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I did manage to move cabins from Deck 12 to Deck 13, but I do read a lot about Deck 13 being particularly problematic with vibrations. There seems to be a body of opinion that it’s actually caused by the commercial sized washing/spin dryer machines they use onboard and that Decks 12 & 13 are most affected. Mind you some reviews of Deck 13 don’t seem to mention it at all so I don’t think I’ll really know until I get there. I actually found an old discussion thread specifically about Deck 13 (below) and my allocated cabin number is mentioned as one that the occupants didn’t experience any vibration problems with so fingers crossed! https://boards.cruisecritic.co.uk/topic/2577953-qm2-vibration-on-deck-13/

Thanks for this. Very useful. Next May we’re actually in 6 cabins down from the one you’ve mentioned. It’ll be interested to see if I experience the same re-vibrations.

Thank you! 🤩

David, re: deck 13, are there any lifeboats obscuring the view from balconies? Or, would it be obvious if you were booking a Britannia Balcony room with an obstructed view? In other words, do they have to tell you in advance? Thx

My friend has a valid passport. It’s mine that ran out years ago so I’ve got to get a new one soon.

Yes, I know I’m in the worst place on D13 if there is a lot of motion. The way I’m looking at it is, as this is only a very short trip, it’s just a test to see how I get on. One of my friends wants to go transatlantic to New York within the next couple of years and there’s no point in me agreeing to go if I get really seasick or if I don’t enjoy cruising for any reason. So best to have a trial run with a short one first. it’s actually another friends 60th birthday at the end of next week so I’ve bought this trip for us as a present for her although she’ll have to wait awhile for it being May next year. So it’s sort of ‘dual purpose’ in that it gives me a chance to try it out as well. My friend has been on one short cruise before which I think was with Celebrity. I think she’s going to be pretty surprised when she opens the envelope next Friday though. 🙂 I’ve printed off a load of colour pictures of the QM2, cabin, restaurant etc & am posting them to her, with strict instructions not to open it until next Friday! 🙂 I’ve told her I’m taking her ‘somewhere’ and she’s put the May dates in her diary, but she doesn’t know where yet!

Yes, I was really pleased to get a cabin on 13 as I much prefer a shower door as opposed to a curtain.

I’m looking into a lot of the anti-sickness stuff, but with some of them, like Stugeron, I don’t think you can drink when taking them or that’s the advice anyway.

Should be my cats as I added their photos.

Thanks to everyone for all the really helpful comments. I’ve just come off the phone with Cunard who were very helpful. I’ve managed to change my cabin to one on Deck 13. No connecting door. So I’m really pleased about that. Good to know about the ginger at the end of meals. Like many have advised I will be taking medication in advance of cruise just in case. I may not experience any sickness but it’s better to be as prepared as possible. 🙂

Thx Jack, that’s really helpful. The thing with connecting doors is, it’s a bit like terraced houses (although I don’t think you have those in US much). You really are reliant on who your neighbours are so it’s all a bit risky. I’m going to ring Cunard tomorrow and get them to change it.

Thanks for all the advice. I really appreciate it. I might try and get one on Deck 13 if they’re more modern as I might prefer it. What is the plus of Portside cabin or any minuses?

Hello, I don’t know if anyone could help me with a query on QM2, Britannia Club Balcony rooms. I’ve never been on a cruise before, and I’ve just booked a 4 day trip on QM2 for next May (2025) incl a day in Hamburg for myself and a friend. At this stage, I have no idea if I would be prone to sea sickness as, like explained, I’ve never cruised before. We’ve been allocated Britannia Club Balcony Stateroom 12025 and when searching this number in relation to QM2, I found the below short review which has rather concerned me . . ‘Britannia Club Balcony. Vibrations felt often in 12025 and 12027, occasionally very annoying. Great balcony, horrible beds’. I’ve looked at the deck plan and I can see that the room also has a connecting door which I don’t really like as I’ve read there can be noise heard from neighbouring cabins. Obviously, as I’ve booked so far in advance, it’s easy to change my stateroom but, to be honest, I’ve got no idea *what* to change it to, if you see what I mean? Any advice would be much appreciated.