QM2 (Westbound) - cabin question

[CarstenWL]

Hi,

 

I will book our first cruise on QM2 the next days (in fact already made a reservation) for the voyage from Hamburg to New York starting May 20th 2012.

 

I (think I) want a B2 cabin and got a reservation for cabin #5155. Looking at the cabin plan it seems the cabin is very close to the elevators ...

Is this a disadvantage (regarding noise)?

 

Regarding the approach of NYC ... Does it matter on which side of the QM2 the cabin (with balcony) is?

 

Any advice?

 

Thanks!

[capnpugwash]

Hi,

 

I will book our first cruise on QM2 the next days (in fact already made a reservation) for the voyage from Hamburg to New York starting May 20th 2012.

 

I (think I) want a B2 cabin and got a reservation for cabin #5155. Looking at the cabin plan it seems the cabin is very close to the elevators ...

Is this a disadvantage (regarding noise)?

 

Regarding the approach of NYC ... Does it matter on which side of the QM2 the cabin (with balcony) is?

 

Any advice?

 

Thanks!

 

No and port is best

[CarstenWL]

... thanks for the VERY swift reply!

 

Why is port best (on this voyage)?

 

Thanks,

 

Carsten

[guernseyguy]

Why is port best (on this voyage)?

 

Sunny side of the ship, side that sees Statue of Liberty and lower Manhattan as you turn into the berth at Red Hook (tho both sides will get a view of the latter)..

[Underwatr]

Elevator noise won't be a problem, but I've felt and heard vibration from the engines in that area, back by the C Lifts, since the exhaust lines run just inboard of the passageways about there. Sorry but I can't be precise about which staterooms appear to have more vibration since we usually have a forward room between A and B.

[CarstenWL]

... thanks ...

 

On the port side I now got an offer for room #6298 or #6302 - any comments on those cabins on the back of the ship?

 

Thanks for the valuable help!

 

Carsten

[Freecall]

Given the time of year, port side may well be best for the crossing. Not sure how the Statue of Liberty comes into it though, if this is a first crossing you need to be up on deck taking it all in not sitting on the balcony.

[Lurker1]

I can't answer your questions, but I'd like to point out there is a role-call started for the May 22 TA out of Southhampton. You'll already be on board, of course, but you might want to join in.