Queen Mary 2 Solo Cruise Review: Still Worth It At Double The Price?

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Six weeks after my last Queen Mary 2 cruise, I stepped back onboard — and QM2 felt very different. A new cast. A major crew change. Questionable smells. Four nights of Cunard food, entertainment, lectures, bars, donuts, strange encounters and occasional moments of genuine brilliance. Patreon now open - unlimited 1-2-1 WhatsApp - https://www.patreon.com/cw/TomCruisetube This is the complete, brutally honest trip report from my latest solo cruise on Queen Mary 2 — including embarkation, my obstructed-view balcony cabin, Britannia dining, Kings Court, the Golden Lion, Carinthia Lounge, the Titanic Experience, onboard entertainment, service, atmosphere and exactly what the entire trip cost. No beige brochure chat. No blind loyalty to Cunard. Just what happened, what worked, what didn’t — and whether QM2 still justified the price. Subscribe for distinctive, independent cruise reviews focused on the ships that matter to UK cruisers. 00:00 Intro 00:26 Embarkation, First Impressions, Cabin 02:14 Day One 05:00 Broadway Rocks, New Show/New Cast Verdict 06:51 Gangsters, Russia & Typical American 08:16 Day Two 09:58 The Titanic Experience 11:21 Rock On (Royal Court Theatre) 12:03 Night Two 12:36 Day Three, Golden Lion, Tip, Brevis Strings Trio, New Table Mates 15:50 Bizarre Theatre, Buffet & Disappointment 17:36 Day Four Starts With Tears 18:19 Insight Lectures 19:06 Chefs Galley 19:32 Afternoon Tea 20:34 Let's Dance Theatre Show, Changed Cast Verdict 21:35 Night Four Dinner, Band Stalking 23:00 Debark & Costs #QueenMary2 #Cunard #CruiseReview

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