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I got upgraded to a B6 balcony cabin no. 8089(I had booked a C4 outside cabin)
Has anyone sailed in an obstructed view cabin (B6) ?How Obstructed Is the view?
You will hardly see another ship at sea. Mind you the balconly may will be windy and possibly wet much of the time.
Make sure you are on on deck (4.00am ish?) when she passes under the narrows bridge, clearing it by only 3 metres.
If you have not cruise onboard the QM2 before or this route, you will love them both!
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:If you have not cruise onboard the QM2 before or this route, you will love them both!
My first time with Cunard, My first time on this route and I am sure I will love it!
quote:Originally posted by NorwayViking:My first time with Cunard, My first time on this route and I am sure I will love it!
She’s not cheap to cruise on, but you do get what you pay for.
The Britannia dining room is stunning (infinitely more attractive than the Grill rooms) room’s food and service is now excellent. The onboard programme of educational activities (Oxford University & RADA etc.) are excellent. The production/dance shows are excellent, too.
A planetarium show is worth a look. Do see out the Bridge’s viewing window. Don’t miss the Commodore Club (observation lounge). Do walk from the upper deck to lower stern pool, via the stairs that pass through the Duplex Suites. Ignore the sign that says ‘Princess Grill Passengers Only’.
You are in for a real treat!
The location could not be beat. Very close to the library, gym, Commodore Club, and buffet restaurant. The only awkward spot to get to was the aft pool area. Even though it is on Deck 8, you have to go down a deck, then back up to access it unless you walk through the Todd English Restaurant. Poor planning.
QM2 is an amazing ship ... Bon Voyage!
I've attached a pic of the cabin.
Ernie
If you have a cabinmate and want to be intimate with someone, use the balcony and nobody can see in. Just leave the curtains drawn
Jeremy was an excellent cabin steward.
That whole "lifeboat' view block is saved for that. Cunardival does everything it can to fill the ships. The cheapest and most expensive accomodations are the first to sell out. It is the mid-grades that remain empty. So the repeat passengers who book the cheap ones early get moved up to the lifeboat view cabins and the lower deck insides get sold at the fire sale prices.
quote:Originally posted by eroller:I was in cabin 8020 and loved it. We initially booked a standard outside but was "upgraded" to the obstructed view balcony. Even though there are lifeboats directly in front, you can still see the ocean underneath the boats. Also, the boats are extended out quite a distance from your balcony rail, so you have a nice view of the Promenade Deck below.The location could not be beat. Very close to the library, gym, Commodore Club, and buffet restaurant. The only awkward spot to get to was the aft pool area. Even though it is on Deck 8, you have to go down a deck, then back up to access it unless you walk through the Todd English Restaurant. Poor planning.QM2 is an amazing ship ... Bon Voyage!I've attached a pic of the cabin.Ernie
Ernie I am in 100% agreement
quote:Originally posted by Malcolm @ cruisepage:Ignore the sign that says ‘Princess Grill Passengers Only’.You are in for a real treat!
Also ignore any sign that say 'crew only'. The engine room is amazing!
Elad
quote:Originally posted by elad:what about hull balcony cabins?are they worth the money?i know that they do feature unobstructed viewElad
The 'hull hole' design on QM2 remind me of our verandah on Crown Princess when we 1st cruised on her in 1991. You don't get an ocean view from the sofa or bed as an example but they are perfectly fine for enjoying the sights from the rail.
quote:Originally posted by lasuvidaboy:The 'hull hole' design on QM2 remind me of our verandah on Crown Princess when we 1st cruised on her in 1991. You don't get an ocean view from the sofa or bed as an example but they are perfectly fine for enjoying the sights from the rail.
You're right, the CROWN & REGAL balconies were cut out of shell plating, kind of like being in a cave. Royal Caribbean's VOYAGER and EXPLORER's balconies are also surrounded by shell plating. The later vessels in this class have open balconies with railings and small dividers between each balcony.
Rich
quote:Originally posted by sslewis:Is this one of the incredible balcony cabins often sold as a bargain 6 weeks prior?I saw a £800 Transatlantic in October from New-York including flight!Tempting since airline charges astronomical fees for excess luggage from the States!
They may be. I would think that these cabins w/boats obstructing the sea view are not as popular as say a 'hull hole' one a few decks down. Though I have never stayed in a hull hole style cabin, they still offer a sea view and a nice private verandah in which to enjoy it.
quote:Originally posted by sslewis:I saw a £800 Transatlantic in October from New-York including flight!
The QM2 offers a basic Inside cabin for several Transatlantic dates, off-season, for £799 per person based on two people. A specialist cruise TA will knock 5% extra off this price.
You can go in May 2006, for example, for this fare. This includes return flight.
However, buy the time you add the tips and your onboard expenditure, plus a few nights in NY Hotek, a couple have probably spent £3K or more for 8 or so nights.
It's still a great deal by QM2 standards.
Check out: www.cunard.co.uk or www.cunard.com for dates and prices.
[ 09-13-2005: Message edited by: Malcolm @ cruisepage ]
the £700 balcony cabin on QM2 transat ex New-York in October was from a cruise offer in the Daily Express, not Cruiseworld, but Cruisebuffs or something(I deliberately destroyed the paper for fear of temptation;-).I regret this now as I don't care about the views really, specially on Transatlantic....as long as I can enjoy breakfast listening to the sea...In fact I think it would be safer looking at the lifeboats in stormy weather?
quote:Originally posted by sslewis:the £700 balcony cabin on QM2 transat ex New-York in October was from a cruise offer in the Daily Express...
Wow that is cheap. I wonder if it included return air-fare, as normal.
As I've said there is little to see on a Trans and it is normally pretty windy on deck. October would probably be cold. However £700 for a balcony is a real BARGAIN!
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