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The historic Queen's House and Old Royal Naval College in London stand before the modern Canary Wharf skyline under a bright, cloudy sky.
United States/England

Revealing Royal History: A Transatlantic Voyage on Queen Mary 2

Program No. 25367RJ
Participant Reviews
5
Based on 11 Reviews
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Shirley – Class of 2022 | Troy, NY
This is my second Road Scholar tour and I am again very happy with the tour details, transportation arrangements and accommodations for both the hotels in London area and the cabin on the QM2. What made this trip so special was the choice of Group Leader Kevin Durjun, Instructor Nick Salmond and Instructor Ruth Polling. All three were organized, highly engaging and amazingly full of knowledge about the past and current monarchy. Kevin made sure everyone in our group was accounted for on all of the tours, was comfortable with walking to and around the sites we visited and made any adjustments to the itinerary that were needed due to any unforeseen changes at these locations. Nick and Ruth were extremely knowledgeable about the topics and were able to put historical rules/etc into a modern context so that we could also view current London through a historical lens. It was clear that all three really enjoyed sharing their knowledge with our group. Some of the group members were also very knowledgeable about parts of the history of the monarchy and their ideas were incorporated into the presentations by the instructors. This was my first Atlantic crossing. I was a bit concerned about how I would fare because of being susceptible to motion sickness. The QM2 was everything good I had been told to expect and my travel was very comfortable. Kevin and Ruth were expert sea travelers and encouraged all to take advantage of as many of the on board activities as we could. This was also good advice - Kevin checked in with everyone daily to make sure we were also enjoying this part of the tour. I would definitely enjoy any tour that includes Kevin, Nick and Ruth as program staff and instructors! They definitely brought this history to life for me.
— Review left November 9, 2026
Shelley – Class of 2026 | Vancouver, Canada
The Royal History Tour immersed me in one of my favourite subects AND allowed me to experience one of my "bucket list" adventures: a trans-Atlantic crossing on the Queen Mary2. Road Scholar's excellent planning and logistics, content and outstanding tour leaders made this trip a really fun, relaxing, and interesting trip. This was my first Road Scholar trip but it certainly won't be my last.
— Review left November 3, 2026
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Margaret | Georgetown, TX
Absolutely Wonderful trip- very educational- good pace , trip leaders great and very knowledgeable Plan to go on another tour
— Review left October 11, 2026
Donna – Class of 2023 | York, SC
An outstanding program with absolutely outstanding professionals leading it! Ann and Nick are such a great team. We were very fortunate to have them for the entire trip!
— Review left September 26, 2026
Harry – Class of 2023 | Matthews, NC
Superb experience! Our guide and tour manager were perfect. I learned so much about British royalty in a stress free environment. The attractions were wonderful and plenty of time was given to explore on our own. The cruise across the Atlantic was magical. The Queen Mary II is a most beautiful and comfortable ship. The daily lectures from our guide, were always something to look forward to. Highly recommended program!,
— Review left September 1, 2026
Michael – Class of 2023 | New Orleans, LA
If there were a 1-10 rating scale for this tour I would give it a 15. Every aspect of the experience was wonderful, especially our leaders Liz and Nick. Liz was absolute perfection in organizing and attending to every detail. And all was handled with grace and an ever present smile. Her attention to detail was remarkable. At every stop, as well as in every lecture on board, the depth of Nick's knowledge was simply amazing. He presented a non-stop flow of information in an entertaining manner that left us all in a state of disbelief that one person could know that much. It was hard to believe that this was the first time RS offered this program - it ran on clock-work precision blended with perfectly bundled infpormation. Kudos to Liz and Nick!
— Review left August 12, 2026
Jane – Class of 2020 | Tucson, AZ
This trip is fantastic. Our instructor, Nick Salmond, was extremely knowledgeable. He was a terrific speaker, personable, and always available to answer questions. Our group leader, Liz Broomfield, did a wonderful job of keeping everything organized and helping all of us with whatever we needed. Visiting the castles, particularly Kensington Palace and Windsor Castle, brought the history alive. I highly recommend this trip for anyone with some interest in English history.
— Review left August 7, 2026
Kari – Class of 2024 | Oak Grove, MN
I have been a fan of the British Royal Family for years and was so happy when this program became available. It exceeded all of my hopes and expectations. I loved every minute of it and enjoyed meeting other people who shared my interests. It was really amazing!
— Review left August 7, 2026
Juan – Class of 2024 | Aston, PA
Revealing Royal History: A Transatlantic Voyage on Queen Mary 2 was outstanding!
— Review left August 7, 2026
Carol – Class of 2019 | Surprise, AZ
This was an amazing trip from start to finish. The days in London and Windsor were well-planned and well-paced. The instructor, Nick, was most knowledgeable and brought the various castles, palaces, the Tower and RunnyMeade to life. There was ample opportunity to explore on our own as well, and Liz, our guide, was always able to aim us to various restaurants and sights. The week on the Queen Mary was lovely. Our lectures each morning were most interesting - with humor and insights as well as history and facts. Afternoons at trivia, enjoyable dinners, and fun entertainment filled the days. This was the first time this particular trip was offered by Road Scholar. It was obviously well-thought out and ran smoothly. I was lucky to be a part of it, and I am confident that it will turn into a very popular one as it continues.
— Review left August 6, 2026
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Diane | Highland Park, IL
Really enjoyed our trip on the Queen Ann 2 from London to New York, but have to say that the highlight was having lectures on Royal History by our very knowledgeable docent, Nick. His depth of information was so enjoyable and fulfilling. We also enjoyed his audio visual support and his sense of humor. We would highly recommend taking this trip for anyone wanting to learn from a credible source. Liz also kept our group on point. We enjoyed meeting folks with a curiosity.
— Review left August 6, 2026