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So, I've been reading but I can't find any information about insurance packages for the QM2 cruise, is the insurance packages offered By Cunard the best? Should I look to a third party or?

Thank you in advance 

Wow, so much great information. Having booked an aft 11 deck portside room, I'm unsure to try to change it or ride the waves so to speak, all good in any case, Thanks 

On 11/19/2018 at 8:14 AM, Underwatr said:

A few tips off the top of my head:

 

The enrichment lectures are first-rate - go to ones that you're not sure you're interested in and you may be surprised. Each lecturer will give three or four lecture around one topic. A given lecturer's later presentations might build on the earlier ones so see more earlier and filter down to the lecturers and topics that have caught your interest if necessary.

 

The planetarium shows rotate on a daily basis. If you see a title in the program that interests you, plan to see it that day because it may not be repeated later in the cruise. Planetarium shows are in the same room that the lectures are in, so you won't need to choose between the two.

 

Take time to explore the ship from bow to stern. It holds a visual museum of the age of passenger ships in the elevator lobbies on all decks (there are four banks of elevators; be sure to visit all four) as well as decks 2 and 3 between the A and B lifts. There are signs indicating that you can borrow museum handsets at the Pursers desk for audio commentary on the exhibits (3 digit codes are located at each display) but I haven't done it nor have I seen anyone with a handset listening to the commentary. It's been on my to-do list for years.

 

The stairwells have original artwork depicting past Cunard ships.

 

There's a free tour of public spaces on the first sea day. I don't think it shows you anything you won't discover on your own, with the possible exception of the location of Homer Simpson on the ship. Find Homer on your own; it's more rewarding.

 

CC'er @pepperrn has the definitive private collection of photos that he's taken of the three Queens. Find his photos here and you'll feel at home when you arrive.

 

Once you've found the Cunard section of Cruise Critic you might have more questions. Feel free to ask them there.

Excellent, Thank you!

Hello, Yes thank you, we've been doing a lot of reading, there are so many posts, sometimes a little heavy to wade through all the posts and where they direct information. Thank you about the picture, now I can send one with snow, lol, no leaves left, thank you, Cheers!

On 1/28/2017 at 8:27 AM, Bell Boy said:

When travelling in the Britannia Main Dining Room I've always managed to be seated on the lower level in the 'centre', ( it's often referred to as the well)

 

That's the area of tables where the captains table is, close to the wall hanging tapestry.

This is without doubt the best area, as the hight of the vaulted ceiling enables one to have an audible conversation with your table guest/companion without the surrounding noise or clatter of plates from the service areas.

Thank you, That's very important, I like conversation sometimes more than the meal, cheers!

Hi Guys,

What a treasure of stories and information. We are travelling next late summer on the QM2, we would love any information and tips and comments that would help us make this trip the best possible. Thank you all in advance, what a wonderful group.