How long does Queen Mary 2 take?

Queen Mary 2 is a very fast ship with a cruising service speed of 28.5 knots. The ship could complete a 5 day transatlantic crossing, but in reality most crossings are 7 days. A 7 day crossing on QM2 offers you enough time to really enjoy the ship while reducing the impact of timezone changes on your body clock.



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However, unlike other cruise ships, the Queen Mary 2 is a true ocean liner, and therefore is meant to be out in the Atlantic. Because of that, it is more stable at sea, and you're less likely to get seasick.

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A transatlantic cruise can be enjoyed at any time of the year, however, if you're new to the experience, you may want to consider when the weather is likely to be at its calmest. The Atlantic storms are more likely from early June to late November, with mid-August to mid-October usually seeing the most activity.

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Midship staterooms on the lowest passenger deck are the most excellent spot to be on a cruise ship in this instance because you don't feel the vessel sway as much.

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If you'd rather see the sunrise while sailing south or east, staying on the port side is your ideal choice as well. Choose the starboard side for the opposite situation: sunsets are visible on southbound and eastbound sailings while sunrises are visible on northbound and westbound cruises.

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The Queen Mother, Princess Diana, and Queen Elizabeth II all visited Cunard ships over the years, and the Queen Elizabeth ship was even named after the royal herself. The cruise line mostly caters to older guests. A Cunard spokesperson told Insider that the average age of its guests is 61.

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Those in steerage, second and third class cabins were required to cook their own food. Meals could include rice pudding, sea pie, pea soup, and oatmeal porridge. Different classes of ticket dictated passengers' rations. Those who could afford to would often bring extra jam, sugar, biscuits, eggs, cheese and ham.

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