Tehdeebear

Some of us tried to answer your question here: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=2152638

 

If you are still unconvinced that a QG is worth the extra money you would be better in a regular balcony. We all have different expectations and budgets. For some a QG would be a luxurious vacation. For others it would be an extravagance and out of their comfort level.

 

(On my last voyage a couple who paid Princess level ate one meal in the PG restaurant, didn't care for the menu, and thereafter ate in Kings' Court. What a waste of money for them.)

Thanks for the reply. For me, it's not the budget question, but whether Cunard can actually provide the luxurious experience for the extra money (compared with, for example, Silver Sea or Regent). I've been reading several blog sites that complain about Cunard's food and perks, even at the higher level. So that's why I'm asking. Of course, each person's criteria of "is it worth it" is very individual, so I'm asking around, because of some of the negatives I've read about the ship and the company in general. After two recent bad experiences on HAL, which used to be much better in my opinion, I'm just being cautious. I would have probably gone with Princess level cabin as a happy medium, but on the voyage I need it's sold out. Thanks again.

I researched this question just this afternoon and found out the Grills have marginally better food, bigger staterooms and their own dining room and bar. Theres also the obvious class distinction pride that comes with it. The Queens is all you can drinks so may be a bargain if you like a tipple.

 

Thats what the web said anyway.

 

 

Overall though I thought it wasnt worth the extra as most areas are public on the QM2 and the private lounges people can see in as you eat.

I'm getting the feeling that the thousands extra isn't worth it as it would be on Seabourn or Crystal. I don't know if QM can make it the luxurious experience with the various perks one would expect for the price. Not a big drinker, but even if I did drink a lot, I couldn't imagine drinking enough to make up the difference in price. Thanks for your opinion.

Is it worth the money to go with Queen's G level cabins for a 7 day trip or balcony? We're planning a transatlantic, but wonder if Cunard can deliver the experience I would expect if I'm paying thousands more for Queen's level.

Since I generally do B2B I don't pay much attention to which side of the ship since I don't want to change cabins midway.

Do you go with a sheltered balcony or opt for the higher level? Just trying to ascertain whether it's really worth the extra money for Q level.

p.s. Anyone who has a teddy bear as their profile picture is automatically A one, in my book. :)

Is it worth the extra thousands of dollars to get a Q level suite on Queen Mary 2 for a 7 day transatlantic? A regular sheltered balcony is coming in at about 3700 dollars whereas the Q6 level is 9700 minus some shipboard credits. Princess level isn't available on the sailing I need. Any opinions? We've cruised 15 times but never in a suite. Also, based on the photos I've seen of the sheltered balcony, I'm wondering if the sunny side of the ship is better or worse on a transatlantic. The photos make it look like a metal box with a cutout window, so would it get too hot with the sun on it? On the other hand without the sun, it might seem dark, even with the balcony. I may be wrong about this. It's just what I'm imagining. I have a few days to choose port or starboard, if I decide on regular balcony, so thanks for your replies. (Going Westbound).

You will get a lot more opinions if you post this on the Cunard board. All my voyages have been made in a Britannia balcony cabin. Some of us say we would rather go every year in Britannia than once every few years in a grill suite.

Thanks for your opinion. I'll post it on the Cunard board, too. By the way, if you have done transatlantic, do you prefer your balcony cabin on the port or starboard side. I was wondering if the side facing the sun would get too hot, in a sheltered balcony. The picture makes it look like a metal box with a hole for a window.

Is it worth the extra thousands of dollars to get a Q level suite on Queen Mary 2 for a 7 day transatlantic? A regular sheltered balcony is coming in at about 3700 dollars whereas the Q6 level is 9700 minus some shipboard credits. Any opinions? We've cruised 15 times but never in a suite. Thanks.