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queen mary 2

Seven Sea Days in an Inside Cabin – Fun, But Never Again!

16/11/2025

I’ve always wanted to take a transatlantic crossing, experience a classic Ocean Liner route, and take that Iconic sailing from New York to Southampton. I booked the trip knowing the Atlantic in January is often rough, but I hoped the … Read more

Tags Cunard, queen mary 2, Seasickness, Transatlantic crossing
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The Perfect Gift for Any Ocean Liner Fan (Yep, For You Too!)

21/05/2025

There are cruise ships, and then there’s Queen Mary 2, the last true ocean liner still in service. Whether you’ve sailed on her once or a dozen times, something about her stays with you and this new print we’ve created … Read more

Tags cruise gifts, queen mary 2, The Cruise Maps
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8 Days From New York To England – Fun, But Never Again!

17/03/2025

I’ve just disembarked a cruise that I would not choose to repeat – and this is the first time I’ve ever said that. For years, I’ve wanted to try a transatlantic crossing, following in the footsteps of those travelling on … Read more

Tags Cunard, Dress Codes, ocean liner, queen mary 2, Transatlantic crossing

I Found an Ash Tray in My Cruise Cabin (Hundreds Told Me I Was Wrong)

19/02/202519/02/2025

I recently posted a video about an atrium view cabin I had stayed in. It had lots and lots of views and hundreds of comments. Many comments were about how I had stupidly “mistaken” the soap holder in the bathroom … Read more

Tags ashtray, cruise ship facts, queen mary 2, Ship History, Smoking, Smoking ban
QM2 Planetarium

10 Things You Can Do on the Queen Mary 2 That You Can’t on Most Cruise Ships

29/01/2025

Queen Mary 2 is the last Ocean Liner at Sea. She really is a “one of a kind” ship. She is the last of a long line of Ocean Liners that can sail with speed and comfort across thousands of … Read more

Tags afternoon tea, Cunard, formal dining, formal nights, Ocean Liners, Planetarium, queen mary 2, Transtlantic
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Queen Mary 2 vs. Other Cruise Ships: What Makes Her Unique?

29/01/2025

Queen Mary 2 is so much more than just another cruise ship – she is the last Ocean Liner at sea. She has a distinct Ocean Liner legacy and is known for her luxury and elegance. She offers a perfect … Read more

Tags Cunard, cunard afternoon tea, cunard dress code, ocean liner, queen mary 2

CDC Reported 13.5% of People ill On The Cruise BEFORE Mine – Here’s How it Affected Us

29/01/2025

Taking a Transatlantic crossing on the last Ocean Liner at Sea has long been on my “bucket list”. I knew that I would only want to take that crossing with so many sea days on the Queen Mary 2. I … Read more

Tags Cunard, illness, Norovirus, queen mary 2, Seasickness
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I Took A Cruise That Allows Dogs (And Cats) Onboard!

16/11/202528/01/2025

Many of us are animal lovers, and some would like to take their pet dog or cat with them when they cruise. I have a cat and a dog, Hudson and Rolo, and I always miss them when I travel. … Read more

Tags Cunard, pets, queen mary 2, Transatlantic crossing

Why I Wouldn’t Recommend This Balcony Cabin on Queen Mary 2 (Full Cabin Review)

26/05/202615/01/2025

If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2, you may be wondering if a balcony cabin is a good option for you. When I took a Transatlantic cruise, my parents had a balcony cabin on deck 11. … Read more

Tags balcony cabin, cabin review, Cunard, Forward cabin, queen mary 2, Seasickness, upgrade
Queen Mary 2

Queen Mary vs The Queen Mary 2 – Size, Power, and Speed Comparison

09/04/202520/02/2022

When the Queen Mary was built in 1934 she was one of the most technologically advanced ships of her day. The Queen Mary 2 was built later in 2003 and she is the world’s last ocean liner. I recently disembarked … Read more

Tags Queen Mary, queen mary 2

Titanic vs The Queen Mary 2 – Size, Power, and Speed Comparison

09/04/202520/02/2022

When the Titanic was built in 1912 she was the largest and most technologically advanced ship of her day. The original Queen Mary was launched in 1936 and the Queen Mary 2 was built later in 2003. I have recently … Read more

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Sheltered Balcony Cabin Pictures and Honest Review – Queen Mary 2

09/04/202520/02/2022

If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if a sheltered balcony cabin is a good option for you. Sheltered balcony cabins on Queen Mary 2 are cheaper than standard balcony cabins, so … Read more

Tags Cunard, queen mary 2

Queen Mary 2 – Inside Cabin Photo Guide and Honest Review

09/04/202520/02/2022

If you are taking a cruise on the Queen Mary 2 you may be wondering if an inside cabin is a good option for you. I’ve just disembarked a cruise onboard the QM2, where I stayed in an inside cabin. … Read more

Tags Cunard, queen mary 2

Queen Mary 2, Cruise Review: Ship, Food, Entertainment and More

26/05/202618/02/2022

I’ve been cruising on modern cruise ships for years but have always wanted to try a cruise on a traditional ocean liner. There’s only one ocean liner operating in the entire world, so when I saw a short cruise sailing … Read more

Tags Cunard, queen mary 2

Hey hey hey, I'm Emma and I LOVE cruising! I took my first cruise when I was 11 and I've been hooked ever since. I create cruise content across YouTube, this website and my social accounts, all with the aim of helping you to find, and take your perfect cruise. 48,000 people receive my best cruise tips, insights and guides every week. You can join them for free by clicking here.

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