We enjoy crossings and using ships as a means of transportation and actually prefer crossings to port-intensive cruises. Thus we chose the QMII as a means to get to Europe for a reunion of friends in Paris.
Embarkation: Super-smooth, but probably because we arrived at 3:00 well after most passengers were on board. I recommend this option to others since Cunard's embarkations can be chaotic and crowded.
Stateroom: We were in 4142 with a sheltered balcony. The cabin was small with a tiny seating area and a mini-bathroom. The bed was good and there was plenty of storage space. Our stewardess did a terrific job of keeping everything clean and tidy and was very responsive to our requests.
Very small, tiny seating area and mini-bathroom. But well-designed with adequate storage space and a comfortable bed.