ON BOARD • Day 3: Queen Mary 2 – 450th Transatlantic crossing
**Celebrity speakers, gala dinners, wartime romance and a newspaper brought back to life – there's something special happening aboard Queen Mary 2!** Welcome to **Day 3 of Queen Mary 2's historic 450th transatlantic crossing**, as we continue our voyage from Southampton to New York, enjoying remarkably calm seas for November. Today we're exploring some of the extraordinary events Cunard has organised to celebrate this milestone voyage. The fascinating programme of talks has been a real highlight, featuring maritime experts Chris Frame and Stephen Payne, alongside celebrity guests including actress and author Celia Imrie. There's also a special tribute to the wartime brides who crossed the Atlantic after the Second World War, a forthcoming Noël Coward revue, spectacular gala evenings and even the return of Queen Mary 2's own newspaper, the *Ocean Times*, revived for this one crossing to tell passengers' stories. It's a wonderful mixture of maritime history, nostalgia, entertainment and the traditions that make Queen Mary 2 so special. **I'm posting a new video every day throughout this historic crossing**, bringing you the atmosphere, activities, food, entertainment and little discoveries that make life aboard the world's most famous ocean liner such a memorable experience. Subscribe to **Chris Rand Travels** and follow the entire voyage, day by day, as we make our way across the Atlantic to New York. Join me tomorrow for Day 4! #QueenMary2 #QM2 #Cunard #TransatlanticCrossing #CruiseVlog #OceanLiner #ChrisRandTravels