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I have been on QE2 many times and love her. She is a fantastic expierence that will be a fond memory for ever.
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Tnx,Johan
quote:Originally posted by Johan:Malcolm,does this mean ou don't really recommend sailing on QE2, ifthe passenger could only afford the M-grade ?
Johan, I was told before I went, ‘if you can’t afford Grill class don’t go’.
However, I do not agree. I would recommend sailing on her in any class, as long as you are aware that the ‘M’ grade might not come up to your expectations.
You see there is a danger that you might expect the most famous ship in the world to have the highest onboard standards, in all grades. This is not the case.
On my crossing a few years ago in M -grade, the food and service were of a lower standard than any other cruise line that I’ve been on; not inedible, but nothing special either! RCI and NCL had been better.
Many grade cabins are now well below contemporary standards on all newer ships. It is not as if M grade is necessarily cheap, either.
I would suggest those that would enjoy the QE2 the most (any grade) are those with a sense of history and interest in Ocean Liners.
Yes, Mauretania cabins are a bit spartan but the rest of the ship makes up for it. I think that both the foood and the standard of service have improved since Carnival took over and the way that things are done - proper afternoon tea, waiters fetching tea and coffee at breakfast and silver service in the restaurants is much better than P&O.
I don't know what people's expectations are - if you book a tiny inside cabin, that is what you will get. Added to which, QE2's higher fares are a reflection of her higher speed and therefore higher fuel consumption. When you think that you can do QE2 Caronia class to New York with a free flight back from any North American gateway for less money than a round-trip Club Flight, I think the value for money is astounding.
In fact I would say that no over ship is quite so controversial – although the QM2, may well become so, too. This of course makes the decision about whether or not to cruise on her a difficult one. I decided the only real way to judge her was to go myself.
P&O also provide a quasi-British experience, especially on Oriana and Aurora. What you have to decide is which ship gives you more for your dollar – if price is the overriding criteria.
(I'm not sure why someonce called Mr.Cunard would want to book P&O, though? )
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