Family Trip on QM2

[harpy3]

Just returned from the 7-day Independence Break cruise.  We took all of our family--4 married children, 2 grandchildren and ourselves (obviously).  It was somewhat different than a TA in overall feel, but still a great experience.  The ship looked grand and all were suitably impressed.  We were in Princess and the staff in the dining room especially could not have been better.  Traveling with 2 people with Celiac disease (1 in a wheelchair), a 7-year old, and a 15-year old with a serious nut allergy could have been a trial.  However, the wait staff were always wonderful, making sure everyone had delicious food that that was OK for them to eat. The waiters especially catered to the grandkids---knowing what they liked and bringing it without them asking.  Lots of chocolate ice cream and wafers.   Everyone on the ship was very nice.  I do think the level of dressing up was not quite like on a TA, but we did our bit to hold up the standards as all of us felt the "dressing up" was part of the fun.  Our family (first cruise for all but us) has been raving about the great time they had.  The QM2 is large enough provide something for everyone to do, yet to seldom seem crowded.  Kids Zone was a great hit with the 7-year old.   The 4th of July Party up top was fun--music, drinks, ice sculpture, hot dogs and burgers, and huge TV screening the Pops Concert and fireworks--which could also be seen from the ship.  Good job on Cunard's part.  I would do it again and recommend it.

[Host Hattie]

Thank you very much for reporting back. We sometimes get negative feedback about the short cruises so it's good to know that you had a good time.