This was my 5th time on the QM2, and this time my wife and I decided to take our toddler and in-laws, who have never sailed before. We purposely chose a short voyage out of a local port for convenience, and were very happy with the decision.
First off, embarkation and disembarkation were very easy, and made me very happy to not have to deal with airports/airlines for this trip.
Once on the ship, we were happy to see her in all her grandeur. My in-laws loved the ship itself; the history; and sailing under the Verrazano Bridge.