We took the Queen Mary 2 across from Southampton to New York in December 2013. Our package included 2 nights in New York as well as all flights and transfers: a really good deal. It certainly lived up to our expectations.

Check-in was well organised, given that they had over 2000 to check in in a very short time. Once on board we easily found our stateroom: a balcony on deck 11. A good size and well equipped, including toiletries, bathrobes, slippers, TV and safe. Plenty of storage space. Very clean and our cabin steward could not have been more helpful.

It takes a while to get used to where everything is but there is plenty to do on board: talks, entertainment, dances, a superb library and a not-to-be-missed planetarium. Or you can simply chill in one of the bars/cafes. There are also several swimming pools, but these were closed due to the bad weather. Read more