Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Review

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QM2 MAIDEN VOYAGE FOR OLD-SCHOOL CRUISER

Review for Canada & New England Cruise on Queen Mary 2 (QM2)
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VKMcCarty
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

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Sail Date: Jul 2016
Cabin: Standard Inside
High Tea is served in the Queens Room under the stern view of HMQM2
Art Deco touches embellish the new plus QM2 couches
Plush new raspberry carpet in the Grand Lobby dispels Embarkation long-line
A displayed collection of maritime gifts received by Queen Mary herself add
The Illuminations Theatre presented spiffy planetarium shows crafted by the
Tucked deep into the ship, the well-named Churchhill Smoking Lounge
Enjoying Champagne travel toasts as Queen Mary 2 pauses in front of Lady Li
V.K. McCarty enjoying an embarrassment of Champagne gifts while dressing fo
An excellent quartet of London cabaret singers regaling us on the QM2 after
The admirably developed Harbour Walk in Halifax provides uplifting oceansid
Extra QM2 propellers at the ready create vibrant uber-contemporary sun-lit
The Canyon Ranch Spa aboard QM2 provides not only excellent massages but al
After the indulgence of a Canyon Ranch Spa massage, further pleasure awaits
The smart G32 Club, where the party crowd gather while I'm sleeping.

AFTER ALL THESE YEARS cruising every January, was Cunard for me? Having heard about the advantages of transatlantic sailing travel compared to cruising for so many years, thought I’d give an ocean-liner a try.

So, the brief 4th of July sailing offered on the Queen Mary 2 appeared to be a great opportunity to experience one of the legendary Cunard ships. She was built to sport the often-stormy high seas of the North Atlantic and this excursion was meant to show off her brand-new $132 million refurbishment.

From the first moment we embarked the “QM2,” to find White Star bellmen kitted out in snug red uniforms welcoming us into the Grand Lobby, classical music lilting through the air from a string quartet, and sparkling wine on ice at the ready in the cabin, we had the distinct feeling of participating in a time-honored sailing tradition. Just the lush new raspberry carpet was enough to dispel the discomfort of long embarkation lines due to Coast Guard inspection when a ship begins its Canadian itinerary.

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Standard Inside

Brand-new fittings quite impressive & elegant

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