How Has QM2 Changed since 2004?

[eatsallinsects]

Just remembered that she had a web cam on the stern and we could watch both on the TV in the cabin.

[newjoisey]

we are due to board in a few hours. i hope not too much was changed by the 40 foot waves on the ta crossing:eek:

[eatsallinsects]

Just remembered when in ports (around the Horn?), there would be a VERY large banner down the side(s) of the ship, warning other ships to keep their distance; cannot remember the exact distance stated.

[capnpugwash]

Just remembered when in ports (around the Horn?), there would be a VERY large banner down the side(s) of the ship, warning other ships to keep their distance; cannot remember the exact distance stated.

 

It is 50 or 70 metres, it still appears on occasional days. I have no idea what the criteria for displaying it are.

[newjoisey]

the sign will keep the pirates at bay:rolleyes::D if they read english:cool:

[eatsallinsects]

the sign will keep the pirates at bay:rolleyes::D if they read english:cool:

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Another thing I remember to keep the pirates at bay were the 2 "noise" machines which would appear on the aft deck when deemed necessary.

[newjoisey]

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Another thing I remember to keep the pirates at bay were the 2 "noise" machines which would appear on the aft deck when deemed necessary.

 

iirc i saw them on a cruise into canadian waters when we anchored in a bay ?i thought what did the US do now to canada:D

[pmb1]

the sign will keep the pirates at bay:rolleyes::D if they read english:cool:

Speaking of pirates, the stern-chasers are a recent addition to QM2's armament.

[DDBINK1]

Speaking of pirates, the stern-chasers are a recent addition to QM2's armament.

 

What is a stern chaser??

[Jim Avery]

Speaking of pirates, the stern-chasers are a recent addition to QM2's armament.

 

What is a stern chaser??

 

Aft facing cannons.:eek::D

[cruisetrail]

I know how Cunard has changed. QM2 and the old QE2 are quite different.

 

But I'm curious to know what others think about how QM2 has changed. I first travelled on QM2 in 2004, when she was sparkling with newness. I think she still had some similarities to QE2 during her first few years also in terms of ambiance.

 

But since then, what changes do you think have occurred?

 

Also, do you think there is a different vibe on QM2 on different sailings during the year?

 

Thank you for this thread.

It's good to hear that RMS Queen Mary 2 is as beautiful as she was and continue to be the best passenger ship afloat.

What I don't like is the word Hamilton next to magnificent Queen Mary 2.

Hopefully, it will be changed to the only word that should be there.

Anyway, it won't prevent me from enjoying a cruise on this most outstanding ship again when I am as lucky as to take one. :)

Edited December 22, 2013 by cruisetrail

[pmb1]

 

Aft facing cannons.:eek::D

I'm mistaken that they are recent additions because they show up in a photo of QM2 that I took in Tortola in November, 2009.

[Jim Avery]

I don't know about that, just answering what "stern chasers" are/were.:D

[pmb1]

I don't know about that, just answering what "stern chasers" are/were.:D

I hope that you and I aren't the only ones that can tell a stern chaser from a bow chaser. Don't they teach kids anything in school these days?

[Jim Avery]

I hope that you and I aren't the only ones that can tell a stern chaser from a bow chaser. Don't they teach kids anything in school these days?

 

I know one of them is at the pointy end.:eek:

[pmb1]

I know one of them is at the pointy end.:eek:

Right, and on QM2 it might be fired through the Panama hatch.

[JollyJackTar52]

All cabins have flatscreen tellies now.

[pmb1]

All cabins have flatscreen tellies now.

And none of them can be used to read and write emails anymore.

[Cruise Liner Fan]

And none of them can be used to read and write emails anymore.

You can bring your laptop aboard QM2 and use the laptop to read & write emails :) Regards,Jerry

[DDBINK1]

Many of the seats today in the planetarium are BROKEN!!! They seem to have been so since about a week after launch. I wonder if they will ever be fixed?? if not already?:)

[capnpugwash]

The wifi works pretty well in the cabins nowadays.

[brigittetom]

You can bring your laptop aboard QM2 and use the laptop to read & write emails :) Regards,Jerry

 

I love having my iPad along but I do spend a lot of time in Connections getting credit. :)

[eatsallinsects]

The wifi works pretty well in the cabins nowadays.

 

 

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I agree! My daughter used hers in our cabin with no problems.

[Maid Marion]

I know how Cunard has changed. QM2 and the old QE2 are quite different.

 

But I'm curious to know what others think about how QM2 has changed. I first travelled on QM2 in 2004, when she was sparkling with newness. I think she still had some similarities to QE2 during her first few years also in terms of ambiance.

 

But since then, what changes do you think have occurred?

 

 

 

The ship has put on weight - the bridge wings were extended!

[Leucothea]

Very interesting responses.

 

I've noticed more ship's noises while at sea.

 

It is nice to be able to use a laptop in the stateroom.

 

The G32 hasn't changed much, but I still enjoy it anyway, and it often seems to be packed late at night (well, no competition).