Earlier this month Rachel from Save'n'Sail had the pleasure of experiencing the Cunard product for the first time.
Here is a review from her westbound transatlantic voyage to New york onboard Queen Mary 2.
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Its not very often you can say your next holiday is on Queen Mary 2 across the
As I arrived at the QE2 Terminal at
I felt like royalty walking onto Queen Mary 2, greeted by the signature White Star Line crew .As I approached the balcony I could not believe my eyes as I looked down on the Grand Lobby. I was on a ship ( I had to keep reminding myself )
I was looking forward to my cabin on board, I had a balcony! All-though obstructed I found it to be very enjoyable. On a Transatlantic Crossing the view of the outside was somewhat different to your other cruises, as all you could see was the Ocean wave. My cabin steward, Nicholas was a delight no job to small for him, excellent service throughout even though I never seemed to see him! The nightly turn down service was a great favourite of mine I got to have my very own Cunard chocolates.
I was wondering whilst on board what I would do with my days for 6 days with no ports of call! Well I was certainly proved wrong. From one day to the next I was stuck for choice do I attend a lecture in Maritime History, Film or
I was beginning to imagine I would not fit all these activities in but I certainly managed a few. I had the pleasure of attending a RADA workshop ( Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts ) which made you let loose the inner you, express yourself like no other, quite inspiring actually, you did find yourself throughout the voyage repeating the chants and shouts but gladly you were not on your own. The evening's entertainment was excellent with performances and activities to suit everybody.
Winter Garden and the Commodore Club offered a very formal experience, a Harpist, Violinist, Pianist; the soaring sounds were not quite my ideal evening so I opted for the more casual entertainment on board in the Golden Lion Pub. I must admit I almost felt a home playing a pub quiz and watching England V France in the
Dining on Queen Mary 2 left you spoilt for choice. All three sections of Kings Court gave you the option of a casual breakfast, a late lunch or if you were just feeling peckish in the evening. Lotus served Asian cuisine while the car vary section served traditional British menu's but you certainly were spoilt after dining in the Britannia and Todd English restaurant. The Waiters could not do enough for you, we had a birthday onboard and every effort was made to make it extra special.
Todd English gave you a more intimate dining experience, if you were celebrating a special occasion I strongly suggest you pay a small supplement to dine in this lovely restaurant.
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We sailed gracefully under the
I strongly suggest you stay in
I thoroughly enjoyed my entire Voyage on Cunard's Queen Mary 2 and certainly recommend to anyone looking for that something different, Extra Special and most of all memorable experience.
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