Once we got to the ship, embarking was a breeze and so different from flying. After handing off our suitcases, and showing our passports and tickets, we were guided to a waiting area and given a card with a number. In about 20 minutes, our number was called, and we proceeded up the ramp to enter the ship and find our cabin. The bags arrived promptly outside the cabin door.
We then joined other passengers for the sail away. Even in damp and foggy weather, the route out of Brooklyn was impressive as we passed under the Verrazzano Narrows bridge (with only 16 feet to spare) and on past the Statue of Liberty.
Exploring the ship was one of our first activities as the QM2 has many quirky and out of the way places. Halls were decorated with memorabilia and story boards and there was artwork in the stairways.
While there were many passengers around, it didn't feel crowded and except for entertainment venues and dining areas, it was quiet! That night in the dining room, we met out tablemates Robin and Howard from Pittsburg. The other couple that was expected to join our table opted out because they wanted a German speaking table. Robin (a CPA) and Howard (a pediatric dentist and occasional actor) were good company, We had dinner together on the first two nights, but didn't see them again.
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