The QE2 cruise ship?

Question

has anyone on here ever been on it?

Answer 1

No but im planning a cruise some time this year

Answer 2

I crossed to England on the QE2, departing New York September 15, 2003 and arriving in Southampton October 1. The voyage was was one the most enjoyable travel experiences I have had. The ship herself is beautiful, clean and classically elegant. Once aboard you are reminded of the old 'liners of legend. The teak deck promenade includes a spectacular open-air view forward over the bow, a feature missing on the new Queen Mary 2 (you can look forward, but are confined behind glass windows, shut away from the salt air and the sound of the sea). I remember standing alone one evening at twilight looking out at the Atlantic as it rolled under the ship, watching the fog slowly envelop the bow and listening to the fog horn sound. The experience was transcendent. For a few moments I felt as though I could have been on any ocean liner at any time in the last century. That one experience alone was worth the price of the passage.

The service aboard was impeccable. After 6 days of being waited upon hand and foot it took me a few days to adjust grudgingly to life on land, where it is "every man for himself". The meals in the Caronia restaurant were excellent, and the Chart Room became my favorite after dinner destination. Nothing like a fine Cuban cigar, good brandy, and great conversation with newfound friends to top off the evening.

There was always more to do in the day than could be accomodated. I read in one of the teak deck chairs while the Atlantic slid by, went to lectures on marine archeology, attended an art auction, played shuffleboard, lounged in the jacuzzi, swam, and relaxed so completely I felt like a new man.

She is truly the last of her kind, a legitimate trans-Atlantic, blue water ocean liner. When she is gone the seas will be left to the floating condominium complexes that are today's "cruise" ships. I would recommend to anyone that they give themselves the opportunity to be a part of a more elegant era of sea travel, and experience the QE2. They won't regret it.

Answer 3

I am biased in that I work for Carnival however I have been to see her and she is nice however there are many more brands/ships  in the company portfolio. My parents were on the QM2 this year and loved it whereas I prefer Arcadia which is the newest adults only ship in the P & O fleet. Ventura is our new ship in 2008 and later this year will be the new Queen Victoria. I love ships and the sea. I am sure whichever ship you chose you will love.

Answer 4

I was.

When I was a kid.

I remember it quite fondly!

NYC to England.

The food was quite memorable.

Answer 5

No I have never been on it, but I have seen it.

Go to the official website for deatils about it.

http://www.qe2.org.uk/

Answer 6

We took QE2 right after its inaugural run around Thanksgiving two years ago.  We had a Princess Suite, our own dining room with reserved table and a staff that catered to your every whim.  If you like afternoon tea like it was served in England, you'll love high tea on the QE2!  We hit some bad weather on our way back from Caribbean, but it was a memorable trip.  It is elegant.

Answer 7

No, sorry I have not been on it but I have heard lots of good things about it.