Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Review

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Our Dream Cruise-T/A Norway T/A

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fllady
First Time Cruiser • Age 80s

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Sail Date: Jul 2009
Cabin: Balcony, sheltered

Our QM2 cruise, Part 1, our first Trans Atlantic voyage. First I will say this was our first time on a Cunard ship, (36 cruises in all) and if the other smaller Cunard ships are anything like QM2. Then you all are in for a treat. They have what they call the White Star service. If something is not right they will make it right. We cannot complain about anything, it was our BEST cruise ever. QM2 cuts threw the water like butter. Even in 12-foot seas and 40-knot winds, we hardly felt movement at all. For the most part it was all so smooth, you didn't realize you were in the middle of the Atlantic.

The service was first class, and they all made you feel you were special. Our waitress, Angela, and her Assistant Balazs were great. We are hoping to have them again next year, yes, you read right, we booked another 24 day on QM2 for June7, 2010. This time it will do the whole West Coast of Norway, without the stops in Hamburg Germany or Oslo Norway. We'll cross the Arctic Circle and are hoping to see the northern lights (aurora Borealis) next time. We will keep in touch and will find out when the time gets close if they will still be on QM2.

The food in the dining room and the buffets, were from good to excellent. There are 4 different buffets, each opening at different time in the morning for us early birds and late risers. They all are themed, Lotus, is oriental, La Piazza, is Italian, The Carvery is roasts, different every day, and the Chef's Galley, had pancakes, waffles, omelets, fresh made when you ordered them. Or you could go to one of the others for the usual breakfast food. The dining room is also open seating for breakfast and lunch.

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Balcony, sheltered

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We had a sheltered balcony, which we were told to be best for T/A crossing. It was good, large 2 chairs that reclined and a table plenty of room for 4 people. It kept us dry, had to stand to see out the large opening and no wind. It was a good location near "B" stairway on starboard side. Dante', our room steward was great. Always had things done before we returned. Nice towels, personal soaps etc, and the softest toilet paper and tissues we ever had on board a ship. Plenty of closet space, and hangers, shelves and drawers for all of our "stuff" for a 24 day cruise. Wall safe was easy to use. Good lighting, refrigerator, desk and TV. 3 channels had 3 different movies that ran continuously each day different, and a few other channels of interest. Fox news, and BBC. The only problem that could be corrected were people slamming their doors, but seems it happens on any ship. The door checks need adjustment according to my DH. FREE launderettes and dryers with laundry soap supplied. Ironing boards and steam/dry irons.

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