| There were eight of us enjoying the Cunard | | | | minimum obstructions, just wide open spaces. |
| Queen Mary 2's 4D Presidents Weekend sailing to | | | | 8. Speed; it took a while to realize that this |
| the Bahamas on 15-19 February . Here's the list of | | | | voyage from NYC to the Bahamas would be |
| favorite things: | | | | nearly impossible on most other ships. The QM2's |
| 1. Britannia Restaurant is the main dining room | | | | propulsion system is quite unique with four |
| where the majority of passengers enjoy their | | | | propellers and NO rudder! |
| meals. This beautiful multi-level room offered | | | | 9. The Queen's Room; this room, in and of itself |
| great service, selection, and presentation. Plus, | | | | must be mentioned. The extravagant Queen's |
| Cunard does a great job with the variety of | | | | Room focuses as a ballroom in the evening's for |
| offerings. | | | | Cunard's renowned ballroom events. During the |
| 2. Cabin Stewards - Excellent, friendly service | | | | day, high tea is offered along with bingo. |
| including tidying up clothes along with keeping the | | | | 10. The QM2 has a very non-commercial |
| cabin and bathroom very clean. | | | | environment. Cunard makes future cruise sales, |
| 3. Buffet - Convenient with wide selections | | | | shopping, up-charge dining, art auctions, etc., |
| available when you are, and the wait staff buses | | | | available but does NOT advertise non-stop! There |
| your table while you are still seated. | | | | is a deliberate lack of both constant |
| 4. Tender Service to Princess Cays (Private | | | | announcements on the PA and in-room flyers |
| Island) - very efficient service back and forth. | | | | urging you to spend your money. Plenty of |
| 5. Britannia guest room toiletries are of superior | | | | money spending options are available if you wish |
| quality. It really did enhance the experience. | | | | to avail yourself for those services. Further, |
| 6. Britannia bathrooms are well laid out and of a | | | | production shows are not interrupted with |
| reasonable size. | | | | commercials. This whole environment makes for a |
| 7. Space - This ship has so much public space. | | | | more elegant cruise experience. |
| The QM2 is designed for long voyages, and thus | | | | 10.5 Lectures; This particular voyage featured a |
| provides tremendous public space to sit, mingle, | | | | PhD speaking on the Bermuda triangle and global |
| play games, etc. The corridors and public areas | | | | climate change issues; Cunard caters to a |
| are very wide. You can always find space to sit | | | | clientèle that enjoys enrichment activities |
| alone or in a group. The top deck is huge with | | | | and the intellectual stimulation was most welcome. |