One of the BEST European Cruise Destinations in 2025
Cruise Diary Edition: We take you behind the scenes on a Cunard Queen Anne Cruise, to one of the World’s Most gorgeous destinations.
This is Part two of our Series on the Queen Anne, our ‘Cruise Diary Edition.’ We show you day by day what you can expect, what the ship offers, the facilities and whether it would be right for you.
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In this Episode we sail around the gorgeous Norwegian Fjords, and cover:
Embarkation
Our Inside Cabin. Just how small is it?
We take You to 3 destinations and ports of call in the Norwegian Fjords.
The Fjords are so spectacular and worth a visit. We show you why
Our itinerary was to Stavanger, Geiranger, Haugesund, and Olden. Briksdal Glacier
Home of the Northern Lights.
The Britannia Dining Room
Queen Room
Chart Room
Commodore Club
Pavilion Pool
Queens Grill
Princess Grill
Artisans Food Hall (Buffet)
Cabins
Sir Samuels Steak House
Ajiwa Japanese
Aranya Indian Restaurant
Tromonto Italian Restaurant
Swimming Pools
Bright Lights Society
Britannia Club
Britannia Balcony
Inside Cabin
Seaview Cabin
Balcony cabin
Cooking Demonstration with Michel Roux
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Geiranger
Olden
Glaciers
Stavanger
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We have several Cunard Reviews on our Channel, you can watch them here:
Queen Mary 2 – Full Review:
Cunard Queen Elizabeth – Full Review:
Cunard Queen Elizabeth – Cruise Diary
Cunard Complete Dining Guide:
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In this video :
00:00 – Intro
03:23 – Embarkation Day
04:39 – Our Inside Cabin.!
09:43 – The Pools and Decks
10:45 – Bright Lights Society
12:48 – Arriving at Port of Stavanger Norway
13:44 – Buffet at the Artisans Food hall
16:13 – Room service
19:05 – Ashore at Stavanger
21:53 – Sea Day Activities!
23:29 – Golden Lion Pub
25:41 – Future Cruise on Holland America Rotterdam
26:27 – Just back from Virgin Voyages!
27:22 – Cooking Demonstration with Michel Roux
28:25 – Cafe Carinthia Lounge
29:19 – Chairobics activities in the Queens Room
29:59 – Our Instagram channel
30:26 – Gala Night / Formal Night
32:34 – Britannia Dining Room
34:09 – Ballroom Dancing in the Queens Room
35:41 – Arriving in Olden Norwegian Fjords
37:29 – Wellness Cafe
40:13 – Ashore in Olden
41:49 – Briksdal Glacier
44:42 – Afternoon Tea Queens Room
47:14 – Evening Buffet in the Artisans Food Hall
49:49 – Sailaway from Olden
50:46 – Queens Grill Suite Cabin
52:57 – Geiranger Norway Norwegian Fjords
56:31 – Summary & Conclusion
On our Cruise the following staff:
Captain: David Hudson, Inger Klein Thorhauge
Deputy Captain: Alexander Jowett
Chief Engineer: Sinclair Ross
Hotel General Manager: Jacqueline Bott
Cruise Director: Neil Kelly
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37 Comments
Hi Bill. The ladies looked wonderous in their ball gowns, especially your daughter, her gown was "Magically Beautiful."
I think if they put a spinning cube hanging in the ceiling of the Queens Room on the Queen Mary, there would be a mutiny !!! he he he
Here in Canada, when I see the rushing water coming from the glaciers in Alberta, one wonders, is all that falling water good for the glacier ??
This was an enjoyable presentation. Well Done Bill and family !!
Beautiful!!
Another enjoyable presentation Bill and family. Oh my! That cabin is very tiny! Could almost tolerate one that size if it was an outside one with a window at least.
One of the best reviews I've watched ever. You just put so much humor and care into it and it's just captivating to watch.
So, I love the ports, especially the first one because I love quaint/charming small towns. The other ports were picturesque and that's wonderful as well.
your stateroom is small but it has one quality to it that I'm glad to see. It's not taupe. The cabins on the new Princess, Celebrity and other ships are taupe. In fact, the Queen Anne doesn't suffer much from what I call the griege craze which I don't care for personally. I think the ship is fine. Yes, it's different than other Cunard ships but still, Bright Lights society and chart room and Commodore club are strong points. The atrium is so-so as is the Queens Room so the Queens Room would be the biggest let down as that's a true signature of Cunard. Still, it's way better than the Sun Princess and Celebrity Edge ships IMO, at least how they've defined their products. And your children do seem to enjoy the Cunard style. So young people can enjoy "traditional" cruising.
Thanks much and I look forward to your views on HAL. It's the same ship, just with different decor and cruise style. Should be interesting. And Virgin. Well, that should be different!
I have cruised many inside cabins and all were vastly better than your Queen Ann cabin. I am no longer cruising constrained by Social Security though seeing this terrible accommodation I know not to consider Queen Ann. Really a terrible decision by the Project Team and Cunard. The larger more expensive cabin is also terrible. Vastly worse than my cabins on any ship. What a shame I imagine many people are disappointed.
Excellent Video Bill. Yes, the Fjords is a must go to vacation. Thanks.
As Always top notch review, I have read that cruise ships will be banned from fjords after 2025, is this correct.?
Hi, great review, thanks. Did you do the Briksdale visit via Cunard or a 3rd party? Thanks.
Great video Bill – love your style
Great review Bill. That cabin is small but still bigger than the inside cabins on QE2
Great, entertaining vlog. I must say that your photography is stunning…wow!!
Hi First timer here to your you tube channel m we have just watched this video on your trip on the Queen Anne , We must say , we love your style of editing and commentary over the videos and the al round friendliness and spot on facts , We are on the Queen Anne next July 4th , But after seeing this video we want to explore more of the fjord itineraries , We have just been on the Apex to scandinavia , Sweden , Denmark and Norway but not so much on the fjords , keep up the great work , we love it 😊😊
After the Alaska voyage on Queen Elizabeth, this trip looks like a perfect follow-up.
I think there would be more uproar if Cunard launched another Art Deco ocean liner’ish ship so this newer theme makes sense. Maybe the 250th ship they launch will be a real ocean liner that will eventually take the place of QM2? As always, you and your family make YouTube watching a joy.
Another great video thank you. Just got off her today and thoroughly enjoyed it and echo your experience and thoughts. We did chuckle about your swinging a cat comment. Looking forward to your Virgin Voyages cruise. Please keep up the amazing work.
One last thing – please remind your dear wife to wear her camera strap around her neck when (whilst) taking photos near the railing of the ship…
Always amazed at the brilliance of these videos…all you want to know and fantastically detailed with exceptionally professional presentation. When we first started watching we were amazed it was not a mainstream media documentary due to the slick and efficient editing and sound quality.
Such a pleasure to watch and so fascinating, the detail very informative and nicely paced with good side comments and reviews.
As an fyi, partly as a result of the quality of your reviews, my partner now works for Cunard professionally.
Simply excellent video once again, thanks.
Fantastic video, as always. I really love your channel. Just the right amount of depth and variety. Great job!
Once again Bill a perfect production, beautifully presented, witty with an informative honest opinion. Bravo!👏🏻
Thank you for your informative and entertaining videos!
You’re the best cruise reviewer by far but you’ve outdone, even yourself with this one.
at 48:45 a nice block of Double Gloucester from Belton Farm about a mile from where I am now in Whitchurch Shropshire they make Red Fox which is quite frequently advertised on tv.
Did you ever do a Mediterranean transatlantic cruise? It would be nice to see if it's worth it to do.
Ugh! From the git-go.
Tawdry, Tinseltown trash.
An assault on the senses.
And that bedroom! Did you actually stay in it?
Did you know what you were getting into when you bought your ticket? Did you not do your due diligence?
Excellent video by the way; I've never seen trash presented so well.
Another fabulous video, Bill. Well done, and thank you for sharing your Queen Anne experience. We've only been on QM2 a few times, and look forward to a voyage on the new ship soon.
Wow Bill , I've been in bigger static caravan bedrooms than that.😂😂
Cracking good video.
I have watched Downton Abby. Mr Carson says that Trickle tart hits the spot. Please tell this American what is a Trickle tart.
Please do not change a thing. I absolutely love the videos and look forward to watching each one. As your daughter said “I reckon it’s a good selection of nibbles”❤
Loved this two Parter Bill. You make the best videos on utube. May well give Cunard a try……keep up the good work. Oh, and I enjoy the Instagram posts as well. Dave Andrews
Splendid scenic visuals, top-notch narration and editing, witty humor, stunning evening attire. Bravo and appreciation to your Fabulous Four for sharing the sights and fun in your exceptional video!
I Love cunard ship
Loved your video. I’m surprised at your cabin layout. We were in 11022 felt more spacious. Door opened into small space with bathroom on right closets on left. Plenty of room for two. Television would be difficult to watch as it is along side of the bed. Not an issue only turned on to see bridge cam for weather view. The ships public spaces are outstanding never felt crowded. Spent time in Commodore club reading and enjoying the view. Look forward to your video on Rotterdam cruise.
Hi. Beautiful family. Excellent photography and narration. You make it fun to watch but still so very informative! Thank you. Enjoy every day.
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Ive been watching the series of videos on the Queen Anne.. Your reviews are pretty objective and honest. I was so disappointed to see how small your inside cabin was.. When I worked on QV, some of my favorite ladies had inside cabins on Deck 1.. They were very roomy… The big issue on QV, in the beginning, was storage space. But they had FAR more floor space than you guys did. Overall, I like the feel of Queen Anne, but I agree with you about the Queens Room. It seems very cheap in its furnishings. The main thing I find disturbing about Queen Anne is the "fake' plastic look of her funnel and the fact that it sits so low. It just throws the whole aethetic of the ship off.. and if it were on its own deck up one or two levels, the Grills blockage could be solved… ah well…
Excellent video, very informative. You mentioned your family are Cunard fans. What do your children find to do on Cunard ships and do they find others their age to connect with? My children are 21-30 (unmarried) and I wonder if they will like it. It seems cruises target very young families or older couples, not many options for young adults. Thanks Bill!
Was the inside cabin a standard inside? Do they do a range of inside sizes?