Does CUNARD Live Up To The Hype? - Queen Mary 2 Embarkation Day

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  • @flydriveexplore
    @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +5

    🤣 9:26 Yes, I know it's a post box NOT a telephone box.

    • @cjhobbyfly8597
      @cjhobbyfly8597 3 місяці тому +1

      Was just about to post... lol... looked like a stressful day so it's understandable lol.

  • @HenryWallace-uo6qj
    @HenryWallace-uo6qj 3 місяці тому +2

    I enjoyed your Vlog Marcus & watching your adventures aboard Queen Mary. Waiting for part 2.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      Next week, my mother climbs the clock tower in Bruges!

    • @HenryWallace-uo6qj
      @HenryWallace-uo6qj 3 місяці тому

      @@flydriveexplore Wow! I must watch the courage of your mother.

  • @jamesdellaneve9005
    @jamesdellaneve9005 2 місяці тому +1

    I’ve been on the docked QM1 in Long Beach. I look forward to the QM2. The QM2 definitely has the Art Deco look of the QM1.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  2 місяці тому

      We would like to see the original sometime.

  • @elizabethelliott5478
    @elizabethelliott5478 3 місяці тому +1

    It's great to see your Mum along. You all look like you're enjoying yourselves. I thought the food looked great.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      In part 2 she climbs the clock tower in Bruges!

  • @merseywhogirl3430
    @merseywhogirl3430 3 місяці тому +2

    I'm doing a double Transatlantic crossing this October - Southampton-NYC-Southampton. Can't wait. GREAT video. Thanks x

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      Hope you have a good time. We going one way in March, really looking forward to it.

    • @stevewilson6390
      @stevewilson6390 3 місяці тому +1

      Thinking of doing the same, but we need to do some research, on arrival in NY do you get time to do an excursion?

    • @merseywhogirl3430
      @merseywhogirl3430 2 місяці тому

      @@stevewilson6390 I know we're in port for about 11 hrs. I just need to find out how to get from the Brooklyn terminal to Manhattan and whether Cunard takes us...probably, but not sure.

  • @hunkhk
    @hunkhk 2 місяці тому

    Mel is lookimg fabulous, relaxed and happy on this vlog. Love watching your adventures, keep them coming

  • @anthonyferris8912
    @anthonyferris8912 Місяць тому

    That red telephone box looked remarkably like a letter box.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  Місяць тому

      @@anthonyferris8912 I know but look at the first pinned comment.

  • @chinajo555
    @chinajo555 3 місяці тому +1

    Marcus your mum is beautiful I’m glad she was able to go with you all on this cruise. God Bless !!!

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому

      Next week, she walks up the 300 plus steps of the old clock tower in Bruges.

  • @GlobalAdventurer
    @GlobalAdventurer 3 місяці тому +2

    Thanks for this. I have 11 more days! By the way, your MOTHER looks so nice and doesn't look her age at all.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks, I'll tell her. In part 2, she climbed the bell tower in Bruges. Have a good trip.

    • @GlobalAdventurer
      @GlobalAdventurer 3 місяці тому

      @@flydriveexplore I'll be looking for part 2 when it's posted. Thanks.

    • @shaynewheeler9249
      @shaynewheeler9249 Місяць тому

      😢😢😢😢😢😢

  • @timothysaul4478
    @timothysaul4478 3 місяці тому +2

    I hope your Mum enjoys the trip, I hope you all enjoy the trip. Good luck to your Mum on her Gin & Tonic sessions ha ha.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      Thanks so much! We're back now and she really enjoyed, she wants to go again.

  • @garyvowles23
    @garyvowles23 3 місяці тому

    I was on the same cruise and bravely popped over to say hello to you both in the Carinthia lounge. You came across exactly as you do on the video, lovely people and great video.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому

      Hello again. Thanks so much, we hope you had a good time!

    • @Mel_FlyDriveExplore
      @Mel_FlyDriveExplore 3 місяці тому

      Thanks Gary that’s lovely of you to say so

  • @chinajo555
    @chinajo555 3 місяці тому +1

    Great!!! Video, very realistic we all have mishaps We all have a messy room sometimes. Have a fun safe trip and don’t worry all will be great. We couldn’t stop laughing not at you but because we can relate especially when you have others with you. Loved it 😂❤

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому

      It was a bit chaotic, but after a few drinks, we all relaxed 🤪

  • @chak06880
    @chak06880 3 місяці тому

    Greetings from the USA. Ironically, your UA-cam video helped me drive in the UK last year and then drove to Southhampton and took the QM2 Transatlantic Crossing back home. You’ll love the Crossing, just be in the right state of mind to spend seven nights at sea.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому

      Thanks for watching and we hope the video helped. We do love a sea day and are looking forward to relaxing onboard for a week 👍

  • @MicheleMaBelle67
    @MicheleMaBelle67 2 місяці тому

    Liked and subscribed!
    😊

  • @emb74
    @emb74 2 місяці тому +1

    We first went on the QM2 in 2004 and so far 11 times. It’s hard for me to think of her as “dated” because 20 years as sped by!

  • @COLINJELY
    @COLINJELY 2 місяці тому

    I will be staying at Premier Inn West Quay next week. Last time I was in Southampton I stayed at Premier Inn Cumberland, and Premier Inn Gatwick on the way back to Australia

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  2 місяці тому

      We thought it was OK and in a good position. It was more expensive than usual because of the boat show.

  • @davebuckley1760
    @davebuckley1760 3 місяці тому +1

    I always watch your walking/eating vlogs
    Giving cruising a first ever go with anyone anywhere 👀

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому

      👍

    • @davebuckley1760
      @davebuckley1760 3 місяці тому

      @@flydriveexplore Presented with your usual style…..I’m not sure it’s for me as I could imagine being stir crazy.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      @@davebuckley1760 There's plenty to do onboard and this short cruise only had one day at sea, so you could get off quite often.

  • @no1welshboyo
    @no1welshboyo 3 місяці тому +1

    Thanks Marcus I thought the food on Cunard was supposed to be top notch? Food I had on Britannia in the MTR summer seems better? Brilliant story about the knife 😂

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      The food in the main dining room was fine although the buffet food was much better. What was very good was the room service breakfast and luckily still included at all level of cabin,

    • @Mel_FlyDriveExplore
      @Mel_FlyDriveExplore 3 місяці тому

      I found the food a bit average to be honest

    • @no1welshboyo
      @no1welshboyo 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Mel_FlyDriveExplore yes I’m not surprised from your funny comments you made in your video 😀 You guys should try a food review of Gorse Pontcanna, as thought Cunard would have been a similar standard of posh food.

    • @Mel_FlyDriveExplore
      @Mel_FlyDriveExplore 2 місяці тому

      @@no1welshboyosounds interesting! I’ll tell Marcus

  • @carmelshepherd6739
    @carmelshepherd6739 3 місяці тому

    Cunard are my favourite going soon for queen victoria ❤

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому

      We did enjoy Cunard and want to try them again. Have a good trip.

  • @Deveolgaming1912
    @Deveolgaming1912 2 місяці тому

    Did u find the secret glass elevator?

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  2 місяці тому +1

      Was that with an exit in the corner of the Commodore Club. We didn't use them but saw people coming out of it on the first night and wandered where they were coming from.

    • @Deveolgaming1912
      @Deveolgaming1912 2 місяці тому

      @@flydriveexplore I believe so, a lot of people dont know they are there, so its a secret when they stumble across them, they are glass and overlook the sea too!

  • @Mary_Rees
    @Mary_Rees 3 місяці тому

    What a stressful start 😢
    Looks a lovely ship though.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +2

      It is a lovely ship and it turned out OK 👍

  • @3967742
    @3967742 3 місяці тому

    Did you eat off the children's menu in the Golden Lion? Not much on your plates.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      You could always ask "Please sir, I want some more."

  • @VisualApproach
    @VisualApproach 3 місяці тому

    I have been on QM2, QA and QV. IMO I found the latter two to be a totally different vibe to QM2. I did QM2 on Southampton to Hamburg and it was full of a lot of snotty upper class people and felt like a floating retirement village. I found QA and QV more cruise like and comfortable for my liking!

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +2

      We were afraid of that but it wasn't like that at all, it was friendly and relaxed. Although, we do want to try their other ships.

    • @TheHendoncat
      @TheHendoncat 2 місяці тому

      @@flydriveexplore Queen Anne is a total departure from the other Queens … divides the crowd somewhat …pretty much a standard new cruise ship , doesn’t have the art deco theme as much as the others .

  • @williamevans9426
    @williamevans9426 3 місяці тому

    "Room" - ROOM?! It's a cabin, me 'ol land lubbers - says someone whose only sea adventures have been to cross Lake Como and to travel to the Isle of Wight, both by ferry!! 😉 One quick question - could QM2 really not leave port because it was raining? 'Seems odd for a liner that's designed to cross the atlantic!

  • @tracydawber7094
    @tracydawber7094 3 місяці тому

    fred olsen also do the breakfast room service for free and more menu options with them…..

    • @Mel_FlyDriveExplore
      @Mel_FlyDriveExplore 3 місяці тому

      We’d like to try them but we’ve found them quite pricey

  • @MichelleBruce-lo4oc
    @MichelleBruce-lo4oc 3 місяці тому

    Hi Marcus awesome live video I enjoyed it how are you doing? I'm doing well and so is my cat Benjamin. Have a great day see you next video 😊

  • @kellybrown8638
    @kellybrown8638 3 місяці тому +1

    Cunard is now owned CARNIVAL Corporation. 😂

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому

      Yes, Carnival own a lot of the cruise brands.

  • @daverichards3921
    @daverichards3921 3 місяці тому

    See, this is why you shouldn’t travel with family & friends! 😁 Hope you all enjoyed though. Btw, great meeting you and Mel the other day - the people you bump into while shopping in Aldi’s eh? 😂

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      Hi again. My mother wasn't too bad once she ditched the knife 🤣

    • @daverichards3921
      @daverichards3921 3 місяці тому

      @@flydriveexplore your 86 year old mother going ‘tooled up’ on a cruise was the funniest thing we’ve seen for ages 😁 She looked so sweet and innocent too. Always the quiet ones Marcus 😁

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      @@daverichards3921 Gangster Granny!

    • @daverichards3921
      @daverichards3921 3 місяці тому +1

      @@flydriveexplore 🤣🤣🤣

    • @Mel_FlyDriveExplore
      @Mel_FlyDriveExplore 3 місяці тому +1

      You meet all the best people in Aldi 😂

  • @SteveOSpielberg
    @SteveOSpielberg 3 місяці тому

    Did you see any Irish men In Bruges?

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      No unfortunately but my mother did climb the tower!

  • @tracydawber7094
    @tracydawber7094 3 місяці тому

    wow the food looks really lack lustre from what i would assume Cunards offering is (the name and advertising etc)
    the cruise vibe seems much like Fred Olsen….. traditional.
    We went with Fred Olsen in March to the Arctic Circle and we had the best food we have ever had, hands down in our life, especially in the MDR 🤤 they had regional dishes of the day, which was the highlight for me.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +1

      Doing regional dishes as you cruise the different ports sounds good.

    • @Mel_FlyDriveExplore
      @Mel_FlyDriveExplore 3 місяці тому +1

      They do look good but we’ve found them pricey compared to all the other cruises we’ve been on. Better get saving lol

    • @tracydawber7094
      @tracydawber7094 3 місяці тому +1

      i would recommend them if you are a foodie and service is 10/10. its all relative i suppose.

  • @chrisfaber7085
    @chrisfaber7085 3 місяці тому

    We have travelled on the QM2 more than 10 times so far and love it.
    Our next cruise is in December and we are really looking forward to it.
    The staff are extremely friendly, as are most of the passengers.
    There are always a few who don't like something.

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому

      Yes, the staff were really friendly and we are looking forward to our transatlantic next year.

  • @rosewindman3802
    @rosewindman3802 3 місяці тому

    First.

  • @raybeaumont7670
    @raybeaumont7670 3 місяці тому

    I can't think of anything worse than being stuck on a boat for more then a few hours. Good luck both!!!

    • @flydriveexplore
      @flydriveexplore  3 місяці тому +2

      Lucky there are plenty of other holiday options.

    • @Mel_FlyDriveExplore
      @Mel_FlyDriveExplore 3 місяці тому +1

      So much to do Ray! Quizzes, line dancing, talks ( we had a stunt man on this one), hot tub, swimming, cinema, afternoon tea, painting classes
      Spa treatments, shopping, library, crosswords, sudoku, silent disco, karaoke 😅

    • @emmajones8311
      @emmajones8311 3 місяці тому +3

      Cruise liner not a boat lol

    • @emmajones8311
      @emmajones8311 3 місяці тому +3

      @@raybeaumont7670i was on this cruise i love the queen mary .. if youve nothing nice to say dont say anything

    • @raybeaumont7670
      @raybeaumont7670 3 місяці тому

      @@emmajones8311 Just like you? Tw@!