# How did they build RMS Queen Mary 2? What is it like on board? **URL:** \ **Category:** Factual Questions\ **Created:** [May 16, 2010, 4:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-they-build-rms-queen-mary-2-what-is-it-like-on-board/539608 "2010-05-16T04:14:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 14
**Author:** ![Johnny\_L.A](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/johnny_l.a/32/1084_2.png) [@Johnny\_L.A](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Johnny_L.A)\ **Post date:** [May 16, 2010, 3:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-they-build-rms-queen-mary-2-what-is-it-like-on-board/539608/14 "2010-05-16T15:57:05Z")
> [@Angry Lurker](#): > > It was more luxurious the second time around, but also far more… American… I’m not sure how to say this politely, especially on a US centric board, but that isn’t a good thing. A bit crass. That might make for a good IMHO thread: ‘How does American ideas of luxury compare to European ones?’ Personally I’d rather stay in a hostel than a luxury resort. I want a bed, a toilet, and a shower. If it’s a private toilet and shower, so much the better. I’d rather interact with people than to lie about being pampered. I’d be interested in reading about expectations and practices of ‘luxury’, should you decide to spin off a thread. --- _[View the full topic](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/how-did-they-build-rms-queen-mary-2-what-is-it-like-on-board/539608)._