Funny story. We did the world cruise on the QM2 about five years ago. As you can imagine the laundry room was always busy especially as some machines were out of order. One day a crowd of us were waiting for a machine and lots of women were getting irate, saying this is not good enough on a world cruise etc etc. We noticed an officer in a white uniform coming towards us in the corridor and some women accosted him demanding to know when the broken machines would be fixed. Ladies, he said, I’m sorry I can’t help you. I don’t work on this ship. I’m the Admiral of the Fleet here to give a talk tomorrow! Well, some faces went very red! Next day, at his talk, he talked about the pirate waters we were navigating and said he had no fears in case of attack because he knew that the ladies in the laundry room could conquer any pirates that might appear!

@tonyburgham4322

21 күн бұрын

Classic, DO NOT CROSS wives, it's too dangerous!! 😄

@salpon

21 күн бұрын

lmao

@juliewilson3237

20 күн бұрын

😂😂🤣🤣 never mess with a woman and her laundry requirements!!

@sarahwebster1173

20 күн бұрын

Hell hath no fury like a woman with no clean knickers 🤣🤣

@curious-traveler7730

20 күн бұрын

🤣

As a 70 yr old lady i can tell you dear Ben and David old is not any excuse to be rude! Thank you is the least that can be said. So sorry 😢and the heat in your room and oh my the rude neighbors! You two are always so thoughtful ❤

I thought you were going to say 'David has just gone into Greggs to get me a jacket'

@JilSpangenberg-ys7fz

21 күн бұрын

LOL... I thought the same thing.

@LadyAuld

21 күн бұрын

So did I. I was also thinking if they’ve moved out, did he leave it in the house? I feel like in too invested lol.

@raisafrancisco7323

21 күн бұрын

Same here LOL!!

@lifewithgrandmabev

21 күн бұрын

We also thought that.

@laurataylor9207

21 күн бұрын

Are the Little Chefs still around?

Every video I've seen of this cruise hypes it up. But these people stay in the highest class which is not realistic for most people. I think your video is a true representation of what the ship is like.

@lisaparquettesilva6118

20 күн бұрын

I think it is hard to judge after one night - I’m curious to see how it progresses- we have traveled on QM2 multiple times and usually ocean view or interior- I have personally never encountered the problems shown in this video - we have always had excellent service in the MDR although it can be slow - we did have a set dining time with the same waiter each night - he got to know us very well an anticipated our needs before we asked - I hate to think the service is not as good if you choose anytime dining - I hope it improves as we have always had a lovely time on this liner !

We were on the same crossing. Said hi the first day in the mad house of the buffet. So far good report. A few things we noticed different: We had an Inside cabin mid ship with a connection door (no cover) to the next cabin. There was a couple in the room and we never heard them. Cabin size was the same except for the lack of balcony. We would never use a balcony on the crossing too cold for us outdoors usually in the North Atlantic. Room steward was the only crew that seemed to go out of the way to be pleasant. We asked for a bed topper since the crossing we had in '23 the bed was hard. He suggested we try it since the beds have been replaced recently. Much improved and very comfortable. Got ice delivered every morning and evening. We had 2 robes and slippers in the room and used the robes. Price we paid was MUCH lower, bought in early December 2023. Service first night was so SLOW. We gave up after 2 hours and did not get deserts we ordered . Improved as the cruise went on. Was told by others they think the Ship had a bunch of new crew members because much of the staff was sent to the new ship. Our fare was $2993 for two plus gratuities. We did not do the drink packages. Cheaper than business class flights usually. We did 2 crossings in 2023 and the food quality is much lower. Thanks for your reviews.

@ruthmauel3195

16 күн бұрын

It is a good thing that there is options for all types and classes of people. For instance, we stayed in an inside cabin, for "free" once and it it will only ever be once. I felt like I was in a broom closet or in the storage room in the basement of my house. Never ever again will I ever stay in a broom closet room no matter what the price is. We don't live within ocean view of water so "seeing" the water and weather and enjoying the opportunity to go outside onto our balcony any time, even in the middle of the night, is a part of the whole experience that we will never miss again. We are not snobs as I am quite fine to eat at McDonalds and I have been a life-long camper and have spent hundreds of nights sleeping in a tent which is why it is a natural fit for me that I need a balcony as I need and love to be outdoors whenever I want to, and to be able to experience the sunrises, sunsets and to watch everything happening outside which I do while wearing either my pajama's or sequenced evening gown. Thank You. If I can't afford a balcony room, then I wouldn't go on a cruise at all. It would be like going to a brand new exotic place in the world and taking the train to your destination, but for a cheaper price travelling in a train car without windows. What's the point of going if I can't see and experience the new world that is not my normal at home world if I have to live in a broom closet or to travel in a train car without windows and see nothing. The most incredible sights are when we least expect them and for that, paying a pittance extra for a cruise cabin with a balcony is worth millions more than the price we paid for it. Just saying, that I appreciate people who like inside cabins but I wouldn't ever stay in an inside cabin if I was literally paid money to be in it, never mind "free" as it was for my first and last time to be in an inside cabin. Thank You.

We were on QM2 when the Queen died. Won’t ever forget being in the Chart Room when everyone stood, raised their glasses & said ‘God Save the King’. Felt like being on the set of Downton Abbey.

@nancycurtis3964

19 күн бұрын

We were on for the Queen's funeral. The entire crew, staff, and passengers were extremely respectful, and some activities were cancelled during the funeral. It was broadcast all over the ship.

@troyp9485

19 күн бұрын

@@nancycurtis3964 Well, that was proper for someone who dedicated her life to service

@hunkhk

6 күн бұрын

Abolish the monarchy ... Let's move on

@Venus20000

5 күн бұрын

@@hunkhkmove on to what? 😆

@hunkhk

4 күн бұрын

@@Venus20000 anything other than those grifters

Loved your comments on old people. At age 70 my motto is "you are only young once but you can be immature all your life. 😎

@quizasusa3578

21 күн бұрын

I’m 73 and I also live that motto. Cheers! 😊

@isabellind1292

17 күн бұрын

I don't like the word. "Old" implies "from the past" If we're lucky enough, we'll live a long life as is the natural progression in all humans. I say "elderly."

Yikes about the rough start, but love how positive you both are! Whenever I have to stand in those long Guest Service lines on the first day, I always take a cocktail or glass of wine with me… it takes off the edge the whole situation and keeps me nice to everyone.😅😊

@sewistnotsewer

21 күн бұрын

That's one of the better cruising tips I've heard in awhile!

@1pamby1

21 күн бұрын

I agree! Excellent tip and I will be sure to practice it going forward! Thanks for sharing such a smart idea.

I have to say 60s is not old thank you!!!! Great video.

One of the things I admire and value about your reviews is that you are completely objective. Keep it up chaps.

@georgebetz5929

20 күн бұрын

Not so objective. Referring to it as a 4th class passage puts a negative spin on the review. QM2 does not have 4th class passages.

Older people of my generation are always complaining that younger people are rude and have no manners. I think being rude and having no manners transcends age. I'm sorry your cruise had to begin like this.

@plasma453

20 күн бұрын

Being older does not make people nice/considerate unfortunately they often get grumpy. As my mum always said the difference between fine wine and vinegar is time and effort.

@Mora41

20 күн бұрын

would bet they are americans. Queing for brits is like the norm.

@johnathankain8033

20 күн бұрын

On my recent celebrity cruise it was all older Americans who were totally rude barging in front at buffet etc.

@Cruisewith

19 күн бұрын

Luckily it’s just the minority, most people on cruises, regardless of age are lovely.

@aprilrich807

19 күн бұрын

@@Mora41Not all of we Americans are that way, I promise you. 😊

“I hope Sandra’s ok” 😂nothing like knowing your next door shipmate before meeting your next door shipmate (lol). I so LOVE YOU both… these videos make my day!

@ragdolly22

16 күн бұрын

This was so much fun, I’ve been laughing out loud. I can’t wait for the next vlog to see if Sandra is ok and I’m certain an extra blanket over the adjoining door will solve the noise issues. 😂

The dust on that kettle! 😮 Oh my. I really love that balcony. What a nice amenity on a trans Atlantic crossing. As always, I appreciate how candid you are in your videos. You two tell it like it is!

In 1965 my family used Cunard, Queen Mary, to move to Europe. It was cheaper than flying the six of us to Germany. We returned to the US in 1970 the via Queen Elizabeth II, for the same reason. I was pretty young, three on the way and eight when we returned, but I remember bits and pieces. Main memory from 1965 trip was a storm where they wet three tableclothes to keep the food/plates from sliding off the dining tables. Chairs where somehow attached to the tables as well. My child/high chair was not.... I went sliding across the dining room. Apparently I thought it was quite fun. In 1970 most memorable was getting up early to see the Statue of Liberty as we arrived back in the States for the first time in five years.

@twochickens3954

21 күн бұрын

My family did the crossing on the SS France in 1969. I remember just a few bits like standing on the deck looking down what seemed like a mile to the water, the Versailles vibe of the dining room, the cramped accommodations. I was not quite 4 years old so my memories could be off but it’s definitely a conversation starter sometimes. We arrived in Liverpool where my Dad bought a 1970 model classic red and white VW Microbus. Drove up to Scotland to check in with the clan 😁 before heading to Switzerland. (edited to fix the date)

Thank you, than you, thank you, you are the only honest reviewers!!! Most just gloss over and want to sell us cruises, so all is always good. You two are the only real deal still out there

@tonyburgham4322

21 күн бұрын

That's why Ben and David pay for their cruises. A lot of "reviewers" are paid/get free cabin to go on the cruise so are expected to give a good positive review.

@birbluv9595

6 күн бұрын

I agree. These guys are the real deal.

Longtime Cunard cruisers here, so clearly we are biased in favor of the line. Our last cruise was the Christmas and New Year's trip to the Caribbean (in a deck 5 cabin with a 'hull balcony', similar to yours). The QM2 staff made the holidays on board super-festive. We booked again for next year. Hope your trip improved. And don't worry about being in one of the less expensive balconies. No one cares. I've seen more class resentment on Norwegian, where the Haven passengers get to skip the lines, take the best theater seats, and enjoy their keycard-access only lounges- while the rest of us huddled masses look for a sun-lounger that isn't already claimed. By the way, no one calls the Britannia cabins "fourth class". The whole ship knows that Britannia has the most impressive dining room, in decor, if not food. (And the Britannia food is usually fine. The Grills passengers have chosen to pay extra for a quality of presentation that isn't possible in a big dining room.)

So far this cruise is looking like a big thumbs down. It will be interesting to see if the low quality and bad service continues through the rest of your cruise.

@jamesb.492

20 күн бұрын

I just spent 7 weeks aboard QM2... their review is spot on. ... the food and beverage manager should get waterboarded😂

@willexart

20 күн бұрын

My dad used to be a dance host on the Cunard ships, he also went on Fred Olson and silver seas. He watched first hand the standard drop on the Cunard ships. It’s disappointing compared to what it used to be like.

@susanbolton-hk5yn

19 күн бұрын

I'm in my 80s but not for me. Sounds dreadful Really. Feel sorry for you having to endure 7 days of this

@gwynethglas-brown9171

18 күн бұрын

When i saw your meal Ben ( dog food came to mind🫣 its definitely didn’t looked like a classic dish at all 😲. Hope things improved on your transatlantic crossing 🙏🤞 take care safe travels 🥰

@jamesb.492

18 күн бұрын

@@gwynethglas-brown9171 some of the food in the buffet restaurant .. my French bulldog would not have touched 😆🤣

We went on QM2 last year snd had a fabulous time. We stayed in a connecting cabin on deck four. We didn’t hear a thing from the cabin next door. Maybe our neighbours whispered to each other. We also got robes in the wardrobe. We loved the sheltered balcony and being close to the water. You included 60 year olds as being really old. Really don’t consider myself as being that ancient! 😂

@jamesb.492

20 күн бұрын

Just spent 7 weeks aboard QM2 ... one night the comedian joked "the average age aboard QM2 is ... deceased" 😂😂😂

We did a cruise on Queen Victoria and promised ourselves not to cruise Cunard ever again. You reaffirmed all the issues we did not like about the line.

@ritafreeman3252

20 күн бұрын

Same here we did 21 days med cruise apart from the beautiful places we visited hands down celebrity and RCL were so much better 🇦🇺

I had a really good time and good experience on the QM2 last September. 7 night Eastbound crossing, Britannia Inside, under $2000 for the entire cabin, good food (main dining was very accommodating of food allergies), good service, room was clean, included room service arrived in a timely manner, the ship was clean and in good order, interesting entertainment, included launderette, room was very quiet. Yes, the ship has a bit of an ‘old world’ feeling to it but that’s part of why people choose it. I really had no complaints.

Ben and David, you are by far my very favorite vloggers! Your absolutely honest reviews are something I can count on 100%. I hope you've been able to settle into your new house. I'm sure it'll be beautiful. I had a thought. Whenever a cruise line has a new ship, they transfer the best of the best employees to the new ship. It seems like the Queen Mary 2 has the new or possibly not the best crew members or so it seemed by the dining room staff and possibly the chefs. All the good ones are working the Queen Anne now. Your first night's dinner was anything but appetizing looking and tasting. I hope your cruise improved as the week progressed. We shall see. 🤩

Thanks for doing a Britannia class cruise guys - I’ve only ever seen KZreadrs in the grill classes. Have to say the cabin/bathroom colour scheme and some of those staircases are giving me nursing home vibes 😮

@JilSpangenberg-ys7fz

21 күн бұрын

Exactly what I thought. LOL

@karengilsdorf9753

21 күн бұрын

❤

@sewistnotsewer

21 күн бұрын

Reminded me of the same!

@jamesb.492

20 күн бұрын

that's exactly the target audience 😂

I really feel Ben’s nostalgic feelings about the house they are leaving, where they made so many memories and got their channel started. His sadness is apparent in spite of dealing with the early morning, with the rain.

Old isn't necessarily bad. As long as it's clean, comfortable and accommodating, I'm happy.

@KrisKk08

21 күн бұрын

Disney Magic is much older as Ben said, but kept in top shape. Shiny as a new penny.

@admiralpicard2010

21 күн бұрын

Are you talking about the ship or the passengers 😂

@Lovesapuzzle

21 күн бұрын

@@KrisKk08 Same goes for the Wonder. I really like those smaller ships. All the Disney with less walking and fewer people.

@Lovesapuzzle

20 күн бұрын

LOL Both!

@Cruisewith

19 күн бұрын

Totally agree! One of our favourite ships is 6 years older than the Queen Mary 2!

The decor, service, food & atmosphere of the cruise ship strikes me as a nursing home at sea.

@sherryslr

21 күн бұрын

😂

@katis7673

21 күн бұрын

That's brutal...😅

@tarwod1098

21 күн бұрын

Me too 😅 Maybe the masses of old people are the reason why the food is so tasteless and the service is so slow. I guess, old people don’t eat so fast

@irenedavo3768

21 күн бұрын

@@tarwod1098really!

@jamesb.492

20 күн бұрын

So true. It also features the same health issues...

Thanks for the review, Ben & David. Great to share the experience - good and bad - with you! I think sometimes the public forget that Queen Mary 2 is not a cruise ship and therefore her design reflects her purpose as a transatlantic liner. Positioning of public spaces on board - even down to the location and layout of Kings Court - are the way they are in part for stability and buoyancy purposes. Sounds trivial but when you factor in the stresses that the Atlantic will put on a hull over 40+ years, the weight and balance of all the internal areas must be a paramount consideration. The ship's federal grey / black hull, while impressive from a distance, is regularly battered and bashed by the Atlantic weather which does impact the paint. This is a very good reason why Cunard and many other lines maintained a dark hull on transatlantic ships. It hides the wear and tear easier at a distance! Check out photos of most of the great transatlantic liners of a bygone era and it's fairly similar across the board. Even more so when you look at QE2 during her 1983 repaint into a light grey hull - what a mess that was! At 20 years old, QM2 is mid-life-ish now, so hopefully Cunard maintain a high standard on board the ship both service and refurbishment / maintenance as she's got a lot of life left in her. QM2 remains my favourite of all ships in service, though I will say after sailing on Queen Anne ... it is going to be tough to go back to the shower curtains and plastic-clad bathrooms of QM2, QV and QE 🤣

@user-dr1ej2bw9j

19 күн бұрын

Wow Chris Frame!!

CONGRATULATIONS on your new home!! Love you both! 💙💙🕊

I’ve been on that voyage four times so far starting from the time before Covid since I enjoyed it so so much What are my favorite things were the lectures, there was a lecture for the man from Greenwich, giving the astronomy lecture and showing the most wonderful film that made feel like you were an outer space and then there was a woman from Woodhall, Massachusetts evening, oceanography lecture, and showing her underwater films. And another favorite thing was treating myself to latte while sitting on one of those nice lounge chairs overlooking the ocean outside, keeping myself warm enough with a blanket stretched out with a book

@suburbanbanshee

20 күн бұрын

My parents saw a P.D James lecture a few years before she died.

@rogerharris990

19 күн бұрын

We were on that trip with PDJames

For that first main dinner, you should have had the server take it back and order something else, no charge for either meal. People have an issue about speaking up when things aren't right. Hope the cruise improved.

@enjoystraveling

21 күн бұрын

I don’t have any problem about speaking up when things aren’t right, but I do it politely and I try to do it right away and save specifically what the problem is

@enjoystraveling

20 күн бұрын

Speak up if things aren’t right, there shouldn’t be a problem about speaking up as long as you do that politely and right away.

@rebeccabrown5014

20 күн бұрын

Perhaps Ben would have said something if the service wasn’t so slow and unhelpful. Another passenger said they never even got their dessert the first night.

@enjoystraveling

20 күн бұрын

@@rebeccabrown5014 that sounds very frustrating

No matter the age of a ship or if the crew is new. People pay for & expect clean rooms, clean ship overall, good food, positive & good service & attitudes from the staff and a good experience. Even if the crew is new they have been trained & unless they were raised under a rock they should have manners, respect and a good attitude for the passengers. Don’t get me wrong I have zero tolerance for any passenger being rude, demanding or mean to staff. Their job is to see the passengers have a good experience & good vacation. I always love your videos they make my Sunday. You don’t sit in front of a camera & talk, if I wanted that I could go stand in front of a mirror. Your jokes are so hysterical & always appreciated not like some others that think they are funny & aren’t & spend 3/4 off their video trying to be a standup/sit down comedian & singer. Their singing is bad too. You two are so happy, fun, informative, honest & make us feel like we are right there with you. Thank you Ben & David you are the best in cruise videos by far. Please don’t change anything! 🐾🐾😺😺❤️❤️🐾

@jamesb.492

20 күн бұрын

they keep abusing that narrative "the crew is new" for ages ...

Took that ship years ago, from NY to Southampton - went to visit kennels everyday - played with the dogs

As a Cunard fan (3 transatlantics done on QM2) I really hope that the service & food improve for you as the trip progresses, and that you manage to get to see all the unique features of the ship (I love the pub, the library and the enrichment lectures in particular). You're right to point out that the some of the decor (especially the cabin bathrooms) is looking a bit tired but then it is a ship that's done 20 season criss-crossing the North Atlantic so I'm prepared to give it some slack, and the overall Art Deco feel of the public spaces makes up for it in my eyes. (And those brand new carpets - refreshed last year - are a big improvement!) And as for the "Fourth Class" comments. I think the differences on Cunard are far less than the "ship within a ship" divisions that you're now getting on the mainstream cruise lines (eg The Haven on NCL or Yacht Club on MSC), and as the vast majority of passengers are in Britannia cabins you really don't feel you're getting a substandard experience.. And in my opinion the grandeur and the decor in the Britannia MDR is far superior than the other restaurants (even the Grills) and the Britannia Club restaurant experience (where it is just in a small section of the MDR) is not really worth the extra you have to pay on the base fare. Jealous of you doing the crossing in a summer month as have only done it mid winter (where all those acres of outside space are not really used!) On Queen Anne next month so will be very interesting to see what a brand new Cunard ship is like...

Your thumbnail for this video is priceless, well done.

@Cruisewith

19 күн бұрын

Thanks!

Hey Ben and David! Hope all is well in the new house and things got settled with any difficulties you had! Wow! Lots of great cruises coming. This is so amazing and cool!

I thought you were going to say 'David has just gone into Greggs to get me a jacket'.

@danadarby8961

21 күн бұрын

That's what I thought he was saying at first also lol It took me a minute I was thinking they sell donuts and jackets 😅

@sewistnotsewer

21 күн бұрын

Me too! I thought maybe Greggs was like a US Target or Walmart store. 😆

@SuperDrLisa

21 күн бұрын

Me too! Coffee is just as good!

@keepitsimple3856

21 күн бұрын

Me too!!

What a wonderful honest review, fellas. I'm so sorry that the other guests and many of the crew were rude,. I hate people who refuse to say "Thank you" when you've just given them your taxi, or the "Apres vous, madame" or held the door for anyone. That rudeness is never excusable.

I cruised the QM2 from New York to Southampton in Oct 23 solo Britannia class and the food and service throughout the whole trip was superb.

Ferry style service, dressed as a cruise, if you ask me! Rooms, dinner etc. If you are on a ferry for a night or two, you get on with it. But for £5k+ on a 7 day transatlantic you expect a bit more!

I think you’ve convinced me to eschew the ship you’re on. Thank you for being honest. 🇨🇦😎🇨🇦

My husband and I love watching your videos. Even the parts about how you get to the port, key card issues, ill-behaved passengers. All very interesting. Congrats on your new home guys... that's exciting. Keep up the good work.

It was great to meet you both on this voyage! So sorry to see you had such a poor first impression with your cabin and dinner service/meal. I sensed that the crew was quite flustered/overwhelmed that first day. I found the service much improved by the second day. However, we were in the Queen’s Grille and I can assure you our dinner on embarkation day was most certainly better than what you appear to have received. Hoping your experience improved!

The thing with ocean liners is they are out there most of time and taking a serious beating. This means that compared to cruiseships that hop from calm port to calm port, there is very little time between sailings to do some proper maintenance. That also makes them more likely to get dated and show their age. Which gets compounded by the fact that much of the ship is a confusing labyrinth, because of design considerations that make it survive the seas and let you keep your lunch in. The concept itself is also pretty niche with so many days at sea and that attracts a specific crowd. Nothing wrong with lovely old people, hopefully we'll all get to live to be that age some day. But once the average age starts hitting 70+ it will obviously start to show xD Lines will be longer because older people tend to be slower or just need a bit more help. The food will also be blander, because spicy foods don't sit as well with older western people. Service will be slower, because they're not in a rush so less likely to complain. (Which can also be a good thing). Add in ridiculous pricing and a bit of snobbery and things aren't looking great. Which is a shame, because I really love the allure of the golden age ocean liners, their look and design. Plus the journey is just so iconic. But I'd really want to do that on a stylishly new ship inspired by those glory days and designs, with excellent service. Not be on a ship that looks like it's actually been going back and forth for 120 years, passengers included🤪

@patm3814

21 күн бұрын

Great comment ! Excellent points !

@KrisKk08

21 күн бұрын

Wonderful comment. Insightful.

I wish you both all the best in your new home. Here’s wishing you make loads of happy memories in your new place, and that construction actually stays on schedule.

Talk about living on the edge! Best wishes to you both. Not just for smooth sailings, but moving into your new home 🏠 How exciting 🎉🎉🎉🎉

We're dealing with cicadas🪳and tornados 🌪️ here in the American Midwest. I would love to be on a cruise right now! 🚢 I appreciate being able to travel vicariously through my favorite dynamic duo! 🧑🏼‍🦲🧔🏻‍♂️❤

Congratulations on the new house and I'll be looking forward to your next video.

We’re off on a Disney transatlantic in October and couldn’t work out whether to park at LGW and get a train or cab to Southampton. You’ve cleared that up for us! Thank you Ben and David ❤

Hello mates! Missed the live. Went to see my sister in the nursing home. I needed this to lift my spirits more for the day. I look forward for Sunday to come around to see your smiling faces. Thank you for sharing your lives and entertaining me. May God bless you both.

We took our first eastbound crossing in 2004 on QM2 in a Queens Grill suite. Outstanding in every way. Our next was in 2008 on QM2 in a Britannia sheltered balcony cabin - we took a group of 40 from our church on a 3 week tour of the UK. We had that big round Britannia table every night plus the surrounding 6 tables - food and service were outstanding. Not surprised she's aging a bit but the experience is totally unique - love Cunard...SO British! Hoping to relive it again soon.

Thanks so much for an honest appraisal of Cunard, which came at the perfect time for me. I was just about to book 2 Cunard cruises based on the clearly biased and glowing reviews of multiple UK KZread cruise channels. Well I definitely will not be booking now and it is making me seriously question the integrity of other popular cruise channels (whereas you are always fair, balanced and unbiased).

@debrathomson252

21 күн бұрын

We did our first ever cruise on the QE last year and loved it so much that we have booked again this year. Cunard ships are different. If you want Art Deco furnishing and colour schemes, amazing libraries, dancing, games like croquet, chess, bridge, bowls, housie, quizzes, watching the ocean then it is for you. They don't have water slides, zip lines, wave riders, go carts etc but it also means they don't have a lot of children, teens and young adults with the issues and often behaviours they bring. We love the idea of dressing up for dinner and the themed nights again if this is not for you there are plenty of other cruise lines out there. We stayed in balcony cabins with 3 to a cabin and found we had plenty of room but seldom spent any time in it as we were to busy doing things. The staff we found were helpful, polite, friendly but very busy as they were there to work. We ranged from 27 to 73 in age and everyone was happy.

@jamesb.492

20 күн бұрын

Most people I met booked deals usd 100 per person per night. At that price it's ok.

@johnathankain8033

20 күн бұрын

@@debrathomson252 none of that excuses poor food or bad service.

What an honest review as usual ❤

Love all the facts!!! Thank you so much for your videos, I really enjoy them!!

Isn't 4th class for the little kids who fill the engine furnace with coal?

@gabrielladiaz6933

15 күн бұрын

😂😂

I love this beautiful ship. Have sailed on her many times. Funny, when you mentioned the problem with the room cards…I had that issue twice. But only when I was on Deck 4 and Deck 5. Now I always travel deck 11. The key card issue has never been a problem on that deck. Still Britannia of course, but I do love deck 11. QM2 is an annual event for me. (I hate flying and my family lives across the pond) The entertainment is fabulous! I saw Alan Cumming in December and he was so entertaining and funny. Also Roger McGuinn was on that voyage and I was captivated by his presentations every day. I have had acting lessons, dance lessons, computer lessons on board. I just love it. I am not in your demo, however. But of course, I love you both to bits!

Always a treat when you guys upload!❤ love the long form content!!

"All I need are three bears" bahaha I really enjoyed all the little funny comments dispersed throughout the review video

This is so disheartening! My partner and I crossed in July of 2023 and had an exponentially better experience in almost every way. The part of your feedback that stands out to me the most is the discourtesy of your fellow passengers. In contrast, we thought the social atmosphere was the best part of our crossing! I think we had a more generationally diverse passenger mix on that trip, and we met some fascinating people. There was a sense that we were all partaking in an adventure together, and we found it very easy to make friends. So disappointing to know that this is not always the case on Queen Mary 2.

@Cruisewith

20 күн бұрын

It's great to know that you had a fantastic crossing.

@piratesswoop725

11 күн бұрын

I crossed in July 2023 as well, NYC to Southampton. Travelled with my mom. Everyone was so friendly and we met and chatted with so many very nice people, especially at dinner.

Noise-cancelling ear buds seem like a must in a situation where you can hear the people in the next cabin so clearly. I would not travel anywhere without noise-cancelling ear buds AND noise-cancelling headphones. Do wish this wasn't necessary.

Appreciate both you and your content. Love David’s wrist/watch band. Keep having fun!

Cudos to you guys for holding yourself SO well and stay nice. I would have been LIVID hours ago!!! This experience for that price...really hope it will get better for the next day....

My husband makes sausage gravy. And homemade southern style biscuits. It was wonderful. He made it this morning.

@paulgerrard9227

21 күн бұрын

Uk biscuits are nothing like us biscuits. They are the us equal to canadian hockey pucks.

I am a big rum raisin ice cream fan! Love it!

Don’t be nervous you are having an exciting trip and coming home to a new home fantastic! I am so jealous hope you have a great time, can’t wait to hear all about it bon voyage!

I have always wondered about Cunard and really appreciate an honest review about all the details. Thank you! Waiting to hear all about how this goes. Love you!

This is proof that you guys don’t necessarily require a great experience to make a great video 😍 I look forward to more of the story!

Blimey that bathroom 😮

When ben said maybe like a ferry 🤣🤣. I love your honesty i just dont see it from other cruise vloggers, who seem too afraid to upset the cruise lines and paint everything perfect, when thats just not how life is.

I so appreciate your honesty, there are many better options out there for a great cruise….you made the best of the options available.

That sausage sandwich looked awesome!

I just returned from a week in NYC and I found several rude😬 people, but also some that are very kind. I was getting annoyed, even tearful but I realized its just the state of the world.🌎 Stay positive.

Congrats on the move, boys. I hope it's going well. Loved seeing you doing a luxury cruise. I just got off 2 Riverside Luxury Cruises and I LOVED THEM.

The empty deck is giving me Ghost Ship vibes. Like where they were dancing at the start of the film 🫣

I'm watching wearing headphones, and when you were giving the cabin tour I actually thought you must have turned the television on, because I could hear a woman speaking so clearly it sounded like she was in the room with you. Between that and the nasty food, I'm feeling bad for you being trapped on a weeklong crossing, without even port visits to break up the monotony.

love the little Greggs jab, I always get a sausage roll or two when I go home. If I see a rum raisin ice cream on a menu I am on it like a kid on a smartie. Ritter sport rum raisin hazelnut bars are my fave

@suburbanbanshee

20 күн бұрын

If you ever see rompope flavored Mexican ice cream, it is like eggnog crossed with rum raisin.

Y’all are precious! Good luck with the move!

I agree with you. I am a nurse, but some oldies seem to have forgotten the basic please and thankyou. Sort of over that sense of entitlement

Oi 60's not 'very old' bloomin' cheek.Have a wonderful time guys!!

Been on her three times, Inside cabin (nothing to see), Britannia dining. Superb. Never heard of it referred by class. Best of my many cruises.

@Cruisewith

19 күн бұрын

Lots saying it’s went downhill over the last year or so…cruise critic full of similar reviews.

Thank you for your review. I always look forward to your videos!

Love your honesty ❤ thank you!

Hi Ben and David - I hope you’ve had a lovely week and that you’re having a good bank holiday weekend - unfortunately on Tuesday I had some bad news that my multiple sclerosis has progressed some more but I’m staying positive as I can be - as you know I love my Sunday evenings especially as it’s your Vlog/video night ~ and I’ve had my medication early so it means I can settle down and watch you both - have a brilliant week - sending loads of love and loads of hugs to you both ~ Xxx Xxx

@rlk3490

21 күн бұрын

I can not do anything but wish you well and send lots of hugs, Louise!

@dawnbanerdt-adams8356

21 күн бұрын

I'm so sorry to hear about your multiple sclerosis. I have a friend who has that. Hugs to you, and hope things get better for you.

@Shello58

21 күн бұрын

🙏🫂&❤from🇨🇦 I was diagnosed with MS decades ago but am in "remission." Which really means they misdiagnosed my broken neck (which was immediately fixed) and never changed the misdiagnosis because it was too embarrassing. They keep 'following up and saying I'm in remission🙄

@user-tq9uw1wh9b

21 күн бұрын

take care Louise. Hope you have a great night.

@louisewhite9152

21 күн бұрын

@@user-tq9uw1wh9b hi it’s only Louise thank you so much for your message. I’m just waiting for the nurses to give me evening medication as I live in a rehabilitation centre ~ have a great week Xxx

I loved the Queen Mary 2.. in 2015 my first cruise ever rom Quebec to NYC ..I loved the 'old style" of cruising , (didnt mind the old style - accepted rust in the balcony ... and the bathroom) and old style cruising, part of the keeping in mind my first cruise ever...from an Australian point of view, it was so fabulous. I had an 'obstructed" balcony view ,, cheap version of balcony, ok, i;m cheap, as going thru the airlines discount sites...which are very good!! ..my view was great, no complaints ... the meals were great, although my dinner companions ( I was a solo pax..) . and had mainly british companions, who did kind of treat me a a 'colonial;' may be I should have been more expansive on my exploits!!! but last night found an american who was interested and didnt give me the colonial vibe, but was wanted to know whats Australiais NOW. ... If I had been with you two, it would have been soooooo different, and really funny ... love to go on a cruise with you two ...let me know of you do a cruise with 'people' ... as i've said I'm QF staff can got to UK to meet up with you're with easy accessibility ...xxxxx

I certainly hope the rest of your cruise is an improvement. I’ll be anxious to watch the rest of the videos. Thanks for all your information.

We ALWAYS travel with a white noise app on our phone. Many different sounds to drown out any noise. It’s a must from hotels and cruise ships!!!!!

Been looking forward to this video for ages. Wish we had Greggs in Canada! I’d go for sausage and bacon sandwich. With brown sauce. And a big cuppa tea. Yorkshire please. Love from Vancouver! 🇨🇦🇨🇦

@jenniferalldred7215

21 күн бұрын

Tim Horton’s was amazing like being in a toy shop at Christmas 😊

In 20?? We paid $740 each for inside cabin. Met a couple who only booked the day before sailing and only paid $490!

First of all, congrats on the new house! That cabin decor looks right out of a co-working spot from the 2010's. David has the coolest shoes! The balcony is nifty, Looks like you won't have problems with Kiddos on this one.

Hi Guys, It was a pleasure to meet you on the QM2 in the Golden Lion and get a great selfie with you. We were also in Britannia class but didn't have the same issues as you, and we hope the rest of your cruise went as well as ours. Looking forward to seeing your vlogs for the rest of your cruise.

My husband fitted that pool hoist 😂

I just wanted to take a minute to thank you Ben and David, I have been going through a rough patch in life and honestly watching these videos brings a smile to my face, seeing how genuine and honest you both are is so heartwarming, keep up the wonderful work and all the best wishes from Eugene Oregon USA

I like your honesty it’s what the viewers like us need also I do like it when you complain makes it more entertaining 😂

Best thumbnail photo EVER!!

do you get a price discount if you sign a life boat waiver and agree to cosplay as a peasant? oh wait it's not quite medieval, right? 😛 oh well close enough

@Cruisewith

20 күн бұрын

Haha, that would be quite an experience!

thankyou ben and david once again for a glimpse into cruising. Food is really important and so is the service as in a smile and friendly atmosphere from staff. a smile costs nothing but makes a world of difference to those on the receiving end. The rude passengers i wouldnt be able to be in that kind of environment on a ship and having to encounter rudeness. No nod of respect or thanks for being courteous as in waiting for the person to come down the stairs first. i do remember being in macdonalds in venice and in a queue to be served and certain nationalities just strode to the head of the queue. or on a long ago as in 40 years ago in grand canaria and certain nationalities getting up and placing beach towels on the sunloungers so no one else could get a look in. I am a 66 year old and i just wanted to mention the paper version of whats on quide. Me and my husband dont have any of those mobile phones that i term skiddy phones where you skid your finger across a screen to get information. i have heard of apps but wouldnt know one if it hit me in the face. We have those flip top phones . I am a semi retired nurse so i can use computers but those phones are too complicated. I would add if my life depended on it i could sit and learn how to use one but i dont need that kind of phone in my life. When we go on holiday we dont need wifi . but thats not a me getting at anyone it just saying that a paper version is what i would like to have as option. But i do so appreciate all your videos and love looking at your cruises to see what happens on a cruise i wouldnt myself go on a cruise as i like to be on firm land but thankyou both so much. You are two very well brought up lads and your mums would be so proud of you for your manners and politeness

Thanks for the travel fun!

Thanks again guys for your informative, genuine, honest video. ⭐️🥂 This cruise looks like an aged care home at sea and over rated. (Mind you, I’m 50 and not far off being elderly, but it doesn’t have a “warm vibe” to me. Imagine the rich stuck up people, and shame on that man knocking in to you… he’s lucky I wasn’t there! Looking forward to seeing what you both get up to this week and hope that your neighbours are respectful with their noise… and their love making sessions.😆I’m lying here in hospital and you’ve both certainly cheered me up! And I’m with you, David… run and raisin all the way!! Safe travels guys and can’t wait for the next video. Hugs from Australia.😁🥂💕

@loriparsons2320

21 күн бұрын

Hope you have a speedy recovery.

I could not deal with being able to hear your cabin neighbors so clearly. It’s like they are in the room with you. Absolutely no

@Lovesapuzzle

21 күн бұрын

If you can hear them, they can hear you. I would feel the need to whisper.

@julietalley7087

20 күн бұрын

Ear plugs work fantastic on noise

@carolynrose9522

13 күн бұрын

Talk loudly so they get the idea they can be clearly heard

Congrats on the new home .

I watched this while at home in S. Florida. The skies are bright blue and the palms are blowing in the ocean breeze. This cruise looks like jail for me. I pray it gets better for you. 💖

I’m 60 and don’t consider myself old and often complain about the oldies! We have been on a couple of Regent Seven Seas cruises and it seems the more you pay for your cruise, the ruder you can become! We would often open doors for people to let them pass and don’t get an acknowledgment, so would loudly say thank you! Generally our rude people were from the other side of the pond. Manners don’t cost a penny or cent xx

@isabellind1292

17 күн бұрын

"Elderly!!!!"😊