Running on Queen Victoria

Anyone experienced running on the decks? Are there any runners cruising on September 9th?

Mike F

There's a couple of limitations that have always stopped me running on the decks - Firstly, you can't run before 8am, which means I get to breakfast late and given my already hectic days I'm now behind, and secondly, there's lots of moving chicanes milling around the promenade decks, and being a big clumsy lump, especially when tired, I'm worried about running into someone.

Because of this I've always used the treadmills in the gym - the only real limitation on these is that it's not practical when the sea is at all lumpy, finding yourself in mid-air mid-stride can be a bit scary - plus the view from the treadmills is excellent.

One note on both QV and QE is if you're tall (I'm 6'6" - 198 cm) then there's only a couple of treadmills that you can use because the ceiling is low over most of them and I end up bashing my head.

I've always fancied seeing a Strava plot of my run around the decks if I ever did do it

Hi Rakkor. Thanks for the advice. Will be ready to give it a go at 8.01am, when not on a trip. Not as tall as you, so treadmill should be OK. Look out for me. Mike F.

Anyone experienced running on the decks? Are there any runners cruising on September 9th?

Mike F

Occasional Jogging maybe , but Running is a no no . The open decks are there for people to simply relax in a lounger or steamer chair and chill out ! reading a book or watching the world go by.

Plenty of treadmills in the complimentary gym for that sort of thing.;)

Apparently some people hate running on a treadmill. I say "apparently" because I personally enjoy it.

Q. Can I jog or run on board?

On Queen Victoria you can run or jog on deck 3 between 8am – 8pm and you can run or jog on deck 10 with no time limitation.

https://ask.cunard.com/help/fleet/run_jog

A couple of weeks ago I used deck 3 for walking. I did it mainly in the afternoon (early). I did around 9 or 10 laps (i.e. 3 or so miles). There was only every me and one other person walking and there was a chap jogging. It was not very busy, so you will be fine I would say (at least at that time anyway).

We onboard that date too, but I will probably only be running (sauntering really) between bars/talks/activities and eateries. Hee Hee.

Will look out for you.

Q. Can I jog or run on board?

 

On Queen Victoria you can run or jog on deck 3 between 8am – 8pm and you can run or jog on deck 10 with no time limitation.

https://ask.cunard.com/help/fleet/run_jog

Obviously written by someone who has never experienced being an onboard guest, other than their office/desk job at Carnival House.

Jogging or Power Walking yes, 'Running' almost impossible. Far too many guests 'enjoying a promenade along the open decks during the day', arm in arm with their other half.

Looks like deck 10 is the place for runners. Few miles before breakfast.

Thanks to you all.

Smike

Definitely no running on the Queens (E&V)as there is no designated track as on other ships, however the gym is amazing and has great views, so I would highly recommend the treadmill. You can always get off and run in the port of course!

Of course you can run on QE/QV see Underwatr's extract from the Q&As above - I don't because of the late start, 8am, but I've seen many people running on all 3 Queens

I must be getting really grumpy as I get older. Please tell me running is not permitted around the promenade deck. Not that it's likely to matter on my November QV sailing, but this is a taster to see if a longer cruise with Cunard would suit us.

I vote for the gym as well! Far too many people milling about on deck.

As other have said, the treadmills have a great view. Although I seem to remember the limited head room meant their incline couldn't be adjusted (or I might be getting muddled with another ship!)

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I vote for the gym as well! Far too many people milling about on deck.

 

As other have said, the treadmills have a great view. Although I seem to remember the limited head room meant their incline couldn't be adjusted (or I might be getting muddled with another ship!)

 

 

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Getting Muddled I think,

All 3 Queens you can adjust incline, although if tall you have to go for the treadmills with a recess in the ceiling on QV and QE