QE2: "The Ship Of Your Dreams"

By Julie Caldo, CTC, MCC

Julie & Al Sail On The Most Famous Ship In The World 

I had always dreamed of the day I would board the QE2 and cruise to some exotic destination. Who hasn’t? Many of us know and recognize The QE2 as the most prestigious ship in the world. The success of the movie "Titanic", in a very interesting way, has brought the idea of a Transatlantic Crossing to the forefront. The romance, intrigue and beauty of the whole experience are very much alive, attainable and fun!

We chose to cruise from New York to Southampton with Princess Grill accommodations.

Formal as well as casual dining options were available. Our preference was participating in four formal evenings on board. Throughout the cruise we savored exquisite dining and impeccable service. And if you are wondering, yes, The QE2 lived up to every expectation we had.

During the crossing many talks were offered by the likes of Robert Lacey, Author of "Grace" and "The Queen Mother’s Century" and Captain Steve Wand, sharing his 9 years experience flying The Concorde. Creative drawing sessions by New Yorker Magazine Cartoonists were popular throughout the week.

The Broadway Bound Theatre Company offered superb evening entertainment with the exclusive production of Enter the Guardsman and song and dance revue: The Wonderful Words of Sammy Cahn. For those passengers interested in trying their hand at acting, members of the cast offered various workshops.

Our post cruise plans included a stay at the incomparable Brown’s Hotel. The welcome we were given on arrival by the friendly, capable staff made us feel at home.

World-renowned Tea, served in The Drawing Room, was a must-do on our itinerary.  Next day we walked to Buckingham Palace and afterwards took in the various attractions on our own. London was as spectacular as ever.

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