Honest, First-Hand Cunard Line Cruise Reviews

If you are looking for honest, first-hand Cunard Line reviews, you have come to the right place. Cunard is famous for preserving the golden age of ocean travel, offering a refined, traditional British cruising experience that is hard to find on modern mega-ships.

Whether you are considering a classic transatlantic crossing or a warm-weather getaway, my detailed trip reports cover exactly what you can expect onboard. I dive into everything from their legendary white-gloved Afternoon Tea service and the lively Golden Lion Pub to the reality of their strict dress codes and formal Gala Evenings. Read my detailed daily reviews and watch my stateroom tours below to help plan your perfect Cunard voyage!

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Vista Class · 90,000+ Gross Tons

Queen Elizabeth ★★★½ 3.5/5

Launched 2010

Vista Class  ·  Various

Queen Elizabeth

In my detailed Cunard Queen Elizabeth reviews, you will discover a ship that captures the golden age of ocean travel. Launched in 2010, this modified Vista-class vessel brings stunning Art Deco elegance and refined British traditions to the sea. My trip reports cover everything from the legendary daily Afternoon Tea served by white-gloved waiters in the Queens Room to grabbing a pint and a classic pub lunch at the Golden Lion. For those looking to escape the mega-ship crowds, she offers sophisticated spaces like the Commodore Club for panoramic evening cocktails. Read on to see what it's truly like to sail with Cunard!

90,901
Gross Tons
2,092
Guests
1,000
Crew
964 ft
Length

✦ Trip Reports

✨ Ship Highlights

The Queens Room Golden Lion Pub Commodore Club Royal Court Theatre Britannia Restaurant

🎬 Stateroom Videos

Stateroom 1028: Solo Inside Accessible Deck 1

Stateroom 1028: Solo Inside Accessible Deck 1

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Ocean Liner · 149,000+ Gross Tons · Purpose-Built

Queen Mary 2 ★★★★½ 4.5/5

Launched 2004

Ocean Liner  ·  Southampton / New York

Queen Mary 2

In my Queen Mary 2 reviews, I dive into what it is actually like to sail on the only true, purpose-built ocean liner still in service today. Designed specifically to handle the rough seas of the North Atlantic, she offers a remarkably stable and smooth ride. My trip reports detail the incredibly unique features you won't find on standard cruise ships, like Illuminations (the first planetarium at sea), the largest floating library, and even dedicated dog kennels. Whether you are grabbing a pint at the Golden Lion Pub, enjoying a panoramic cocktail in the Commodore Club, or dressing up for a spectacular Gala Evening in the Queens Room, sailing on the QM2 is an unforgettable, classic experience.

149,215
Gross Tons
2,695
Guests
1,253
Crew
1,132 ft
Length

✨ Ship Highlights

Illuminations Planetarium Commodore Club Golden Lion Pub Queens Room Canyon Ranch SpaClub Dog Kennels