Lackluster, over priced cruise

Item: Queen Mary 2
Rating: 1.9
Author: GPRV610

Queen Mary 2 Cruise Review to Canada, New England, New York

GPRV610

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

1.9 out of 5

5 Night Independence Day Celebration (New York Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 01, 2017

Ship: Queen Mary 2

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 9076

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

Don't waste your money with Cunard. I traveled with several family members on an inexpensive Carnival Cruise and had better food and extertainment. Cunard is overpriced and surviving on their past reputation. Look where you're going or you'll end up like the Titanic.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Unorganized and impersonal

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5

Mediocre at best.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

No stellar shows

Entertainment

1 out of 5

The shows were too short; entertainment was very "forced festive." Nothing exciting or memorable.

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Ok service. I've experienced much better service on other cruise lines.

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Nothing special

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

We had a penthouse suite that was large but very unimoressuve. The bed, sofa and chairs were like sitting on rocks. Our fully stocked bar was never fully stocked and our in-room refrigerator was replaced twice but never worked. The A/C did not work properly either. The thermostat stayed on the lowest setting during the entire trip and our suite was never really comfortable.

Ship tip

Don't waste your money. If you're looking for a luxury cruise experience keep looking. Dirty and congested a

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Ports of call

New York, New York

1 out of 5

Halifax, Nova Scotia

5 out of 5

Boston, Massachusetts

3 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5

A joke!!!

11 Comments

qe2postcards 7 years ago

I have cruised 21 times with 5 different companies but 17 of them were with Cunard. What does that tell you about how I feel about Cunard.

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fullahead 7 years ago

Been on QM2 three times, loved it each time. Have also sailed with RCI and Holland America, so not a 'cunarder'. Sorry you didn't enjoy your cruise, but we've really enjoyed it each time. Our favourite ship by far.

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paulnardelli 7 years ago

I traveled on qm2 4 times and I too switched to carnival much different experience but good food more fun and much cheaper may not be for everyone but for me i liked it better and honestly the cabin was very similar to qm2

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cosmos 7 years ago

We love QM2. We have always had white star service and lovely rooms.

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poshfrock 7 years ago

What was the disappointment? Have always found a crossing on QM2 a joy! Perhaps the Cunard experience is just not your thing.

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abbysrotten 7 years ago

petraderman... we go out on QM2 Oct 20 and come back to NY on her in Nov.

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abbysrotten 7 years ago

Cunard is not a cruise, it is a crossing. It isn't meant to be a party boat, its meant to be luxury travel.

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seagirlsailor 7 years ago

Traveled on QM2 5 times different experience each time- Great liner...😃

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GIL155 7 years ago

Not arguing, but you are in a minority disliking Cunard and their ships. Most reviews here are quite favorable.

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Di678 7 years ago

We have sailed with cunard a few times and absolutely luv it xx

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petraderman 7 years ago

So sorry you had a bad experience! never travelled yet on cunard but have booked for october with them. may I ask what was so bad for you?

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Other reviews of this sailing

Excellent cruise with only a few glitches

Queen Mary 2 does not live up to reputation of luxury