The 10 Things All Smart Cunard Transatlantic Passengers Do!

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My 10 must-do and tips for anyone considering or planning doing a Cunard Queen Mary 2 Transatlantic Crossing. These are the smart questions and things to do if you are thinking of doing, or have booked, a Cunard Transatlantic Crossing
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00:00 Start
00:40 Crossing or Repositioning?
02:25 Boring Program?
04:34 Dress Codes?
06:07 Fellow Passengers?
07:11 Best Direction?
07:49 Best Time Of Year?
09:23 Best Cabin Location?
10:14 Best Cabin Grade?
12:42 Budgeting Issues?
14:10 Getting Lost?

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@billlawton1186 Жыл бұрын

I’m a 6 time veteran of QE2 transatlantic crossings. Each one was more enjoyable than the next. It was on QE2 where I perfected the art of doing nothing. Mezmerising to sit by the window and watch the sea roll past, to daydream and ponder the history of ocean travel. The same view once seen by the Vikings, Henry Hudson, early immigrants. The dress code always seemed to make people behave better and enjoy the privilege of conversation.

@anastassiosperakis2869 10 ай бұрын

:doing nothing' is a misnomer. You don't go on a cruise to work. IF you did have good conversations and met new interesting people, that's not nothing.

@sharonsmalls6846 3 ай бұрын

That is awesome. Transatlantic crossings are for relaxing. Cruising is nice as well. If the ports are ones I frequented, sometimes I stay on the ship.

@angelofamillionyears4599 22 күн бұрын

Do you have to wear a tie.

@amazingandrea9983 9 ай бұрын

With now 9 Cunard voyages (4 transatlantic) on my travel resume, I hereby declare I am addicted to Cunard for life! I feverishly search the website every few days for my next adventure. It is possible that other lines have their plus points ~ but I will never find out because I cannot imagine sailing on any other line than Cunard. I wear a gown every night because QM2 is my happy place. What a gift! I am a flight attendant with 38 years' service and no intention to retire while there are Cunard adventures to go on! ha. I absolutely LOVE Cunard!

@petelobl Жыл бұрын

We brought our cat back from Southampton to NYC about 10 years ago, and it was wonderful. For cats, they make you take two kennel spaces because of the litter box - reasonable! We could go visit her and play with her as often as we wished, and the handler was a very sweet & caring young man. It’s the only way to cross the sea with a pet and not elevate, nor sail your own yacht.

@annthrockmorton1517 Жыл бұрын

I was reading the comments to see if anyone would mention the kennels, since Gary didn't, at least, not on this video. Thanks for your comment, and the heads up about cats requiring two kennels.

@IzzyOnTheMove Жыл бұрын

Oh that is so great. I've been traveling by ferry, train and plane in Canada with my cat. I had no idea he could get on board a Cunard LOL 💜

@michellefiller6802 Жыл бұрын

Omg so good to know! I might be moving to England and id love to do it via cruise and bring my kitty onboard :)

@gaerlan1946 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I did a transatlantic on QM2 from New York to Southampton and found the trip one of the most enjoyable and wonderful cruise (ocean liner) ships we ever sailed in. The fact that there were no ports of call unlike typical cruise ships, we figured the ship itself was the destination. Considering the time of the year we sailed, it was stormy all the way but we still had so much fun on the one day the weather cooperated. So much to do inside, it never occurred to us we were in a ship. Will we do it again? Definitely.

@brndxt Жыл бұрын

I sailed on the QM2 some years ago, and I love this ship. It has: 1) The best library at sea, i.e., with books which are worth reading. 2) The best wine cellar at sea, from the affordable to tens of thousands dollars, including wines from less known but exotic regions, e.g., I had tasted a bottle of red from India. 3) Great speakers and lectures at sea, e.g., I had listened to talks presented by a retired director of NASA and a retired US Navy captain. 4) Fantastic afternoon tea, with scones, jam, and tea, plus dancing. Live band, too. 5) Formal nights, and many do dress up. While I know not all would fancy such formality, yet a dinner room full of well-dressed diners has a character of its own, reminiscent of the 1930s era. By the way, I shall soon be crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Mary 2, and bringing my tuxedo. I expect there will be one difference from my last sailing on the QM2. Then, it was potraits of Queen Elizabeth II. Now, I think they would be of King Charles III.

@jjdurrenber Жыл бұрын

I want to take a Cunard transatlantic cruise and just sit on my balcony alone all day and read a book, ordering room service when I get thirsty, and then dressing up at night for dinner.

@melilifabulosa5505 Жыл бұрын

sounds like paradise...

@jenniferk6697 Жыл бұрын

This honestly seems like a blast! I love the idea of a bit more formality in the dress code

@henryD9363 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos. Watch all of them. I was in the Navy 2 years on a destroyer. We went pretty much everywhere. Was in a storm in the Atlantic and in a typhoon in Asia. Pretty bad. Very glad you mentioned Dramamine. The captain of our ship mentioned that he took it the first day of voyage. It works wonderfully well. But... But you must follow instructions and take it BEFORE you need it. Best to take it while you're standing on dry land. If you wait till you get a little queasy, it's too late. It won't work. You have to take it ahead of time. Read the instructions. After a half a day or so, though, you can stop. In short, take it before you get on the ship and continue for the rest of the day. This should give you immunity from seasickness for many months. In the 3-day typhoon with almost 45° rolls, no one got seasick. Once you're over your first bad weather, especially with Dramamine, you've been vaccinated.

@waterzipper 11 ай бұрын

That's the nice thing about crossing in a submarine you don't feel any of the waves when you're underwater now on the surface if you're doing a surface transit through tough weather you get tossed around like a soda can.

@sharonsmalls6846 Жыл бұрын

How could you book a transatlantic crossing and not know there aren't any ports? I tell people it's the closest to the Titanic today.

@billcook4768 Жыл бұрын

IIRC, The Titanic did have a couple port stops. Including that one off the coast of Newfoundland.

@cherifurr3935 Жыл бұрын

I know!

@RomilCPatel Жыл бұрын

It depends on the crossing; some such as transatlantic repositioning cruises do have port stops in Bermuda and the Azores. But regardless people should always check itinerary before booking a cruise.

@sharonsmalls6846 Жыл бұрын

@@RomilCPatel True, but this is the Queen Mary 2 from Southampton to NYC or from NYC to Southampton. There are no ports, it's an experience that is close to yesterday's cruising. Daily high teas, dining, leisure reading, playing cards, wine tasting, perhaps a lecture or two, dressing formally for the evening, etc.😊

@nativenewlondoner Жыл бұрын

@@billcook4768 😂

@MusicalRomancegrl Жыл бұрын

I’m a young person, and I have to say I love the idea of a crossing, even more so now that I’ve seen your video. Lectures, libraries, and an excuse to wear my ball gown(s) honestly sounds like a dream. I can’t afford any kind of cruise at this point in my life, but I will be adding Cunard’s crossing to my bucket list.

@mikeh2006 Жыл бұрын

You can do it for £600 as a minimum

@anastassiosperakis2869 10 ай бұрын

on top of being white haired retirees that look unhealthy and obese, most cruise passengers come in couples. If you plan to travel alone, it is much more expensive, since cabin prices are for Double occupancy and single passengers taking a whole cabin pay almost as much as two passengers sharing the same cabin.

@mikeh2006 10 ай бұрын

@@anastassiosperakis2869 sure the passengers are mostly older but in my experience on the qm2, not obese. The room price is what it is. Have you been on a cruise?

@trevorgwelch7412 9 ай бұрын

I agree 100 % ... it's my style of cruise .... as a child I was on 4 similar ocean liners . Cheers and Best Wishes .

@therestlessnative365 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this Gary. Very realistic video. I am nearly Diamond+ on Royal Caribbean, but chose Cunard for the upcoming world cruise because I wanted the more dressed up experience. As a native Floridian, I get a bit tired of everything being so casual, so I go the opposite of what others may want. I’m very excited and really have appreciated your videos!

@postscript67 Жыл бұрын

It is often said that a way to avoid seasickness is to look at the horizon. This may be difficult when inside on a ship the size of QM2, especially if you're in an inside cabin, but I found a possible solution. I turned the TV on to the bow camera channel, and it did make a difference.

@oliverbrookes27 Жыл бұрын

We did an Iceland/Norway trip which included almost three days at sea from Southampton to Reyjavik and time whizzes by. The talks, the quizzes, lazing by the pool, sealife spotting etc. With busy lives the opportunity to do nothing if we wanted to for a few days was bliss! Agree about the talks. Celebrity had a number of crew talks from Captain, engineer and navigator and they were fascinating.

@lindataylor4397 Жыл бұрын

I love the longer cruises. I took a 23 day cruise on one of Carnival’s journey cruises. It was amazing. Carnival provided a craft room with yarn and I learned to knit socks. The long days at sea are not for everyone. It is very doable with a kindle, audio books and knitting needles.

@Catriona223 Жыл бұрын

We’re a couple in our late 50’s and cruised Southampton - New York - Fort Lauderdale on the QM2 in February. We don’t dress up on Gala nights and don’t feel we missed out on anything. We were told by crew that we could do any evening activity/theatre visit in smart attire and didn’t have to be in formal but was mandatory in the MDR’s. It was a fabulous crossing and will most definitely do it again. We used the crossing instead of a flying to our holiday destination Walt Disney World.

@chriswilliams6568 Жыл бұрын

@James Potter please don’t respond to these scammers. These people troll all these sites to dupe folk. Deal with local people that you know instead.

@Tarathathe77wookiee Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! A big ocean crossing is something I've always wanted to do. I really don't care for entertainment, big noisy crowds, etc.... plus the idea of being glamoured up for an evening appeals to me. My husband is also pretty quiet so I feel such a cruise would suit us.

@dyannacapaldi3277 Жыл бұрын

Thanks that’s good news I feel the same way I am a wide and never been on a elegant cruise 🎉

@JCF072344 Жыл бұрын

We love the trans-Atlantic crossings on QM2 especially the relaxation, activities, library, and lectures. Plus, no jet-lag!!

@janettestrong8388 Жыл бұрын

I’m doing the repositioning cruise from Hawaii to Sydney in October. This is my second transPacific cruise. Love my sea days, the more sea days the merrier as far as I’m concerned

@donnabremerman1423 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, Gary, for the great information and suggestions that are not found anywhere else. You're so knowledgeable, thorough and a fantastic source of all things cruising!

@littleglimmer2325 Жыл бұрын

Great to see another vid, Gary! This brought back happy memories of our crossing in May, which thanks to watching your previous vids and taking your advice, was perfect. This vid is right on the button, too. All the best, Mike & Judith.

@intallpines Жыл бұрын

Gary, Love your videos, so informative every time! Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@nonnasworld9085 Жыл бұрын

We sailed QM2 from NYC to Southampton in early July 2018. We had an inside cabin because I was afraid lookingbout to the sea for 7 days would drive me nuts. It was one of the best cruises. I wished we had taken it back. They had the best entertainment and lecture series. Very relaxing too. We then to a reposition on Princess from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale. Another great cruise. It was 2 weeks with stops. The Atlantic was flatter than a pancake for both cruises.

@sandrabenjamin7280 Жыл бұрын

thank you for talking about Cunard. No one else seems to. we love the transatlantic crossing. Living in NYC we have taken the eastbound crossing numerous times but we recently booked the westbound crossing for June 2023 when we'll be celebrating our 50th anniversary. we've been on levels from the Queens Grill to Deck 4. we prefer the Princess Grill and found the Britannia Club level disappointing. the food was the same as the main dining room and the area was small. As an architect, the layout is challenging to say the least but after all our times on the ship, we're very much at home on this Queen. Hope to see you on one of our many times on the QM2. Happy Sailling.

@edwardhiler3455 8 ай бұрын

my wife and I love the transatlantic crossings so much that we’ve done five. It’s our go to vacation. As a matter of fact, we booked a round-trip Crossing this December. That’s 14 days of sure relaxation.

@terrifromm5085 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent video. You brought up great points to consider before booking Cunard. This line will be in my future.

@dotc3860 Жыл бұрын

My first (and 2nd?) TA crossing was the round trip from NY to NY. Loved it so much doing the round trip PLUS fjords next year. Woo hoo!

@FraserAtSea Жыл бұрын

I have 2 friends (the ones I did Discovery Princess with) boarding in New York in a few weeks time, and they’re going to find this video SO useful - thanks for uploading this one, Gary!

@tipsfortravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍🏻👍🏻

@kaamkmca Жыл бұрын

Garry, thank you once again for a very informative video. All your videos about Queen Mary 2 are worth watching for prospective voyagers. As a Queen Mary 2 fan and veteran passenger, I always learn something new from your vlogs. In this one the interesting but important differences between West bound and East bound voyages... that differences in the length of day. Well done, please keep us updated on Queen Mary 2.

@spanishpeaches2930 Жыл бұрын

Many years ago, in the early Nineties, I worked on the Canberra as a photographer. One evening , in Lisbon, we all went out and got thoroughly hammered, me and my cabin mate especially. When back on the ship. he climbed on me and I was on all fours and yehaa'd all the way back to our berth! Upshot was that we sailed into a storm and the next morning, I felt beyond sick..dreadful alcohol abuse and sea-sickness , was almost beyond hell....and we had to work too. It was truly terrible. That said, there were sickbags positioned everywhere...many were ill. Happy days...not !

@ROE675 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always, lots of good information.

@D4n13ly Жыл бұрын

I've never been on a cruise and I don't plan on going for few more years, but it's just beautifull listening and learning from your vast knowledge and experiences. Really relaxing to watch. Thank you! Keep on and all the best! 😉

@esciteach7997 Жыл бұрын

fun cruises are Carnival and Royal Caribbean; lots of noise , kids and families. They are PERFECT for first timers. Took my 14 year old son on a Carnival cruise of Caribbean and he LOVED it. At one port we went snorkeling to a sunken ship! another day I could not get him out of Teen area as he made friends and they were immersed in video games !!!! He refused to dress up so the one night you were supposed to he had pizza, burgers and fries !!!! I had already been on 5 cruises. Really recommend it.

@evelynhillier2877 Жыл бұрын

Great advice as always! Thank you.

@susan_elizabeth Жыл бұрын

Thank you for all of this information! It's very helpful. 😃

@williamarmstrong3604 Жыл бұрын

My partner and I crossed. We had a suite and dined in the Queens Grill. We gave a cocktail party in our cabin which was a great success. Our quests followed with drinks parties and gatherings in the bar. WE were so busy! Loved being formal and dressed in black tie. It's not for the T shirt crowd!!

@jenniferperry9326 Жыл бұрын

I was on this crossing too.. loved very minute. I love being “@ sea” so much so have booked the same crossing next May xxx

@billyslide7645 Жыл бұрын

You have the best advice and knowledge in this genre. You should be one of the guest speakers on Cunard, truly. Always the best!

@morganminpin 7 ай бұрын

That's a great summary of QM2 crossings. While I've never done the QM2 transatlantic, I've crossed on the QE2 three times, the Victoria once, and the Elizabeth once. I've also taken Cunard cruises to Mexico, New England, and Europe. I much prefer seven days of uninterrupted sea time to constant port calls. I always sailed in Queen's Grill and actually once got upgraded to the enormous Berengaria Suite on the QV. All by myself, as a complete introvert it was heaven. One thing to add about the time changes and getting more hours for your buck Westbound: I've found that as I got older it took longer for me to adjust to the time change by plane from LA or NYC to London. While I used to need only 24 hours to adapt, it now takes me twice that long. So if you're a person who needs a couple of days to recover from a large time change, an Eastbound voyage lets you make the adjustment gradually, one hour at a time, and arrive in London ready for dinner and a show the day of disembarkation. Once after flying LA to London for a return Cunard crossing a few days later I bought a ticket for Andrew Lloyd Webber's then-new musical "Stephen Ward" on my second night in London, and found myself too zonked to get to the theatre. At least the show closed shortly thereafter after poor reviews, so I guess I didn't miss much.

@BTScriviner Жыл бұрын

Very interesting. Thanks for your insights. I'd still love to do a transatlantic crossing one of these days.

@kirbyketrow6846 Жыл бұрын

We just did the crossing from Fort Lauderdale to Barcelona on the Queen Elizabeth. Your review was spot on with all your comments. We did however have 3 stops once we crossed. The time at sea was throughly enjoyable.

@katem4365 Жыл бұрын

Hi Gary, I think this line is more aligned w my personality and speed. I like the glamour and old world charm. I also have friends who took Queen (not sure which one it was) from Southampton all the way to Australia. They absolutely loved it. What a journey/experience that would be. Hope you are enjoying a relaxing weekend Gary.

@sevesellors2831 Жыл бұрын

Great review we’ve done quite a bit of cruising including Cunard and have booked a round trip on the QM2 with a day in New York this September. Many thanks for all your tips.

@chrisardern4594 Жыл бұрын

Yet again another excellent post.

@web2boomer Жыл бұрын

Super helpful - thanks Gary!

@nancyporvaznik3847 Жыл бұрын

I always start taking Dramamine 24 hours before I board a ship and constantly replenish it so that it's always in my system. This way I don't even give myself the opportunity to get seasick.

@kalozakos Жыл бұрын

Thank you Gary for another fine and informative video. I have done 5 crossings: 3 North Atlantic, 1 South Atlantic, and 1 Trans Pacific, and have loved them all. All of my crossings have been on Holland America (HAL). There are so many activities that it can bee mind boggling to chose. As a bridge player, I miss most teas, but I always make time for the special Indonesian tea where the servers dress in Batik and serve Indonesian specialties. I am scheduled for my 6th crossing in October on the HAL 150th anniversary crossing and am so excited. Thank you again Gary.

@jacobtapianieto9655 Жыл бұрын

I will start to plan the transatlantic voyage with my parents in a couple of years. This is definitely the kind of sailing I want to do at least once in my life.

@Thecrazyisstrong Жыл бұрын

I love sailing a TA crossing on the QM2. A fabulous experience for us. Definitely want to do again!

@anastassiosperakis2869 10 ай бұрын

I have now watched about a dozen of your videos and this one may have been the most useful.

@smileycindy Жыл бұрын

Your videos are so well done and educational. I'm learning about a whole new world here. :)

@meganmcdonald5229 Жыл бұрын

I’m doing my first transatlantic and my first solo cruise this November. Can’t wait!

@kevinrussak1031 Жыл бұрын

I enjoy transatlantic cruises and I take one at least every year it is a great way to relax and enjoy myself

@gregorylunsford3991 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great Video. Growing up in San Diego Ca. I've been on many Navy big ships including Aircraft Carriers. So in 1978 a Girlfriend and I usually went up Newport Beach for a Day of fun wanted to go to the Queen Mary in Long Beach. I've been on Big Ships and did not want to go! So she said "If You don't like it , we will leave for Newport Beach. So I said OK we can do a quick look around and then leave. We got there around Noon and I could not believe my eyes - here was this Huge Majestic Ocean Liner. Well I was overwhelmed by the Size and Beauty - She was definitely The Queen of the Sea's.We had Drinks in the Observation Bar 2 times. Finally my Girlfriend is dragging Me off the Ship at around 8pm because we have a 2+ hour drive home. Now that we have the Queen Mary 2 I want and will do the Westbound Trans Atlantic Crossing.

@gingernightmare9152 Жыл бұрын

I'll be on the double TA in two weeks! Thanks Gary. Looking forward to the voyage of a lifetime. 🐟

@esciteach7997 Жыл бұрын

Great vid; thank you !! Mentioned below that for younger, first time cruisers or families I rec. Carnival and Royal Caribbean.

@debbiebaker68 Жыл бұрын

We are doing our first Cunard cruise this coming November-Getting my Gala clothes ready !! Can’t wait

@patriciaroane4913 Жыл бұрын

I am flying from the US to the UK for my bucket list December 2023 crossing, and have a Brittania balcony. Can't wait!🤗😍

@louiseanncooke1436 Жыл бұрын

I would love this kind of cruise. I love the the older ways of this kind of if I could cruise so love these videos to see what they do on the way of enjoying the beautiful clothing and having a more beautiful kind of cruise for what you will enjoy more. I am from Australia 🇦🇺 so thank you for sharing your videos I appreciate them. Yes being extremely prepared and understanding your cruise experience is a must so before going. Thank you Louise.

@ilenegallo374 Жыл бұрын

I have done transatlantic and transpacific cruises! I love the sea days!

@spunkymonkie Жыл бұрын

We’ve just booked our second transatlantic crossing on QM2, we love her.

@realwheelman Жыл бұрын

My wife and I have just come over on the QM2 last week all the advice here is spot on. We went Britannia Club. smaller dining area with our own table.. , my wife and I are not prone to motion sickness so we got a high up Cabin (deck 13) it was fine all the way across.

@littleeva 10 ай бұрын

I went on a crossing in 2019; I LOVED it, you're right, there wasn't enough time to do everything I wanted to do. I'm an old doll and I love the enrichment programs, afternoon tea and adore the library. I also joined the choir, went to line dancing classes, movies (they have some great movies on this ship). Also, from NY to Southampton, they were making a movie with Meryl Streep! I thought I'd be bored, but I wasn't. We went the end of August, so not too rough. But I've traveled on the QM2 during snowstorms and felt very little movement. Also, the solo cabins are HUGE and on the second and third decks. This is a great video. Thank you for it.

@_Ben4810 5 ай бұрын

Love your words Doll...! 👌♥️🙏

@harrythecod7976 Жыл бұрын

Hello Gary. Really enjoy watching your videos and ideal for picking up tips. We are yet to try other cruise lines but intend doing so in the near future having done Cunard and the QM2 6 times now. 4 Transatlantic, one 5 night Sydney return and a 7 night Norwegian Fjord. However, there is one thing I'd disagree in the above video and that's taking children. Our first crossing was done when our daughter was almost 5 and our son was 9. They both loved it and spent great times in the kids club. There weren't many other children which gave the club a somewhat exclusive and intimate feel with very personal attention from the team. This allowed us the mornings and afternoons to relax and meal times and evenings were spent with the children. They loved the shows too! We did it again the following year but in reverse, NY to SOU and the kids were so excited to be going on the ship again. The staff in the club remembered them which was fantastic. Last year, with the 'children' now 19 and 23, we upgraded to Queens Grill so they could experience a more refined dining experience now that they're young adults. It was a truly memorable experience, one born no doubt out of early memories from their initial crossing 15 years previously. They've told us that they remember all the crossings and feel an emotional attachment to the ship. So, whilst I agree that it's not the 'Disney' experience kids might expect, the ship is more than suitable and capable of creating special times for families. 😎

@vm1776 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this. Due to medical issues, I can't do long distance flights, I hadn't thought of this as an option to see Europe. I get seasick too but well that's more manageable.

@luvablesweetnsassy Жыл бұрын

Great video Gary! Congrats on 300k subscribers! 💕 🎉

@tipsfortravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks 😀

@Lderuddere Жыл бұрын

We did a crossing from NYC to Hamburg in fall of 2019 to move our dog to Europe with us. Because we spent most of the time in the kennels playing with the dogs we actually didn’t get to see as many lectures as I would have liked. The ones we saw were great. There was a former red arrows pilot, oceanographer and counter terrorism expert. We also saw a planetarium show and did the tour of the kitchens. If you like education and relaxation this is a great cruise, if you need crazy excitement and a theme park on board this is not for you. We felt like we were the youngest people on board (30s) and we only saw 2 kids the whole trip. I also liked not seeing people in shorts and flip flops at dinner like can happen on other ships, but at the time we had a gala night every other night and that was a bit much. I really loved the sail away party from NYC and not having jet lag on arrival in Hamburg was great. If we had more time off this would be my preferred method of travel to and from the US, especially given how bad our last two flights were in the past year.

@patt335 Жыл бұрын

This was great! Thankyou.

@tipsfortravellers Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@sarapanzarella97 Жыл бұрын

Really informative video! I am not a cruising enthusiast, but I think I would enjoy a European river cruise or this. Note on alcohol expenses, my grandparents LOVED cruises, taking advantage of last minute cruise deals back in the 80’s. They brought a complete liquor cabinet with them to save money.

@GonzaloArinCarrau Жыл бұрын

I dream of one day crossing the Atlantic in QM2 so I really enjoy your videos. Thank you for sharing your experiences.

@Jay-vr9ir Жыл бұрын

Why?

@TheFeralBachelor 5 ай бұрын

A QE2 crossing is my dream cruise. One day I'll make the trip so thank you for all of this information.

@jonreeves5150 Жыл бұрын

Really good video. I’ve Just done my second transatlantic and loved it. I’m 49 now, did an eastbound last week . I was 38 when I did a westbound . I loved the peace and tranquillity. No rowdy families. I’m thinking of doing an 8 day transatlantic via Le Harve in October 2024 My idea of paradise, but as the video points out, it may not be for everyone

@lorna_md Жыл бұрын

We tried QM2 on a short trip to Hamburg - we enjoyed it but wouldn’t want a longer trip on her to be honest. I enjoyed the dress code for a 4 night trip, but feel it wouldn’t be for us for a longer cruise. The use of $ rather than £ for prices, the prices of drinks etc, the added tips… it all added up and we were keeping track and kept it under review! Maybe in a few years we’ll try again - thanks for the informative video.

@Mackensen11 Жыл бұрын

We just completed our NY to Southampton crossing and thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The adult aspect of the crossing was very appealing and comfortable. If you want a relaxing experience w/o all the carnival atmosphere then this is for you.

@bbmm6154 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos & I am planning a return Transatlantic Cruise. Having recently have my whole life turn upside down due to becoming disabled I still want to travel. Having not travelled for over two years due to Covid & becoming disabled with Charcot Syndrome &having part of my foot removed due to the condition. I have decided to take a Transatlantic cruise for my mental wellbeing & gaining my independance once again. Being 60, single & gay I am looking forward to relaxing & socualizing as well as making new friends too. Thank you for giving me the courage to do something after life changing events.

@tipsfortravellers Жыл бұрын

Fantastic to hear you’re ready to travel and do this after what sounds a very tough time. I’m sure this will be a great tonic for you 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

@ardiffley-zipkin9539 Жыл бұрын

I enjoyed my 3 Trans Atlantic cruises, Holiday cruises, Canada cruises. I agree that you should review the Cunard program. I was never bored.

@PeterRiddell Жыл бұрын

So helpful. Thank you, I'm sailing on QM2 in Apr 2024. Quite excited already and am under no illusion it'll be like a cruise. In fact, I am pleased to see it won't be. Your tips on cabins have been invaluable.

@tipsfortravellers Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Have a great trip!

@texasboy5117 Жыл бұрын

We did a Regent 14 day crossing from Miami to Barcelona. Loved it! The only thing we would do differently is go west because of the time zone changes.

@ryanm4013 Жыл бұрын

Going west is always better. When you go east you literally lose time.

@christianoliver3572 Жыл бұрын

All I really need on a Crossing is Churchill's, that beautiful library and if it's nice weather spending lots of time on deck. I'm the kind of traveler that feels like I can't see everything I want to and I've never been bored. It's a most wonderful adventure that only Cunard can pull off. As far as these upset guests that should have been on a modern cruise ship or an airplane, what I want to know is how did they not know what they were getting into? Atlantic Crossings aren't anywhere near a budget option so why not do a lot of research before splashing out so much $$$ or £££?

@thomasconley3429 Жыл бұрын

My wife and I have been on QM2 for two different crossings to two different ports. One to Southhampton and the other to Hamburg. Unfortunately the Hamburg trip was marred with disruptions leaving NYC, so much of our journey was in darkness. Then when we neared the river into Hamburg we were met with what amounted to a hurricane, so couldn't proceed into the river and had to ride out the storm in the North Atlantic. It was a great and fun experience. Most interesting, while at dinner there were lots of big waves and I got a video of a nice green wave rolling by as we were eating. Hope to do it again in Spring 2023. Fingers crossed.

@MickeyJ42 Жыл бұрын

Great video, gonna be most likely a solo crossing for me in my early 40's. Always wanted the feel of an old school type crossing. Still on the fence for my 4 yr old to come with. Have to see what they offer for kids and daycare types. But sailing into New York harbor to see the statue of liberty is a bucket list for sure.

@littleglimmer2325 Жыл бұрын

When we sailed in to NY, the fog was so thick the end of the ship was lost! But the disappointment soon faded, to be honest. Although it sounds romantic to see it for the first time entering, there are plenty of opportunities to see the statue frm the Statten Island Ferry (free) and much closer.

@pierrecaron8731 8 ай бұрын

Just booked my transatlantic crossing for November 2024 and I know exactly what I signed up for.

@dzikijohnny Жыл бұрын

My ultimate bucket list item...an I was in the Navy...

@viviansimons7954 9 ай бұрын

Did 31 days on the Marco Polo to Montreal and back most of our time was spent whale watching wife loved it

@davidandrew1078 Жыл бұрын

I am an Australian, and, dress appropriately. People want to travel as they feel. It is Cunard, not Carnival.

@bobbyspapercraft Жыл бұрын

I cannot wait to do a transatlantic

@cliffordmace9197 Жыл бұрын

I have to disagree about the kids part - it really depends on the age of the children. Very young probably not, teenagers again myabe not, but between 7 and 12 I'd say it's fine. There is a children's club and they have activities till around 9/10 at night and my niece loved it, prefering to be there than with family. Its not like a creche where the children are watched and do nothing, they have their own daily programme, so to speak with guided activities, tours of the ship and interactive presentations (I think one my niece saw was on exploding science). If you want your child to do the adult activities then yes they will be bored to tears, but the children's club is enjoyable, or so a 9 year girl told me.

@patti1044 Жыл бұрын

Thanks again for another excellent video. I am continually surprised that people will plunk down a lot of money but not research what they're buying. Recently heard the couple surprised that they needed cold weather gear and raincoat on our Iceland cruise????

@CETravelGames Жыл бұрын

I've got to to both ways across since my dad isn't able to fly, hopefully if the trip happens it'll be interesting.

@teams3345 Жыл бұрын

I love Transatlantic cruises on NCL. I like the sea only days.

@Itsisawnotiseen Жыл бұрын

Watching this helped me reconsider taking this cruise. Single. Almost 70. Love women. Don’t want to dance or wear a tux. Rather be casual and enjoy being at the pool drinking all day. Have cruised many times in the Caribbean. I can see, thanks to you, that this may not be for me.

@ldnjal Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@tipsfortravellers Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the super thanks :-)

@shoshanachavab Жыл бұрын

I really like the dress up code.

@janetmackinnon5230 Жыл бұрын

This was so helpful. I've never had any desire to go on those giant cruise ships but Cunard and it's history including the dress code is probably the main reasons why I WOULD go on Cunard as opposed to other cruises. I get so tired of people dressing like slobs and thinking they should show up for dinner in a beautiful dining room in their shorts and sandals. My parents came to North America in the 1950s on the original Queen Mary. My father, ex Royal Naval officer, always says to stay mid ship to feel the least movement.

@julianuesch3330 10 ай бұрын

My family immigrated to the US aboard the original Queen Mary in 1963~ We are booked to go on the QM2 in March 2025 to complete the loop!

@cydneystephen2814 Жыл бұрын

Sir Gary. How does someone book a cruise and not know or under the itinerary? Like to relax and look nice on vacation but not formal every night. Smart casual just fine. These are great tips. Thanks so much and see you next video.

@bekihodgson4 Жыл бұрын

The Cunard's liners would suit me 100% because I like very posh, dressing up do's, I don't like all the entertainment and slides, pools etc. I like to read in a library or on the deck and chill out in peace and quiet. I want to go to New York but to travel back on it too. I don't fly!

@user-qe4dw8dy9i Жыл бұрын

I’ve not yet sailed with Cunard but I'd like to do a crossing one day. Meanwhile I'll just have to put up with doing transpacific on the Carnival Splendor next month. 😁

@well-blazeredman6187 Жыл бұрын

Even that Britannia Restaurant looks pretty magnificent.

@captwar Жыл бұрын

It is a little more formal than most ships. We didn't mind that. We decided to go with it and enjoy the experience When we came on board, there were several ship's officers standing there to welcome us aboard. You don't usually see that on other ships.

@thorsten9565 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for your great videos about Cunard. We are a German couple who did 2 Cunard cruises and felt in love with the ships and the way to travel. We will do a TA cruise from New York to Hamburg in October with our 2 daughters (22 and 17) and we all are looking forward to it. In all of your great videos with Pros/Cons you did not mention one thing: Doing a Cunard cruise when you not speaking English very well. It would be great to hear from you about that point. Thanks and Greeting from Germany.

@spanishpeaches2930 Жыл бұрын

Your English and grammatical construct is generally good. With a bit of polish, I wouldn't know it wasn't your first language. : )

@slmarti359 Жыл бұрын

I will be taking the QM2 in May of 2023 leaving from Hamburg then to Southampton to Le Harve then across the Atlantic to NYC. I have never been anywhere in Germany before.

@danielintheantipodes6741 Жыл бұрын

I would not like the formality but I would take the crossing regardless for the nostalgia!

@slmarti359 Жыл бұрын

The biggest problem you will experience in a Cunard Transatlantic is not enough sea days to do everything. Some of my best times have been on the QM2 from Southampton to NYC. Gary has quite a few fabulous videos about Cunard. I now work from home so basically daytime and nighttime pjamas so the dress code is going to be great and getting dressed up for supper. I won’t lie breakfast in bed awesome.