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We have been in both 11005 and 11007.They are situated between two sets of lifts and stairs, but not too far to walk.The balcony is great, but there is what is called an “overhang “.It doesn’t stop your view , but it does interfere with photos.It is the walkway from the above deck.We never heard any noise ever!,Another thing is it does stop the sun, but as we spend plenty of time elsewhere on the ship it wasn’t a problem. Still lovely to sit early morning before breakfast and in the evening for sunset.We must have been happy to book similar again. Not sure how far the overhang goes, but I’m sure someone else does..

We have some beautiful photos hanging in our hallway.I think you can arrange to have photos taken anywhere on board, but mainly on the Gala Nights,either before or after dinner.The best places are by the main staircase.The photographers are excellent, and do take a lot of photos.They are very patient and professional.We did feel as if we were being photographed for the front of Vogue.You can view all the photos on a screen ( just by Sir Samuel’s) and you have until the end of the voyage to purchase.We purchased a large one , already in a white frame( it saved having to find a suitable one when we arrived home).We paid about 100$ for this and also four smaller ones without frames.MOH would have bought more, but we would have probably run out of wall!

Thankyou! Just about to open a very good bottle of Corbierres as its Friday. Will drink your health !,

Thankyou once again for your comments.I hope I am not giving the impression that we do not enjoy a drink or two.We have never found any of the bars on Queen Mary 2 rowdy,even to add that our table in the Commadore with our American friends always sounded as if we were having a great time. Perhaps the friend who made the comment thought we were travelling on another cruise ship .

Thankyou so much for your reply’s.Yes I did mean Rotterdam! We travel mainly on our favotorite ship Queen Mary2 and yes we are always in the Commodore Club by 9am.There were several things that I am unsure of on Queen Anne , one being the promenade deck.So the only way to find out is to sail and see.

We are not new to Cunard voyages,and have booked a short cruise to Rotherham in August as we wanted to try out Queen Anne.I am sure we will be blown away by looking at the forth coming reviews.Has any one had experience of what a short cruise is like? A friend is already tutting and saying we have booked a booze cruise.That would be the worst experience I can imagine,as all the voyages we have taken so far have been memorable.We do have another voyage for this year and several for 2025.

Perhaps make that several pots of tea !,,Looks like my day is now mapped out.

Another very wet day in the UK.Going to make another pot of tea and settle down to reading all of your blogs. Thankyou so much Roscoe, just keep on writing , and everyone will keep on enjoying hearing from you.

Then why is it always soo quite around the ship in the afternoon ?.

I hate those sachets as well.On QM2, after asking , they provided a carton of UHT milk which lasted the whole of the cruise.Happiness is a good cup of tea as dawn is breaking.

As The Icon of the Seas has been launched with the assistance of Lionel Messi and his Inter Miami team mates, and the Royals may be busy perhaps they could consider a British footballer? Maybe Steven Gerrard , as he use to play for Liverpool?

Reading the site “Facts about Christening Ships” it states that the tradition of breaking a bottle over the hull goes back at least 5 thousand years.It is believed to bring good luck and lead to the ships safe journeys. In 2007, when Camilla the then Duchess of Cornwall was launching Queen Victoria, the bottle didnot break.The media dubbed it the “Curse of Camilla” as afew weeks later dozens of passengers fell sick.

Please! Please! Let it be The Princess Royal ,Princess Anne.

We are also just off QM2 and thoroughly agree with you both.It is heaven after breakfast to find a sunny spot on deck 7,a good book, and MOH off walking his miles.Just to listen to the sea as well.We have just booked another voyage, and in spite of Queen Anne being the “must do ship” we have decided to stay with what we love.

We have just returned from the Christmas/ New Year Caribbean Celebration.We flew to and returned from JFK.We stayed at and can throughly recommend Hilton Hampton Inn Downtown Brooklyn.Very comfortable,good breakfast and not far in a taxi to the cruise terminal.

From her new route she is calling in at Tenerife,Walvis Bay Namibia, and round the Cape.Much safer than going through the Red Sea.Hopefully she will return via the route back through the Red Sea in April.

Thankyou so much to everyone who has helped with their reply’s.I am ever hopeful that I can talk MOH into to making the Caribbean voyage next time ,Southampton to Southampton. So glad everyone is having a great time, all the meals look mouthwatering.We are counting down the hours !

Thankyou so much.We have our tickets and really looking forward to enjoying our excursion on St Kitts.

We are joining at Brooklyn via a flight from the UK, for the Caribbean celebration.Could I ask if someone could find out if there is a New York excursion for passengers before the return to JFK and the flight home?I have been in New York several times,but MOH has not.I want him to see the sites for himself. Thankyou so much

Looking forward to pumpernickel bread in afew days time. QM2’s is even far better than Waitrose .

Hi Candie Here’s wishing you a memorable journey on the Queen.Sure you will enjoy everyday as there is so much to do, and new friends to make. You will be ‘blown away’ by the Christmas decorations, especially the ones in the lobby and MDR. We will getting on as you disembark, so let us wish you a Very Happy Christmas and many more voyages to come.

Think is going down to a personal choice, as not many take ups for a review.What I have read I like, and there are quite a lot of reviews.Going to go ahead and book it.I think I read some reviews on here some time ago that it was a good excursion.

But QM2 is not a cruise ship, that is what makes her so different from the rest.Keep her iconic !

Why did Cunard have to change things? I am sure everyone was quite happy with two sittings? We also have a similar problem with dining , we’re on the same cruise.Had first booked the late dining , but with reading comments about how slow the service can be ,changed it to open dining.Don’t really want to start eating passed 9pm.Have booked the “holiday celebrates” nights to join another table, just hope it all turns out well.

Has anyone used Greys Island Excursions ,The Grand Tour of St Kitts.? It has some very good reviews,four stops and a stop at a beach.Cunard seems to have everyone waiting around and wasting time before the excursion even starts.