Exploring Queen Mary 2

We had a good trip to Southampton and arrived at the terminal at about 11am, but boarding seemed very slow and it was getting on for 1pm before we were on board. At least we were able to get straight into our cabin and our luggage had arrived.

We like the cabin which is very spacious

We have now just about explored the entire ship which is BIG! There is a lot we like about the ship like the good food and plush fittings. Although there are four pools, one of which is covered they are all a bit small.

The self service eatery is very confusing and it is easy to miss a menu choice as it is all spread out, seemingly at random! The quality and choice is however very good as is the evening Britannia Restaurant. There are some great touches like the wide prom deck which goes all around the ship.

 

and the glass lifts which have views aft from behind the bridge

We are on a table for 6 at dinner and have a nice round table by a window. Alan has not managed to upset our companions....yet! Both the other couples are much older than us. One couple is in their eighties but look and act much younger.

We are now through the Bay of Biscay which was pretty rough with force 6 winds Jack took a pill on Monday which made her very sleepy! Tuesday has been much calmer, sunnier and even warm at 18C. The Captain said the boat has been unstable because although the waves are only 1.5 to 2.5 metres, there is a swell which unsettles the ship. It seems that this is quite unusual as seasoned QM2ers say the ship usually copes very well with stormier seas!

We have seen a couple of shows now and are not too impressed so far. The singer last night was pretty poor and we hope the Royal Cunard 'Viva Italia' showtime is better tonight. The Entertainment Director makes us laugh: but for all the wrong reasons.

Just got back from leaving show before the end (there was a natural break when the scenery broke): it was decidedly mediocre!

After 2 days at sea swimming, exploring ship, snoozing and of course eating we are looking forward to visiting Funchal in Madera tomorrow. Today exploring became eating when we accidentally found ourselves in the Ballroom during afternoon tea