Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Review

August T/A on QM2

Review for Transatlantic Cruise on Queen Mary 2 (QM2)
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vivavino
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Aug 2011
Cabin: Balcony, obstructed view

This was my seventh cruise on Cunard, and my fourth on the QM2. It was my 33rd cruise in total, with many of the others being on Celebrity.

This trip was a particularly good value - there were several promotions offered, which brought the cost for the cabin down well under $2,000 total, and even included some OBC. In fact, crossing for a week on the QM2 cost less than hotel-only for the prior week in London.

Since I was last on the QM2, they've extended the crossing to 7 days, which saves fuel I guess, and (more important to guests) gives the flexibility to alter course a bit as we did to avoid storms. The ship is unbelievably stable; it's the only true passenger ocean liner, and it really is a terrific way to cross.

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Balcony, obstructed view

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This A4 cabin is an obstructed view - but only 25% obstructed. Tiny pilot boat to the front, and a fraction of the lifeboat to the rear, and most of the view was open. HOWEVER - I did sometimes find staff cleaning or checking out the pilot boat, and it can be quite a surprise to come out of the shower to open curtains and a young Asian man looking back at you.

This room is right next to the elevator lobby, with no closing door between, so you hear conversations and the elevator bells. Fortunately, it's not the busiest lobby, but I did need ear plugs.

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