I Cruised in The Cheapest Cabin on the World's LAST Ocean Liner

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Күн бұрын

I booked the smallest, and cheapest cabin on the Queen Mary 2, the world's last ocean liner. What was it like and was it worth it? In this video, I'll show you everything!
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I took a cruise on the last remaining ocean liner in the world and I stayed in the cheapest cabin onboard the entire ship. It was less than half the size of the average hotel room in the US and it was located right in the middle of the ship with no daylight or access to the outside world.
On the ship there were 286 inside cabins which meant that realistically there would be at least 600 people on this cruise alone cruising in inside cabins. Possibly a lot more.
Inside cabins are a popular choice for many but cruise lines very rarely advertise them, they’d usually promote the suites or the balconies, you’ll never see the inside cabin on a Cunard advert and I wanted to find out why.
I did wonder if I would miss the outside space, I wasn’t sure if this cruise would be different with it being an ocean liner instead of a cruise ship and I didn’t know how well a ship of this age would have been looked after.
The cruise that I booked was only three nights long, so I decided it would be a great way to give it a go without spending too much time, or money, in case I didn’t like it.
We didn’t have great weather on this cruise and I do get seasick, but that isn’t something I was thinking about when I booked, I just wanted to get onboard.
I hoped that the lack of daylight wouldn’t be a problem and that it wouldn’t feel claustrophobic especially since I would be sharing this cabin with my brother. I didn’t pay a lot for this cruise though really, but more about that later.
I knew that the ship was built in 2002 but I hoped that the cabins and the ship had been refurbished since then.
These photos on Cunards website did look very luxurious, apart from this one that made it look like the cabin was sliding down a hill, I did hope that the cabin would be flat at least.
On a cruise you can either pay a cruise fare where you pick where your cabin will be, or you can save a bit of money and let the cruise line decide where it is. I decided to save the money, after all we were only on for three days and I figured it couldn’t be ‘that bad’ which always seems to be famous last words.
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@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

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@cydneystephen2814 7 ай бұрын

Hey Emma. It’s actually a lovely cabin. Like the color scheme and agree with you; don’t need a sofa and prefer a bigger bathroom/shower. Don’t mind being close to the elevator at all. Would pay the extra $125 for a balcony. Thanks for sharing.

@AnnaBanana-rq9vh 7 ай бұрын

We call those cabins an inside inside cabin. We like inside cabins because they are nice and dark, like a cosy cave. Helps us rest better and have a better experience.

@InvisibleVisible793 7 ай бұрын

BRITISHISM: I get teased by everyone for saying WASH with an "R" as in waRsh, who knew, I have a British accent?

@jessyvalentine7492 7 ай бұрын

Hello Emma, do ships have wheelchair accessible rooms? It feels like it might not be terribly safe being on wheels on the rolling sea, but you tell me if you ever see it?

@traceytheisen8067 7 ай бұрын

From a historical perspective, I'm thrilled the Cunard keeps the Queen Mary name. My grandfather was a WWII veteran and brought home from the war on the Queen Mary in 1945. Many forget the Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mary transported troops during WWII. In an age when history is forgotten or overlooked, I think it's wonderful the heritage is remembered and honored.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Yes! Cunard are the best at that. ❤️

@erikh9991 7 ай бұрын

The Queen Mary in Long Beach? I love the place.

@traceytheisen8067 7 ай бұрын

@@erikh9991 Yes!!!

@MicheeeeeObiMrs 7 ай бұрын

they used most cruise ship for transporting troops during the war. The SS Arcadia was also used.

@markforan4812 7 ай бұрын

My father sailed to England in 1943 and back to NYC in 1945. He was on the Queen Mary for one trip and the Queen Elizabeth for the other. But he couldn’t remember which one.

@johnbuckley8324 7 ай бұрын

Hi Emma. I know you said you don't really pay attention to subscriber count, but according to Gary Bembridge at Tips for Travellers' unofficial list, you are now the #2 cruise-focused website on KZfaq. 🙂 Congratulations for a 275K subscriber milestone that you don't care about. 🤣

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@lindalaceyblevins5527 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations ❤❤

@donnalichtfuss7527 7 ай бұрын

I agree. You two are my favorite cruisies.

@albertbrown7694 7 ай бұрын

You all are forcing me to subscribe. Damn you.

@smsff7 7 ай бұрын

@@EmmaCruises Congratulations. You deserve to be in the top.

@jackieheidorn5875 7 ай бұрын

I think the extra charge for a balcony cabin is worth it. I like being out in the fresh air, even if the weather is not ideal.

@spikespa5208 7 ай бұрын

Inside rooms are fine. Only in there to sleep, cleanup. Usually out up on deck anyway. Especially on a cruise where there is actually something to look at, e.g. Alaska.

@UK4US2023 6 ай бұрын

I would never consider a hotel room without at least a window for daylight and fresh air. A ship is no different … absolutely worth the extra £100 for a balcony for us.

@sal78sal 2 ай бұрын

I would pay extra to have no window. Cant sleep well if even a bit of sunlight comes into the room@@UK4US2023

@resmarted 15 күн бұрын

Agreed, absolutely loved having a balcony the one time I ever did. It's a nice way to enjoy the weather and setting while retaining some solitude. Much more peaceful than the pool deck.

@m.m.4645 7 ай бұрын

We have done several Transatlantics on QM2, in those very cheap cabins, in oceanviews and sometimes in balcony cabins. Always a great time! Actually we love it in the winter months when the sea is rough, waves are high and this wonderful ship can really show how it can master the oceans. Lovely!!! Hopefully we will be doing another TA in 2024.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Sounds amazing! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@ventureout92 7 ай бұрын

I spent eight years working on a ship, bunk beds, roommate, inside cabin. Went to 100 countries, and made it to Easter Island, Antarctica, and traversed the Northwest Passage onboard Crystal Cruises. I loved my cozy little upper bunk.

@earthsucks9555 3 ай бұрын

Did you see whales?

@ventureout92 3 ай бұрын

@@earthsucks9555 Had great sightings in Maui, Cabo San Lucas, and the best was off the coast of Ecuador.

@helend222 7 ай бұрын

Inside cabins are excellent if the occupiers get out and enjoy the decks and facilities. Great for sleeping.

@hatchling88 2 ай бұрын

I once sailed on an ocean liner as a 14 year old, the SS United States.... it was an amazing ship, and yes, a long time ago. It was fast, comfortable, wonderful food and service, quite luxurious and a great experience. Our beagle traveled with us [we were moving to France, Dad was military, assigned to NATO] and was in the kennel [about a half dozen dogs were boarded in the kennel if I recall correctly], so we were encouraged to visit with him daily, taking him for walks on the designated kennel walkway. There were also other teens making the journey, so we had a lot of fun. It's so sad what happened to that ship in its later life. It was once the pride of the American maritime industry . Because we were a family of 4, we had a what I'm sure would have been called a junior suite today. There was a balcony, which I loved. I'd call for room service breakfast and eat it out there. Had my first croissant and cup of milky coffee with lots of sugar.

@davidhuntley1164 7 ай бұрын

I concur with your assessment. I've only booked inside cabins. I've been on 3 transatlantic crossings and find the QM2 to be stable, jet lag free way to get back and forth to Europe. I enjoy the room service for breakfast but have used it once early in the morning. Thank you for all your postings. You do a wonderful job and I enjoy your cheerful attitude!

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@bodyloverz30 7 ай бұрын

@@EmmaCruises Emma, why don't you or other bloggers ever talk about Oceanview cabins? They are often a reasonably priced alternative, with full balconies. With QM2's Transatlantic crossings, often they are the best cabins, in that it is too cold for out door space living.

@bodyloverz30 7 ай бұрын

@@EmmaCruises Emma, I think QM2 also has Inside Prominade View cabins.

@sallyannc3176 7 ай бұрын

@@bodyloverz30 oceanview cabins don't have balconies, just a window.

@bodyloverz30 7 ай бұрын

@@sallyannc3176 Which make them a great option, when you don't want to spend $$+ on balconies.

@sammyh2959 7 ай бұрын

Great video Emma. I took a 7 night transatlantic crossing with my wife in July. We splurged for the Princess Grille suite, and it was the greatest trip I have ever been on in my life. I already very much miss the ship. Cheers.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Ooo sounds incredible! ❤️

@extraslayar4585 7 ай бұрын

I have worked customer service related jobs for my entire life. I appreciate the fact with the double beds error you blamed the ocean liner versus the staff that help you.

@albertbrown7694 7 ай бұрын

First, it's always nice watching your videos. My wife is now insisting on an balcony cabin. We were cruising with inside cabins just to be frugal but we found we couldn't get up in the morning as we didn't know what time it was and we enjoyed sleeping a bit too much. I like your daylight alarm clock for this purpose.

@Cruisingwithbobby 7 ай бұрын

I have many times stayed in the cheapest cabin many times when I first started cruising. I'm not in the room enough to have a window, but now only book cabins with a window or balcony. Very nicely done thanks

@STANDREW2 4 ай бұрын

We've done eight transatlantic crossings on QM2, in flat calm and hurricane-force storms and she just plows through the waves. Watching your video left me with pangs of nostalgia for the ship. We've also done cruises on Queen Victoria and Queen Elizabeth which are OK but once you've been on QM2 nothing else compares.

@markiangooley 7 ай бұрын

My late Mom went back and forth between Europe and the USA a few times in the 1950s, usually on liners, sometimes in upper class cabins when she’d saved up enough money. The SS United States, now rotting away In Philadelphia, was her favorite. She dined at the Captain’s table at least one night.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Incredible! ❤️

@ditzydoo4378 7 ай бұрын

For an inside cabin it looked quite posh. but for the extra 100 quid, I'd take the balcony view cabin. all in all, it looked a very good value indeed, no petulant children about.

@mrangelini3903 Ай бұрын

I started taking the Queen Mary 2 back and forth from the UK instead of flying for some reason that inside cabin is cheaper internal business class ticket. This past Christmas 2023 when I was returning from the UK I believe it was one of the first crossings since it's been overhauled and I have to say the cabins look amazing inside now they're updated no scuffs anywhere the ship smelled like it was a brand new ship it looked amazing from the public areas to the cabin and even down on the bottom deck where the crew stays it was amazing.

@QuintusAntonious 7 ай бұрын

Wow, this is ironic, my wife and I JUST disembarked the QM2 a few days ago! It was our honeymoon and her first cruise. The QM2 was a bucket list cruise ship for me, so I was super thrilled to be on it. We loved it!

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

So glad you loved it 😀👍🏼❤️

@peppergriffiths6155 7 ай бұрын

Love your channel Emma! I have never even been on a cruise but I can’t to stop watching your videos 😂 you’re so down to earth and genuine it makes the videos so nice to watch! You may have convinced me to try cruising! (also I’m an Aussie with a British grandparent so I love hearing which Britishisms match us and which ones don’t ❤)

@lbe1309 7 ай бұрын

you're getting better and better with your reviews Emma 😊 I like it very much 😊

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@deidresmith2335 2 ай бұрын

Just got off a 10 day cruise on the QM2...wat a ship...and the crew were excellent...we are booked to do 2 more on her next year...loved her

@fallwitch 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the great post! I have not seen you pop up in my feed in a long time and I just want to say your video seems so much more polished now and you seem so much more relaxed and smooth. Lovely to see you again.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much! I share a video every couple weeks or every week so please check out the ones you’ve missed 😀❤️👍🏼

@danabe3220 3 ай бұрын

Iv'e been to Europe and back numerous times ion the QM2. Always get an inside cabin.They are very comfortable and affordable. I dont miss a window.

@jimross7648 7 ай бұрын

I'm pretty easy to please when it come to a room. Good temperature, clean, comfortable bed, and good shower pressure, and I'm happy. I thought the cabin looked to be reasonable size. I don't think many people take a cruise to be mostly in their cabin. I mean you've got a whole ship to explore, enjoy, and look at the sea. Some time I'd like to do a Transatlantic sailing on a true ocean liner, and now I know what to expect.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Yesss 😁🙌

@FSD23384 8 күн бұрын

A great tour. Thanks for posting. I am booked on this ship next year.

@slowmads 7 ай бұрын

We adore the QM2 and will be taking our 4th crossing soon. We love a cozy interior and from a cost perspective much more pleasant than flying over the Atlantic.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Have the best time ever!!!! 😀❤️

@bella_aussie_of_sk 7 ай бұрын

The little fire hydrant is cute! Love this video! Thanks for showing us!

@deborahemans9180 7 ай бұрын

We have crossed on QM2 twice, in inside cabins, and loved it. So many interesting displays, good shows & lectures, and the Golden Lion pub was a fav place to eat.

@Lofarl 7 ай бұрын

Hoping to do a transatlantic on her next year.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

That's the dreaaaam! I'll do it one day I'm sure. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@NotThatBob Ай бұрын

Though I always get a balcony, inside rooms are great imo. Balconies are perfect for when arriving at a destination. I always plan my room, by the side the ship's views are the best. A really good agent can help with this. Also an agent can specify which balconies have no obstructions. But look, Panama canal, Alaska, Greek Islands, so many places you really want to be outside on deck. Long winded, sorry, but my point is, if you plan on staying in your room all day, what are you doing on a cruise lol? BTW, I crossed the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2 and I found it to be a lovely ship.

@fredziffle1991 2 ай бұрын

Ive never cruised but your videos are very informative and helpful as a review so.people could use them to help them choose how they cruise. Well done

@shingodzilla7855 7 ай бұрын

Okay let's try again as my first post has vanished...QM2 is a gorgeous, classical ship that is a great seaboat, has great service and great food too. I recommend doing a full Transatlantic in December so you can see her decorated for Christmas - she is spectacular.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Sounds good! 😁🥳

@paulr75 7 ай бұрын

That sounds good we are going southampton to new york 15th december!

@christophlumpi 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for another great video! I love the QM2 so much, spending several times per Year on her…so amazing!! 😍😍

@krishnalulla1907 7 ай бұрын

Hey Emma I recently found your channel and absolutely love it. I’ve been binge watching all your videos. Keep it Up!!

@Happytimes111 7 ай бұрын

Love watching your adventures Emma. I’m 62 and never been on a cruise xx

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@user-nr8vw6el4o 7 ай бұрын

Oh my gosh! Sorry, but you have not lived until you spend a week on the QM2. We took our first cruise at just about your age, a cheap Princess cruise to Alaska. My wife and I "knew you would not enjoy the cruise", but the only way to see Alaska. Boy, were we wrong! When we complete our currently booked trips, we will be "platinum on both Princess and Cunard.

@scottleespence752 7 ай бұрын

I would pay extra for an exterior cabin. When you compare the prices with both hotel rooms and airfare, it is a really good deal, I think. Yes, it's 3 days as opposed to 8 hours, but you're on vacation anyway, and it gives one a chance to catch up on one's reading.😊

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

So good! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@PhillipDavison-iy2gh 7 ай бұрын

If you try a balcony cabin on Atlantic in Mid winter Jan-March complete waste money stand outside and prepare to be windswept. Best value inside or porthole cabin

@kyarichards2894 7 ай бұрын

Fascinating as always Emma.

@katieb8762 7 ай бұрын

A great video Emma and perfect timing as I am looking to do a Queen Mary transatlantic next year and I was undecided between an inside or balcony cabin.

@laurenschenck5355 7 ай бұрын

Such another great review Emma you describe everything so well in such beautiful detail love it 👻🍁🍃🍂🍃👻🍁🍃💛🎃

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@kenfreeman8888 6 ай бұрын

I've had trouble sleeping and sunrise clocks are amazing. I have one that allows me to plug a regular lamp into and it brings the light up or down on a timer, gradually lowering the light as I fall asleep, similar to sunset, and gradually increasing the light by my bed, similar to sunrise. Since using it, I wake up more gently before my radio alarm turns on.

@EmmaCruises 6 ай бұрын

Yeah! 😀❤️

@EJL2004 Ай бұрын

Excited to do a trans-Atlantic crossing in June as a grand finale to our trip to Germany and the UK. Unfortunately that means packing a lot more as I wasn't intending to travel with various suits, dress shoes, etc. Shall be interesting! Thanks for the great video!

@hughjass1044 7 ай бұрын

New to the channel. Emma, you're a delight to watch and listen too. You covered all the important stuff.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@marcusstovall2172 7 ай бұрын

Just came across your channel. I must say, I found it informative, thorough and quite charming. Looking forward to more. Well done.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@shellistanton7063 7 ай бұрын

Hey Emma. Thanks for uploading your videos. You truly make me smile. :)

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them! Thank you! 😁❤️

@PJZZZZ 3 ай бұрын

My husband and I just love your channel and are using your reviews to plan our very first cruise ! Thanks for your honest reviews!

@EmmaCruises 3 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@HughBarton-yc9uu 7 ай бұрын

Emma!!!! Thanks for another super presentation: factual, thoughtful, reasonable.... All this, linked to your marvelous English charm and composure = another swell video! Travel safe and be well! Thanks again!

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@connie_360 7 ай бұрын

I always try to get a sideways when it's an inside, Oceanview. Really helps with the motion sickness to have your head/feet are in a forward/aft direction. I had one on Prima and in rough seas it was relaxing, even with the waves. 🙂

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Yesss!!! I’d love that. 😀👍🏼

@wurzelle1999 7 ай бұрын

Wow! A review that was actually meaningful and informative. Good Job.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@Lemonboy419 7 ай бұрын

1st omg. I am a big fan and i booked a cruise on my birthday in may on princess to the norwegian fjords

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Woohoo! Thats so awesome. The fjords are the BEST! Have a great time. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@lemursandpies 7 ай бұрын

I was just on the Queen Mary 2 less than a week ago! On the transatlantic crossing! It was great! :) in the sheltered balcony cabin I loved it. I wouldn't get a different cabin even if I had all the money to spend. Great review! :)

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Love it! I think I'd like that cabin. Hope you enjoyed the crossing!! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@beakersgarage383 7 ай бұрын

@lemursandpies, I was on that crossing as well! I loved it!

@Lightfighter1 7 ай бұрын

My wife and I love your videos. Great narration with a wonderful British accent - all done by an incredibly nice person. Excellent job!

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@amazingandrea9983 26 күн бұрын

Congratulations, Emma, on a very accurate account of QM2, my favourite ship in the world. I sail on Cunard 3x year ~ and would do more if I could. You are spot on about the inside cabins ~ they are terrific and nothing to complain about. Queen Anne's maiden voyage is May 3/24 and I cannot wait to take a peek. I am eternally grateful to the crews on Cunard ships ~ they are LOVELY.

@cafsixtieslover 7 ай бұрын

I love the QM2 it is my favourite ship. It always feels luxurious. I don't think I could ever do an inside cabin again. We did it once and hated it. We had a protected balcony cabin on our first cruise on the QM2 and we thought it was great. It was November and very mild and I don't normally like sitting on the glass balconies because I don't like heights but that balcony was great and very cosy we were out there all the time.

@joedigital3000 3 ай бұрын

Wonderful video. Very thorough. Thank 6ou

@marie-claudegodbout1564 7 ай бұрын

Love those videos/cabin reviews about quirky cabins :D keep em coming ahahahah

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Love making them 😀🙏

@stangalaxia2879 2 ай бұрын

I haven't tuned in to your channel in a while and I just love love love your new look

@jhors7777 7 ай бұрын

Lovely Emma thanks for posting.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@thomaslarson459 7 ай бұрын

I probably wouldn't spend the extra on the balcony myself. I think the inside is nice enough. On my next cruise, I actually booked a solo cabin with Norwegian, so I'm looking forward to that. They're itty-bitty cabins, but just the right price.

@rongendron8705 7 ай бұрын

The inside cabins, (not the solo cabins) on NCL's newer ships, are so claustrophobic, it's unconscionable!

@jeffreywagner5234 7 ай бұрын

Yes, balcony! I’m claustrophobic, want the extra room, fresh air, wine before dinner, and sunrise & sunset pictures! 🚢🚢🚢

@billcook4768 7 ай бұрын

Fun to see you back to your cheap cruising ways.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@thepurpleufo 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for this excellent review.

@aronlehman7 7 ай бұрын

The inside cabins are great for napping . .love them.

@chriscasillas 7 ай бұрын

I've been recently looking into taking the Queen Mary 2 across the Atlantic from the US to England. This was such a helpful video! Thank you!

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Yay! Have the best time ever if you do go. Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@MicheeeeeObiMrs 7 ай бұрын

Hi Emma, I love your viedos and tips. Personally I would be paying the extra for a balcony. I LOVE the sea. We copped a double cyclone in 2017 and, even though they made us stay inside the whole time and balconies were locked, we still watched the rough seas and loved it. I also love the fresh air. Just my own personal opinion. In saying that, if I was with someone who said they want an iside cabin, I would go along with it as my very first cruise in 1978 was an inside 6 berth cabin with our parents and 4 kids. We didnt notice no window, except for it being PICTH BLACK INSIDE. No light snuck in at all.

@Dexter037S4 2 ай бұрын

As a person with a more historical inclination and someone who finds the floating hotels ugly, the QM2 might be the only ship I'll ever be on. And even then it'd only be for a transatlantic

@thebenefactor6744 Ай бұрын

May I just say, that as a semi-retired vampire, your channel is a godsend. Even a few hundred years ago, this kind of practical travel advice was, for the most part, inaccessible. And, as always, your choice of Chanel Type O is simply enchanting. Toodles.

@richardc8738 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the fun report. An inside cabin is a great way to save money. Tip: on most ships, the empty cases will fit under the bed(s).

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@sallyannc3176 7 ай бұрын

Yes, they do fit under the beds in Cunard ships.

@eugeniawright3829 7 ай бұрын

Informative videos. Seems every time I have a question, I find that you have already answered it. And pleasantly!

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@markopalikko6986 2 ай бұрын

Great video, I could never do it. I need to be able to see outside at all times.

@195602 7 ай бұрын

Hi Emma. Great video. Thank you!

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Helloo! Thanks for watching 😀👏🏼

@Chief952 7 ай бұрын

My wife and I got engaged on the Queen Mary in Long Beach. My high school also had our Senior Prom there and our 10 year high school reunion. I love to see the name still being used. We also, love cruises and just got back from an Alaskan cruise.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Awhhh! ❤️

@seth8629 7 ай бұрын

Great coverage Emma

@MD-gc4xq 7 ай бұрын

We also went inside and on similar cruise, it’s amazing value and cream teas are to die for. As for gratuities you can go to reception and ask for them not to be included but to pay them yourselves when and where you want

@michaelimbesi2314 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! I didn’t even know that a daylight alarm clock was a thing that existed, but it was definitely something that I needed in my life. I’ve just ordered one and I expect that getting up at a quarter to six for work will be much more pleasant.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Woohoo! It’s magic. 😀👏🏼

@Tenebarum 7 ай бұрын

I need one! I have a dark bedroom and I just don't get up early anymore.

@demana99 7 ай бұрын

Great vid, enjoy the budget travel perspective.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@levergun 7 ай бұрын

Great video, Emma.

@sammieconsalvey4448 7 ай бұрын

I just love it when you post

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🥹❤️

@websitesthatneedanem 7 ай бұрын

What a great review! Thanks for sharing ....

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@cawhittles 7 ай бұрын

Just back from Iona ship! The first choir on this ship! Great!

@joemichaels4231 7 ай бұрын

Hey Emma! Great Video!!!

@kencrouch668 7 ай бұрын

Hey- good video! Like your hairstyle in the cruise video!

@LaJuana558 Ай бұрын

My only concern with an inside cabin is what would happen if your ship had a medical outbreak and hundreds of people were sick and everyone was quarantined. I’d hate being stuck inside for days. When I have a balcony I can get some fresh air every day. An employee of mine got stuck in such a situation in Florida maybe 20 years ago. The ship wasn’t even allowed to disembark because they didn’t want illness being spread. Sailings are sometimes extended also because of hurricanes so I avoid cruising the Caribbean during that season anyway. It’s my least favorite place to cruise anyway because it’s all pretty much the same each cruise. With Baltimore being closed now I understand they are sailing more out of Norfolk VA USA and that’s enticing to me. Only a few hours away by car, that would be a treat!

@danielintheantipodes6741 7 ай бұрын

If I had the money, i would pay extra for the balcony, but the inside cabin would be better than staying home! When I eventually get to Los Angeles, I hope the stay on the old Queen Mary. I gather that it has now re-opened! Thank you for the video!

@garyodle5663 7 ай бұрын

You make it sound like an inside cabin is an excellent bargain. I appreciate your insights.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@PleaseApplaud 7 ай бұрын

It is a bargain, if you consider that you can usually go on holiday twice with the same budget, if you inside cabin prices rather than balconies.

@jsbarto1 2 ай бұрын

You were granted a great inside cabin for your "Saver Fare!" I made four transatlantic crossings in 2017 and 2018, all in inside cabins; one on deck 5, the other three on deck 6, all cabins that I chose after closely studying the deck plan. I'm more inclined to choose my cabin due to not wanting to be too far forward, nor on a very high deck...which is why I will never book a Britannia Club cabin on the QM2. I can also recommend booking an obstructed balcony cabin on the Queen Elizabeth (QE); I also chose that cabin for a 5-night "Big Band Cruise," which I sandwiched in between my eastbound and westbound crossings in August 2017. That said, I really studied the QE deck plan to book a cabin with less of an obstruction than others in my price range. I'm looking closely at the 2026 crossings and cruises that have just been released for booking, just have to decide which cruises or crossings to book!

@treatylinephotography 7 ай бұрын

Taking a trans-Atlantic crossing on the QM2 is very much on my bucket list.

@everkief8650 2 ай бұрын

This ship was built in 2002. It is not an "old" ship. It is also technically not an "ocean liner." Its appearance and "lines" are taken from early 20th Century ocean liners but it is not an old ocean liner. You can look up the difference in requirements for cruise ships and ocean liners online. Have fun!

@andgordo558 7 ай бұрын

Love the QM2 content! I’ve never cruised but would LOVE to do a transatlantic on her someday.

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Me too! My dream 😍

@cohall46 7 ай бұрын

Your reviews are outstanding. Interesting that you mentioned that this was a February cruise and you just posted it in October.

@Trudloops 7 ай бұрын

Great observation. I think this is not a recent cruise, but I enjoyed the video anyway.

@petersmithm9 2 ай бұрын

Had an inside cabin on the MV Keran in 1984 travelling from the Ascension Islands to the Falklands. What fun going through the Roaring Forties living up to their name.

@michaelseibold9977 4 ай бұрын

We did the crossing our first time in an inside cabin and it was just wonderful and about half the cost of a business class plane ticket to London. We arrived rested and already done with jet lag. Next time we'll do a balcony but any place on Queen Mary 2 is wonderful.

@CIS101 Ай бұрын

That lit alarm clock is a great idea.

@robbiephillipstravelsofple4790 7 ай бұрын

Hi Emma that’s was a really interesting video and I was quite shocked with the price. That’s in a good way plus it gives me another option for my first Cruise. Thank your for sharing hope you are all well

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@DarkSecretOfficial_YT 7 ай бұрын

Good Video! Well done 😊

@EmmaCruises 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😁❤️

@allenbateman3518 4 ай бұрын

I would pay the extra for the balcony. I enjoy sitting and relaxing on the balcony while reading a book or listening to music. I did a ocean view room one time on a shorter cruise with very limited balcony rooms and was miserable.

@karlp8484 4 ай бұрын

I think there are two basic sets of people. One's who will spend most of their time in their cabin, and those who will not. For the latter, they just need a decent bed and bathroom and don't care about private balconies etc; for the former, they need an equivalent to a full hotel suite. There's no easy answer. I have the financial resources to afford pretty much anything, but I would not pay for an elaborate suite because I know I would be out of the cabin 70% of the time anyway.

@k9killer221 4 ай бұрын

Just use your room as a nautical crash pad. It's simples. There is so much activity outside your cabin, what is the physical point of having a suite? Unless you are some billionaire who had his yacht impounded

@karlp8484 4 ай бұрын

I totaly agree. Cheap on the room and spend big (if you choose ) on the booze. If you are spending large on the cabin, you need to get a life dude, or you're already past it...@@k9killer221