Background Information: We sailed NYC to Southampton as part of a three cruise vacation. It was our first time on the QM2 or on Cunard.

Hotel Info: We flew into NYC (JFK) the day before and stayed overnight at the Marriott Fairfield Inn at JFK. Air train from the terminal to a central pick up point where the hotel shuttle picked us up. The Fairfield Inn has a pleasant restaurant which is open at night until 10 pm and we had a decent meal after arriving. Not much near the hotel to walk to, so the restaurant was a nice surprise.

Ship Info: The QM2 is a rarity, built as an ocean liner, not a cruise ship. She travels as steady as a rock even in rough waters. It is really a remarkable ship, and we would not hesitate to make use of it again as a wonderful alternative to Business Class air fare to and from London. The ship motors along faster than the average ship on a T/A but you can hardly feel the motion. Read more