When Matt set sail on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 with his mother—who once worked aboard Cunard as a nurse in the 1980s—he wasn’t just chasing luxury. 

He was chasing legacy.

In this episode of Luxury Cruising, host Krystal Sodaitis dives into the Queen’s Grill experience, from white-glove butler service and off-menu dinners to full afternoon tea and balcony suites with walk-in wardrobes. Matt shares what sets the Queens Grill Suite experience apart—including eat when you want, no reservation required dinner to the very best traditional afternoon tea. 

The conversation explores how personal service, time with loved ones, and small moments of joy define true luxury. And as the creator of TheCruiseGlobe.com, Matt also reveals how he’s mapping cruise memories into something tangible and lasting for travelers around the world.

This isn’t just a travel story—it’s a love letter to old-world elegance, modern storytelling, and the magic of meaningful travel.

About the Guest

Matt from TheCruiseGlobe.com
Founder of The Cruise Globe and The Cruise Map, Matt designs visual logbooks that help travelers track and relive every mile of their cruise history. Inspired by his parents’ work aboard ships in the 1980s, he now charts the present-day journeys of thousands of cruisers—and recently set sail himself in the Queen’s Grill with his mother.

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About the Host

Dr. Krystal Sodaitis is a pediatrician, executive, and life coach for neurodiverse physicians—and the passionate host behind Luxury Cruising. She brings expert insight and honest excitement to every interview, helping curious travelers elevate their adventures at sea.

📍 Website: luxurycruising.net
📧 Email: [email protected]
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Key Takeaways

• Queen’s Grill Isn’t Just a Room—It’s a World
  • Personalized butlers, afternoon tea, off-menu dining, and all the mini-bar perks—Matt experienced Cunard’s old-world luxury in full.
     
• Service That Anticipates You
  • From knowing your breakfast order to offering white tablecloth dining in your suite, the staff’s memory and care elevated every moment.
     
• It’s Not Always the Décor
  • While the ship’s 20-year-old fittings showed their age, the hospitality never missed a beat—reminding us that luxury is more about feeling seen than having granite sinks.
     
• Cruising as Legacy
  • Matt’s trip with his mother wasn’t your average vacation—it was nostalgic, connective, and a rare chance to experience shared joy, distraction-free.
     
• Mapping Memories with Cruise Globe
  • From tracking unexpected reroutes to showcasing your entire cruise history on one beautiful map, Cruise Globe is turning wanderlust into something tangible.