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Aredahl
Just Boarded
Member # 21

posted 02-15-1999 11:47 PM

In December of this year, I'll be taking my first transatlantic on the QE2. I'm looking for some specific, practical advice on Mauretania class cabins and proper clothes to wear. As to the former, I've read many opinions on the QE2 as being fantastic, but everyone raving about cabins, food, etc. are usually in the Princess or Queen cabins and can afford to have butler service and caviar.
Anyone out there with an average M class experience that I can relate to? As for the latter, I'm most confcerned about what to bring for clothes. I know what to bring for formal and semi-formal, but what to wear just lounging around on the deck? Dress pants and blouse, nice jeans and sweater, or khaki pants with loafers and a nice pullover shirt?
Would appreciate specific details, if possible. Thnx.

Posts: 8 | From: Quincy, IL USA | Registered: Dec 98

Ronit
Just Boarded
Member # 399

posted 02-19-1999 07:30 AM

Hello Aredahl,

I've been in the Caronia class on the QE2.
It doesn't matter which class are you in, all classes dress the same. The passengers are dining in different restaurants but there is not a difference between their
cloths at all.

The most formal event is the captain's party. Also, many people dress formal for the show when the evening is a formal one.

For formal evenings passengers have to wear Tux for men and long gowns for ladies.
For 6 night Trans Atlantic you can even have 4! formal nights.
During the day in the lounges, shops, bars ect., people wear casual cloths.
"Dress pants and blouse, nice jeans and sweater, or khaki pants with loafers and a nice pullover shirt?"
Well they wear all of these, it depends on the passenger's taste. Wear whatever is comfortable for you. But I didn't see shorts inside maybe on the deck, but as you know a transatlantic cruise is winter almost all year.
The most informal places are: The Lido, the pool areas,decks, the laundry room.
There isn't a semi-formal evening on the QE2 at all.

Ronit

Posts: 1 | From: Jerusalem, Israel | Registered: Feb 99

Hazel Page
Just Boarded
Member # 180

posted 03-07-1999 10:11 PM

hello Aredahl,
I have had four transatlantic crossings in the QE2. The last one was May 7th 1998.
We were in the Mauritania dining room which is Transatlantic class as opposed to frist class. Suitable dress for dinner is a cocktail or dinner dress. You need a formal dress for the captain's Night. You do not have to dress for lunch and both breakfast and lunch may be taken in the Lido Caferia (very nice) if you wish rather than in the dining room. you can not have dinner in the Lido as it is not open for dinner. take early seating in the dining room if you can. if you take late seating, by the time you get out of the dining room the shows are almost over.
I hope you enjoy your trip. We have taken three westbound crossings and one eastbound and had a wonderful experience each time. It is not a cruise so do not expect crusie atmosphere. The parties are there if you want them but the atmosphere is quiter than on a cruise.
Hope this helps.
Hazel

Posts: 9 | From: Canada | Registered: Mar 99

Barryboat
First Class Passenger
Member # 33

posted 04-01-1999 11:18 AM

Aredahl,
I use to work on the QE-2, and being a ship buff I was very observant. I was also a passenger in 1987 in Mauretania class. I noticed that this class has mostly waiters in training, and the the food may be the same but is not presented as elegantly as in the more first class restaurants. The service is ok but not as polished as in the Caronia dinning room. Just remember as you are crossing, QE-2 is not a cruise ship, but an Atlantic liner. There is a different feeling onboard because you are actually traveling from point A to point B - you are accomplishing something more than just doing the circuit in the Caribbean. Crossing the Atlantic on an ocean liner like the QE-2 is like going back in time. Enjoy your crossing on QE-2, and remeber it's not a cruise, it's a crossing.
Barry

Posts: 1851 | From: Bloomington, Minnesota (Home to the Mall of America) | Registered: Mar 99

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