Salacia Posted March 6, 2014 Author #26 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I looked up this old thread because I wanted to find the link that Bluemarble provided for the new deck plans showing the upcoming cabin re-categorization. The link worked at the time Bluemarble posted it, but when I click on it now, I get "Incorrect link". Does anyone have a current link to the new deck plans please? Thanks -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray66 Posted March 6, 2014 #27 Share Posted March 6, 2014 I looked up this old thread because I wanted to find the link that Bluemarble provided for the new deck plans showing the upcoming cabin re-categorization. The link worked at the time Bluemarble posted it, but when I click on it now, I get "Incorrect link". Does anyone have a current link to the new deck plans please? Thanks -S. They are on Cunard's website at this page for 16th May 2014 onwards http://www.cunard.co.uk/documents/2014-2015%20deck%20plans/qm2%20deck%20plans%20may2014-2015.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 6, 2014 Author #28 Share Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) They are on Cunard's website at this page for 16th May 2014 onwards http://www.cunard.co.uk/documents/2014-2015%20deck%20plans/qm2%20deck%20plans%20may2014-2015.pdf Thanks Ray. I couldn't find them on Cunard's US website, but I know they were there at one time...anyway, now I've bookmarked it so I won't lose them! :)Thanks again, -S. Edited March 6, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennoExpress Posted March 7, 2014 #29 Share Posted March 7, 2014 On a side note, if I book a DC-category stateroom with a guarantee is it possible that Cunard moves me to a sheltered balcony on decks 4-5-6? Because I would consider that a downgrade, even though there wouldn't be a great big lifeboat in my view. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 7, 2014 Author #30 Share Posted March 7, 2014 (edited) On a side note, if I book a DC-category stateroom with a guarantee is it possible that Cunard moves me to a sheltered balcony on decks 4-5-6? Because I would consider that a downgrade, even though there wouldn't be a great big lifeboat in my view. FennoExpress, yes - my understanding is that booking a guaranteed category results in your getting any cabin in that category or a higher category (even if you don't feel it's a "better" cabin). One time I booked a guarantee category on QM2 and was assigned a cabin in a higher category. I really didn't want the cabin I was given, so I called my travel agent to see if it could be changed. To make a long story short, the only way I could change the assigned cabin was to pay the additional rate for a cabin I chose in a different category. Just to mention that "guarantee" cabin assignments are often given just a few weeks prior to sale date - which means there may be limited availability if you want to change your assigned cabin. -S. Edited March 7, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlueRiband Posted March 7, 2014 #31 Share Posted March 7, 2014 On a side note, if I book a DC-category stateroom with a guarantee is it possible that Cunard moves me to a sheltered balcony on decks 4-5-6? Because I would consider that a downgrade, even though there wouldn't be a great big lifeboat in my view. Yes. If you are assigned a stateroom that is ranked higher than the grade which you booked on a guarantee Cunard will consider that an upgrade even if you do not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted March 9, 2014 #32 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I've just been discussed prices for the QM2 Liverpool celebration cruise and 2 agents have given me prices for a BZ balcony but didn't seem sure what it was ! Has anyone come across BZ before ? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 9, 2014 Author #33 Share Posted March 9, 2014 I've just been discussed prices for the QM2 Liverpool celebration cruise and 2 agents have given me prices for a BZ balcony but didn't seem sure what it was !Has anyone come across BZ before ? Thanks Hattie the cattie, that's the first time I've heard of Category BZ on QM2.:confused: Did they tell you what deck it was on - or whether it's an obstructed or unobstructed balcony? -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted March 9, 2014 #34 Share Posted March 9, 2014 Hattie the cattie, that's the first time I've heard of Category BZ on QM2.:confused: Did they tell you what deck it was on - or whether it's an obstructed or unobstructed balcony? -S. They didn't know, they seemed to be looking at the same deck plans I was which didn't show a BZ ! I'm expecting a call back tomorrow with some more information. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 10, 2014 Author #35 Share Posted March 10, 2014 They didn't know, they seemed to be looking at the same deck plans I was which didn't show a BZ ! I'm expecting a call back tomorrow with some more information. Hattie, just a suggestion - ask them to specify the category: BZ as in bee zebra, as opposed to BC as in bee cat. -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted March 10, 2014 #36 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Hattie, just a suggestion - ask them to specify the category: BZ as in bee zebra, as opposed to BC as in bee cat. -S. Interesting thought but they both referred to bee zed so I don't think that's the issue. I'll report back when I've had some clarification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyboating Posted March 10, 2014 #37 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I have just been told that the new BZ grade is equivalent to the old BD grade, ie, a sheltered balcony. Good luck with your booking tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted March 10, 2014 #38 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) Thank you, same to you :) Edited March 10, 2014 by hattie the cattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sikwemu Posted March 10, 2014 #39 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I've just been discussed prices for the QM2 Liverpool celebration cruise and 2 agents have given me prices for a BZ balcony but didn't seem sure what it was !Has anyone come across BZ before ? Thanks Glad I didn't have the only confused T/A. I just told mine what area I'd prefer and (hopefully) will know what the knew grade is on Tuesday:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted March 10, 2014 #40 Share Posted March 10, 2014 (edited) I have just been told that the new BZ grade is equivalent to the old BD grade, ie, a sheltered balcony. It looks as if BD is going to be split into BZ for forward & BY for aft. Edited March 10, 2014 by hattie the cattie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 10, 2014 Author #41 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I have just been told that the new BZ grade is equivalent to the old BD grade, ie, a sheltered balcony. Good luck with your booking tomorrow. It looks as if BD is going to be split into BZ for forward & BY for aft. Thanks Happyboating and hattie the cattie, that's very interesting. I wonder when the new-new deck plans will be available online - not that this is getting confusing! ;) :) -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 10, 2014 Author #42 Share Posted March 10, 2014 I just found QM2 deck plans on Cunard's US website http://www.cunard.com/cruise-ships/queen-mary-2/deck-plans/ However, as near as I can tell, there is no mention of category titles at this time. -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underwatr Posted March 10, 2014 #43 Share Posted March 10, 2014 As long as they don't decide to upgrade me from BZ to BY... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 10, 2014 Author #44 Share Posted March 10, 2014 As long as they don't decide to upgrade me from BZ to BY... or BYOB :D (BYOB=bring your own bottle) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zider Posted March 10, 2014 #45 Share Posted March 10, 2014 For Cunard's 175th Anniversary they will be changing their cabin grades. Here's a handy little guide of what they'll be and where about on the ships you can find them....... Queen Mary 2 OBST = Part/Fully Obstructed W/A = Wheelchair Accesible cabins available on this grade MB = Metal Balcony Grade Category Deck Location Q1 Q Grill 9 AFT Q2 Q Grill 9 & 10 FWD & AFT Q3 Q Grill 10 FWD W/A Q4 Q Grill 9 MID-AFT & AFT Q5 Q Grill 9, 10 & 11 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT Q6 Q Grill 9 & 10 FWD Q7 Q Grill 8 & 9 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A P1 P Grill 10 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT W/A P2 P Grill 10 FWD A1 Club Balcony 12 FWD-MID A2 Club Balcony 12 FWD BB Balcony 11 MID BC Balcony 8 & 11 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A BF Balcony 8, 11 & 12 FWD BU Sheltered Balcony 4, 5 & 6 MB MID BV Sheltered Balcony 4, 5 & 6 MB FWD-MID & MID-AFT BY Sheltered Balcony 4, 5 & 6 MB AFT BZ Sheltered Balcony 4, 5 & 6 MB FWD DB OBST Balcony 8 MID DC OBST Balcony 8 FWD-MID & MID-AFT DF OBST Balcony 8 FWD EF Oceanview 4, 5 & 6 FWD & AFT W/A HB Atrium view Inside 5 & 6 MID IA Inside 10 MID IB Inside 5, 6 & 10 FWD-MID, MID, MID-AFT W/A IC Inside 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A IE Inside 4, 5, 6 & 9 FWD & AFT W/A IF Inside 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 FWD W/A Queen Elizabeth Grade Category Deck Location KC Single Oceanview 2 FWD-MID LC Single Inside 2 FWD-MID Grade Category Deck Location Q1 Q Grill 6 & 7 AFT Q2 Q Grill 7 MID Q3 Q Grill 4,5,6 & 8 MID Q4 Q Grill 7 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT Q5 Q Grill 4, 5 & 8 AFT Q6 Q Grill 4, 5, 7 & 8 FWD & AFT W/A P1 P Grill 7 & 8 MID P2 P Grill 4, 5 & 6 FWD & MID W/A A1 Club Balcony 8 MID W/A A2 Club Balcony 8 FWD-MID BA Balcony 5, 6 & 7 MID W/A BB Balcony 5, 6, 7 & 8 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT W/A BC Balcony 4 & 8 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A BD Balcony 5, 6 & 7 AFT BE Balcony 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 AFT W/A BF Balcony 4 & 8 FWD MB on deck 4 CA OBST Balcony 5 MID CB OBST Balcony 4 & 5 MID, MID-AFT W/A EB Oceanview 1 MID EC Oceanview 1 FWD-MID, MID-AFT & AFT EF Oceanview 1 & 6 FWD FB OBST Oceanview 4 MID FC OBST Oceanview 4 FWD-MID & MID-AFT GA Deluxe Inside 6 & 8 FWD-MID & MID W/A GB Deluxe Inside 1 MID GC Deluxe Inside 1 FWD-MID IA Inside 7 & 8 FWD-MID & MID ID Inside 5, 6 & 7 AFT IE Inside 4, 5, 6 & 8 FWD & AFT IF Inside 4 & 8 FWD Queen Victoria OBST = Part/Fully Obstructed W/A = Wheelchair Accesible cabins available on this grade MB = Metal Balcony Grade Category Deck Location Q1 Q Grill 6 & 7 AFT Q2 Q Grill 7 MID Q3 Q Grill 4,5,6 & 8 MID Q4 Q Grill 7 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT Q5 Q Grill 4, 5 & 8 AFT Q6 Q Grill 4, 5, 7 & 8 FWD & AFT W/A P1 P Grill 7 & 8 MID P2 P Grill 4, 5 & 6 FWD & MID W/A BA Balcony 5, 6 & 7 MID W/A BB Balcony 5, 6, 7 & 8 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT W/A BC Balcony 4 & 8 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A BD Balcony 5, 6 & 7 AFT BE Balcony 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 AFT W/A BF Balcony 4 & 8 FWD MB on deck 4 CA OBST Balcony 5 MID CB OBST Balcony 4 & 5 MID, MID-AFT W/A EB Oceanview 1 MID EC Oceanview 1 FWD-MID, MID-AFT & AFT EF Oceanview 1 & 6 FWD FB OBST Oceanview 4 MID FC OBST Oceanview 4 FWD-MID & MID-AFT GA Deluxe Inside 6 & 8 FWD-MID & MID W/A GB Deluxe Inside 1 MID GC Deluxe Inside 1 FWD-MID IA Inside 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 FWD-MID & MID ID Inside 5, 6 & 7 AFT IE Inside 4, 5, 6 & 8 FWD & AFT IF Inside 4 & 8 FWD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Host Hattie Posted March 10, 2014 #46 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Great, thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 10, 2014 Author #47 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Thanks, zider. Personally, I'm not pleased that QM2 unobstructed balcony cabins on Deck 8 are included in so many B categories. Under this new categorization, I wouldn't book a guarantee cabin in anything below Cat BB because I wouldn't want to wind up in an unobstructed balcony cabin on Deck 8. -S. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare BlueRiband Posted March 10, 2014 #48 Share Posted March 10, 2014 With 10 years of service experience for QM2 one would have thought that Cunard had this balcony categorization settled by now.:confused: I used to think that the majority of QM2 passengers considered deck 4-5-6 sheltered balconies preferable to the deck 8 lifeboat obstructed ones. But as post #29 illustrates not everybody sees it that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alibabacruisers Posted March 11, 2014 #49 Share Posted March 11, 2014 For Cunard's 175th Anniversary they will be changing their cabin grades. Here's a handy little guide of what they'll be and where about on the ships you can find them....... Queen Mary 2 OBST = Part/Fully Obstructed W/A = Wheelchair Accesible cabins available on this grade MB = Metal Balcony Grade Category Deck Location Q1 Q Grill 9 AFT Q2 Q Grill 9 & 10 FWD & AFT Q3 Q Grill 10 FWD W/A Q4 Q Grill 9 MID-AFT & AFT Q5 Q Grill 9, 10 & 11 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT Q6 Q Grill 9 & 10 FWD Q7 Q Grill 8 & 9 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A P1 P Grill 10 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT W/A P2 P Grill 10 FWD A1 Club Balcony 12 FWD-MID A2 Club Balcony 12 FWD BB Balcony 11 MID BC Balcony 8 & 11 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A BF Balcony 8, 11 & 12 FWD BU Sheltered Balcony 4, 5 & 6 MB MID BV Sheltered Balcony 4, 5 & 6 MB FWD-MID & MID-AFT BY Sheltered Balcony 4, 5 & 6 MB AFT BZ Sheltered Balcony 4, 5 & 6 MB FWD DB OBST Balcony 8 MID DC OBST Balcony 8 FWD-MID & MID-AFT DF OBST Balcony 8 FWD EF Oceanview 4, 5 & 6 FWD & AFT W/A HB Atrium view Inside 5 & 6 MID IA Inside 10 MID IB Inside 5, 6 & 10 FWD-MID, MID, MID-AFT W/A IC Inside 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A IE Inside 4, 5, 6 & 9 FWD & AFT W/A IF Inside 4, 5, 6, 11 & 12 FWD W/A Queen Elizabeth Grade Category Deck Location KC Single Oceanview 2 FWD-MID LC Single Inside 2 FWD-MID Grade Category Deck Location Q1 Q Grill 6 & 7 AFT Q2 Q Grill 7 MID Q3 Q Grill 4,5,6 & 8 MID Q4 Q Grill 7 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT Q5 Q Grill 4, 5 & 8 AFT Q6 Q Grill 4, 5, 7 & 8 FWD & AFT W/A P1 P Grill 7 & 8 MID P2 P Grill 4, 5 & 6 FWD & MID W/A A1 Club Balcony 8 MID W/A A2 Club Balcony 8 FWD-MID BA Balcony 5, 6 & 7 MID W/A BB Balcony 5, 6, 7 & 8 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT W/A BC Balcony 4 & 8 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A BD Balcony 5, 6 & 7 AFT BE Balcony 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 AFT W/A BF Balcony 4 & 8 FWD MB on deck 4 CA OBST Balcony 5 MID CB OBST Balcony 4 & 5 MID, MID-AFT W/A EB Oceanview 1 MID EC Oceanview 1 FWD-MID, MID-AFT & AFT EF Oceanview 1 & 6 FWD FB OBST Oceanview 4 MID FC OBST Oceanview 4 FWD-MID & MID-AFT GA Deluxe Inside 6 & 8 FWD-MID & MID W/A GB Deluxe Inside 1 MID GC Deluxe Inside 1 FWD-MID IA Inside 7 & 8 FWD-MID & MID ID Inside 5, 6 & 7 AFT IE Inside 4, 5, 6 & 8 FWD & AFT IF Inside 4 & 8 FWD Queen Victoria OBST = Part/Fully Obstructed W/A = Wheelchair Accesible cabins available on this grade MB = Metal Balcony Grade Category Deck Location Q1 Q Grill 6 & 7 AFT Q2 Q Grill 7 MID Q3 Q Grill 4,5,6 & 8 MID Q4 Q Grill 7 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT Q5 Q Grill 4, 5 & 8 AFT Q6 Q Grill 4, 5, 7 & 8 FWD & AFT W/A P1 P Grill 7 & 8 MID P2 P Grill 4, 5 & 6 FWD & MID W/A BA Balcony 5, 6 & 7 MID W/A BB Balcony 5, 6, 7 & 8 FWD-MID, MID & MID-AFT W/A BC Balcony 4 & 8 FWD-MID & MID-AFT W/A BD Balcony 5, 6 & 7 AFT BE Balcony 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 AFT W/A BF Balcony 4 & 8 FWD MB on deck 4 CA OBST Balcony 5 MID CB OBST Balcony 4 & 5 MID, MID-AFT W/A EB Oceanview 1 MID EC Oceanview 1 FWD-MID, MID-AFT & AFT EF Oceanview 1 & 6 FWD FB OBST Oceanview 4 MID FC OBST Oceanview 4 FWD-MID & MID-AFT GA Deluxe Inside 6 & 8 FWD-MID & MID W/A GB Deluxe Inside 1 MID GC Deluxe Inside 1 FWD-MID IA Inside 4, 5, 6, 7 & 8 FWD-MID & MID ID Inside 5, 6 & 7 AFT IE Inside 4, 5, 6 & 8 FWD & AFT IF Inside 4 & 8 FWD Thanks for posting this. Is there a place where it is listed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salacia Posted March 11, 2014 Author #50 Share Posted March 11, 2014 (edited) With 10 years of service experience for QM2 one would have thought that Cunard had this balcony categorization settled by now.:confused: I used to think that the majority of QM2 passengers considered deck 4-5-6 sheltered balconies preferable to the deck 8 lifeboat obstructed ones. But as post #29 illustrates not everybody sees it that way. BlueRigand, I agree. My personal experience is that all Britannia Category balcony cabins on deck 8 have an obstructed view to the right, the left and straight ahead. From my personal experience of unobstructed balconies on QM2 of Decks 4,5,6,8,11 and 12, my absolute least favorite was deck 8. Absolutely miserable view from a so-called "unobstructed" balcony. I really have to wonder if the people who came up with this new categorization have actual experience of the ship. Whomever is running the show needs to get a grip and realize past passengers know the ship, and won't be suckered. I feel badly for travel agents who are scrambling to understand the new categories, but I feel worse for new passengers. If this is a scramble to play with fares in an effort to increase revenue, my prediction is that it won't work - just my two cents (one farthing?) worth. Salacia Edited March 11, 2014 by Salacia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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