Kordy

We tried. It doesn't work sadly. We don't have the internet package. This works in other ships but not on Cunard.

You are spot on. But the food in the restaurant was worth it. We walked by the King's Court just to check it out and Britannia definitely had a better menu. Chateaubriand steak, you name it. Easily $150/person value in a New York City restaurant.

I just did Open Seating in Britannia on gala night June 30. It was not good at all. Line far too long, up to after Golden Lion, and people turned away and asked to come 1.5 hours later. We were told - restaurant full. Virtual line closed also.

Yes. Agreed. But I was under the impression that they are pretty strict with dress code, especially on gala nights. But I observed no strictness at all, even if you came to Britannia for dinner during gala night wearing comfortable loose shirt and baseball cap, they would still offer you a seat. No questions asked, just smiles.

This is my 4th cruise in my life so far. Did Princess, Celebrity, HAL and now first time with Cunard on the famous QM2. So far, it's the best out of the aforementioned cruises and the service levels are higher and it feels more exclusive and luxury than what I experienced before. The food has been amazing so far. Lots of great choices with a more European focus. The scones are done to perfection, something we don't have done well in USA. Food is not over processed and good balanced meals with veggies in addition to meats, even with steak. Entertainment is higher callibre than on other cruise lines I experienced. The weakness so far: - the buffet upon boarding on the embarkation day was a little weak compared to the other days - for the gala night the 2nd day of cruise, too many people tried to come for the 6pm open seating and there was line well beyond the Golden Lion pub and they started turning people away, asking to come back at 8pm. It was disappointing for some who waited in line all dressed up. The cruise is 100% full and so it's interesting to experience that. - the dress code on the gala night doesn't seem to be followed or enforced. I saw maybe 20% to 25% of people walking around in the evening dressed very casually and in t-shirts and baseball caps, even in Britannia restaurant and Queens Room. I really wanted to do the Behind the Scenes tour for $120. But they cancelled the tour for some reason - claiming "too many port days". But we have 2.5 sea days, so it was disappointing.

I boarded just as @Joe33472 got off. Great cruise so far. Everybody happy. The ship is 100% full so there are lines to Britannia for open dining for the 6pm seating but no line by 7pm. Great entertainment and staff are wonderful. Food is great. Weather in Halifax better than forecast and the rain has stopped early on. Going to Boston next for the July 4 fireworks. If anyone has any questions, I am here to help while I have the WiFi in the port. I can provide pros and cons and what worked well and what didn’t. If anyone interested.

Are you saying they load food in Southampton to last the full 14 days and are not loading food in the NYC? Unless maybe perishables, such as veggies.

wow... there may be long lines ! Let's see. Maybe it's not worth coming early.

Hi there - a question to those who have done the two TA crossings back to back (eg: 2 weeks: started in UK, got to NYC and then went back to UK). My question is - is there any difference in the food on-board on the eastbound vs westbound TA? I ask because we have completely different food regulations here in the US vs in the UK. The ship is loaded with food in Southampton to last the entire cruise. The food is sourced from the UK and Europe. Then on the way back, the ship is loaded with food to last 7 days and this is now food from the US. Different quality of meats, different sourcing of vegetables, different food regulations, different providers, etc etc. So the question is - does that translate to any difference in the menus or food quality on the eastbound TA vs westbound TA? Curious! If anyone even noticed any differences.

Thank you. We are 4 hours delayed. Not the best start. But hey 🙂

Yes, I will be active and I would love to post more about my experience from June 29 for the Independence Day cruise, departing today June 29 from NYC, but I don't have a WIFI package, so it will be done when we're in the port in Canada and in Boston. NOTE: that this is not the eastbound, the QM2 is doing a special Independence Day Cruise to Boston and Canada.

Thank you ... I am thinking of taking the ferry from Pier 11 / Wall St .. straight to The QM2 ship ... I think it will be lovely to see it from a ferry, getting larger and larger and then being dropped off right outside the ship and thus avoid all the car traffic !!!

Thank you. Is ordering water from Room Service free of charge for Britannia passengers?

Thank you ... this is a great answer.

This is Cunard and QM2 .. it's a luxury cruise line. This is not Carnival or Norwegian, going for budget travellers and trying to penny-pinch.