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@bodyloverz30

14 күн бұрын

For the money, you would be better off, buying the Premier Package with Princess, than going on Cunard. I'm booked Reserve Collection Junior Suite, with Premier Package, for Honeymoon Panama Canal Cruise. This sound way better than "Luxury Line" Cunard's meager offerings!

@ToddMozingo-ei8oe

12 күн бұрын

Just met you guys in the Orlando airport. Thanks for what you do for the cruise industry!

I wish you guys wouldn't feel so bad about being honest and harsh when needed. I prefer the truth over an overly apologetic review. If it's bad it's bad and just say it. You're not being rude you're being honest.

@georgedixon9863

14 күн бұрын

they're British boys, they'll literally apologize if you crash into their car

@karinbrantner3081

14 күн бұрын

I so agree! And this does not mean other cruises are the same. I believe you give viewers very great opinions and content, which is useful to all.

@19airaz

14 күн бұрын

I understand why they feel the need to, KZreadrs get hated on so much if it even seems like they’re complaining about an aspect of their seemingly awesome life.

@TikiGuyJay

13 күн бұрын

@@19airazI agree. Their job as I see it is to show me options so that I can decide how best to spend my money. BUT, there are so many people who are so loyal to their favorite thing if someone said “On a scale from one to Ten I’d rate this is 9.5” would be outraged “How dare you not think my favorite vacation is 100% perfect all the time!” I think a lot of people view a transatlantic cruise about the Queen Mary as a bucket list vacation. Though maybe I could have more fun spending 1/2 as much money on something else. Not so much in the cruise KZread space but so much other KZread content feels like being negative for clicks is a business model, and they want to make sure no one thinks that is what they are doing.

@TravelsandTravails

12 күн бұрын

Agreed. They are so positive. When they say something not so positive, you know it’s real.

Ah!!! I’m so delighted you won and had such a great day. Especially after a slightly disappointing cruise. BTW , you never come off as not appreciating your life. You are both kindly honest. ❤️❤️❤️

@holliesheet3182

14 күн бұрын

A solid 2nd that!

@bettinahooper5344

14 күн бұрын

Yes, Lovely & Honest Gentlemen! Congratulations on your sale & purchase. Thanks for all you do.

Guys, that Italian dessert is cannoli. Canneloni is a kind of pasta

I thought your review of QM2 was very fair. After spending more than $5,ooo you should expect 5-star food, service and entertainment.

@chrissmith5347

9 күн бұрын

As the cruise is aimed at over 70s people, they probably found that the palate's of people that age were not that good anymore and they could get away with cheaper food as not many people their demographic could tell the difference. So they could buy cheaper food make more profit as most of the cliental will just remember the experience of the cruise the memories made and the photos of the experience. By the time next year rolls around as long as they have fond memories they will book again. I think the people the cruise is aimed at is people that want a more formal dining experience, that is more about the drinking and dancing. I bet the wines, Champagnes were pricey top notch ones.

@chrissmith5347

9 күн бұрын

Some of the people are probably trying to reminisce about the good old days and back when they were kids food was more simple back then. So for them food/entertainment isn't the most important thing as when they were young you had to make your own entertainment. Now that we don't have discos and dances. We have internet and TV and loads of entertainment choices that this type of cruiser didn't have. They probably look at the entertainment and go wow a meal and a dance if say that is on 2 of the nights they have something to look forward to and it is not over done. As nowadays we expect things in a instant where as they were brought up to wait, as there events would have been spread out over the year. This would have bought anticipation of the upcoming event, now we expect entertainment 24/7.

@JudithWright5

3 күн бұрын

Hello the TA is not aimed at the over 70s. We sailed round trip from UK as a bucket list trip August 2023. We are in our early 60s and young at heart. The demographic was mixed both in terms of age and nationality. The weather was fog fog and more fog but that is the North Atlantic and was to be expected. The ship is yes showing some wear but we regard her as a country hotel rather than a modern glitzy model. She is the potentially last ocean liner so if you get the chance a sail on her is a must. I am not a foodie and have a tiny appetite and my gripe on our voyage was in the MDR cold, uninspired and inedible food. Would I sail again? Yes in a heartbeat a beautiful, sophisticated ship with a mixed demographic, exceptional insight speakers - a trip of a lifetime ❤️

@chrissmith5347

3 күн бұрын

@@JudithWright5 I am new to crusing but would find this trip boring. I am just going off what what was said in the video. I think there is a certain type of person that this cruise would cater for. Is not for Ben and David. I think flying would have been better for them. As I only like certain foods if they did not have those in the trip it would be a no from me. Maybe one day I would do a cruise that is as boring as this one was. Maybe not as I like entertainment and for the price I would want to have loads of entertainment lined up. I can't see a trip to New York on this type of cruise being a bucket list cruise for most people. As it is a very narrow demographic it is aimed for. As a very well travelled person I expect a certain level of excellence, luxury and to be wowed. Sadly this cruise would fall short on all levels for me. Even flying first class is not a great experience as they never do it correctly. I find most travel to be subpar. They have lost the customer experience in all forms of travel these days.

I was on this same cruise and the same class cabin. Your review is spot on! Couldn’t agree more with your assessment.

@georgebetz5929

13 күн бұрын

Me too, cept I was in inside cabin. My cabin too cold, my fault for not setting it right. Also light over bed flickered. Shower drain was slow. Had quiet neighbors but could hear them cough. At least B&D did not catch cough that was going around.

The pizzas and pastas looked like they came out of a microwave telly kit - gag. About as far away from a luxury cruise line as possible. Cunard probably expects you to shovel your own coal and be happy about it.

@karhje1

14 күн бұрын

The pizza topping looked like ham and ananas...Don´t tell the Italians, they'll boycott Cunard, lol.

@georgebetz5929

13 күн бұрын

was on that crossing also. Pizza tasted like sandwich bread.

@czeshirecat6278

12 күн бұрын

I agree totally about the grub. But, it's not a cruise, it's a posh ferry to New York and grossly overprice imho.

"A little bit disappointed." My thoughts exactly. I've moved on from Cunard and discovered smaller, more luxurious ships (600 - 750 passengers) where there's 450 - 500 crew members. On these "ultra luxury ships" with almost 1 crew member to 1 passenger, so many staff get to know your name and always have the time to chat. More costly than Cunard (except during sales / special offers), but, you genuinely get more for your Dollar/Pounds Sterling/ Euro.

@marias902

13 күн бұрын

Which cruise line? Silver Sea? Oceania? Regent Seven Seas? Crystal? We have enjoyed Viking cruises, especially when we lucked out twice on only 75% full sailings. Really got to know crew members and even upper level officers and managers. We also sail on Oceania. I suspect the lines you sail with would still be too rich for our blood, but that high crew to passenger ratio sounds amazing!

@trevorharrison29

12 күн бұрын

@@marias902 I've now cruised on the Silver Moon and the Regent Explorer. Both Silversea and Regent offer 25% solo supplement surcharge. Occasionally, this 25% solo surcharge can be had with special sale fares. This is when the total price is not much more than Cunard. (Cunard only offer the discriminatory 80% - 90% solo surcharge). This does require me to constantly monitor on-sale offers and specials. from Regent and Silversea. And you have to act quick, because on any cruise itinerary, there's only a few cabins available with 25% solo supplement. Once they're gone, they're gone for good.

I am older but not dead. Like good food, good service, and good shows. I think that I will spend my money elsewhere.

@karhje1

14 күн бұрын

Me, too.

@littlebunnybunny

14 күн бұрын

hope you dont queue skip!!!

@joyadefoor2095

14 күн бұрын

@@littlebunnybunny Never. Always on the basis of our status when boarding or our position when standing in line, but yielding to anyone requiring extra help or time

@SherryAnnOfTheWest

14 күн бұрын

I'm not sure Ben and David would agree, but I spend my money in the MSC Yacht Club. I've NEVER had bad service or bad food there .....

@mpb3481

14 күн бұрын

@@SherryAnnOfTheWest​​⁠​⁠They gave a glowing review of the Yacht Club their last time on MSC. Unfortunately that was the cruise they were told to stop shooting on board. MSC did apologize following that incident so I imagine the guys will give them another try

Looks like they gave you the huevos rancheros and not the frittata.

@birbluv9595

14 күн бұрын

That’s what i thought

@biancalawrence3178

13 күн бұрын

I think you're right.

@stormythelowcountrykitty7147

13 күн бұрын

I like huevos rancheros but that one didn’t look great.

@birbluv9595

13 күн бұрын

@@stormythelowcountrykitty7147 not like any huevos rancheros I’ve ever had! This might be the fancy artisanal version. Please give me the standard Mexican family version!

@angelajones2093

13 күн бұрын

@@stormythelowcountrykitty7147 it looked horrible, but definitely more like huevos rancheros than a frittata. I guess it would be a cruise you'd actually lose weight on.

I think, despite having such a disappointing cruise, this has been my favorite video on y’all’s. It showed such honesty, but with compassion, it showed joy in spite of circumstances (unexpected rain) and just a general love of life. I so enjoyed it. Thank you!

@italiana626sc

14 күн бұрын

Well said!

@cherylemmanuel744

14 күн бұрын

Exactly! It’s not what you say it’s how you say it and Itink they give constructive reviews. I would be very disappointed by that level of service too

Not all of us in our 70's like bland food and a nursing home atmosphere. Nor do we make a habit of cutting in line. Very enjoyable video. Thanks

@littlebunnybunny

14 күн бұрын

thats the americans dear!

@ilch8295

14 күн бұрын

@@littlebunnybunny no its not but thank you for the slam.

@styrpak1

14 күн бұрын

​@@littlebunnybunnyI'm American and I don't act like that silly bunny

@isabellind1292

14 күн бұрын

@@littlebunnybunny You're as rude as someone who butts in line.

@johnnieves8719

10 күн бұрын

😂

Funny you mentioned the inappropriate "burger cheese". It reminded me of a funny story. Years ago I attended a good friend's beautiful wedding at an actual wedding venue, and the cheese plate was made up of the same triangles as your "burger cheese" or what's commonly called Kraft Singles/American Cheese in America. Insult to injury, this took place in our home state of Wisconsin a.k.a. "America's Dairyland". We make more "real" cheese of every kind than any other state in America. We love our cheese and good cheese and sausage plates. It was a complete faux paus, but I never had the heart to ask her if she knew that was the cheese being served. Still cracks me up to this day! 😂

So sorry about your disappointment with the cruise but huge Congrats on switching houses and for David winning some money in New York.

"We're even seeing Crocs!" This may be the most surprising revelation in the whole video. 🤭❤️

Hi Ben and David. I'm with you, seems Cunard is not the "luxury" line it once was. Especially the food. I saw the when you were on the Kelly Clarkson show. That was so fun. Congratulations again for being picked. David, your response was perfect. So glad you enjoyed NYC and got an upgrade in your hotel room. As always thank you for all you do ❤️❤️

Sailed a few Cunard cruises and their food was always amazing...sorry to hear its joined the general ranks.....and no planetarium on a trans Atlantic cruise...come on Cunard...QM2 was once a jewel.

That Kelly Clarkson thing was amazing! How cool was that!x

Love that you give QM2 - the ship - a score of 5/5. She really is a very special ship! Also… not to sound picky but your title… you went on a CROSSING gentlemen, not a cruise 😂😂😂 sorry couldn’t help myself.

The quality of service and morale of the crew is a direct reflection of the quality of the officers. Sounds like it's time for Cunard to make some changes.

@jamesthefirst8790

11 күн бұрын

"Sounds like it's time for Cunard to make some changes"?... more like... "Sounds like these are the results of Cunard making some changes"...

I'm surprised it was that bad. Gary is always so positive about Cunard, but I guess he does upgrade to the grills for a reason!

@kimc555

14 күн бұрын

Yes I was trying to think of who has posted videos on the lower tier classes on Cunard. No one. lol

@nunagoras

14 күн бұрын

@@kimc555 That's the real problem. Watch the price line: Cunard's one on lower end classes is barely mainstream. No surprise service the cruise experience would match the segments...

@paulgerrard9227

14 күн бұрын

His most recent post was not glowing. As he noted lower standards and noise between cabins etc. He questioned sailing cunard v other lines

@bodyloverz30

14 күн бұрын

@@kimc555 On Queen Ann, the guys were in Britannia Club Class! I guess with Cunard, you get what you pay for, just like with airlines. Five Star my ass!

@kimc555

14 күн бұрын

@@bodyloverz30 ya the line is def pushing ppl to pay more. Which is fine. They should lower the cost of the bottom tier classes tho.

The way you looked at Ben, David in your hotel room was so full of love and kindness, it made me cry, thank you both for being genuine. And Happy Wedding Anniversary xx

Hi Ben & David.... Very honest review..... The food really looked atrocious! ... I sailed on QM2 for her maiden voyage way back in 2003, as an ex Cunarder (Worked on QE2 in the mid 1990's .... Cunard really has lost what they were famous for. A real shame!

@jamesthefirst8790

11 күн бұрын

After this review, I might aswell book my trip to New York on Steerage... it can't be worst than that...

When the marketing declares, the experience is supposed to be luxurious, but it is mid at best, then they need to recalibrate. I'm almost 65, and it seems like that was a near nursing home type of experience. More like a museum, bland food for a stereotype that elders don't eat flavored foods, and tame entertainment meant to promote naps. Their competition will get more business.

@Lkb5555

14 күн бұрын

Cunard doesn’t have competition lol

@Sparks_Alive

14 күн бұрын

@@Lkb5555sounds like they should! Or…they may find they do now.

@kimc555

14 күн бұрын

@@Lkb5555they do. That’s why Queen Anne exists.

@nunagoras

14 күн бұрын

Well: Cunard doesn't have competition by themselves. They're sort of a niche market line for a certain mostly British clientele. Whether they're fit for a brand new ship or they should to remain just with the current ones till they eventually finish their prime time that is to be known in the next years to come, but I don't predict their market niche to remain gone their current client generation. Better for CCL group to start thinking on where would they redeploy the Queen Anne in some 5 or 10 years to come. Princess?

@bodyloverz30

14 күн бұрын

@@Lkb5555 Luxury lines!

tough to watch, but I can't fault you for appearing to be fair, and allow every opportunity for improvements. I hope this review is received in good faith by Cunard, and proper adjustments will be expediently made. As much as I LOVE Queen Mary 2, things like food and working light bulbs are non-negotiable at her premium.

@jamesthefirst8790

11 күн бұрын

I wonder... if this is what Ben & Jerry got sailing in an over $5,000 Balcony Cabin, what can we expect when next month we'll sail to New York on this Liner's Steerage class?

I love watching your cruise reviews! You are honest and so kind. It was sweet the way you made certain the audience understood that the crew did their best, even though your rating of the service was poor. Glad you had such a great day in New York!

We so appreciate your honesty. You aren't there to cheerlead, which is refreshing! ❤

Call that a cheese plate! The food was pretty awful. Congrats on the house and anniversary. It's a capital city and all capitals are.expensive unless you really look.

Britain - Trainers, America - Sneakers, Canada - Running shoes. I love formalwear and fine dining. If I'm going to spring for Cunard and they fail at this one thing, I would be miffed.

@rebeccawright5987

14 күн бұрын

America also has areas where they’re called tennis shoes, specifically in the Midwest

@Lord.Kiltridge

14 күн бұрын

@@rebeccawright5987 Canada is also large and diverse. I'm sure there are variations here as well.

@blowfishofdoom

14 күн бұрын

Depends on where in the US. for me in California, Running shoes are specific things and Sneakers/Tennis shoes. Also depends on demographic

@kristybowman8731

14 күн бұрын

​@rebeccawright5987 Can confirm! Grew up calling them tennies.

@dawnshade4939

14 күн бұрын

And in australia we flip back and forth between runners and sneakers

OMG I am so happy for you guys! I do hope Cunard listens to the customers' feedback; thank you for your unbiased opinion, it means a lot, love your videos!

I'm sorry you were disappointed. I did a crossing on her in 2022 (NY-Southampton) and loved every minute of it! But I think that some of the things that bothered you would not bother me. I don't think we ever turned on the TV, for instance, and the plugs by the desk were sufficient for our needs. It does sound, though, that the food and service have deteriorated since then, as we found the food excellent and the service friendly and helpful. It's too bad, because that trip was what converted me to cruising.

Sorry the trip wasn’t up to expectations, but appreciate the feedback and honesty especially at that price. Cunard isn’t the only line that’s had issues since COVID

Hi Ben and David, it’s only Louise - I’m waiting for medication so I won’t be able to watch your Vlog/video just yet but just wanted to come and say hello - I’ve now been referred to Saint Georges hospital for advanced pain relief - I’ve been well looked after here by the nurses the physios and the carers - can’t wait to watch your Vlog/video later as you know it’s the highlight of my Sunday evening ~ I hope you’ve had a good weekend and I hope you have a great week also thank you both for all your hard work in putting these Vlog/videos together and sharing them with me - it really does mean the world ~ sending loads of love and hugs to you both ~ Xxx Xxx

Congratulations on your new house. Congrats that you finally got a decent meal at that coffee shop. Loved the NYC part of this video. Thanks

Congratulations on winning $1000. BTW gents it’s Clark-son. She won American Idol.

@kjean86

14 күн бұрын

Came here to say that. :-)

@wcsparksnv1

13 күн бұрын

She is THE American Idol.

I thinkj Daniel and Jonathan both won Tony's for that show! Greatly appreciated your honest review! Thank you!

💡And that's why I love you guy's so much! You're always truthful. Thank you!

Went on the ship in the newer stage of her life. Everything needs to be refreshed. The food in my humble opinion was not top notch even then. Thanks for your honest review guys.😊 Congratulations on the money and of course your Anniversary 🎉

David, you and Ben live a charmed life. The Fates felt sorry for your less than stellar cruise so they gave you an exciting day in New York: the house transfer on Times Square, The Kelly Clarkson Show (Kelly was the first American Idol winner) with the $1K prize, and the Anniversary gift at your hotel. Not a bad day at all.

Absolutely love you two. So refreshing to listen to such honest reviews of these cruises! X

Thank you for the honest review. My wife and I like going transatlantic, but over the years the standards have slipped lower and lower. The crew seems to be perpetually in training and as soon as they get to know their trade, they go elsewhere. Anyway, maybe your report will help improve things. If there was some competition, maybe they'd need to pull their socks up, but as things are the standards are slipping more and more.

Our exact experience on Queen Elizabeth. Service was so cold, no connection at all

We watch you for your honesty. We appreciate it. Thank you. Blessings to you.

As a former New Yorker, you made me miss NY!! I need to go soon! So glad you had a fabulous day in my hometown!

From the pictures ya'll showed of the food it looked terrible I've seen better from airline food. It looked like they took TV dinners and put it on a plate.

that pizza looks like something that you can buy from in the store and cook it yourself. It's just perfectly round and covered efficiently with extras. I wonder...

@FrielFamilyFootball

13 күн бұрын

Yes…

Oh my gosh, congratulations on your win, David!!! 🎉🎉🎉🎉 And congrats to you both on your anniversary!!! ❤🎉❤

Hi you two, so look forward to seeing you guys every week. Brightens my day. Sorry you had disappointing times, but hopefully the great bits made up for it. ❤

Happy anniversary 🎉. My partner and I were considering the Queen Mary to NYC. You did us a huge favor in pointing out some of the drawbacks of this ship. Like you two we love cruising and enjoy the razzle dazzle and great food. Thank you again!

Thank you both for such an honest and enlightening review. I've considered a Cunard cruise many times, so glad I've not committed to this one.

Great video as always guys! Genuinely love your New York content, more stuff like this would be amazing! We are watching for your personalities as much as the cruise vids 🙂

What I’ll always love about the QM2 is I wore my dress blues on formal nights and the captain called me out on that and I was like I’m a U.S. Merchant Marine and he asked me where I was from and i said Long Island and my family had been there since the 1640s and he said you could apply to Cunard. Mainly because you’re from a former colony you can work on a British ship. Fun fact the easiest European captains license an American can get is British if you’re from the 13 colonies or Oregon and Washington State because they were owned by Great Britain at one point.

Love that your reviews are honest!!

Congratulations on the house and winning the money! And happy anniversary! Love you guys xxx

Thank you for your review and your candidness. It must have been a difficult critique to give but I am sure Cunard will acknowledge the criticism in good faith and work on these areas. The food did not look like the food I have had on prior Cunard sailings and the cabins quite disappointing. Well done on your sensitivity and I look forward to your next cruise critique.

I didn’t know what “quotidien” meant in English, much less French, so I looked it up. It means “everyday” and can mean “ordinary.” So the name of the cafe is probably an encouragement to eat there regularly (not likely for $30 😅) or a signal they aren’t stuffy.

@mccorca

14 күн бұрын

It means “the daily bread” in French.

I love the fact that David was trying the hair dryer 😂❤

Glad you enjoyed your time in NYC at least! NYC won't disappoint, even if the cruise did. Also, I can't help but laugh that you ate at Le Pain Quotidien and Pret A Manger in one day. They're basically the same thing!

Happy Anniversary! So glad your day was magical.

Your honesty is helpful. I'm doing my first QM2 crossing in a few months, and this helps me manage my expectations.

@timmytommy2921

5 күн бұрын

Same. Actually glad to not have huge expectations. I’m doing it just for the bucklist item of crossing the Atlantic on a boat. I’m just going to relax, play games on my computer, and read.

Congratulations on your new home! Way to go on the win on the Kelly Clarkson show!!!

Holy crap! I can't believe what a strong internet signal you were getting. I'm taking a transatlantic on RC in October and I can only hope the internet will be half as good. Thanks, as always, for giving us your brutally honest opinions. It's so appreciated. Congrats on the sale of your old house and purchase of your new house. Btw, that pizza on the ship looked positively vile.

We sailed QM2 in 2019 and based on your review it seems things have not changed. That cruise was our least favorite in over 20 cruises. The best food we had was in the pub. Glad you guys made it safe!

Always good to see a honest review

Congratulations!!! You must be so excited about the house! So happy for you both. That’s a shame about the cruise. When you are paying that much you expect more. What a nice surprise that you win! Happy Anniversary 💗

Definitely looks like one to miss. Also, being in my early 60's, I think I'm too young. 😅

What a fantastic video. Thank you. I have been fortunate enough to do QM2 four times now on the transatlantic route - twice in Princess Grill and twice in a shelter balcony - the last trip in the fall of 2023. You are 100% accurate in your assessments. On my last trip, the crew were harried and rushed off their feet. Prior to that, my Princess Grill experience was awful (except cabin stewards, who have all been fantastic.)}Bland food and several incorrect orders appeared at the table. Cunard management deserves a swift kick in the ass - or arse, as you say in the UK. In the past when I have commented on poor service on Cunard, all I get is excuses.

So happy for you!! ❤

We love your pure honesty and that's why we subscribe and watch you both. It's these type of video's that are enjoyable to watch. Getting to see the good and the bad. Cruise lines need to get more staff and improve, your videos should help highlight the errors so they get fixed for the future. Thanks boys

Gosh. Chris Platt and Kelly Clark-Stone. 😁 And you won 1000 bucks. Sounds like you had a blast!

Great to watch both of you!!! Thx's for the great truth. Always share your true thoughts- really appreciated!

Another fab video! You two always make me chuckle xx

LOLLLLLL!!!!!! "we had dodgy tummies".....!!!!!! You guys are really very funny 🙂

Hello Ben and David! Thanks for the video. You two are the cutest

I love your reviews as they are so honest thank you and Happy Anniversary 🥂🥂

Happy Anniversary and I'm so glad you had such a lovely day in NYC!!!

Such a nice setting with horrible service and food - I would never go

A transatlantic has been on my bucket list for a long time, and I was hoping to plan one with my boyfriend for a special event but I'd really rethink Cunard based on your review and Gary Bembridge (spelling). I go to NYC frequently and there are a bunch of little gems around the city. You just have to find them and enjoy.

Great review, love the honesty. Keep up the great work x

What a great video .. always puts a smile on my face. Keep up the great work ❤️

You both lucked out on the NYC visit, nice! Great choice of shows to see. Cunard def looks different from my crossing in 2016! But even then there was not much to do other than eat sleep & chill! We did buy a spa pass and spent copious amounts of time there daily! I thought food was good but nothing great or over the top!

Congratulations on your new home.

Happy Anniversary! Thank you for all the wonderful videos you put up! You are both amazing!

Sorry to hear about your trip. I took the QM2 westbound crossing 5/16/24-5/23/24. I had a truly wonderful experience all the way around. I didn’t want to leave the ship after seven days! So while on board, I booked an 18-day cruise on QM2 from Sydney to Hong Kong in March, 2026. My advice to anyone looking at cruises is do you homework, read the info and yes look at reviews, but know that everyone has different tastes and preferences. People will ultimately have their own unique experience and perspective.

We have to agree with you guys on this. We took the QM2 round trip from NYC to the Caribbean for our honeymoon over Christmas and New Year’s last year. It was the worst cruise we’ve been on. For context, we’re in our 40s, and we like more mature cruises. Holland America is our favorite line, and we expected Cunard to be similar, if not nicer given the pricing. We couldn’t have been more wrong. The QM2 itself was gorgeous, and we thought the food was fine. We actually did have wonderful service. Our complaint was the lack of any energy on the ship - it felt like a floating convalescent home with passengers dozing in the main atrium and the Golden Lion Pub. Not even music piped into many areas. As you mentioned, most seemed content to sit quietly and rest or read. Our two bright spots were the Commodore Club before dinner, and the trivia in the Carinthia lounge - where the amazing host, Laura, would poke a bit of fun at the low energy on the ship. She was delightful! We would not go back on the QM2, or Cunard, to be honest. Glad it exists for folks who enjoy it, but we plan to stick with HAL and Princess.

Thank you for being so honest I've been dying to go on Cunard now I'm having second thoughts definitely not the ship you went on

So thankful that your first day in NYC was fabulous! Thank you for the very best reviews and content. I look forward to your post each week. Great work guys!

You guys are the bombs!! Thank you for the smiles you gave me.

For what it's worth, I have heard that Cunard sent a lot of their experienced staff to the Queen Anne and brought new staff on to the other ships so if you have cruised with them recently, you may have noticed a dip in their usual service. Not excusing anything, but it might offer something of an explanatory note.

@Drjanetta

11 күн бұрын

We noticed this also and concluded that the staff were sent to Queen Anne!

After watching this it has put me off cruising on Cunard. I always thought it was a cruise line that offered above and beyond. They definitely charge for it but obviously no longer deliver. Another great video with good honest opinions. Thanks guys

Im so glad that New York was so magical for you after getting off that floating retirement home. You guys really deserved it. Looking forward to the Disney cruise!

Im so excited you had an amazing day in New York! Happy belated Anniversary. :) Thank you for another great review and video.

Thanks for being honest about qm2

Hey guys. I’ve never seen a frittata look like that. Glad the backup dish was better. I can tune out noise but A/C problems a problem. Sorry the lightbulb 💡 wasn’t replaced in a timely manner. Glad Starlink was efficient. Glad the dress is less formal. Like to be comfortable on vacation. 2 formal nights enough. Don’t agree with shorts & flip flops 🩴 at dinner in the dining rooms. Thought Cunards food would’ve been spectacular. 2/5 for entertainment. 5/5 for the ship. Nice. The crew sounds either new or short staffed. David is saying this now. Wonder if suite guests have a different experience? You’re in NY my state. Yes. Cheap Broadway tickets are $175/person in the nosebleed seats. Congratulations on your new home. Oh Kelly Clarkson where David won a few coins. Omg. You saw Jeremy Renner and Jake Gyllenhal? Amazing. Chris Pratt too? Congrats on that win and happy anniversary ❤️. You guys deserve all the best. Glad the Broadway show was good. NY came through except for that cheese 🧀 plate 😂😂😂. Great vlog guys. Thanks for sharing 🤗

Happy Anniversary and many more happy years ❤️!

Congrats Guys! and happy anniversary 🥰

The "fritatta" looked more like a shakshuka

QM2 transatlantic cruise last Fall. Queen’s Grill. Totally different food & crew experience. The disparity is significant. I understand your disappointment.

@heatherphillips1107

13 күн бұрын

Queens grill suites and dining room are wonderful.

Wow, I'm so happy for your wonderful day after that disappointing cruise!! I was just smiling as you described the day. So cool! 😻

Glad to hear it. I enjoy hearing pure honesty about your experience.