Yes I have cruised on Queen Victoria and Elizabeth on Queen Victoria you could have a cream tea in the buffet you had all the same as the queen's room but it was self-service and no posh mugs plates and cutlery and I ate mine outside in the sun and I loved the verandah
Your channel epitomizes why RUclips has become what I watch the most. The quality of your videos is simply outstanding and is better than most things I have seen on the Travel Channel and that’s in no small part due to your made for voiceover voice. Thank you so much for your brilliant content and I am doing my best to recommend you to everyone I know.
I used to work on the QM2 2007-2010 and afterwards the QE 2010-2016. I was incharge of the Afternoon and Gala teatime. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Cunard. Miss everyone
Disappointed that you did not include the Grills. I know they are not open to everyone but we have sailed in both Queen and Princess and would do it again. Worth the extra expense, in my opinion.
I was on the original Queen Mary back in 1959 I was only 11 and had a fantastic time even though we hit the tail end of a hurricane two days out, out of 200 passengers there were only 70 odd of us that were not sea sick which made it even more fun as we got to mingle with the 1st class passengers.
I think I am in an age transition period where ships like this are not a slam dunk for me. However they are rapidly getting desirable now that I am aging in dog years and shedding last remnants of youth. Brilliant presentation. Thank you.
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We sailed from Vancouver to NYC on the Queen Elizabeth on a 24 night journey via Panama back in July-Aug this year, we absolutely loved it! While in New Jersey we saw the Queen Mary come and go on her trans Atlantic run and we decided we have to sail on her as well. Thanks for this video Im tempted to book, Cunard wants us back, Im getting fabulous brochures and email offers now. I have a much better understanding of their system as well and can see the price drops at certain times and the bonus offers. We will do it when the timing is right, thanks to Micky Arison and his watching and seeing the buzz from the Titanic movie, he decided to build the worlds greatest true Ocean Liner we can enjoy such a voyage.
Took the New England Canada trip twice Tea Time is amazing go twenty minutes before so you can sit where you want to. Great tea and fine snacks. Small sandwiches and deserts. They also have a small cafe which you can have a one person portion Chocolate Fondue, this you pay for.
Hey guys, after watching the excellent jeb Brooks video on QM2 this got recommended, 4 years on excellent stuff, very useful video for next week when we head onboard, perfect timing. Thanks for sharing ( well thanks for sharing 4 years ago…)
I had so much fun eating on my crossing. Everything was good. I started off trying to eat healthy, but quickly gave that up. And it was a wise decision! It was delicious. I loved this video. Makes me want to go back! I will say, if you have an early dinner time, eat lightly at afternoon tea, it tends to be quite heavy and can be a meal in and of itself. I did not do this and I found myself I’ll later in the evening because I had overstuffed myself with all of the delicious food. Worth eating!
What a wonderful video. I have worked on the QM2 whilst she was in Hamburg in drydock a few years ago. Cleaned the stage curtains in the main theatre and also the ones where you showed afternoon tea was taking place. Have to say the food for us was not quite as delicious looking as served on a cruise so we used to eat out in Hamburg most evenings. Your video bought back good memories when I was working on her. Thankyou for a great video.
Thanks for watching and sharing your memories with us. We love it when there's a connection between the viewer and our little films. So glad it brought back good memories. :)
Loved the dramatic music at the start and the humorous dialogue throughout. The Carinthia lounge looked a place we would enjoy too. Spotted Gavin and Luke too having afternoon tea! Loved this video!
I can tell you actually went on a cruise. Everyone who takes a cruise complains about gaining weight! 😂 This makes me wonder, do some people take a very short diet before going on the cruise?
Very nice, detailed video. Thank you for panning slowly on the menus so we could read the detail. Hope you do another video that shows the entertainment and what a sea day would look like. Thought about booking a cruise but not sure if we'd be bored.
Donna Manitu Thanks Donna. We love slow panning the menus because all too often, people who do these types of video end to whizz over things far too quickly. Lingering so you get a good look is always what we try and do. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a sea day on this trip otherwise we’d have covered it. Also, the entertainment wasn’t fully covered because the trip was short too. We do have our final video in this series covering the ‘experience’ of sailing on the QM2 and that’ll be out soon, so don’t forget to subscribe and you’ll see it!
Charming video. Cleverly narrated. What might have been very helpful is the in-suite dining menu. And a review of the quality of the meals served in your room.
Charles Hamilton Thanks for your comment Charles and yes, we would agree with you. This was only a three night cruise though and so getting every single dining option covered would’ve been impossible without ordering food and wasting it, which we definitely wouldn’t do. I’m sorry we didn’t cover the in-suite dining though because it’s a very popular choice.
Yeah, never cruise with Carnival, my parents usually cruise with Princess, Disney or Norwegian, unfortunately my lil sis who lives in Miami persuaded our parents for a Caribbean Carnival Cruise... They weren't impressed nor did they enjoy the ship, lesson learned😣
THE GODVID AFTERNOON TEA WHERE I WORK WE CALL THE GODVID CHOCOLATE BAR THE POSH ONE THE CHOCOLATE YES BUT MORE BECAUSE OF THE WRAPPER IT COMES IN AND SAY A PACKET OF BISCUITS IN A POSH BOX IN OUR HOUSE LIKE A LOT OF HOUSE'S WE CALL THESE THE POSH ONE'S GEOFF STOCKPORT CHESHIRE FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 2020
Can’t believe I’ve only just found you and have to agree with others in that you have THE most mellifluous voice. I’m loving your vlogs - booked QM2 and Queen Elizabeth for next year as well as Seven Seas Splendor - as the kids say YOLO! Not tried Azamara yet but will definitely do so after seeing your fantastic trips!
This is such a nice video. I have horrible ideas of what cruises are like from those loud commercials and always said I would never go on one. This is lovely though.
Thank you for your kind words Cynthia. We try and make our videos a little more relaxing to watch. there's lots of loud stuff on RUclips and we're trying to redress the balance a bit :)
We are due to sail to New York in May 2019. We first went on QM2 in 2008. The Captain then was Christopher Rynd, in 2011 he became Commodore of the Cunard fleet, we saw him on the Victoria in 2016 and in November 2018 he retired. All the Cunard Captains are brilliant, but the tall one with the white beard will be missed. He just looked like a sea Captain should!
As a solo traveller, I love the Britannia lunches and dinners where I sit at a large table and have the same people to speak to every night, but different people every lunchtime. But at breakfast I am completely unsociable (possibly because of the night before) and just want to quietly have my fruit juice, cereal, toast and coffee. So Cunard scrapping the trays in the Lido/Kings Court is a real pain. First, I get the glass of orange juice and the cereal and cutlery, which is all I can carry in one trip, and make my unsteady way for what seems like half a mile, avoiding people with strange senses of direction, trying to find an empty seat without spilling anything. Then when I go back for the toast and coffee, the seat is immediately taken by someone else! I wish I'd known of the Cafe Carinthia option when I was on QM2 two years ago. I was disappointed to see the Verandah has become a steak house. Is that the case on QE as well? I'm travelling on her in three weeks and was going to treat myself to a fancy French meal.
Thanks for watching and your well considered comment. :) I agree, scrapping the trays is very inconvenient and I'm not sure why they did it - health/infection spread reasons? Economics? And I'm sorry to say, I believe all the Verandahs are being converted to steak houses. We're with you on this, we much preferred the fine dining of the old style Verandah/Todd English.
A great and very informative video Sir. I like the way you present the information with the added light humour. Top Class. We have just funny enough completed our first Cunard Cruise travelling on the Queen Victoria in a Club Balcony Cabin last week. I have to say the experience was first class, the food was simply stunning and the afternoon tea was an experience all on its own, Just amazing. The Steak House was also well worth the extra cover charge. We will most certainly do another Cunard Cruise soon.
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Thank you and another great video. I am yet to try this ship but the best ever food I have ever had was on the QE2 Princess Suite and grills. It's difficult to beat my Wife's cooking to be honest (Brownie point there) but I jus loved the quality and amazing variation. I usually wince at Lobster etc on a Menu but when it's included that's my know of Restaurant.Looking forward to seeing your next one. OTBC
Thanks Canary! Yes, I totally agree that while some of these ships serve up near Michelin quality cuisine, it doesn't come close to that which our other halves can rustle up given five minutes, half an onion, an egg and a bag of mixed leaves. (have I done enough there)? ;) OTBC!
Great presentation. Great humours narrative. Should I visit the speciality dining restaurant, I might just go ahead and ask for advice on the right knife, too.
A really superbly done video. The music is just perfect and your voice and narration also simply spot on. The way you selected and edited all the shots together was equally superb. It really made me desperately want to take a cruise aboard her.
This is good stuff. Thanks! I'm considering a long 99 day cruise this coming winter on QM2. Was troubled by fixed dining requirement. Very unlikely that stablemates can remain interesting for such a long cruise. I'll have to investigate how much more expensive it is to have flexible seatings.
You don't HAVE to do fixed dining every night Peter. Perhaps book the speciality restaurant one night, and eat at the 'pop up' speciality dining venues they have every so often. Britannia Club is extra, but you do get anytime dining with that in the MDR. :)
Cunard now offers flexible seating in the main Brittania dining room. However, do note that even if you choose fixed seating, the QM2 offers a variety of table sizes, mostly two-tops, meaning you don't necessarily have to have anyone at your table other than your immediate party.
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Thanks for a great video. We are booked for our 3rd. Transatlantic in May 2022 in Britannia Club. Crossing to or from Europe is always better when you start or end on the QM2. Cheers
This about eating on the QE 2. IS. A. FANTASTIC VIDEO. REALLY ENJOYABLE JUST LOOKING AT ALL THIS WONDERFUL FOOD. IS. GREAT GOODNESS KNOWS HOW MANY TONS OF FOOD. IS. ON. THE QE2. BUT WORTH GETTING DRESSED UP TO THE. 9s For. Stockport. Geoff
The narrator mentioned the Carinthia lounge and I wonder if it was named after the Cunard ship which sailed the transatlantic route as the Queen Mary retired. I was lucky (and old) enough to have sailed to the USA on the original Queen Elizabeth and sailed back to the UK on the Carinthia.
Don't know where to begin With the food on the QE2 GET. IN. TRADING BEFORE. YOU GO ON THE CRUISE. IN SOME FOR A 5-STAR HOTEL OR. 4STSR HOTEL. AS. I. AM MANCHESTER. LAD THE. MIDLAND HOTEL HE'S A GOOD PLACE TO GET TRAINING. EVEN IF. IS JUST. ONCE. A. WEEK THAT WILL DO FOR. GEOFF STOCKPORT CHESHIRE. FRIDAY 21. AUGUST. 2020
I found this video way late, but I'm planning a round-trip Atlantic crossing on this ship around July 2021. The food looks absolutely amazing, and I'll probably gain around fifteen pounds.
Thank for making your videos and for the info. We will be sailing on the QM2 opting for the second sitting at the Brittania restaurant. Might need to fill up on the afternoon tea though as it's a late seating.
Thanks again! Yes, if you're on second sitting you might need afternoon tea or a visit to the Kings Court at around 5pm. That's what we did! Please consider subscribing as I've got more QM2 videos to come soon. Have a great voyage! :D
We eventually sailed on QM2 to Norway in May 2022. Our original cruise as mentioned above, which was a round trip to Hamburg in 2020, was cancelled due to covid and lockdowns. We had booked twice to go on the round trips around South West England after that which got cancelled again due to covid. Then tried our luck with the Nowegian fjords cruise, which was successful. The food, service and everything on board was fantastic when we eventually sailed with her, except the key cards didn't work at first. Afternoon tea in the Kings Court after we got back from excursions was brilliant and well needed, and I thought was better than the Queens room one, even though it was good too. I thoroughly recommend the QM2. Thank you so much for this video. It really helped.
I remember years ago going to the, I think, Golden Lion Pub and asking for a glass of wine. They asked what glass size? "Normal, Standard or regular". What? They sound like synonyms! So the next trip I took "girlfriend of the year" back there waiting to enjoy the laugh. They had changed the names. Rats!!!
11.40 'we both struggled to finish our 8oz fillet steak'?... Sacrilege! That should be made a criminal offence, to waste good fillet steak. Off with your head, sir!
I'd eat in all the restaurants 3 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's 9 meals a day. Then throw in afternoon tea hey and room service! Oh and the pub food too just to round it off.
You have the most wonderful narration voice. Warm and friendly with a lovely tonality. :)
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Yes I have cruised on Queen Victoria and Elizabeth on Queen Victoria you could have a cream tea in the buffet you had all the same as the queen's room but it was self-service and no posh mugs plates and cutlery and I ate mine outside in the sun and I loved the verandah
I worked on board as a junior waiter. It was a lifetime experience. ❤️
That's awesome!
Your channel epitomizes why RUclips has become what I watch the most. The quality of your videos is simply outstanding and is better than most things I have seen on the Travel Channel and that’s in no small part due to your made for voiceover voice. Thank you so much for your brilliant content and I am doing my best to recommend you to everyone I know.
Aww, thank you so much for your kind words and for recommending us - so glad you enjoy our videos ☺️
I've sailed her trans Atlantic 6 times. Six best weeks of my life.
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I used to work on the QM2 2007-2010 and afterwards the QE 2010-2016. I was incharge of the Afternoon and Gala teatime. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Cunard. Miss everyone
Disappointed that you did not include the Grills. I know they are not open to everyone but we have sailed in both Queen and Princess and would do it again. Worth the extra expense, in my opinion.
Thank you for a great service.
Chris Roos where from. Bcz I'm having this cruise nxt month
Chris Roos Thank you! So interested to hear your suggestions and ‘Tios’ for Afternoon Tea (or anything else) on the QM2.
Soothing to listen, delectable to view the meal choices and ambiance!
Thank you (said in a soothing voice). ;)
So well done. Nice to hear such a well narrated commentary and positive onjective opinions.
Thank you 😊
And Thanks for watching 👍
I was on the original Queen Mary back in 1959 I was only 11 and had a fantastic time even though we hit the tail end of a hurricane two days out, out of 200 passengers there were only 70 odd of us that were not sea sick which made it even more fun as we got to mingle with the 1st class passengers.
I think I am in an age transition period where ships like this are not a slam dunk for me. However they are rapidly getting desirable now that I am aging in dog years and shedding last remnants of youth. Brilliant presentation. Thank you.
Thank you C K. :)
Superb is all i can say, If one ever thought a trip on QM 2 was ordinary, this proves otherwise .
Thanks for your kind words, Paul. Much appreciated. Thank you also for watching. We hope you consider subscribing to our little channel if you haven’t done so already. 👍🙂
We sailed from Vancouver to NYC on the Queen Elizabeth on a 24 night journey via Panama back in July-Aug this year, we absolutely loved it! While in New Jersey we saw the Queen Mary come and go on her trans Atlantic run and we decided we have to sail on her as well. Thanks for this video Im tempted to book, Cunard wants us back, Im getting fabulous brochures and email offers now. I have a much better understanding of their system as well and can see the price drops at certain times and the bonus offers. We will do it when the timing is right, thanks to Micky Arison and his watching and seeing the buzz from the Titanic movie, he decided to build the worlds greatest true Ocean Liner we can enjoy such a voyage.
Thanks for watching and commenting 👍😊
What a fabulous video - we have sailed the Queen Mary 2 a couple of times and this brings back fond memories.
Thank you for watching Susan. We have two other QM2 videos in this series if you're interested. :) Can I also tempt you into subscribing? ;)
Wonderful..Can't wait until my New York round trip crossing in Dec of 2019.
Rodney Morgan Brown Aww, you’re going to love it. The Transatlantic crossing was our first ever cruise and there’s nothing quite like it. ❤️
See what I said - eat heaps.
Took the New England Canada trip twice Tea Time is amazing go twenty minutes before so you can sit where you want to. Great tea and fine snacks. Small sandwiches and deserts. They also have a small cafe which you can have a one person portion Chocolate Fondue, this you pay for.
Rodney Morgan Brown You will love it. We just returned from the Fashion Week Cruise (7/28). Have a great trip!
Ah, we'll be there with you!
Haha nostalgic, I used to work on the Qm2 and it's been a few years but I still recognise quite alot of faces 😊
Not many other cruise line videos have nostalgic former employees weighing in on videos. It speaks to what makes Cunard special.
Hey guys, after watching the excellent jeb Brooks video on QM2 this got recommended, 4 years on excellent stuff, very useful video for next week when we head onboard, perfect timing. Thanks for sharing ( well thanks for sharing 4 years ago…)
Haha, thanks for watching, even though it’s an ‘old’ video. And that’s good to know, thank you 😊
Beauty, grace, peace the perfect way to live.
Amen!
Great video! Your voice is very soothing. You could probably put a lot of crying babies to sleep with that voice.
Haha! Thanks. Perhaps I should start a new 'soothing channel'! :P
I had so much fun eating on my crossing. Everything was good. I started off trying to eat healthy, but quickly gave that up. And it was a wise decision! It was delicious. I loved this video. Makes me want to go back! I will say, if you have an early dinner time, eat lightly at afternoon tea, it tends to be quite heavy and can be a meal in and of itself. I did not do this and I found myself I’ll later in the evening because I had overstuffed myself with all of the delicious food. Worth eating!
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Beautiful footage and lovely voice ! Good job guys 🚢💙
Cruise Passion Thank you so much. ☺️❤️
What a wonderful video. I have worked on the QM2 whilst she was in Hamburg in drydock a few years ago. Cleaned the stage curtains in the main theatre and also the ones where you showed afternoon tea was taking place. Have to say the food for us was not quite as delicious looking as served on a cruise so we used to eat out in Hamburg most evenings. Your video bought back good memories when I was working on her. Thankyou for a great video.
Thanks for watching and sharing your memories with us. We love it when there's a connection between the viewer and our little films. So glad it brought back good memories. :)
Lovely narrative. Thank-you!
Thank you AC. :)
Everything looks simply delectable!!🥰
Thanks for watching.Diane 😊
Loved the dramatic music at the start and the humorous dialogue throughout. The Carinthia lounge looked a place we would enjoy too. Spotted Gavin and Luke too having afternoon tea! Loved this video!
Paul and Carole Love to Travel Haha! Thanks guys. We told Gavin and Luke we’d try and get them into at least one of our videos lol!
Very accurate video.
I put on a so much weight on here. Going back at Christmas. Can’t wait
Thank you for watching and your feedback. So jealous you're going back on her. You can never sail on QM2 too many times! :)
I can tell you actually went on a cruise. Everyone who takes a cruise complains about gaining weight! 😂
This makes me wonder, do some people take a very short diet before going on the cruise?
I love the dramatic vibe! Might make my videos more dramatic haha 😁
Emma Cruises The QM2 is a drama queen! 😆
@@visitwithus Very true! Cunard do deserve it... Hoping to cruise with them soon 😁👍🏼
Emma Cruises We’re Diamond World Club members. About time we were back on them too! 😀
Loved seeing Gavin & Luke (also youtubers who cruise) enjoying afternoon tea! What are the chances.
Our friends 😍
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I could listen to you speak all day .
Aww, cheers. My missus would tend to disagree with you though, lol! Thanks for watching and please subscribe and I promise I'll talk some more! :P
Very well done video with excellent narration.
Thank you kindly 😊
Loved the Vlog! I agree with C Cooper. You have a voice made for narration!! It reminds me of a "National Geographic" documentary. WELL DONE!
True. I could listen to him talk about how paper is made and it would sound very interesting!
Hope you eventually got to do your crossing 🤞
Thanks for the video. I subscribed as I just love your sense of humour and the sound of your voice.
Thank you Maureen 😊
And Thanks for watching 👍
This guy knows his stuff!!!
Cheers! :D
Very nice, detailed video. Thank you for panning slowly on the menus so we could read the detail. Hope you do another video that shows the entertainment and what a sea day would look like. Thought about booking a cruise but not sure if we'd be bored.
Donna Manitu Thanks Donna. We love slow panning the menus because all too often, people who do these types of video end to whizz over things far too quickly. Lingering so you get a good look is always what we try and do. Unfortunately, we didn’t have a sea day on this trip otherwise we’d have covered it. Also, the entertainment wasn’t fully covered because the trip was short too. We do have our final video in this series covering the ‘experience’ of sailing on the QM2 and that’ll be out soon, so don’t forget to subscribe and you’ll see it!
Charming video. Cleverly narrated. What might have been very helpful is the in-suite dining menu. And a review of the quality of the meals served in your room.
Charles Hamilton Thanks for your comment Charles and yes, we would agree with you. This was only a three night cruise though and so getting every single dining option covered would’ve been impossible without ordering food and wasting it, which we definitely wouldn’t do. I’m sorry we didn’t cover the in-suite dining though because it’s a very popular choice.
Well made video, been curious to what the catering on cruise ships is like. Well narrated and filmed. Informative!
Thank you for watching and the kind words! :D
Very informative and enjoyable video. Have not been on QM2 since recent refit but watching this I need to make the effort.
Thank you. She is even more stunning after her refit and we’ll worth sailing on her again. 🙂
Everything looks super yummy. I'm salivating!
Thanks for watching! The food was incredible. :)
Sure beats the hell out of a Carnival Cruse!I've wasted some of my life in ten cruises with Carnival.I'm saving all my shekels for the Queen Mary 2!
Yeah, never cruise with Carnival, my parents usually cruise with Princess, Disney or Norwegian, unfortunately my lil sis who lives in Miami persuaded our parents for a Caribbean Carnival Cruise... They weren't impressed nor did they enjoy the ship, lesson learned😣
@@Timenow1 Cunard is really on another level
Very well done! Such a smoothing voice! Loved it!!!!!
Thank you for watching and taking the time to comment Rose. I hope you've subscribed as we've got lots more soothing videos to come! :D
THE GODVID AFTERNOON TEA
WHERE I WORK WE CALL
THE GODVID CHOCOLATE BAR
THE POSH ONE THE CHOCOLATE
YES BUT MORE BECAUSE OF THE
WRAPPER IT COMES IN AND SAY
A PACKET OF BISCUITS IN
A POSH BOX IN OUR HOUSE
LIKE A LOT OF HOUSE'S
WE CALL THESE THE POSH ONE'S
GEOFF STOCKPORT CHESHIRE
FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 2020
Looks absolutely fabulous!
It is! Thanks for watching Eric. 😀
Thank you for sharing!
Thank you for watching 👍
That intro! ♥️ QM2 is epic!
Chris Frame An epic ship deserves an epic intro! 😍
how are you frame:)))
Can’t believe I’ve only just found you and have to agree with others in that you have THE most mellifluous voice. I’m loving your vlogs - booked QM2 and Queen Elizabeth for next year as well as Seven Seas Splendor - as the kids say YOLO! Not tried Azamara yet but will definitely do so after seeing your fantastic trips!
Welcome Cathy! And THANK YOU for such lovely feedback! We hope you enjoy our channel and hope you stick around for many more new videos to come. ❤️
Oh, and I'm now going to look up the word 'mellifluous'! 😂
This is such a nice video. I have horrible ideas of what cruises are like from those loud commercials and always said I would never go on one. This is lovely though.
Thank you for your kind words Cynthia. We try and make our videos a little more relaxing to watch. there's lots of loud stuff on RUclips and we're trying to redress the balance a bit :)
QUEEN MARY 2 IS MY FAVORITE SHIP!!!!!!!
Definitely one of ours too 💙
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Great video, loved this.
Thank you Janine. We appreciate you watching. :)
Thank you. Delightful!
You're very welcome. Thank you for watching! :)
We are due to sail to New York in May 2019. We first went on QM2 in 2008. The Captain then was Christopher Rynd, in 2011 he became Commodore of the Cunard fleet, we saw him on the Victoria in 2016 and in November 2018 he retired. All the Cunard Captains are brilliant, but the tall one with the white beard will be missed. He just looked like a sea Captain should!
compton300 Totally agree! Rand looked the part more than any other. We never got to sail with him unfortunately.
So well produced, bravo.
Thank you. ☺️
I normally eat around 8:30, so that dining choice is perfect for me.
I've enjoyed one crossing on QM2 and can't wait to sail on her again.
As a solo traveller, I love the Britannia lunches and dinners where I sit at a large table and have the same people to speak to every night, but different people every lunchtime. But at breakfast I am completely unsociable (possibly because of the night before) and just want to quietly have my fruit juice, cereal, toast and coffee. So Cunard scrapping the trays in the Lido/Kings Court is a real pain. First, I get the glass of orange juice and the cereal and cutlery, which is all I can carry in one trip, and make my unsteady way for what seems like half a mile, avoiding people with strange senses of direction, trying to find an empty seat without spilling anything. Then when I go back for the toast and coffee, the seat is immediately taken by someone else! I wish I'd known of the Cafe Carinthia option when I was on QM2 two years ago. I was disappointed to see the Verandah has become a steak house. Is that the case on QE as well? I'm travelling on her in three weeks and was going to treat myself to a fancy French meal.
Thanks for watching and your well considered comment. :) I agree, scrapping the trays is very inconvenient and I'm not sure why they did it - health/infection spread reasons? Economics? And I'm sorry to say, I believe all the Verandahs are being converted to steak houses. We're with you on this, we much preferred the fine dining of the old style Verandah/Todd English.
oh dear.
A great and very informative video Sir.
I like the way you present the information with the added light humour. Top Class.
We have just funny enough completed our first Cunard Cruise travelling on the Queen Victoria in a Club Balcony Cabin last week.
I have to say the experience was first class, the food was simply stunning and the afternoon tea was an experience all on its own, Just amazing. The Steak House was also well worth the extra cover charge.
We will most certainly do another Cunard Cruise soon.
Thank you 😊
So glad you had a good time 😍
Happy cruising.
Wow
Wow
Wow!
April here we come!
Did you have a good trip? :)
I love the dramatic music I made me feel like I was gunna watch a horror film... 🤔😂
Ooh, I love a bit of drama. 🤣
Really enjoyed this video. There's so many great choices. I've always wanted to eat at an authentic English pube.
Authentic English 'pubes'? I think you're on the wrong channel. ;)
@@visitwithus LOL! Obviously that was a mistake, but it's so funny I don't think I'll edit it. Your videos are great. Cheers
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Thank you and another great video. I am yet to try this ship but the best ever food I have ever had was on the QE2 Princess Suite and grills.
It's difficult to beat my Wife's cooking to be honest (Brownie point there) but I jus loved the quality and amazing variation. I usually wince at Lobster etc on a Menu but when it's included that's my know of Restaurant.Looking forward to seeing your next one. OTBC
Thanks Canary! Yes, I totally agree that while some of these ships serve up near Michelin quality cuisine, it doesn't come close to that which our other halves can rustle up given five minutes, half an onion, an egg and a bag of mixed leaves. (have I done enough there)? ;) OTBC!
I might be cruising on the QE next year from San Francisco to Vancouver
We're so jealous, she's a beautiful ship. Have a wonderful time and thanks for watching our video! :)
Great presentation. Great humours narrative. Should I visit the speciality dining restaurant, I might just go ahead and ask for advice on the right knife, too.
Thank you 😊
We like to try specialty restaurants but you don’t have to, the food in the main dining room is lovely 😋
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A really superbly done video. The music is just perfect and your voice and narration also simply spot on. The way you selected and edited all the shots together was equally superb.
It really made me desperately want to take a cruise aboard her.
Thank you so much for your really kind feedback. 😀
This is good stuff. Thanks! I'm considering a long 99 day cruise this coming winter on QM2. Was troubled by fixed dining requirement. Very unlikely that stablemates can remain interesting for such a long cruise. I'll have to investigate how much more expensive it is to have flexible seatings.
You don't HAVE to do fixed dining every night Peter. Perhaps book the speciality restaurant one night, and eat at the 'pop up' speciality dining venues they have every so often. Britannia Club is extra, but you do get anytime dining with that in the MDR. :)
Cunard now offers flexible seating in the main Brittania dining room. However, do note that even if you choose fixed seating, the QM2 offers a variety of table sizes, mostly two-tops, meaning you don't necessarily have to have anyone at your table other than your immediate party.
Oh and bye the way. My wife and I are doing an April 2021 westerly crossing on the QM2. Can't wait!
Thanks for watching Mike 👍
Absolutely fantastic !
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I wish I had the $ to voyage on this fine ship... she comes into port here in Halifax NS on the regular... what a magnificent looking vessel!
Marie Lawson I love Halifax and all you lovely, friendly people! Hope you have a wonderful New Year! 💕
I would love to go once. Just for the experience of the food ❤️
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The "100 Club" -- Yum and Yum.
Hehe. Indeed! Oh, and THANK YOU SO MUCH Bob for all your wonderful comments on our videos. We so appreciate them and are very happy you seem to be enjoying going through our back catalogue. Thanks for your tremendous support! :D
@@visitwithus My hope is that the comments help with your YourTube algorithm as well as demonstrate my appreciation for your artistry.
@@gratefultube It certainly does sir. We REALLY appreciate it. Thank you. 😊
Really enjoyed the Queen Mary 2 'dining' video and look forward to seeing your review of the Princess Grill in particular.
Thank you 😊
Thanks for a great video. We are booked for our 3rd. Transatlantic in May 2022 in Britannia Club. Crossing to or from Europe is always better when you start or end on the QM2. Cheers
Indeed, we ❤️ QM2
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Very informative. I likely won't do this trip thanks to your honest review. Thank you.
Thanks for watching. Oh dear, was it something we did that put you off? QM2 is a fabulous ship. :)
This about eating on the
QE 2. IS. A. FANTASTIC
VIDEO. REALLY ENJOYABLE
JUST LOOKING AT ALL THIS WONDERFUL FOOD. IS. GREAT
GOODNESS KNOWS HOW MANY TONS OF FOOD. IS. ON. THE
QE2. BUT WORTH GETTING DRESSED UP TO THE. 9s
For. Stockport. Geoff
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. ☺
The narrator mentioned the Carinthia lounge and I wonder if it was named after the Cunard ship which sailed the transatlantic route as the Queen Mary retired. I was lucky (and old) enough to have sailed to the USA on the original Queen Elizabeth and sailed back to the UK on the Carinthia.
Thanks for watching and YES, it's named after Cunard's former ship. It would be nice if they brought the name back on a new ship eh? :)
Wowwwwwwwww see you soon... Queen Mary 2. 1 month from now.
Thanks for watching and have a great time! :D
@@visitwithus welcome sir I'm so excited ..
Beautiful video thanks
Thank you 😊
And Thanks for watching 👍
ive watched so many of these videos, and theres atleast 2 or more comments are about how soothing his voice is
I am the king of soothe! 😆 Thanks for watching! 😀
Great video guys! Truly amazing. New subscriber here.
Thanks so much for subbing J&S! We're very grateful you've joined us. :D
Thank you
No, thank YOU. :)
Darlingg, the grills!
The grills!!
They wouldn't let me in lol! Next time, I'll do a full Grills dining guide just for you! :D
I love your sarcasm,made me laugh. Keep it up until they ban you-that would be a great show 10/10
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I wouldn't know where to begin with such a variety of food.....
Well, you grab a plate... ;) Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. ☺
WELL THE GODVID AFTERNOON
TEA THE ONE FOR ME
AS WE SAY AT WORK
THE POSH ONE GEOFF
STOCKPORT CHESHIRE
Don't know where to begin
With the food on the QE2
GET. IN. TRADING
BEFORE. YOU GO ON THE
CRUISE. IN SOME FOR A
5-STAR HOTEL OR. 4STSR
HOTEL. AS. I. AM
MANCHESTER. LAD
THE. MIDLAND HOTEL
HE'S A GOOD PLACE TO GET
TRAINING. EVEN IF. IS
JUST. ONCE. A. WEEK
THAT WILL DO FOR. GEOFF STOCKPORT CHESHIRE. FRIDAY
21. AUGUST. 2020
Choose something you're never bothered with making at home.
Like Eggs Benedict. 😘
I found this video way late, but I'm planning a round-trip Atlantic crossing on this ship around July 2021. The food looks absolutely amazing, and I'll probably gain around fifteen pounds.
Haha! Thanks for watching Tony. Yes, take incredibly stretchy clothes lol! :D
Oh wow the glory of the queen mary 2 aww makes me cry
She's a beauty, ain't she? Thank you for watching. I hope you've subscribed. :)
Beautiful 4k video and informative.
Many many thanks sir. Much appreciated. :)
Thank for making your videos and for the info. We will be sailing on the QM2 opting for the second sitting at the Brittania restaurant. Might need to fill up on the afternoon tea though as it's a late seating.
Thanks again! Yes, if you're on second sitting you might need afternoon tea or a visit to the Kings Court at around 5pm. That's what we did! Please consider subscribing as I've got more QM2 videos to come soon. Have a great voyage! :D
We eventually sailed on QM2 to Norway in May 2022. Our original cruise as mentioned above, which was a round trip to Hamburg in 2020, was cancelled due to covid and lockdowns. We had booked twice to go on the round trips around South West England after that which got cancelled again due to covid. Then tried our luck with the Nowegian fjords cruise, which was successful. The food, service and everything on board was fantastic when we eventually sailed with her, except the key cards didn't work at first. Afternoon tea in the Kings Court after we got back from excursions was brilliant and well needed, and I thought was better than the Queens room one, even though it was good too. I thoroughly recommend the QM2. Thank you so much for this video. It really helped.
Just wanted to add that when we sailed the late dining was more flexible.
I remember years ago going to the, I think, Golden Lion Pub and asking for a glass of wine. They asked what glass size? "Normal, Standard or regular". What? They sound like synonyms! So the next trip I took "girlfriend of the year" back there waiting to enjoy the laugh. They had changed the names. Rats!!!
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Thanks for watching 👍
see you again here in singapore next year my Queen.
Thanks for sharing your dining experience aboard the QM2.
Thanks for watching!
I'm sailing in June and I'm sure that I will be a few pounds heavier by the end of my cruise.
I do plan to use the gym and track though.
Love a few laps round the promenade deck on the QM2 👍
Have a great cruise 🚢
thanks
You're welcome! 🙂
wow wow wow, I need this.
Thanks for watching John. Maybe consider booking QM2? You won't regret it. :)
Now i am hungry.
You have missed your true vocation in life - orchestrating the opening credits to the next James Bond film.
Haha! I did get a bit carried away didn't I? 😂 I don't do big fancy opening titles any more. They take too long! :D
I love that afternoon tea. Long queue but worth it
Yes, definitely worth it. :)
11.40 'we both struggled to finish our 8oz fillet steak'?...
Sacrilege! That should be made a criminal offence, to waste good fillet steak.
Off with your head, sir!
Ha!!!!
He did not say "we failed to finish the steak", merely "struggled to finish" -- something very different!
@@smvanwers6300 impressive reading comprehension skills, sir 😉
I am looking forward to our first voyage on QM2 in July. I think I will be huge when we return
Haha! You may find that to be true. Hope you have a lovely time and thank you for watching. :)
lol love the commentary. oh and yes ive subscribed ..Not because you said too but because i have a brain and wanted too.
Haha! Thank you Sarah! :D
Well done.
Thank you sir. :)
Like Queen Mary I, the joke remains the same: God save King George! Thank you for a lovely presentation.
Thank you so much for watching and commenting Anna. :)
i just wanted to ask if you know if a children’s menu is available?
I'd eat in all the restaurants 3 for breakfast, lunch and dinner. That's 9 meals a day. Then throw in afternoon tea hey and room service! Oh and the pub food too just to round it off.
Haha! That would be a great challenge to film! I wouldn't want to be your room steward though lol.
Haha, hehe!
Lovely video! I’m currently in the process of convincing my parents and my sister to try out a trip on this beautiful ship so hopefully this will help
Thank you! I hope you manage to convince them. It is one of the most stunning ships in the world. :)
All this make me hungry
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Thanks for watching