QM2, the World’s ONLY transatlantic liner just turned 20 years old!
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- Опубліковано 25 лис 2024
- Queen Mary 2 has just turned 20. The ship has completed almost 400 transatlantic crossings, sailed around the world numerous times and remains the last of the great transatlantic liners. In this video we explore some of the QM2's many milestones over its 20 year Cunard career.
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What's your favourite memory of QM2?
My favorite memory is the sail out from the island of Tartola - so incredibly beautiful.
The fact that she exists....that she allows those of us who HATE flying a chance to travel across the Atlantic. QE2 lasted nearly 40 years....lets hope QM2 will as well and that when she's ready to retire...they will build another liner.
My favourite and worst was sailing out of New York in December 2017 in a Force 11 violent storm and then to wake up in the morning to find our cabin seriously leaking water. The storm had damaged to the drainage pipes above our cabin. Had to vacate the cabin so the engineers could repair the damage, then having dehumidifiers in the room to extract the moisture for a day, the soft furnishings were removed to be dry cleaned and washed. However people at the other end of the corridor woke up to find 2-3" of water in their cabin and did far more damage! I hasten to add got a good compensation from Cunard. I have been on board her since without the same experience!!
I remember the day I was watching French Channel One, which would be the first take-off of this giant ship in the year 2004. It was my dream and it evaporated like water evaporates in the ocean until this minute I am talking about the happy ship Queen Mary 2.
Words cannot describe how much I love this ship.
The first time I saw her was in 2016. I was on a class trip to Hamburg when the QM2 was in the shipyard. But at this moment I didn't know, that she was in Hamburg. And when we went down to the Landungsbrücken I just saw the big red funnel over the city and I was so excited to see my favourite ship 😊.
In 2018 I made my first voyage on her from Hamburg to Southampton. In 2019 I did this voyage again with my dad and once more in 2022 with a friend.
But I can't wait to make a Transatlantic Crossing on her. And this year it is finally happening. I will make a double transatlantic crossing from Hamburg to New York and back to Southampton. And the voyage to Southampton will also be the 400th crossing of QM2.
What a magnificent tribute to my favorite ship of all time. I've sailed the Mary nine times so far but my fondest memories will always be with my dearly departed folks on her Maiden Transatlantic Eastbound Tandem Crossing with QE2 in April 2004. A dream come true with memories that continue as blessings!
I was born too late to sail on the original Queen Mary and was too poor to sail on the QE2 but was able to take my first Transatlantic crossing on the QM2 in 2017 and have done many crossings on her since then. I hope the QM2 sails for many more years. Thank you for the excellent video.
Great summary Chris. She is indeed a very special ship and just disembarked friends last night reported 10m plus seas transatlantic with negligible ship motions. That’s the “liner” difference!
I was on this crossing and the movement was significant especially over the weekend but yes she handled it well
Thank you for your video. As a rather precocious young kid I love to collect cruise brochures and airlines schedules. One of my favorite brochures was Cunard and the QE2. I dreamed about going on that ship. Well, my parents were simply not the kind of people to take me on one of those ship. However, many years later for my 60th birthday I finally got to sail on QM2 to Norway last August. It was a dream bucket list cruise for me. It was so special. The ship was elegant and regal, yet not stuffy. It was the modern-day version of what cruise used to be in the golden age of ships of the past. I love it so much I booked the 400th transatlantic sailing of the QM2 this coming August. Love live QM2!
QM2 is a very special ship indeed. I remember watching the documentary of her construction in 2008 as a child and begging my parents to go (we were already cruising on another Carnival brand, Princess) - we did a short four night trip to Hamburg, and on the same cruise, booked a transatlantic crossing.
Since turning 18 I've continued to travel on this amazing ship on my own, always feeling proud to be onboard. Now travelling with my partner, who coincidently, I met on QM2 - so that makes her a little more special for me personally as well.
It seems fitting that on her 20th birthday, she was crossing the atlantic through 8.5 meter waves, exactly what she was designed & built to do.
Great video, Chris. We're really looking forward to your talks on the Queen Anne Maiden Voyage. Hopefully see you then!
I sailed on the maiden voyage to Fort Lauderdale with my now late father. What fantastic memories! Crossing the Bay of Biscay was Force 10 and most folks were holed up in their staterooms 😉. Shirley Bassey cancelled her evening theatre performance until the following day to recover! Then, I sailed on her again to celebrate the 175 years of Cunard and will never forget taking that bow in front of the Cunard Building in Liverpool (my home town) alongside the other 2 queens, while 1 million people lined the riverside, and the Red Arrows flew overhead - amazing. She ignites emotions that are hard to fathom - such a special ship. x
Happy bday QM2
I Only cross ones... It was booked in 2020 for my 40th birthday but It actually happend in june 2022 ! It was just a dream for 7 days. I waited so long and I can't wait to do it again !
ill be going on the QM2 for the 1st this year, A transatlantic crossing of the 23rd june & again in nov to Norway, been waiting 20 years for this dream to come true. :)
Remember meeting you during the hurricane winds on the crossing Chris. Great video and still my favourite ship.
we were on the QM2 on her 10th anniversary westbound crossing with the fireworks and whistle blowing between the three queens in southampton
Thank you so much for these highlights, Chris. I was fortunate to have QM2 be the ship that introduced me to cruising and she remains my favorite ship. I attended one of the Three Queens Rendezvous in NYC and it was magnificent. I just got back from a holiday voyage on QM2 and she is, indeed, in beautiful shape. A crossing is in my future, and I’m really looking forward to experiencing that.
My first time on the QM2 was in May of 2018 for a voyage from New York to Hamburg. What a magical voyage! I felt like a king! I was in one of their splendid single ocean view staterooms. Beautiful! Dinner in the magnificent Britannia every evening was a treat with the delicious food and fine wines. My dining mates were very nice people. The service by our waiter, dining steward,
and wine steward was impeccable. I loved the beautiful ship, the abundant artwork throughout , and just the experience of being on the world's only ocean liner. I loved walking around the promenade deck every morning. The service truly was top-notch; White Star Service! Such happy memories!
Cool. Quite a history. I was on the 400th crossing. Unbelievable trip. Extraordinary ship. I live in view of the Brooklyn docks; was there at Pier 12 when she docked for the first time in 2004, went out on a tug to greet her in 2015, and couldn't believe that we just walked down to board her this August 2024. I could barely sit still for the 7 days, every possible location and angle and all moments of the day. Dr. Stephen Payne gave a few lectures and answered questions in the bar, and at the Commodore Lounge. He is a rock star - and the drinking lounges terrific. Will definitely do another crossing - this time from Southampton to New York.
Great video Chris we love QM2 .Did our first crossing to NY in December 2018 so a bit late discovering our love of this ship, we're about to embark on our third voyage sailing out of Fremantle to Sydney leg of the world cruise on Feb 17th 2024.
We were in the crowd all those years ago when Sydney ground to a halt to see QM2 and QE2 in town.
Happy 20th QM2! 🎉 It was always a dream back in my teens to sail on the QE2 across the Atlantic! In 2004 in my 50’s my dream came true when I was able to sail on the QM2 during its 10th Anniversary year on a Transatlantic Crossing with special family members who made it happen! I’ll never forget it! Looking forward to another adventure on one of the Queens someday! 🍾👑👸🏻
Thanks Chris, our favourite ship.
Sorry my response is a trifle late; my notification option doesn't seem to be overly efficient! You asked for favourite memories and I think I have two. The first was in June 2009, when my late wife Stella and I first boarded QM2, and meeting the senior maitre d' Osman; a charming man who I now value as a friend. The second memory was in March 2010, attending an question and answer session in the Royal Court with Desmond Tutu, who boarded in Mauritius. The theatre was absolutely crammed; one of the funniest interviews I've seen. I'm currently looking forward to a short QM2 break at the end of May, clocking up my 44th voyage including 23 transatlantics. Many thanks for your most entertaining videos. As a postscript, it amazes me that it is still the intention of the QM2 to return on it's current world trip via the Gulf of Aden; I would have thought that Yemen rebels would see a Cunard liner as a prime target.
Happy birthday QM2
Sailing out of Lisbon in formation with all three Queens, then sailing into Southampton to celebrate her 10th birthday. 'Happy Birthday' being played by the ships' whistles! Truly memorable. Can't believe that was 10 years ago!
My favourite time on QM2 there are two actually, the first time we sailed on her was for me and my wife’s 25th anniversary which was very special, the next was coming back from a trip in Jordan and we were greeted by the ship’s captain and crew with the bell boys and champagne .
We love the ship and are going back on her next year , transatlantic to and from new York and the Caribbean over Christmas for my 60th .
Any time on QM2 Is special for us both .
I sailed on the QE2 7 times. My parents did 35 trips on her. They also did her last trip. my mom and I went on the QM2 for my 40th birthday. It was amazing.
amazing, can’t wait to step aboard her one day🙌🏻
I have sailed 9 times on QE2 and QM2, transatlantic - wonderful experiences!
Thanks so much, Chris. About to book my next QM2 cruise ! I was on board this past July; so, curious about the current upgrades. Mark
Chris, a grear QM2 birthday treat. We've had the pleasure of 2Caribbean Christmas cruises on QM2, fantastic experiences. The first was Christmas 21, her 1st voyage after the pandemic, while the cruise was impacted by Covid, we weren't affected, unfortunately we missed all the ports except Barbados where all the American based passengers had to fly back from afrer the new year. We sailed back to Southampton with appox 600 passanger, it felt like our private ship. The crew where so attentive throughout on what was a difficult time for them to. Christmas 22 was as advertised, a life time experience, a shame we couldn't do it for 2023 however 2024 is looking possible 😊
What a great tribute to the QM2
In my opinion, currently is the best ship all over the world.
My friend and I decided to go to New York for my 30th birthday back in 2010 and, even though neither of us had ever been on a liner or a cruise ship (or knew there was even a difference 😂), we thought it “would be fun” to do it on QM2. So we did - and it was amazing!!! And started my love of Cunard and my love of cruising! She is a special lady.
Fantastic video Chris....we can't wait to board her in Fremantle in February
What a terrific summary Chris - superb knowledge succinctly presented.
Well done
I was born on the exact day the ship was completed so it’s easy for me to keep track ahaha
I have had the great good fortune of crossing the Atlantic aboard QM2--for 15 nights! It was a roundtrip journey from New York Harbor and returning again. It was just amazing! One word of advice that videos such as this don't often mention: take some warm clothing with you. We traveled in August--and fully expected hot weather--but in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, it can get quite brisk, even in the dog days of August, so take a jacket or something warm in order to enjoy a couple laps around the promenade deck.
The 2 window solo cabins are the best cabin that I have sailed in (45 cruises, 7 cruise lines). QM2 is a beautiful ship. Sailing a western Transatlantic crossing was on my bucket list. 🚢
Saw the Queen Mary in about mid sixties leaving southampton from the isle of wight.
Saw the Queen Elizabeth leaving southampton from another passenger ship.in late sixties.
Sailed on QM2 from Chile to Sydney 22 days onboard.
Seen her and Queen Victoria , Queen Elizabeth and QE 2 at Sydney on many visits including this past week when the 3 visited.
Just like seeing these icons of the sea.
Happy Birthday Queen Mary 2!
Great presentation Chris. We love the ship and have been on her four times. First time was when she was only 2 Months old
It may be a bit hard to believe she's 20, but at the same time, it's pretty hard to believe that I'm 21 now lol
I'm actually nearly done with a book about the QE2 that I've been writing for close to 6 years now, which tells QE2's story through her eyes. The fifth and final chapter which I am currently working on is about the April 2004 tandem crossing with QM2, the first time those two ships met. It is definitely my favorite chapter so far, as they have a very wholesome dynamic with QE2, the outgoing veteran Queen of the seas passing on the flagship title to QM2, the brand-new Queen of the seas and heir to a fantastic legacy. Fingers crossed I can finally have it done sometime this month.
Happy 20th Mary! Here's to many more decades of sailing around the world to come! :D
Thanks for show us your video of QM2. She was beautiful ship. I hope they would build new ship like her instead of Queen Anne.
Can’t wait to sail on her one day!
I've made it my goal to have my first and only cruise, be a Cunard crossing at some point.
I'm a nerd for the liners of old, and after Astoria was retired due to COVID, the QM2 remains one of if not the only ship I have on my bucketlist.
I really wish there were cruises with a more engineering focus, or at least more engineering stuff on board.
I also believe Cunard should at some point build a smaller liner to supplement the QM2 and to serve Canada, to pay homage to Cunard originally being Headquartered and based in Halifax until the 1900s, and sail from Southampton to Quebec City via Le Havre.
What a ship!
I have been on board QM2 many times including two back to back transatlantic crossings. My next trip on here is in March 2025. A long wait but I will be on Queen Victoria and Queen Anne in 2024. I was in Liverpool for the 3 Queens and the 175th celebration at the Cathedral.
Thanks
Thank you so much for your support 🙏
Never say crossing on the Queen Mary 2 is a bucket list ambition. Sail on her once, you'll find yourself doing it again and again.
(Ask me how I know.)
Für mich das schönste Schiff der Welt! Ihr habt leider die spektakuläre erste Einfahrt 2004 nach Hamburg vergessen!! Hunderttausende haben die QM2 damals empfangen!!!
I was born on January 25 2004… so me and QM2 basically grew up together!
Great video Chris.
Do you know when you will be lecturing on QM2 next? We are doing a Southampton to NY round trip next August. Was hoping you might be on there.
I wonder if in the future, due to the concern over the pollution of Air Travel, if we will see a small comeback of the ocean liner?
I can't wait to do a transatlantic crossing on QM2 - it's on my bucket list. Are you engaged to speak onboard her anytime in 2024/5? I would love to hear you speak. I live in the Los Angeles area and have visited the original Queen Mary many times over the years!
It is hard to believe that the QM II is 20 years old and yet she doesn't look dated , she's so unique that nothing resembles her and I'm sure she will have another 20 years of service , they spend a lot on maintenance, guaranteeing her reputation, I would love to see more ocean liners and we could see the features that differentiate them from cruise ships
We took our first ever cruise on the QM2 in her inaugural year. We immediately fell in love with her and have been on five more voyages since, including two legs of her 2023 world cruise. A beautiful ship and our favorite!
Will the QM2 retain her status as flagship when Queen Anne launches?
When the QE2 was built in the late 1960s, the general assumption was that, due to jet planes, transatlantic ocean travel was coming to an end. Yet the larger, fancier QM2 was built more than 3 decades later. The QE2 is now retired in Dubai, UAE, while the QM from the 1930s has long been a stationary former vessel in Long Beach, Ca. When the QM2 is retired maybe around the 2030s, It will probably work better as a floating hotel than the other 2 ships are. Although the QM2 won't have the old-time history & faded charm of the QM, it will be more appealing as a hotel & convention site than the 1960's-era QE2 is. I can see the QM2 eventually permanently docked in NYC, Seattle, Miami, Sydney, Hong Kong, Singapore or maybe even Dubai as a replacement for the blah QE2.
what the - 20 years? seriously wow where did that go
02-15-2024, The Queen Mary 2 is a big ocean liner. 20 years of service: transatlantic crossings. The Oueen Mary 2 is the last the great transatlantic liner. The good idea: the Queen Mary 2 ship should become the hotel luxury ship. Affordable prices for everyone. Make alots of money. ☀️🌎🚢🏖🙂👍
The MV Astoria is still afloat but not in service. From what I gather she could be reffited and enjoy another career sailing across the ocean again. Maybe someone ưill invest In her and well see her sail again. If your memory serves you well in the 50s she was named the Stockholm. She rammed and sank the SS Andrea Doria.
QUEEN Victoria is also on a 111 night world Cruise
The last of the Ocean liners we should all treasure her we wont see the likes of QM2 again ships today are built for fun fun fun more's the pity.
❤❤❤when is going to retire
Was on QM2 in July 2023. It was very sad to see the teak deck rotting. It needs to be properly cleaned and oil to bring it back to a golden brown.
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