Cunard Queen Elizabeth II

Pros: Ultra-luxury transatlantic service on a legendary purpose-built ship soon to be replaced.
Cons: Less expensive cabins not up to expectations of those used to newer ships.

I had the pleasure of taking the QE2 transatlantic from NYC to Southampton this past july. It remains one of my favorite ways to take a relaxing escape from the pressures of the world. I am fortunate to have experienced transatlantic on her twice - -...

Pros: Grandest lady on the seas. Great service
Cons: Ghost ship after 11

I've traveled on QE2 twice. I crossed from Southampton to New York in July 1998. That trip included a Concorde flight over for $495, made the trip a bargain. Most recently, I joined the Port Everglades to Los Angeles leg of the World Cruise in...

Pros: Everything laid on - its a style you can easily become accustomed to!
Cons: As with all good things - it has to end ...

On my wall is a framed certificate which congratulates me for being a Star of the Passenger Talent Show; it is my prized souvenir of my most recent transatlantic crossing on this magnificent ship, in September. Seven whole days, and a stopover in...

Pros: Elegant in every way.
Cons: Atmosphere is a bit hurried.

My wife and I realized a lifetime dream, and booked Q-class for the August 12th, 2000 transatlantic crossing to Southampton billed as a theme cruise - "Exploration & Discovery." The reviews we had read, led us to believe that while still...

Pros: GO Cunard! Getting There is Half The Fun!
Cons: Leaving The Ship

In this Day and Age where instantaneous satisfaction is rule of thumb, there exists a hidden sanctuary for those who prefer to experience travel for it's own sake, with a final destination in purpose. Getting from point A to point B, in other words.
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Pros: Total transatlantic adventure, ports
Cons: Food, worn ship

QE2 Transatlantic Oct 2000 We boarded the QE2 on October 10, 2000. We had received an email of a great deal of $995 per person for a 10 day transatlantic from Southampton to Ft. Lauderdale and we snapped it. This included air fair to London! The...

Pros: Good library, bookstore and passenger laundry.
Cons: Food, including pastries for tea. General tone was not one of luxurious ambiance.

In May, 1999, I spent six days crossing the Atlantic on the Queen Elizabeth II. I decided to do this because: 1) the trip was billed as a "Horticulture Theme Cruise"; and, 2) I wanted rest and relaxation before reaching England. I went first...

Pros: interesting itinerary, relaxing sailing atmosphere, good value
Cons: required shuttle boats, disappointing midnight buffets, minimal entertainment for young people

In November of 1998, my husband and I took an eleven day cruise on the QE2. The ship left from New York and sailed to Bermuda, St. Maartin, Martinique, St. Kitt, Barbados and St. Thomas. The cost was $2,800, which included gratuities.
Our cabin...

Pros: everything perfect, except
Cons: service for Afternoon Teas in Queens rm & embarkation in NY

Trip of a Lifetime

We have never sailed before, so we have nothing to compare our experience too, however, we have read over 50 on-line cruise reviews from the numerous websites, some helpful, some worrying.
Here for what is worth is our...

Pros: Bargain price, potentially relaxing time; the lure of the crossing
Cons: The food, the service, the maintenance

I was onboard the QE2 for the Westbound transatlantic cruise ending on September 3rd, 2000.
I was excited about the trip, because I knew the reputation of the QE2, and I was able to take advantage of a tremendous sale on inside cabins that came up...

Pros: More reasonably priced than we expected.
Cons: Itinerary, docking in New York to early to enjoy the scenery.

We took the QE 2 on the fall Foliage cruise to the Northeast. We boarded at Quebec, visited Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, St. John, New Brunswick, Portland, Maine, and Newport, RI. We booked through Uncommon Journeys and the cost was quite reasonable. We...

Pros: No Kids - Food OK - Ship Stable
Cons: Overpriced - Well-Worn Ship - Service Deteriorating - Expensive Wine

We just completed a Round The World Cruise on Cunard's Grand Old Lady of the Sea - The QE2.

Its still a good - even unique - experience but when you consider the exorbitant fare that Cunard ask for a trip you couldn't call it good value.

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Pros: Cabin size, closet space, accommodating staff.
Cons: Embarkation process, childrens' programming, entertainment

Our family had the pleasure of cruising from Southampton, England to New York in July 2003 on the QE II and I didn't expect it to be such a great experience. The downside was embarkation, which was excrutiatingly slow and hot. I'd have thought they ...

Pros: Food, public rooms, staff, sense of history
Cons: Old ship, small cabin, social stratification

The last time the QE 2 was here in my hometown of Fremantle, Australia I sailed with her to Osaka, Japan-a cruise of some 13 days north to Indonesia, Manila and on to Japan. The Q was at Fremantle as part of an around the world cruise and generally she ...

Pros: History, tradition, old world style and service. Not disney-esque, or for children, which I prefer!
Cons: Food is better on other lines, esp. Princess & Celebrity, but not by much.

I have noticed some changes aboard the QE2 as late as August 2002, the last time I sailed on her with some friends. We were in a nicely appointed cabin, outside, assigned to the Mauretania. That being my 4th time on the Queen, I must say that the...