TIMELESS TRANSATLANTIC.
Review of Cunard QM2 by SLUFFM (22 Dec 06)
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I have always said that the only way to reach New York is by ocean liner and last year I finally got the chance to do it. It has been a life long ambition to do this trip and I have got to say that it certainly didn\'t disapoint. We had booked a balcony cabin, one of the ones on deck 5, which they call \"In the Hull\". Yes it was in the hull but the balcony was absolutely enormous, much bigger than on other ships that I have sailed on. It was just a bit more sheltered which to be fair was quite nice on the windy day at sea. Our cabin steward was fantastic, I\'m sure they are descendants of gnomes! They seem to know when you are out and you never (even if you try really hard) catch them in your cabin!
Boarding in Southampton was a breeze and we walked straight onto the ship after clearing security. There were porters there to meet us and take us, and our hand luggage, to the cabin. This ship is so vast it takes you a few days to orientate yourself, but don\'t be put off by this. The QM2 seems to absorb people and you will always be able to find a quiet spot to relax, snooze, read, etc, etc.
We went to the Planetarium at least 4 times, so as to see all of the different shows, you could just as well have been in London, it\'s fantastic, what a great idea. This area also is used as a smaller theatre and we went to a couple of classical concerts and lectures. (P D James was on board on our crossing)
The food was amazing, wherever you chose to ate, although my favourite was \"Todd English\", which carries a small cover charge, but I tell you it\'s worth every last cent. The service was impeccable and the food, well frankly astonishing! We also had some great pub lunches in the \"Golden Lion\" the barmen and waiters are brilliant in here, it\'s also a very lively spot in the evenings before and after dinner. The entertainment in the evenings was of an extremely high standard and drew a full audience at every performance. My favourite was \"Apassionata\" a mixture of different dance styles and singing, a really magical show.
We reached New York in the very early hours of the morning and raced out on deck to watch this mighty ship squeeze underneath the Verrazano-Narrows bridge, what a sight it must have been to the traffic passing overhead, even at 5am. We passed the majestic \"Statue of Liberty\", still lit up in the darkness, and then the emotion kicks in. We reached the pier in Manhatten just as the sun was rising, as you can imagine this was a really special moment. There really is something magical about sailing up the Hudson River to New York. If you have the chance, jump at it. Whatever the cruise this ship is fantastic, a knock out, worth every penny, I could go on and on.
Like I said.
\"If you have the chance...........!!!\"
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