Queen Mary --Day 1

We had a fantastic 1st day on board the Queen Mary. The journey began with a spectacular sail away party complete with lively calypso band, cool beverages served by white-gloved waiters, and merry meeting and greeting of fellow travelers. We learned that many of them had sailed from England the previous week.

Leaving New York was made even more memorable because of the stunning views of New York’s spectacular skyline that waved good bye to us.

Our first day was activity packed offering choices for everyone from bookworms, to fitness buffs, to gourmands, to music lovers, to those who enjoy being pampered in the spa. I began my day with a guided tour of the ship, listened to a lecture about Hollywood moguls, took a cha-cha dance class, and saw a fascinating show in the only planetarium on a cruise ship. For lunch, we had 10 choices of restaurants. Next, I went shopping on board for Harrods and QM2 logo items and browsed the extensive bookstore.
We ended the day with a lavish formal black and white ball, captain’s welcome reception, and surf and turf for dinner. We are dining with a couple from England, a couple from Missouri, and a woman from England. Of note, more than half the passengers are British, about one third are from the US, and the rest mainly hail from Northern Europe.

Tonight’s entertainment was a performance by the QM dancers and a world famous violinist.

I look forward to what unfolds next!!