Cunard Dinner Food Tour & Menus at Main Dining Room (Queen Mary 2)

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  • Опубліковано 26 сер 2024
  • Checkout fine dining dinner aboard a Cunard cruise ship, including food & menus from two Gala nights. These were from our June 2022 cruise on the Queen Mary 2 ocean liner on a 7 night Transatlantic voyage. All the food & drinks you see in the video are included with your cruise fare. Also see what attire some guests were wearing for the regular & gala nights as the Cunard dress code is stricter than other cruise lines.
    The main dining room is called Brittania Restaurant, and there are two seatings- an early one with set table assignments, and a later one with open seating in a freestyle manner.
    There was some controversy the final dinner night as our assigned dining room table was taken (or should I say- hijacked!) by a group of inconsiderate guests, so we'll talk a little bit about that incident as well. Otherwise we thought the food was terrific & the service very good.
    #cunard #queenmary2 #cruise

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  • @haroldalex2254
    @haroldalex2254 2 роки тому +17

    Let me start by saying that we were on the preceding voyage, Southampton to NYC, prior to your boarding and experienced the exact same menus and dining experience in the Britannia Restaurant. In fact, our table was almost directly across from yours. Your video is excellent in so many way. The photography was professional. sharp, clear and so well organized. Also, the review of each night's food was spot on. The whole video just brought back so many great memories. Thank you. We had most of the same dishes as you and our review would be almost exactly the same. The only real difference was the second gala night when we had the lobster rather than the beef Wellington. The lobster, which was accompanied by those huge shrimp, was excellent. Having done a few previous crossings we were aware of a little secret, the Rum Raisin ice cream which is made onboard the ship. It is not on the menu but can be ordered and will be made upon request. I have it every night. I did get a little chuckle from your comments regarding the Cunard dress code. Yes, you can "get by" with slacks and any old shirt with a collar as I noticed you and the folks at the table behind you did. But the point of a Crossing on the Queen Mary 2 is not to get by, rather it is an opportunity to rise to the occasion. As each night went on I noticed that you and the folks at the table behind you did. In fact the gentleman behind you, after the first night, regularly wore a jacket/blazer on casual nights even thought not required. WELL DONE. When it came to your wardrobe, after the first night, it appeared that you were setting the bar for the rest of the passengers. OUTSTANDING. Again, this it one of the best videos I have seen on the Queen Mary 2 experience.
    Harold

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      Harold- that's so great to hear that you had the same dishes & enjoyed them. We thought the kitchen crew did a fantastic job for the Britannia restaurant & the King's Court buffet. You're spot on about the spirit of the crossing- it was nice to see many fellow guests dress up in impressive outfits. We were a bit constrained by luggage space (we only used carry-ons) since we had to go on a 11 day Iceland cruise on the Norwegian Star right afterwards, but did the best we could. Thanks for the tip on the Rum Raisin ice cream- we'll definitely try that out in a future Cunard cruise. Thank you so much for the comment- we really appreciate it! 😊

  • @noeinroad7294
    @noeinroad7294 2 роки тому +8

    I wish all food reviewers were like this. It's concise but clear on the details. I can imagine what these dishes taste like.

  • @boyo2012
    @boyo2012 Рік тому +9

    Your wife and her critique of the food...should be a whole channel in itself! Love the authenticity; but, I would rather have her finish her statements before you cut to something else. I also love the happy dance around dessert and the surprise around the lemon meringue! that's my favorite and can exactly understand what she means...fresh lemon gives it that more sour (tart as I would say) flavor, that hits a bit more fresh than "flavoring" used in most pies. I hope you have more voyages just as nice; you make a great team!

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому

      Thank you for the feedback! 🙂 That lemon meringue was one of the best ones we've tried! 😋

  • @suzieq5259
    @suzieq5259 2 роки тому +6

    Another awesome food video. Yours are the best! Your true feelings about the food and description of each dish means a lot.

  • @Pamanderzz
    @Pamanderzz 2 роки тому +21

    Awesome video! The food looked great on this cruise. I've never been on a cruise but thanks to your videos I can live vicariously through you guys! Keep up the great work!!
    PS. I love listening to your wife's food reviews. She describes everything so well!

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      Our pleasure- thank you so much! 😊 Hope you get to cruise sooner than later!

    • @paulconnors2078
      @paulconnors2078 2 роки тому

      Yes, she certainly does! I get hungry watching them. It's just NOT FAIR that I am not on th ships trying all the great food...........

  • @bradh3139
    @bradh3139 2 роки тому +6

    Though I don’t honestly see a Cunard cruise anytime soon, it was sure nice to see this video. Thorough and visually appealing as usual.
    Congratulations, Joanna. You are likely the first (And maybe only) person ever to say “floating brown things” aboard any QM Ship!
    Thanks for another great video. Continued safe travels.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      Yeah "floating brown things" didn't sound appetizing lol 😁 Thanks Brad for the comment as always- safe travels! 😊

  • @bobhidley9037
    @bobhidley9037 2 роки тому +6

    I learned quite a bit from this episode. I am a senior citizen in America who has cruised 20+ times. My negative expectations on the types and quality of food offered on a British ship were completely dashed. Also, unlike some ages-old feedback I've had, the dress code appears more relaxed than the earlier days. All in all, this week at sea looks very appealing.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! 🙂 Yeah we didn't know exactly what to expect either first time on Cunard, but turned out to be not super-different than other cruise lines.

  • @dianeokura2381
    @dianeokura2381 Рік тому +6

    You both are my favorite team to watch. The description of the food is wonderful. I can almost taste it. You have the perfect voice for video production. Your son has grown up on your channel! He is always so well behaved. I have to ask, is cruising and reporting on everything your actual job? It seems you are never home. What a great life.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому +2

      It's not quite a job but it's evolved to a chunk of what we do. Though yeah due to our son's school schedule we actually aren't able to cruise as much vs when he was younger. And yeah it's fun when we look back at the older videos and see how much smaller he was lol. Thank you so much for the comment- much appreciated! 😊

    • @nellies-treasure-trove
      @nellies-treasure-trove 2 місяці тому

      LOL. You must be kidding! All she says is "really good". And then throws away the food. Such a waste.

  • @michaelwhalen2469
    @michaelwhalen2469 2 роки тому +4

    Wonderful Video!!! Thank You so much . Beautifully camerawork. Great colors , lighting and clear photography!! I’m going QM2 Transatlantic next year in Britannia class ! This video was most helpful for me !! Thank You once again! MikeW ❤️🇺🇸🇬🇧

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      Our pleasure- you're too kind! 😊 Thanks so much for your comment- have a wonderful cruise on the QM2 next year!

  • @Luke22022
    @Luke22022 Рік тому +1

    This is an informative and delightful video. It is nice how you involve your family in the production and your wife's critiques are spot on. Thank you.

  • @barbara4482
    @barbara4482 2 роки тому +5

    Love your formal look & updo. The photography of the food is outstanding. Glad it tasted as good as it looked. (When I was a kid, my aunt brought me menus from her cruises. I loved reading them and making my choices. Still do!)

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you so much- we really appreciate it! 😊 Menus are fun- we enjoy looking at them as well. We were able to capture the old time Cunard menus they had posted as wall art around the Queen Mary 2, so when I get the chance I'll post them on our TTVClips channel.

    • @barbara4482
      @barbara4482 2 роки тому +2

      @@TravelTouristVideos Lucky for me, I just today subscribed to your second channel. I look forward to seeing the old menus. Thanks!

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      @@barbara4482 Awesome- thanks for subbing! 🙂

  • @alisonviscosi5518
    @alisonviscosi5518 2 роки тому +4

    Great job on description of food. She does a perfect job. I just subscribed because of how well you both are doing. Thank you.

  • @bluebird2833
    @bluebird2833 2 роки тому +3

    Wow so many delicious and fancy looking dishes! Seems like the quality of the food is on the higher end- even the vegetarian dishes she tried looked so elegant and fancy. The desserts looked absolutely amazing! This’s my kind of cruise- love it! Thanks for your awesome work and thanks for sharing!💕

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      It's our pleasure! Yeah they had a lot of excellent dishes, some we didn't see or were surprisingly different from other cruise lines. Thank you so much for the comment! 😊

  • @joseph6948
    @joseph6948 2 роки тому +3

    I always enjoy the videos you both narrate really well!

  • @TVHouseHistorian
    @TVHouseHistorian 2 роки тому +5

    I’ve always thought of Cunard as a more formal cruise experience - a couple of notches up from the so-called “premium” cruise lines. By the looks of the food here, I think I was right. I am all about the food experience when it comes to cruising, and this looks very much like it would scratch the itch for me.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +2

      They definitely had some of the best MDR food quality we've tried- thanks for the comment!

  • @angelaherring5443
    @angelaherring5443 2 роки тому +4

    You inspire me to try everything on the menus! I will in August of next year! I’m looking to expand my food choices.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      That's awesome- it's always to fun to try many different dishes 🙂

  • @joancheeseman9364
    @joancheeseman9364 2 роки тому +2

    Lovely food analysis. I felt like I could taste everything. I so want to cruise this line. The beef wellington, oh my.

  • @sharonchiang6408
    @sharonchiang6408 2 роки тому +4

    My Husband and I will be on the Queen Mary 2 in September. Can't wait to try the selections of food..... :)

  • @deniselei4420
    @deniselei4420 Рік тому +2

    What a great video! Thanks! We will cruise QM2 in 3 weeks from NY for 13 days. It is very helpful for us.

  • @belligirl21
    @belligirl21 2 роки тому +2

    I just love to watch this woman eat 👍! Keep up the good work you two 🥳, another excellent video!

  • @dryflyman7121
    @dryflyman7121 2 роки тому +1

    Here she is again ! Just love this lady ❤️, as she reviews everything so well. I only wish my wife was as easy to please with food as she is ! Really beautiful and wears really classy dresses. I would be so proud to take her to dinner.

  • @amandaesposito367
    @amandaesposito367 2 роки тому +5

    I don’t know what you guys do for a living but may I suggest you become professional food reviewers. You are so awesome at it! I love watching your videos!

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      You are too kind! Thank you so much- we really appreciate it! 😊

  • @angelaherring5443
    @angelaherring5443 2 роки тому +2

    There’s her little dance! I love it!

  • @wmennisny
    @wmennisny Рік тому +2

    So elegant on Gala Night 2! Love the beehive hairdo and the shocking pink dress! Your food reviews are top notch, you go into all the detail about textures and aroma and so on which are very important, so thanks for that! I'm just surprised that you didn't do a video of your views on the whole ship. I watched your cabin tour and elevator and ship model but I'd love to see your comments on a ship tour! Anyway, great content!

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому +1

      Thank you so much- really appreciate it! 😊 Definitely will be doing a QM2 ship tour video- hope to get it out in the next few weeks.

    • @wmennisny
      @wmennisny Рік тому

      @@TravelTouristVideos 👍

  • @hobsonp67
    @hobsonp67 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you for this video. I have booked my first Cunard cruise next year. Just 4 nights from Southampton to Amsterdam round trip. This looks like one cruise where I won't be eating in the buffet one evening - I usually find there is a night where either I look at the menu and think, 'no nothing takes my fancy' or they have a must go to night in the buffet (Indian or Seafood mainly ;-) ) As I am travelling solo I will be on a table of 8 other solo passengers so at least we won't be hijacked. You should have told the table hijackers how you felt and put them in their place! Anyway glad you enjoyed the food and I look forward to trying it for myself next year x

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +2

      Our pleasure- thanks so much for the comment! 😊 We thought the food was very high quality at both the buffet & main dining room, so hopefully you'll enjoy it. Have a great time!
      As far as the table hijackers- we were actually confused at first and thought it was the main dining room host who moved us so they could have that table. So I spoke to the Maître d' afterwards and he confirmed that the staff did no such thing & those guests just sat themselves right before we got there. Glad you won't run into this situation on your Cunard cruise!

  • @Sokx41
    @Sokx41 5 місяців тому

    Before going on a Cunard cruise, I will need to go well below my ideal weight, even after using the exercise room for an hour a day. Sugar, and saturated fat galore; so great (sic) for the arteries. Your wife thumbs up's almost everything.

  • @kathyvelasquez3682
    @kathyvelasquez3682 2 роки тому +17

    I think the "high jacking " of dining spots needs to be addressed. No one should be allowed to do that..it should be explained at the beginning of the cruise. And probably posted in all relevant spots. I am sorry this happened to you. Bad karma to the stealers. Love you, love your channel.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +4

      Agree 100%- there should be a better system at preventing it from happening! Thank you so much for the support! 🥰

    • @shaynewheeler9249
      @shaynewheeler9249 Рік тому

      Food qm 2

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 2 роки тому +3

    Now comparing cruise ships to the canard liner is like comparing apples to oranges Queen Mary 2 is an ocean liner her steel plates are much thicker and they're made from 7075 t6 chromoly vanadium steel unlike a cruise ship that uses 6065 T2 steel in other words you can be battered by two hurricanes and still be able to set a cup of coffee on a bridge console and not worrying about having spilled all over it unlike a cruise ship you couldn't do that and she's built much more robust if you notice a lot of the larger rooms are further down in the hall it's to create stability since a lot of people gather in those areas you don't want to make the ship top heavy and Steve Paine was to designer of that ship and he did an excellent job

  • @karenglaicar5486
    @karenglaicar5486 2 роки тому +1

    The food looked amazing. Thanks for trying, tasting and explaining it all. Your updo and pink dress was very pretty. Thanks and take care.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      Our pleasure! Thank you so much for the compliments- much appreciated! 😊

  • @charlesnichols4689
    @charlesnichols4689 4 місяці тому +1

    Looking at the menu and the food it’s obvious you are not on Carnival
    Really enjoyed this video
    We are NCL people but they have barely changed their food options in 20 years

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  4 місяці тому

      Glad you enjoyed it! 😊 We cruised a lot with NCL as well, but Cunard had some very high quality offerings for sure- certainly above most cruise lines including Norwegian.

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you for sharing your Atlantic crossing on Cunard... Very nice...

  • @wastenotwantnot6754
    @wastenotwantnot6754 Рік тому +1

    Another informative video. I see plenty of plant based options. Thanks again!

  • @sixshotmegatron9988
    @sixshotmegatron9988 2 роки тому +2

    Your videos are incredible and amazing I hope you and your family had a wonderful time 🙏💙🙏

  • @VomBethel
    @VomBethel 2 роки тому +4

    I'm not sure what I expected for the food offerings, but I was bit surprised by the abundance of fish and vegetarian options. Also, the soups seemed to be very light and refreshing instead of anything too "hardy". However, the desserts looked creative and amazing!

  • @johnlunnun9769
    @johnlunnun9769 2 роки тому +1

    That food looked incredible! I am now starving!!🤣🤣🤣🤪🤪🤪

  • @steamerbv
    @steamerbv 11 місяців тому +1

    hi. Great video. Historically a transatlantic voyage is not a cruise. It's called a crossing since it does not stop between point A and point B. Just a Ship is not a Boat, a Crossing is not a Cruise.

  • @FreeSpirited66
    @FreeSpirited66 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you that was great! The food looks better than in the more recent videos we've been watching, so I hope the standards haven't gone down, we're booked for next year. I really feel for you over that table hijack! Especially on the last night, I can imagine myself wanting to stand right next to them until they leave and my husband telling me not to make a scene...so hard when it's your last night and potentially casting a shadow over the whole trip. I had two main courses on the Queen Victoria once, it was so good, this has reminded me that we can order what we want! Do you have to reserve each night if you have an early seating or is that just for the open dining?

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  10 місяців тому +2

      Our pleasure- thank you very much for the comment! 😊 Once you have the set seating (early or second) you don't have to reserve nightly. So yeah that was an uneasy end to our main dining experience. Other guests aren't supposed to just come and take your table, and we certainly hope Cunard has implemented policies that'll prevent that going forward.

  • @jodydorsett8726
    @jodydorsett8726 2 роки тому +1

    For breakfast, after the first day, I only ordered the classic. I ate more than my fair share of the cucumber sandwiches and the shrimp salad sandwiches. I almost always chose the vegetarian starter. My dinner options were almost always a fowl because the first nights steak was a bit tough.
    Good video.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      Nice! Like your meals didn't seem too heavy- thanks for sharing! 🙂

  • @TravelOften
    @TravelOften 2 роки тому +8

    Wow, that inconsiderate couple knew exactly what they were doing. I guess the wait staff doesn't want a fight or a scene to eject them.
    Sorry you had to deal with that. Luckily, most cruisers are nice and decent people.
    Btw, new camera?

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +4

      You're 100% right! The maître d' said that it happens nightly and it's a big headache for them, but in the end they don't want to force the guests to leave the table. And yup right on too about most cruisers- 99% of the times everyone is friendly and just want to have a good time.
      Yup- good eye regarding the camera. We used a new camera (Sony ZV-1) that focuses better on videos, though kept using the old camera & lens for the food photos. Did you think it was better?

    • @FreeSpirited66
      @FreeSpirited66 10 місяців тому +1

      @@TravelTouristVideos They could easily remedy the situation by having someone show them to their table or refuse to serve them if they are at the wrong table. I'm trying not to dread this situation for next year now! If I make a fuss I will regret it and if I seethe in silence I will regret it...because it's not just a table, it's disrespect.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  10 місяців тому +1

      @@FreeSpirited66 Agree 100%! Pretty sure that was an aberration. Have a wonderful time on your voyage next year!!

  • @silviakeidel8187
    @silviakeidel8187 Рік тому +2

    Very interesting! The food choices looked delicious every evening. I was very surprised as I read somewhere else that the dishes in all the restaurants lacked flavors and appearance and were nothing special at all…I guess there are picky eaters and critics everywhere, but I think one should not believe everything!

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому

      Cunard had really good main dining room food for dinner- we've got video evidence 😁

  • @marklomax7452
    @marklomax7452 Рік тому +1

    Sailed on QE2 and Queen Victoria. Both Main Dining Rooms were excellent. For fun, do lunch in the Golden Lion Pub.

  • @cruiseshipforme4546
    @cruiseshipforme4546 2 роки тому +4

    Great video! This is the way by all food reviews should be done. I bet those rude passengers were from the same city you sailed from. I would have made a scene. You are much to nice and a better person than me!

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +2

      Yeah at first we actually thought they were seated there by the dining room host, but after dinner the dining room manager told me that those guests just sat themselves there. No biggie, though wish that would've happened earlier in the cruise than the last day, lol. Thank you so much for the support! 😊

    • @barbarapearce9738
      @barbarapearce9738 2 роки тому +1

      Not the right place to "make a scene". Nowhere is really, there's better ways.

  • @tommyedodson2412
    @tommyedodson2412 2 роки тому +2

    We found the MDR food to be adequate. Didn't blow us away. The desserts were less so in our opinion. Compared to our previous sails on QM2 we noted a distinct difference which was disappointing. The prawns were good. The lobster came with no clarified butter (who does that? and ours were not encrusted) .

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      Thanks for the sharing! Yeah the lobster was definitely quite a different preparation vs other cruise lines.

    • @yourtravelswithbruce
      @yourtravelswithbruce 2 роки тому +1

      the seating of guests at their table is unacceptable

  • @johnmayerislovee
    @johnmayerislovee 2 роки тому +9

    Thanks for your video. In all honesty, the food served in the main dinning room was very similar that's served on RCCL. I'd thought that Cunard would offer a better food selection considering fares are twice as much as compared to RCCL.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +5

      It's our pleasure- thanks for commenting! 😊 We would have to say the food was better than Royal, but yeah not by a lot.

  • @vilmasvacation8599
    @vilmasvacation8599 2 роки тому +1

    Another amazing video great review

  • @DonWan47
    @DonWan47 Рік тому +1

    Love this video

  • @golfingfool777
    @golfingfool777 Рік тому +1

    My kind of dinner! I'll have the entire menu please! 😋

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 2 роки тому

    I think you guys chose a good table there you don't want to sit next to a window and the only reason for that is if you guys are going through a storm and it's late at night you will not be able to see a rogue wave until smashes into the side of the ship and I've seen those cruise ship Windows blow out now hopefully Queen Mary tunes Windows a little bit thicker and strong right now on the rogue wave to destroy those windows

  • @andrewbrown574
    @andrewbrown574 Рік тому

    Did anyone else notice on the dish with the filet mignon and the jumbo shrimp, there is something that looks like a wooden popsicle stick? You can see it at 12:26 next to the cauliflower!

  • @steitos
    @steitos 2 роки тому +2

    *Hi, good job 🤗🤗🤗*

  • @angelaherring5443
    @angelaherring5443 2 роки тому +1

    Yay! My favorite folks!

  • @tonyadeney1245
    @tonyadeney1245 5 місяців тому +1

    nice video ---- ticked

  • @jerrywoods4845
    @jerrywoods4845 2 роки тому +1

    Lovely.

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 2 роки тому

    I heard of humble pie but not humble cake. Have an excellent day I'm glad you enjoying you canard Cruz

  • @dolliemaesone
    @dolliemaesone Рік тому

    Baked Alaska ,cake strawberry ice cream meringue on top brown the meringue

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 2 роки тому +2

    By the way the food looks delicious have an excellent day

  • @global.explorer
    @global.explorer Рік тому +3

    Your wife can certainly pack the food away whilst you're sat there with the camera 😋

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому

      She usually just takes a bite or two (okay sometimes 3 lol), then she'll eat and share the dishes she ordered 🙂

  • @mikerieger1034
    @mikerieger1034 2 роки тому +1

    A really good taste and chips

  • @Jay-vr9ir
    @Jay-vr9ir 2 роки тому +1

    I have crossed on The Q M 2 , 3 times , I do not care for the ship , but I did like dressing for dinner .It is sad that the dress code was relaxed , blue jeans in the main dining room , so not good .

  • @sherriedolder900
    @sherriedolder900 2 роки тому +1

    Love your videos very informative and well planned. Easy to follow and descriptions of the food are precise.

  • @ravarga4631
    @ravarga4631 Рік тому +1

    If they wont abide by dining room rules either dont serve them or charge them for the meal.

  • @adriankirk4644
    @adriankirk4644 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent, the young Lady certainly knows her food. Where were you travelling from and to? Thank you.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you! 😊 This was a transatlantic going from New York to Southampton.

    • @adriankirk4644
      @adriankirk4644 2 роки тому +1

      @@TravelTouristVideos Thank you, I wait eagerly for your next video. Well done.

  • @gingernightmare9152
    @gingernightmare9152 2 роки тому +2

    Do you think this menu is on repeat each week? I'm doing the double TA next month.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      I think so, but let us know after your double TA! Have a great time!

  • @miker62
    @miker62 2 роки тому

    I need more than " It's so good!"

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      Which one(s) are you referring to & I'd be happy to think back & give u a more detailed description of the taste

  • @brendonsmith9100
    @brendonsmith9100 2 роки тому +3

    I have only travelled on QE2 but the food is comparable on both ships. As far as rude people stealing someone else's table , they should have been ejected and sent to their allocated table. Not good.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      Yeah we were taken aback by the table hijackers for sure- definitely hope it doesn't happen to other fellow cruisers too often. Thanks for the comment! 🙂

  • @maizebmaize
    @maizebmaize Рік тому

    I notice you are travelling with your child. How was the cruise for him? Was he allowed to go everywhere - hot tub, spa, fitness club? I have kids (tween and teens) who will be travelling with me and i am having trouble finding out if there are any age restrictions. Thanks!

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому

      He was able to roam around, and he was only 11. Though he didn't go to the spa or fitness center.

  • @sueritter1483
    @sueritter1483 2 роки тому +1

    How many appetizers, entrees, and desserts do both order?

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      You can order multiple ones as you like! The food you see in this video are shared between 2 adults and a hungry teenager 🙂

  • @paulconnors2078
    @paulconnors2078 2 роки тому +3

    Another great video. On night #1 however, I guess I would have been out of luck as I didn't see anything on the menu that appealed to me. Can a passenger check out the menu beforehand to see if they want to eat in the main dining room on any given evening? Also, I've heard that even in the main dining room that you can order more than one entree. Is that accurate? Thank you.

    • @magucathy
      @magucathy 2 роки тому +11

      Yes, you can check the menu. They post the menu on the board outside the restaurant. After breakfast time, they post the lunch menu. After lunch time, they post the dinner menu. In case you don't find anything, you can tell the staff what you prefer. Normally they will ask the chef to cook whatever you would like (when it's possible) There's one time, my husband wanted to have a dill mustard sauce to go with his smoked salmon for breakfast. He asked the staff, then the restaurant manager came to our table and asked what exactly it is. The next morning, the restaurant manager told us the chef has prepared the sauce for my husband. Then, every morning they served the sauce to us. And yes, you can definitely order more. We normally order 2 first courses because the potion is not big. Then we order 1 more main course to share. You can always order steamed veggies on the side. On lobster night, we asked and got 2-3 lobsters on the plate. Of course you can order more dessert. They have this very good chocolate fudge cake. We love it very much. The staff asked if he should bring us another one. But we were so full and declined. Then he said he can have the cake sent to our cabin. When we were back to our cabin, we found the cakes in the fridge. This is what I call a personal service. Of course, these all happened before Covid. We haven't cruise since then.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +4

      Thank you so much! 😊 You sure can look at the menu ahead of time- they usually have the dinner menu posted after lunch is over outside the main dining room. Cunard is a Carnival brand so maybe in the future they will put the menus in the app like our recent Carnival Vista cruise. With it you can pretty much see all the MDR dinner menus for the entire cruise on day 1.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +2

      Thanks so much for the informative post! We should've ordered the multiple lobsters on a plate lol. They were half lobster tails anyways 😁

    • @magucathy
      @magucathy 2 роки тому +2

      @@TravelTouristVideos You learn from your experience LOL. We did the TA 8 times. Did you try the lunch at the Golden Lion? Their fish and chips, beef and mushroom pie are great. Even the curry from the room service is one of the best, although they are a little bit too spicy.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      @@magucathy We sure did try the Golden Lion- some tasty food as you mentioned. We'll have a video on that in the next two weeks. Wow didn't know about a spicy curry from room service- gotta try that next time. 😋Thanks for the tips!

  • @geoffreystone1598
    @geoffreystone1598 2 роки тому +4

    Beware that if you eat these delicious desserts your body gives off an aroma. This attracts monsters into your cabin that shrinks all your clothes. I wish they had sugarless desserts.

  • @nellies-treasure-trove
    @nellies-treasure-trove 2 місяці тому

    You can't be eating ALL the entrees?? @4:31 Are you disposing of the leftovers? I see plates of food on the lower right.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 місяці тому

      Nope all the food you saw were shared by the 3 of us (2 adults and a hungry teen) 🙂

    • @nellies-treasure-trove
      @nellies-treasure-trove 2 місяці тому

      @@TravelTouristVideos Good to know. I hate waste!

  • @dianejohanson98
    @dianejohanson98 Рік тому

    How are y’all getting to order so many different dishes in the same meal? Does your wife eat all those dishes or do you order everything on the menu and share them?

  • @darploin5071
    @darploin5071 2 роки тому

    If you watch the documentaries on canard's Queen Mary 2 one of them has one of the chefs basically telling all the sous chefs that the risotto was s*** in previous night before so it's not the first time they can't get risotto right for some reason that's one of the weak points of the canard liner

  • @pipegarmich
    @pipegarmich Рік тому +1

    Love the videos and food review excellant .Going on the QM in dec , i just hope all masks are gone ! The food looks outstanding

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому +1

      Thank you very much! Yup no need to wear masks now. You're in for some good food- have a great sailing!

    • @pipegarmich
      @pipegarmich Рік тому

      Oh my gosh i cant wait
      @@TravelTouristVideos

  • @davideck
    @davideck Рік тому

    I love the information, but how do Cunard feel about you choosing everything on the menu?

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому

      Glad it's helpful! The wait staff on this or other cruise lines have never given us any issue because the food is for 3 people, and we actually eat like 90% of it on average.

  • @mreppen1
    @mreppen1 Рік тому +1

    How much are drinks (wine or cocktails) out of curiosity.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому

      On a Cunard cruise you can actually bring a bottle of wine or champagne and drink in your cabin with no extra charge. If you bring it out to a bar or restaurant there is a $25 corkage fee. Otherwise 150ml/250ml wine is around $8 & $12, respectively, and ~$35 for a bottle. One cocktail is usually between $10 to $13. They do have a $69 per person, per day alcohol package as well which lets you consume up to 15 drinks.

    • @mreppen1
      @mreppen1 Рік тому

      @@TravelTouristVideos that’s fair. Thanks. I’ve been on a few Silversea, and 7 Sea Voyager cruises which are all inclusive.

  • @DenaInWyo
    @DenaInWyo 2 роки тому +5

    WOW, I can't believe how incredibly rude that family was to take your table. Did they think no one would notice? I can't believe how incredibly rude and inconsiderate some people can be. It's unfortunate that the staff can't/won't do anything about that, but you hear that they'll ask someone breaking the dress code to kindly go change. That just blows my mind someone would do that.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +2

      Yeah we were quite taken aback by it, especially since it was the final night of the cruise. First night or second it'd be more understandable with maybe some confusion going on with table numbers. But apparently we're not alone- maître d' said that it's a problem that happens frequently.

  • @angelaherring5443
    @angelaherring5443 2 роки тому +1

    I’m just curious but does Cunard even have a buffet? I just can’t picture it. I’ve heard it’s more elegant that all the rest of cruise lines.

    • @barbara4482
      @barbara4482 2 роки тому +1

      2 weeks ago they posted Cunard’s breakfast and lunch buffets on the Queen Mary 2. I’m really impressed with the main dining room choices and presentation.

    • @angelaherring5443
      @angelaherring5443 2 роки тому +1

      @@barbara4482 yes everything looks so wonderful. I just want to try everything now. These videos inspire me to try even more. I’ll have to just search every video they’ve ever done now.

    • @magucathy
      @magucathy 2 роки тому +1

      @@angelaherring5443 Yes, Cunard's food is one of the best. The meat/fish is always cook to the right point. They make very good sauce / jus. The buffet is also very good. It's quite casual at the buffet. If you don't want to dress up for dinner, you can go to the buffet, or even order room service. Actually, smart casual will be enough. Of course, quite a lot of people enjoy dressing up, but you will be fine as long as you don't wear jeans and sport shoes.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому +1

      Yup they sure do- it's not a super big selection but they had good quality food. Here are the links to the videos Breakfast buffet: ua-cam.com/video/o6tZaFkNqvc/v-deo.html Lunch buffet: ua-cam.com/video/B76HNUPGNuw/v-deo.html

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      They definitely focus on quality for sure- thanks for the comment! 😊

  • @barbarapearce9738
    @barbarapearce9738 2 роки тому +2

    Excellent video presentation and sumptious food! Some odd cutlery using methods but I figure American style, oh and please don't put used cutlery on the tablecloth, it belongs on the plate once picked up.

  • @marinacarmenmartinez6829
    @marinacarmenmartinez6829 2 роки тому +1

    👍👏🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷 Argentina!

  • @BP-kx2ig
    @BP-kx2ig 2 роки тому

    A Trans - Atlantic crossing is not a cruise, and Queen Mary 2 is not a cruise ship when it is doing this voyage

  • @christophersimons9507
    @christophersimons9507 2 роки тому +3

    Stopped watching as there are too many adverts !

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      So sorry about that! This video has the default UA-cam settings, but yeah since it's longer than our typical ones it has more ads.

  • @pipegarmich
    @pipegarmich Рік тому

    Last day table hijack? That is terrible and should not be tolerated

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому

      Yup that was unpleasant and really caught us off guard

    • @pipegarmich
      @pipegarmich Рік тому

      Truly unbelievable that was tolerated and nothing done about it ! What did those people say ,anything at all?@@TravelTouristVideos

  • @bhismilinirampersad3360
    @bhismilinirampersad3360 2 роки тому

    😊👍😊👍🇹🇹🇹🇹

  • @Jay_Dahl
    @Jay_Dahl Рік тому +1

    The beautiful lady has a New England accent?

  • @wyatthowie5998
    @wyatthowie5998 Рік тому

    You never show your husband?

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому +1

      The videographer must not show himself! 😁 Actually you can see me in some of the videos.

  • @benedictevans8223
    @benedictevans8223 2 роки тому

    【promosm】

  • @mreppen1
    @mreppen1 Рік тому +1

    I wish I could eat like that and keep an excellent figure.

  • @dmk8156
    @dmk8156 Місяць тому

    Had to stop listening as the dish background noise was actually physically uncomfortable.

  • @simongreasley8643
    @simongreasley8643 2 роки тому +1

    It’s really painful watching someone who can’t use cutlery. It’s not so difficult, please do try and also try not to mess up a tablecloth.

  • @stephenportman5503
    @stephenportman5503 2 роки тому +1

    What was the maitre de doing it’s his bloody job to sort this type of problem out old cunarders turning in their graves you and your family were dressed really nice why why do some people have to look like they have come to dinner straight from doing yard work as you can gather I’m just an old moaner sorry ,,,,,,,,,,,

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      Thank you so much! 😊 Yeah I think the dining room staff is in a very tough situation there, but yeah would've been nice if right after those guests sat they they were told by the head waiter that the table is taken.

  • @louisboferding5182
    @louisboferding5182 Рік тому

    Looks revolting. like the passengers. Las Vegas On The Sea

    • @ZazzelTheGamer
      @ZazzelTheGamer Рік тому

      Do you even know what you're talking about?

  • @miker62
    @miker62 2 роки тому

    Ok, she loves everything? Tell me what you really think.

  • @Kg-dp9wo
    @Kg-dp9wo Місяць тому

    Terrible table manners

  • @Oldman525
    @Oldman525 Рік тому +1

    It is bad manners to place used cutlery on the table, place them at an angle on the plate. You are American so I can understand you may not be used to dining formally.

  • @RLynnSchmollinger
    @RLynnSchmollinger 2 роки тому +3

    To expensive to hear crying kids.

  • @Shazzadut1
    @Shazzadut1 Рік тому

    I love your videos however you must waste a lot of food as you couldn’t eat the whole menu. Even if you and hubby share them, you have all the entrees, mains and desserts. No one could eat all that.

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  Рік тому

      Thank you! The food is shared between the 3 of us- 2 adults and a hungry teen.

  • @tfung8
    @tfung8 2 роки тому

    Just came back from 16 days Cunard. It degraded a lot. food quality and quantity BAD. especially at the Lido. Super short handed. It is at the Carnival cruise style. No dance host, no queens room Hostess, no professional dancer exhibition, etc. will not recommand for this price ( we are diamond on Cunard, not a newbe)
    \

  • @oberstleutnant787
    @oberstleutnant787 7 місяців тому

    Western food are not as tasty as Chinese cuisine. Pity that cruise dos not offer any authentic Chinese food.

  • @sixshotmegatron9988
    @sixshotmegatron9988 2 роки тому +1

    Thats not good they hijacked your table at the end day the staff should have set them down somewhere else you have been booked on that table so it's yours. Rubbish excuse from the staff

    • @TravelTouristVideos
      @TravelTouristVideos  2 роки тому

      Yeah that wasn't a good feeling for sure, but it was also tough that the staff were put in a bad position. Thanks for the support! 🙂

  • @glenndoty739
    @glenndoty739 2 роки тому +1

    I really wanted to go.
    WHAT !? MASKS? Wtf not me, see you when sanity returns

    • @FreeSpirited66
      @FreeSpirited66 10 місяців тому

      we've booked for summer 2024, the insanity has stopped and I hope it never returns!