Cunard Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Cruise Reviews for Family to Australia & New Zealand from Adelaide

Embarked at Adelaide on a16 day cruise of several Australian ports.The ship handled well in a force 7 gale at night with 8metre waves with no roll but with a gentle pitch to lull you to sleep.The public rooms are large and with 2700 people on board one never felt crowded,in some areas there were 20 to 30 people.This vessel is not for people who want nightclubbing.There are 2 floorshows each ...

This was our first ever cruise and it was a toe in the water for me. Nowhere in earlier reviews could I discover the actual dress code for this QM2 cruise with any sense of accuracy (that is from someone who had actually experienced the event). For those travelling in the Queens Grill (suite) one should on the "informal dining nights" wear a jacket and tie for men and a cocktail dress for ladies ...

The Cunard line is far too convinced of its own distinctive name. Sadly, the brand is more McDonalds than Michelin star. Perhaps it was the best line on offer at some point in the past, but we would never bother again. Ship was tired and shabby, noisy and creaky. Service was non existent. Everything was too hard for any staff member to consider. Butler? What butler? The food was average. Happy ...

The Cunard line is far too convinced of its own distinctive name. Sadly, the brand is more McDonalds than Michelin star. Perhaps it was the best line on offer at some point in the LONG DISTANT past, but we would never bother again. We waited and queued to embark for so long, like cattle to the slaughter- and there was no priority queue for suite passengers- which set the tone of service for the ...