We have looked forward to cruising on the QM2 since we toured it as Carnival stockholders 4 years ago on its maiden call on New York. This was to be our 70th cruise.
PROS - The ship is absolutely gorgeous - no corners cut or money spared anywhere. It is also absolutely spotless - have never seen a cleaner ship. The cabins even our rock bottom inside (D8) was both spotless and beautiful. Amenities are provided that are not available on other ships unless you are in a top tier repeat cruiser (elite on Princess for example) They included, robes, slippers, large and varied toiletries, cotton balls and swabs (my wife loves those), As a repeat Cunard cruiser (Gold) we also received 2 hours of internet and a bottle of champagne. Unfortunately, this is the end of the pros.
CONS - EVERYTHING ELSE is second rate unworthy of any cruise line, much less Cunard (really Princess) and far lower than any Princess cruise we have been on so it is unclear how far Princess management extends in the line.
12045 - Standard D8 inside cabin. Nice size, bigger than most for an inside (except HAL) Very tastefully decorated with many amenities. Very nice.