What happens when your childhood memories of cruise ships meet a luxury suite on Cunard’s Queen Mary 2? In this episode, The Cruise Map founder Matt shares how one special sailing with his mom blended past and present in the most indulgent way.
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.
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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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.
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