Remastered Queen Mary 2

Mandy Oldknow on 19 November 2017
Queen Mary 2, Cunard’s flagship is a fabulous cruise liner, like nothing else at sea, she isn’t just a cruise ship.

I was lucky enough to sail transatlantic from Southampton to New York when QM2 was a very new ship. I was so excited, and I have to say the trip was everything I hoped it would be. Room service hot chocolate every morning on my balcony before eggs benedict for breakfast in the restaurant. Long lazy days at sea and afternoon tea in the Queen’s Room while people danced. It was like stepping back in time to a bygone era in the most modern of surroundings. Sailing into New York is a special experience that everyone should experience at least once in their lifetime.

In June 2016 QM2 came back into Southampton looking like a new woman after a multi-million-dollar refurbishment. I had to wait until November 2017 to get onboard to see for myself, but it was worth the wait. If I’m honest when we were first told about the remastering of QM2, I was worried they would lose the rich colours and go too ‘beige’ I really didn’t need to.

Stepping back onboard after all this time, was like putting back on your favourite evening dress after wearing your jeans for too long. It’s just special in every way. It’s hard to explain, but there is just something magical about her. The Grand Lobby with its sweeping staircases, rich carpets and the staff waiting to greet you in their flamboyant red jackets and white gloves are the first thing you see when you embark. Fresh flowers and piano music filling the air making it easy to relax from that moment.

Here is a quote from Cunard that sums up what they were trying to achieve with the remastering. ‘We’ve worked with world-class designers to create spaces that are at once contemporary and reflective of Cunard’s illustrious past’

Transatlantic crossings are very popular onboard QM2, but many people think it might be too many days at sea. Once you find out how many activities are available onboard you’ll wish it was longer. You could be busy constantly throughout your trip or you can do nothing more than sit around and read the latest bestseller. The choice is yours entirely.

Elegance is the word that sums up Queen Mary 2 the best.

If you would like more details on Queen Mary 2 please feel free to give me a call, I’m happy to tell your more about this beautiful ocean liner.