Queen Mary 2 (QM2) Review
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I may never again holiday on board ship but if the QM2 transatlantic voyage is my only experience, I have no complaints.
We booked a restricted view, balcony stateroom 8023 for an eastbound crossing New York to Southampton. I read reviews and was concerned that the lifeboat would be a nuisance alongside the balcony, that having a connecting door would prove noisy, that the room would have too little storage, that we could not take wine on board, that the line for embarkation would take forever.
None of the above proved true. Embarkation was quick and efficient, we took three bottles of wine on board, our luggage arrived at our stateroom quickly. A half bottle of Fizz was provided with the room - very welcome.
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QM2
8023 Starboard side behind second lifeboat from bow.
Restricted view but fine for a transatlantic crossing. Well laid out. No disturbance from connecting door to next cabin. Near to library, spa and Commodore's Club. Deck 8 is handy for access to promenade deck 7 and Kings Court eating. Starboard side gets the sun on eastbound transatlantic and vice versa - this makes a big difference.