The Queen Mary 2 with a family

The Queen Mary 2 with a family

By Mark Fitzgerald

Many people have asked us about our recent transatlantic crossing with the family on the Cunard Line Queen Mary 2.  The fact that this cruise is 7 days at sea with no ports of call and that life on a Cunard ship is more formal gives many families pause in selecting it as an option.  I suggest thinking again.  Lots has been written about activities aimed at adults but there isn't much from the kids perspective.

Since this is a large ship we will break it out into several posts including:

• The Kids and Teen Zone
• Dining, dress code and evening activities
• Programmed events and things to do on the ship
• Daily Programme's

Overall the family loved having a time disconnects and away from our normal routine.  The ship was truly the destination and we enjoyed it.  It was also a great way to travel to Europe.  Rather than having jet lag we changed one time zone a day and easily adjusted.  When we got off we were all rested and ready to tour.