkly and new. I’ll be watching your full ship tour. That’s a shame about the captain’s cocktail party as they were always very popular and passengers loved getting their photo taken with the captain. That’s good about the bubbly. It’s was usually a half bottle on your first Cunard sailing and then a full bottle there after.
Hey! I have a full series of videos from my time on here, but they won’t be coming for a few months yet. I was cruising for lots of last year, so taking time to get through my content. Stay tuned!! :)
Fraser, I was watching this again because I'm getting on the QV in just over a week and I'm curious about something. You mentioned the church services and multi-denominational. Did you see anything "non-traditional" such as Buddhist meditation areas or anything?
Hey Maria, thanks for coming back! I didn’t actually notice anything like this, but I wouldn’t have been looking - it doesn’t mean it wasn’t happening. Sorry I can’t give you a better answer!
So Fraser, did you make it to Bruges from Aurora? I used to choose my cruise by its itinerary and now the ship herself even calling at the same ports. This is why I choose only where I want to go because I always go to shore mostly on tour by the ship. You didn’t mention dance classes though. Anyway Elizabeth is my 1st Cunard to Zeebrugge but instead of Bruges, had a walk in Blankenburg/erge by a shuttle bus. Have booked QM2 for my belated birthday in ‘26 with a 2-night scenic cruise on the Cornish coast. June
Hi June! I didn’t actually leave the ship - I had a ‘fake sea day’ and used it to enjoy the ship, and catch up with the other RUclipsrs who were onboard. That 2 night scenic cruise sounds wonderful - what a ship to be doing that on!
Yeah, first time I’ve seen it to this scale. However, I was in the cheapest cabin onboard and didn’t feel it impacted me at all - one day, I’ll try the Grills… 🤞🏼 😆
Great video, thanks. One quick question: What drinks are included in the Britannia Restaurant when you dine there? I understand from the Cunard website that only drinks such as tea, coffee, water and juices are included *outside* the Britannia Restaurant, so there is an extra charge for any type of drink there; however, I am not sure about this. If drinks are not included in the Britannia Restaurant, how much is a bottle of water or a coke - just for guidance.
Hey! Good question, and no - drinks aren’t included in the Dining Rooms - all pay extra. I actually didn’t drink bottled water in there, as the ‘tap water’ was heavily iced from nice jugs and poured generously, so I never needed the bottle. Additionally, you can fill your own bottle up at the Lido during the day! Re Cokes, plan about $4 each, I’d say. Hope this helps, and thanks so much for watching!
I’m confused about gratuities - one place I read it’s included in the fare and another says it’s added on your bill on the last night. Can you please clarify that for me. Thanks.
Hi Elizabeth, it’s funny you’re asking this question - this also caught me off guard on Cunard! Gratuities weren’t included in my fare, so I got the charge on my account a few days in. You can remove them and tip as you go though, so not like Costa etc where you can’t take them off - up to you!
Hi Fraser presume you will consider another Cunard cruise? Given your apparent enjoyment of this cruise? Or was the itinerary and the canal, the more impressive?
While the canal was absolutely the reason for this cruise, I’ll absolutely be considering another Cunard cruise. INFACT, I may have booked one already… Stay tuned!!
Oh, it’s expensive! I don’t have the figure to hand, but think it was about $34.99 per day for the good package. Cheaper to buy before you board, for sure!
Ha, I know - it’s a general cruise themed tshirt. Also, I’m not ‘sponsored’ by any cruise lines, so west in my videos whatever I’m comfortable with on that day :)
@@FraserAtSea no problem, we're going on our first Cunard cruise next week, just a short crossing from Southampton to Hamburg and I've found your vlog really useful.
Because you used the word ‘bloke’ i’m assuming you’re an Aussie like me. I switched on the subtitles and while not perfect, I understood everything that Fraser said. I’m going on a Cunard cruise in March ‘24 and have found this extremely useful. It’s one thing to read about it in the Cunard portal and another thing to get extra information and pictures of it here. Thanks for your vlog!
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Thanks, all! ❤
Very useful! Going on the QE in January - just a mini cruise really from Melbourne to Sydney but three days of making memories with my besties - not to be sneezed at.
@@miakey8082 ahh, have the best time!!
Thank you. I will give you my #1 when I get back.@@FraserAtSea
I'm not a religious person at all. I won't be going to church. However, the way you described the church services onboard, gotta say, was extremely well done. No judgment. No belittling. An honest, polite and fact filled description of what Cunard provides. I learned something from you about how to handle such a topic that can bring out a range of replies.
Hi Brian, thanks a lot for this! One thing I always try to be is respectful, and so it’s really lovely of you to not only notice, but feedback via a comment.
Thanks a lot, and thanks for watching!!
Obstructed view balcony upgrade? Heck yeah!
Correct. It would be downright dumb-headed to not take advantage.
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This is the MOST beautiful ship inside - the art deco furnishings are beautiful! Even in the library the stained glass ceiling is gorgeous. Can't wait to get back on her in a few weeks time and do many of the things we didn't have time to do last time as we were only on for a week.
Thanks so much for watching, and for taking the time to leave a comment! I totally agree - this ship is just gorgeous. She brings something totally unique to the industry that I haven’t seen anywhere else - I was just SO impressed!
The beers are brewed by Dark Revolution Brewery, which is my son's "local" in Old Sarum, Salisbury. Superb beers. There's a new beer being created for Queen Anne next year. The beer flight is well worth trying.
Hey Wendy, thanks so much for this comment! I did try them all, and found them to be delicious - just what I needed after a day in the sun!
I’ll need to try that on Queen Anne - like I needed an excuse, right?! Ha!
I’ve sailed on all the Cunard ships for the past few years, you certainly get looked after anything you want it’s there. I’m on queen Elizabeth again on Monday for a quick med cruise a bit of sun before the winter. You do get what you pay for and I love Cunard for this.
Ah, nice that you’re on Queen Elizabeth on Monday - I’ve just left her, and you’re in for a treat - she’s beautiful! Thanks for watching this video, Miranda - hope you enjoyed it!
@@DavidEidelberg hey! There isn’t one on Queen Elizabeth!
@@FraserAtSea Doh! I knew that. Lol. For some reason I thought you were on the QM2. I sailed on the Elizabeth for a 17 day Mediterranean cruise in 2017. It was awesome. I participated in the passenger talent show which was fun. My uncle lectures for Cunard. It was a spectacular cruise. Going in the QM2 in late November. Can’t wait!
@@DavidEidelberg ooh, cool! I must ask - what’s your talent?!?
@@DavidEidelberg hi the planetarium is on Queen Mary 2 not on Elizabeth
I’ve never considered Cunard before but you’ve peaked my interest. That beach on Aruba looked amazing too. Thanks for your tips as always
Oh, the beach was remarkable! Hopefully the vlogs will give you a clearer picture of what cruising with Cunard is like - thanks for watching!
Charming and informative. Thanks.
Thanks so much!
Great tips - thanks !!
Thanks a lot for watching, Hein!
Brilliant and engaging video Fraser - we cannot wait until our Queen Elizabeth Alaska cruise next July! We will do every one of your top 20 things, especially the lectures.
Hey Alison, what a route you’ve chosen - lots of people on my Panama Canal cruise we’re on the week before for Alaska, and their photos looked STUNNING!
Also, meant to add - thanks a million for watching!!
Great video Fraser. Straight to the point , no fluffing with silly comments. Love it !. We will be sailing on Queen Elizabeth in Nov from Perth to Melbourne.
Thanks Tony - you’re in for a treat!
May see you on board Tony as on Perth to Melbourne too.
In Sept 2024 we took a 3-night Pacific Coastal cruise on QE and accidentally did most of the things you discussed here. Your comments were exactly how I experienced things.
On laundry, I can add that the irons and ironing board were luxury quality. It was actually the best ironing board I have ever used--and I'm fussy!
Thanks again for your video, it was brilliant.
Ahh, thanks so much for watching, and I’m so glad you had a similar experience and would agree with my points. Happy cruising!!
Thank you I have booked a Alaska cruise June 2024 on the ship , first time on Elizabeth,
and it sounds like tradition is still alive and I am going to love it , thank you God bless.
Ahh, hello! Thanks so much for watching - glad you enjoyed, and have an amazing trip. Alaska is stunning - great time of year for it, too!!
You will love it - we went June 2023 and it was brilliant.
Hello Fraser, this is one of the most down to earth, informative and enjoyable videos I’ve seen about cruising (specifically Cunard). Thank you, I want to shout out to everybody to watch this. Again, many thanks (from a fellow Brit).
Frances, what a lovely comment - thanks so much! I absolutely loved my time with Cunard, but was nervous before boarding. I'm hoping that this video (and my others) will help others to relax and enjoy their trips to the full. Thanks again for taking the time to leave this comment - you've made me smile tonight!
I’m sailing on QE May/June 2025 from Tokyo to Seattle, 20 days. Your video makes me pleased with my selection. Can’t wait!
Ahh, that’s going to be AMAZING! Thanks so much for watching - glad you enjoyed!
Me too!
Just booked cruise on Queen Victoria in September. A bucket list. Only sailed on NCL, Princess and O and O
Ooh, that’s going to be amazing - if you stay tuned, I’ll try and get my Queen Elizabeth ship tour up in a few weeks for you - that’ll show you what to expect. The Cunard Queens are just gorgeous through and through.
Thanks for watching, Susan!
Great tips. Doing my first Cunard sailing this summer (on the Queen Mary 2). The one thing Id' say is that rough seas/sea days are probably the worst possible time to try and do laundry... because everyone else has the same idea! :)
Thanks for watching! Agree re washing - I couldn’t believe how busy it would be in there when the weather wasn’t at its best.
Have the best cruise on QM2 - gorgeous ship!
Great presentation thankyou
Thanks so much for watching!!
Excellent information. Very helpful.
Thanks, Gary!
I appreciate your viewpoint from a solo perspective
Thanks a lot for watching - great to hear you enjoyed it!
Thank you, Fraser, for your helpful and highly informative video with wonderful (and free) suggestions whilst on Cunard. We're booked for 19 nites on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 in the fall of '26 and plan on taking your many suggestions onboard our double transatlantic cruise to Southhampton, thus visiting Belgium, Germany, and England en route, before returning to New York City.
Ahh, what a wonderful itinerary that will be! I’ve got more videos from QM2 coming very soon - stay tuned! Thanks very much for watching and therefore supporting my channel! 😊
Fraser, that was a great video, really informative and your presentational skills were engaging and captivating. Top man. 🙌
Can't agree more cruising is about experiences onboard and on shore, most of all enjoy it whichever way you do it.🎉
Thanks so much Simon - the positive feedback is genuinely so appreciated - glad you enjoyed!
I've only sailed on the QM2 from the Cunard offerings. Each of the Cunard ships have a lot of similarities and offerings while on board. It's really a class act. If you ever have a chance to travel on QM2 on a transatlantic sailing, I'd advise you to take some warm clothing for those strolls around the promenade. Even during the hottest days of August, the mid-Atlantic can be surprisingly cold, and after a few days of indulgent food and drink, you're going to need to walk that deck for some fresh air and exercise, but without a jacket or sweater/jumper, you'll be miserably cold--so take something warm regardless of the season.
Hey, thanks so much for watching! I actually did the Transatlantic from NYC to Southampton in December, so ‘watch this space’ for that content! I loved it - it was cold all the way over the Atlantic, then warm enough for jeans and a tshirt as we approached England - mid December - so weird!
@@FraserAtSea Indeed, I would expect most people to expect cold weather in December and all through the winter months. I was a bit taken aback to find that I was cold in August. When we left the NYC Harbor in August, we had sweat rolling down our foreheads, but only a few days later, I was searching for layers to cope with the cold winds at sea. We managed, but I always offer that piece of advice for summertime travelers who may not expect the harsh elements of the mid-Atlantic.
Yay! Great job Fraser! Can't believe you got actual footage of an empty laundry room!
Ha, love this comment - I had to pop my head in SO MANY TIMES to get it with nobody in there 😂
Fantastic video Fraser. I did my first Cunard cruise on Queen Victoria in April and going on again in November. I'm also booked on Queen Anne next August. I loved everything about the ship and the service you get from Cunard. It's what P & O used to be like. Queen Elizabeth looks amazing. Can't wait to see your vlogs about your ports and especially The Panama Canal.
Oh, you’ve certainly caught the Cunard bug! I also really enjoyed the experience - heard a few grumblings from a few ‘old Cunarders’ about cut backs etc, but I guess that’s to be expected.
Queen Anne’s going to be amazing - I’ll be keen to hear how that one goes!
My wife and I just finished a 3-week cruise aboard the Queen Mary 2 (transatlantic both directions, plus Norway on the second week). This was my 4th time on the QM2, and my ritual is taking a photo of my first soft-serve cone each time I'm on board. Sadly for my waistline, I tend to average around 4 cones per day, with port days keeping it that low. The Queen Elizabeth is the next Cunard ship on our cruise list, so it was nice to see from this video that many familiar things from the QM2 also exist on the Elizabeth. I'm also happy to see the guest choir is there as well, which my wife (being a singer) really loved.
On our cruise, the internet was a huge pain point among the guests, and the purser's office gave conflicting (and incorrect) information regarding cost/credits. Hopefully that gets sorted by our next cruise.
Ah, don’t worry - there’s ice cream galore on Queen Elizabeth, haha! Having cruised on both QM2 and QE, I would say they’re really different ships, but both truly wonderful experiences - you should love your time on her!
Thanks so much for watching my video and therefore supporting my channel!
@@FraserAtSea Funnily, the QM2 ran out of soft-serve chocolate 4 days into our crossing. I'd like to think I was mostly responsible for that. 😁
@@partscasterpaul this is my idea of a nightmare, haha!
Excellent video Fraser. We might have been on the same cruise as you .. Vancouver to Barcelona though I suspect you disembarked in Ft. L. I've cruised on 4-5 lines but was most impressed by the service on the QE. Looking forward to seeing more of your videos
Hey, yes! We were on the exact cruise! I boarded in Los Angeles and disembarked in Ft Lauderdale - had a great time! Who knows - you might appear in the background of my videos - watch this space…!! :)
Fantastic, thankyou soo informative. Well done
Thanks for watching, Dawn - I’m glad you enjoyed!!
Fantastic vid, my new wife and I are very much novices and our honeymoon is we are doing the 3 Queens cruise, Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne and Queen Victoria so excited to going.
Oh my goodness - that’s going to be so amazing. Thanks for allowing me to be a help to you - thanks for watching!
Great video - thanks!
Thinking of going on QE - so this was a wonderful introduction
Thanks so much!
Great video Fraser, really enjoyed it. Afternoon Tea in my cabin would be fatal and far too appealing :)
It was horrifyingly easy to do - just a quick phone call away, haha! Thanks for watching, Lesley!
Cunard is one of our favourites, and we have tried >10 cruise lines
I can see why! Thanks so much for watching!
I sailed on QV &QE a any time and both are extremely good. I could cite so so many fantastic things but I'll just do this .on my ,as cruise in May 23 I had to complainabout somethings. I was really upset be ause after all the cruises we have done with cu and this was the very first time I had complained. .........but didn't get much back so I complained to head of service!!
The response I received was quite amazing, no excuse was made and they not only put everything right there and then ,but from the remaining 11 days we were treated like genuine royalty.this was so good it'll never ever be forgotten the staff were off the charts amazing !! They set an incredible example
Ah, first I’m sorry you had a bad experience, but amazing to hear it was out right - I love when it all works out well!
@@FraserAtSea Fraser ...if only I could you could have been there and have seen how we were treated (better than royalty ), I know ill never have that again . The staff who looked after us were very senior , and it turned our cruise into something unforgettable it was that good . Paula and pastor were our staff
Fraser, we will be aboard Queen Victoria for a month later this year. Your insights are invaluable!! Thank you.
Oh, how amazing to be spending a month on there - that’s going to be excellent! Thanks so much for watching - my videos from Queen Elizabeth will be going live next week - you can subscribe if you’re interested in seeing more :)
My wife and I will both turn 80 on the cruise and living in Aircon splendour on the Med for a month with great ports, good food etc seems a good way to celebrate
@@observant1856 sounds perfect!!
BRILLIANT!!!❤ THANKS!!❤ planning to cruise QE next year!!!
Oh, thanks for watching - glad you enjoyed!
I just found your channel and subscribed. We love Cunard for many reasons. Because we don't drink, we can enjoy a whole cruise without spending a cent if we don't want to. I've heard that a lot of other cruise lines charge extra for lots of things. I'm hoping to cruise on Queen Elizabeth again in the near future.
Hey Joan, thanks so much for subscribing, and welcome aboard! I’ve got a full vlog series coming from my cruise on Queen Elizabeth, but it’ll be in a few months from now.
She’s a beautiful ship for sure!
Great video! We're cruisers, but haven't been on Cunard yet. We hope to try it sometime. Thanks so much.
Thanks so much for watching, Rhonda - glad you enjoyed!
Frasier you are fantastic so glad I found you on tik tok, just booked this ship 🥰
Hey Dawn, thanks so much for coming over to check out my stuff on TikTok - so appreciated! You’re going to love this one - I’ve got a full vlog series on the way from this ship if you’re interested, but it’ll be a while away - I’ve got LOTS to get through first, ha!
Glad you’ve found me - welcome onboard!!
Wow amazing video ❤ thank you for sharing your story
Thanks so much for watching!!
Thanks!
Thanks so so much for this Steven - it’s so appreciated!
Great video! I took the Queen Vic transatlantic east-to-west in January of 2009 and am back on her (can't wait to experience all the refurbishments!) at the end of July. There's a lot I don't remember about the 2009 voyage, and I was in a different frame of mind, so I just can't wait to (re)experience it all, including things I didn't do! I remember doing a fencing class though, and that was awesome! Subscribed and liked, looking forward to seeing more :-)
Hey, thanks so much - welcome aboard! Oh, you’re going to have such a great time on here - you can find loads more from my time on Queen Elizabeth in the Cunard section of my channel! Thanks for your support!!
That in room tea looks scrumptious
If I’m honest, too good - you order it way too often…!!
Thank you. I really enjoyed your video. I'm considering Cunard, and you gave really pertinent info.
Hey, thanks so much! I’ve recently launched a website (FraserAtSea.com) and am constantly updating that too - lots more Cunard coming up! :)
An excellent review and explanation, I've been on cunard may times and know .good job!
Hey Steven, thanks so much for watching, and thanks so much for the massive compliment!
@@FraserAtSea you're welcome and deserve my comments ,you gave a very informative useful fair and balanced blog.
Subbed mate!
Thanks so much, Steve - welcome aboard!
Fraser, well done that was so professional, Cunard should employ you! After watching you I would really love to go on Cunard, you’ve sold it to me 👍. PS I agree with you about Aruba, the best beach ever 😀
Oh wow - what a compliment - thanks so much! I’m glad you enjoyed it - thanks for watching. Also yes, Aruba is unreal - I already can’t wait to go back!
I fancy the idea of crossing the Atlantic on the QM2. So I have been watching scores of video reviews of Cunard. Your video is the first and only video to mention religious services. I don't know if I would attend, but I like knowing about the services. Thank you.
Hey Jeremiah, thanks a lot for watching! I do think the religious services element is a really nice addition to those who are away from home - I did like that! Thanks a lot for watching and therefore supporting my channel - it’s much appreciated!!
This is great to know, I’m hoping to go on the Queen Mary 2 next year :)
Thanks a million for watching!!
Very useful, thank you
Hi Simon, thanks so much for watching - glad you found it useful!
Great information to set us up for our first QE2 cruise
Thank you!!
My friend recommended you, really pleased I subscribed. Thanks for a brilliant video.
Kevin, thanks so much for stopping by, and thanks so much for subscribing! I actually just left the QM2 this morning, so plenty more Cunard content enroute soon!
First two cruises this year and became addicted. @@FraserAtSea
Thanks for let me know about 20 free things on Cunard. I hope I will go on Cunard next time this year or next year.
Thanks for watching - hope you have the best trip!
I think I would enjoy Cunard, not so keen on the dressing up but could be persuaded. 😀
Yeah, I’d love them so much more if the dress code were to be relaxed a bit, if I’m honest!
Also, glad you’re liking what you’re seeing so far!
It's actually a lot less than you'd think - plenty of the boat ia avialable in the evenings if you don't want to put on a jacket and trousers (no tie needed and you can take the jacket off once you've sat down, like my husband did!) You also don't need to participate in the gala evenings - just go to the Lido or pub those nights.
Thanks for the tips! I'm getting ready for a sailing on this ship.
Thanks for watching, Glenda - really appreciate the support - have the best cruise!
Thanks for your report which was a sentimental visit back to the QE on which I just spent 14 days around NZ. All you said is spot on and no one provides the elegance of old world cruising like Cunard. The onboard entertainment was tops, as well.
Shame about the lowlife that swapped their very ordinary polar fleece zip-up for my lovely Michael Korrs jacket which I left on my dining chair in the Lido, For about 5 minutes. Very disappointing. Travellers should take note.
Oh wow - 14 days around New Zealand would be so wonderful - that’ll be on my list for one day, hopefully!
Sorry to hear about the jacket - I never let anything out my sight as I generally don’t trust anyone 🤦🏻♂️ Thanks so much for watching, and for taking the time to comment!
Thanks Fraser. I’m new to your channel and just want to let you know how helpful this Cunard video is for our upcoming Queen Elizabeth cruise around Japan in April.
Matt, thanks so much for this - genuinely means a lot! I’m so glad you’ve found this useful. I’m currently on QM2, so hopefully will have more from here that you’ll find useful!
You can have a five course dinner if you want. starter, soup, salad, main, pudding (plus tea/coffee).
True - if you can fit it in, ha!
Great video We are going to book Cunard Feb 2026 Q V to Canaries TO replace our 35 day carib cruise on P&O It will be our first Cunard having done 36 cruises with P&O Buf will not desert them as prefer Adult only Arcadia and Aurora
Hi Patricia, you’re in for a real treat there - QV is absolutely gorgeous. Have the best trip - come back and let me know how you get on!
I will be on Queen Elizabeth in January from Sydney for 10 days we love the ship and looking forward to the 10day voyage.
Oh, that’ll be amazing to cruise out of Sydney on QE! Where are you cruising to? Have the best time!
I’ll be on my 1st Cruise with Cunard on the Queen Elizabeth in 2026. I understand it’s will be going into Drydock before my cruise. Any ideas as to what they plan to do? I’ve booked a balcony And am looking forward to my cruise. Thanks for your tips.
Oh, lucky you! I actually posted about her refit recently - here’s the link!
www.fraseratsea.com/cruise/cunard-announces-major-refit-for-queen-elizabeth-ahead-of-2025-season
Have the best time!
A nice presentation. A comment on Cunard QE technology (i.e. WiFi) would've been appreciated. Is the service spotty? Do they have a technology centre that's staffed? Can one access WiFi at the centre?
Hey! You can speak to crew onboard for wifi support - I only bought a couple of days for 24 hours at a time, but the coverage was really good. It’ll depends where you are geographically, but I didn’t struggle during my cruise at various points. Hope this helps!
Wow. You’ve almost - almost - convinced me to try Cunard. Never thought I’d say that.
Oh, what a compliment! Thanks so much for watching - I look forward to hearing your feedback post cruise, haha!
P&o also have a passenger choir
Ahh, I’d heard this actually - good point!
Endless ice cream.....heaven.
Oh, I know - my dream! Haha!
thats nice -- most reviews show lobby and the food --------------------- well done ///
Thank you!!
I am planning my TransAtlantic Crossing on QM2 for 2025. I hope can hook it up with Royal Ascot which I am hoping will be the week of June 15, 2025 so that will work with the departure of QM2 on June 24, 2025.
Oh wow - that would be an absolutely fantastic trip - please stop back and let me know how it all works out!!
@@FraserAtSea well come with me!! I great tired of traveling alone all the time..
Thank you. So enjoyed watching your video as it’s 12 years from when I last sailed on the Queen Elizabeth. I’m pleasantly surprised to see how much Cunard have added to in their room service menu. As a matter of interest are the captain cocktail parties and a bottle of bubbly in your state room a thing of the past?
Ah, cool - amazing that you must’ve been on QE when she was so new! I’ve got a full ship tour coming soon for her if you’re interested!
The cocktail party is now exclusive for Gold and above on the loyalty scheme, and the bottle of bubbly is still a thing on day 1, albeit the smallest bottle of fizz I’ve ever seen, ha!
@@FraserAtSea Yes, she was all sparkly and new. I’ll be watching your full ship tour. That’s a shame about the captain’s cocktail party as they were always very popular and passengers loved getting their photo taken with the captain. That’s good about the bubbly. It’s was usually a half bottle on your first Cunard sailing and then a full bottle there after.
Did you make the video on dress code? I cannot find it.
Ahh, it did slip my mind - coming soon, though!
Hi Fraser very informative video. Is the room service free?
Hey! It is indeed - totally included in your cruise fare. Thanks for watching!
Besides the full tour of the QM2, do you have any other videos about that ship specifically?
Hey! I have a full series of videos from my time on here, but they won’t be coming for a few months yet. I was cruising for lots of last year, so taking time to get through my content. Stay tuned!! :)
Fraser, I was watching this again because I'm getting on the QV in just over a week and I'm curious about something. You mentioned the church services and multi-denominational. Did you see anything "non-traditional" such as Buddhist meditation areas or anything?
Hey Maria, thanks for coming back! I didn’t actually notice anything like this, but I wouldn’t have been looking - it doesn’t mean it wasn’t happening. Sorry I can’t give you a better answer!
So Fraser, did you make it to Bruges from Aurora? I used to choose my cruise by its itinerary and now the ship herself even calling at the same ports. This is why I choose only where I want to go because I always go to shore mostly on tour by the ship. You didn’t mention dance classes though. Anyway Elizabeth is my 1st Cunard to Zeebrugge but instead of Bruges, had a walk in Blankenburg/erge by a shuttle bus. Have booked QM2 for my belated birthday in ‘26 with a 2-night scenic cruise on the Cornish coast. June
Hi June! I didn’t actually leave the ship - I had a ‘fake sea day’ and used it to enjoy the ship, and catch up with the other RUclipsrs who were onboard. That 2 night scenic cruise sounds wonderful - what a ship to be doing that on!
I see they still have their Class System, only certain passengers can reach certain parts of the ship!
Yeah, first time I’ve seen it to this scale. However, I was in the cheapest cabin onboard and didn’t feel it impacted me at all - one day, I’ll try the Grills… 🤞🏼 😆
Your comment is spot on.😊
Thanks very much, Steven!
Great video, thanks.
One quick question: What drinks are included in the Britannia Restaurant when you dine there? I understand from the Cunard website that only drinks such as tea, coffee, water and juices are included *outside* the Britannia Restaurant, so there is an extra charge for any type of drink there; however, I am not sure about this.
If drinks are not included in the Britannia Restaurant, how much is a bottle of water or a coke - just for guidance.
Hey! Good question, and no - drinks aren’t included in the Dining Rooms - all pay extra. I actually didn’t drink bottled water in there, as the ‘tap water’ was heavily iced from nice jugs and poured generously, so I never needed the bottle. Additionally, you can fill your own bottle up at the Lido during the day!
Re Cokes, plan about $4 each, I’d say. Hope this helps, and thanks so much for watching!
@@FraserAtSea
Great, thanks for your quick and amazing answer 👍🏼
I’m confused about gratuities - one place I read it’s included in the fare and another says it’s added on your bill on the last night. Can you please clarify that for me. Thanks.
Hi Elizabeth, it’s funny you’re asking this question - this also caught me off guard on Cunard! Gratuities weren’t included in my fare, so I got the charge on my account a few days in.
You can remove them and tip as you go though, so not like Costa etc where you can’t take them off - up to you!
Hi Fraser presume you will consider another Cunard cruise? Given your apparent enjoyment of this cruise? Or was the itinerary and the canal, the more impressive?
While the canal was absolutely the reason for this cruise, I’ll absolutely be considering another Cunard cruise. INFACT, I may have booked one already… Stay tuned!!
@@FraserAtSea 👏👏👏
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A m from India 🇮🇳
Am waiting your full episodes 😊
All episodes are good 👍
Thank you!!
How are the fish & chips at the Golden Lion? Have you had them & are they close to what a pub in England would have?
Oh my goodness - the closest I’ve had on a ship - there’s even mushy peas!!
@@FraserAtSea Sounds delicious! I am always looking for authentic fish & chips 😋
Anybody tell me where the Queen Elizabeth II is located right now please tell me
Hey, she’s now completing a series of 7-night itineraries out of Barcelona, Spain!
@@FraserAtSea Not the QEII. She's a floating hotel in Dubai.
@@wendybrennan1405 ha, silly me - very good point 😂 I just assumed he meant the QE as this is a QE video - sorry!
@@FraserAtSea 👍🤣
What do they charge for internet wifi access?
Oh, it’s expensive! I don’t have the figure to hand, but think it was about $34.99 per day for the good package. Cheaper to buy before you board, for sure!
Did I miss what your cruise destination
Hey Lynn, so I was on this cruise from Los Angeles to Fort Lauderdale (through the Panama Canal) - the full vlog series will follow eventually!
Funny" to see you with a Royal Caribbean logo 3" from your neck, taking about Cunard....
Ha, I know - it’s a general cruise themed tshirt. Also, I’m not ‘sponsored’ by any cruise lines, so west in my videos whatever I’m comfortable with on that day :)
Is this Scottish accent? I like it.
It certainly is - Glasgow born! 🏴
You are so adorable! Do you want a boyfriend?
Thanks for watching - I’ll take that as a compliment 😂
Zero interest on any cunard cruise ship...RMS Queen Mary 2 or bust!
This bloke is hard to understand
Sorry you’ve found me difficult to understand. The subtitle function may help - thanks for watching 😊
I'm from the North East of England and he's absolutely fine, really good vlog.
@@bernardbresslaw6521 thanks, Bernard!
@@FraserAtSea no problem, we're going on our first Cunard cruise next week, just a short crossing from Southampton to Hamburg and I've found your vlog really useful.
Because you used the word ‘bloke’ i’m assuming you’re an Aussie like me. I switched on the subtitles and while not perfect, I understood everything that Fraser said. I’m going on a Cunard cruise in March ‘24 and have found this extremely useful. It’s one thing to read about it in the Cunard portal and another thing to get extra information and pictures of it here. Thanks for your vlog!
English version?
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My wife working this ship 🛳️ 😊
Great tips. Thanks for posting.
Thanks a lot, Julie!