A Dixieland Band Concert On Board The QM2

On Wednesday on board the beautiful Queen Mary 2 we attended another interesting lecture focusing on the design and construction of this truly unique ship. The lecture was given by the man who headed the design team. He is justly proud of the ship, and he explained that designing a true ocean liner was a childhood dream of his. He emphasized the important design features that put the QM2 apart from all of the modern cruise ships now in service. Just before lunch we enjoyed hearing a dixieland jazz performance featuring the very talented musicians who make up the ship's orchestra. Dinner was a special event held in one of the ship's specialty restaurants. Members of our Pied Piper group enjoyed an Asian-themed meal at "Bamboo," on the last formal attire evening of the crossing. Today, Thursday will be our final day at sea as we are scheduled to dock in Brooklyn early Friday morning.